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I have a long driveway and an ICE to park, 2 when friends visit us.
Up until now I was restricted - the ESB installer fitted the 16Ð unit right at the front of the house, near the fuse box so I had to always park in one spot leaving me tight.
Now I have the 32A unit in the middle of the wall away from the fuse box and with 5m cable it would not matter if I have reversed in or drove in to park and also I could easily have 2 cars parked in front of me and still be able to reach the CP.

peposhi

First world problems... you know...

peposhi

What is the resistor size in the Chargemaster HCP?

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Pic of a tethered unit:

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Pic of an untethered unit:

Hoe many Ohms is the resistor?

peposhi

I got an untethered 30A Chargemaster unit installed last Wednesday. Since the installation I have the following thing happening and I am trying to figure out why:

When I connect the cable to the HCP and the car socket /regardless which side is plugged first/, the HCP goes blank for about 5+ seconds, then comes back on, starts the charging with a click sound.
Once the charge is complete and I start the car, there is a warning light on the dash saying that the charging session was interrupted. Once I turn off the car and turn it back on the warning light is gone.
Car charges fully, no issues here.

Had no such experience anywhere else I have charged the car - previous tethered 16A unit, street SCP or FCP.

I wonder what could cause this?

peposhi

Getting a 10m cable this week no more ice-ing worries!

peposhi

Already felt the freedom of having a long charging cable.
I was parked 3 slots away from the charger and still managed to get a charge... It was so cool not running around pissed off looking for a different charger

DrPhilG

peposhi wrote: »

Already felt the freedom of having a long charging cable.
I was parked 3 slots away from the charger and still managed to get a charge... It was so cool not running around pissed off looking for a different charger

It's fantastic. Especially at the local cinema in Derry. There is a bit of kerb that I can park on without blocking the spaces and still reach the charger now.

PS the reason I don't block the spaces is because they're not marked so I can't blame people for filling them.

peposhi

Already done more than 10k kms with the 30kw Leaf. Quite possibly this car will stay in the family for years fto come.
6.6kw charger extremely useful.
Got a set of wind deflectors and will put th on some day...

Yep the 6.6 is very convenient and I don't need to visit fast chargers much at all because of it.

How do you find it charging on DC compared to the 24 KWh ? It does have 7 more KWh so should probably take the same time which is nice.

peposhi

I find it much faster and it does not slow down once above 80%. Nowhere near the 26kWh I loaded in the test iOniq in 26min but still considerably quicker compared to my previous 24kWh version.

I cherish every bit of the extra freedom we got with the little bit bigger battery.
I can only imagine driving an EV with 60kWh or more... that would be a complete game changer

Yeah the Ioniq is definitely brilliant on the fast charger. Makes a big difference.

I stopped into the Carlow Fast charger today for some free juice 30%-65 % just couldn't be bothered waiting any longer, at about 50% charge the power going tot he battery is 28-30 Kw 5 battery temp bars, it's too slow...... the Ioniq would be charging at 65-67 Kw at 50% and the 30 Kwh Leaf about 4w Kw.

peposhi

I happened to be in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, for 5 days.
There's a new Rent-a- Car business in the city centre that started only 2 months a go. They have 7 electric VW Ups. Rented one for 24 hours (€35 quid) only and I must say it was a great fun. It's a little cute showing basket I must say. Going into it felt like going into a normal ICE. Liked the way you select the regen level - by hitting the "gear" to the left or right to increase or decrease the revel. The aircon literally eats the mileage. Easy 15-20% based on the gom distance shown on the dash.
Did not like the battery gauge - same as a fuel tank in an ICE. Much prefer the % of battery left shown.
Drove it in the city and had a short trip on the motorway. I got the feeling it is very efficient until you turn on the aircon.
In Bratislava there 4 CCS chargers. One of which is a private property of Up! City - the car rental company.
The sales assistant, despite declaring he was in love with the EV concept, did not know Leaf as an EV model nor the size of the baterry in his cars. Service was dreadful and zero explanation on how the car works or etc. Thanks god I know a bit about chargers/CCS/cards/cables and got lucky that the i3 that was already on the charger moved in literally 10min so I was able to plug in.
On the road I have seen 1 ioniq, 1 Tesla, 2 i3, 2 Kia Soul (both a taxi), 7 Up!s obviously and a big ZERO Leafs or Zoe... Well the eUp costs about €25k in Slovakia so could be no surprise there's only a few...

