Tesla is apple or car world. Average joes think it’s the “best” because the seat farts.
When are you going fully electric?
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What was the default company car choice in 2003 and what is it in 2023?
You know full well a Tesla is not perceived the same way as a Mondeo was, even if they're equally popular company car choices because of the tax breaks these days.
really still waiting for the first Hollywood role for an electric car to attract youngsters - a bullet, ronin .... equivalent maybe Tom will serve something up ,
come to think of it don't remember engine noises in Knight Rider - was that a clandestine electric
come to think of it don't remember engine noises in Knight Rider - was that a clandestine electric
People forget a Mondeo used to be an aspirational car, as did a BMW 3 series. Just time moves on
Tesla is something people see as quite high end at the moment, but in 20 years time we might look back at them the same way we view a Mondeo now and something else will take its place.
Tesla is something people see as quite high end at the moment, but in 20 years time we might look back at them the same way we view a Mondeo now and something else will take its place.
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Can anyone recommend a EV charger? I’ve just ordered a Niro EV so will need a charger at the house. Ideally one which works with Octopus Intelligent. And solar panels for when I get them installed.
Any recommendations for installers too?
Any recommendations for installers too?
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i think it is the ohme charger which is directly compatible with IO but, I think octopus support the E Niro directly so you should be ok.
last I looked the Ohme does not have solar integration.
I have a zappi and can't knock it (I have solar so the zappi is good... Some other charge points support solar but as I understand it Zappi is still the leading one for combining solar charging). it isn't directly supported by IO but hopefully will be soon. (was meant to be spring but is now autumn)
these guys did mine. I was happy with them.
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This is what im been using for the past year for the Mini. No issues, it just works and charge it over night.
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Tesla will be the Mondeo of the car world though. They are pretty fisher price in terms of looks and build quality with exception of the model s.
The money all goes on the drive train. Which isn't a bad thing really.
I much rather have a Mondeo with a decent engine and drive train than a BMW with the typical poverty spec engine for example.
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i think it is the ohme charger which is directly compatible with IO but, I think octopus support the E Niro directly so you should be ok.
last I looked the Ohme does not have solar integration.
I have a zappi and can't knock it (I have solar so the zappi is good... Some other charge points support solar but as I understand it Zappi is still the leading one for combining solar charging). it isn't directly supported by IO but hopefully will be soon. (was meant to be spring but is now autumn)
these guys did mine. I was happy with them.
Myenergi Zappi V2.1 Solar EV Charger Installation | Elecology
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Thanks Mike I’ll go with the Zappi. I’ll check out that company for a quote.
It's a common rep mobile/company car, they are everywhere. It's the Mondeo of the 2020s. They even have quite a Ford like shape.
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Yet, don't think I'd recommend an OHME. Sure, there's lots of interesting info - and perhaps for a layperson stating when you want it charged by, and to what % is ideal. However there's no options that I'd have liked.
- Setting designated start / stop times.
- Setting a lower charge rate (it does this automatically to 'balance the grid', but there's no user option to charge at 3kw when you've got excess solar.
- There is an option to charge at only the lowest £ times, however this is a rather hidden away feature, and it's not in sync with Intelligent Octopus - so you'll only get it to work during a defined time period.
Also, as far as I can see there's no Alexa integration.
- Setting designated start / stop times.
- Setting a lower charge rate (it does this automatically to 'balance the grid', but there's no user option to charge at 3kw when you've got excess solar.
- There is an option to charge at only the lowest £ times, however this is a rather hidden away feature, and it's not in sync with Intelligent Octopus - so you'll only get it to work during a defined time period.
Also, as far as I can see there's no Alexa integration.
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on the counter my Ohme has been awesome and on agile takes all the thinking out of optimising the charge as it links to Octopus Agile. A home pro is probably an even better bit of kit
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my only problem with the zappi (other than it's not supported by IO yet) is it is a bit big. but then on the flip side it has excellent cable management if you go tethered (which for me was a better choice )
if you want untethered tho it's a bit of a monster.
if you want untethered tho it's a bit of a monster.
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The news is full of horror stories, if you can charge at home then most ppl would public charge just a handful of times a year.
You're right, it's a nightmare.
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oof - and let's not even start with home charging for those without a driveway. 2030 seems a very ambitious target at this point!!You're right, it's a nightmare.
Half mile long queues spotted at 'UK's cheapest petrol station'
The price of unleaded petrol at the Shell garage at Trago Mills in Newton Abbot, Devon, is more than 25p cheaper than the national average, according to RAC fuel watch