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Went to the Museup of Transport too.
Some pretty good stuff there including some prototypes - Scoda of course...

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Regardless how good or bad Nissan Coonect is, it's great to have it.
Went away for 5 days and left the car parked at the Premium parking zone at Q-park Dub airport. Upon payment for the premium parking I was assured there's no problem to get my car charged.
On the way back home I checked the state of charge at around 3.30am and it showed that it was still the same I had it left. I rang the Q-park lads and a fella on the phone said they don't charge the cars in general. I explained what I was told at the desk while leaving the car so he said he'd organise it.
Few hours later, on arrival, I checked again - car fully charged. Happy days!!!

peposhi

Looking at a neighbours car in the driveway, I've just realised how much I DO NOT miss f....g cats sitting on my bonnet on a cold day... Long live the EVs!

peposhi

When we first bought a Leaf, we were the first in the area as far I could tell back then.
I get to see a Leaf every other day now. So happy to see it’s getting popular

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OMG!

I WANT ONE!!!

That’s the color I want if I get it.

peposhi

Just got clamped while charging near the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin... totally my fault - forgot I have to pay for parking. You get used to not paying when chargin at train stations, Cork, Waterford and the day you get to Dublin you pay for the lot all together lol

unkel

Charging at train stations around Dublin is usually free, but not Dublin city centre parking when charging. Crap that you got clamped though

peposhi

What was meant to be home - dentist - home journey turned into a bit of a rally on the way back
On the way to Dub I had 16.2kw/100km average consumption with heating and aircon full on. On the way back with no heating or aircon - 20.9kw. It was such a pleasure to zip past other cars with an ease. I can only imagine if I had a TMS or TMX... (probably would have ended in a ditch lol)
The 6kw onboard charger was a huge help as I had the car back to 100% for the time it was parked.
Had to wait nearly an hour to get the clamp removed which resulted having to come back quick to collect my son from crèche...
The most interesting thing was that the clampers were like “sorry we clamped you while charging, but we had to follow the rules”. They obviously had previous experince with clamping EVs around the city and already knew there’s free parking while charging in the South, West and North of Ireland...

peposhi

I am due to do the first 30k km service on the 161 Leaf in the next month or so.
I’d expect €100-150 bill for the standard staff but also have to get them to adjust the rear brakes. When the car has been still and I reverse, you could hear a thump with each round the rear near side wheel does. Do I have to pay for labour and part for that to be fixed? It is very common for the Leafs as far as I know and the car is under warranty. Am I right not to expect to pay extra?

unkel

You're right. I wouldn't expect to pay for that. Standard fixed service bill (I think others were saying €99 or €129 incl pollen filter which only should need doing every 2 or 3 years?)

peposhi

I rang the other day the Portlaoise garage and they said there’s no need to panic over the brakes issue and they will fix it during the service they ought to do. No mention of costs. For the 151 Leaf I paid €125, pollen filter included, in Barlo Kilkenny

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Got the car serviced in Nissan Naas. At 30k km. €130 pollen filter included. I was advised to keep an eye on the near side tires as both had uneven wear 4out/5centre/4in In mm

Soarer

peposhi wrote: »

Got the car serviced in Nissan Naas. At 30k km. €130 pollen filter included. I was advised to keep an eye on the near side tires as both had uneven wear 4out/5centre/4in In mm

Are they not supposed to rotate them as part of the service?

peposhi

66k km between the two Leafs so far.
Such a pleasure driving it. Since I moved to the 30kw SVE spec I enjoy every bit of it even more. Went to the new Leaf presentation and my OH clearly said to forget about giving up our current Leaf. The exact words - I get the Leaf, you get whatever you want
I guess I have a Quarte Blanche

peposhi

Soarer wrote: »

Are they not supposed to rotate them as part of the service?

They were but they did not. Got a quote for Michelin tires at €92 each which is not bad at all having in mind the size of the wheel.

peposhi

So... another long trip attempt.
Left home for Swinford with 100%. Arrived with 50% at Athlone FCP to find one white 152 Leaf abandoned at the right parking slot and another Leaf charging on the left side. Sound chap, said 15-20mins and will finish, had no clue about the abandoned one. The SCP was out of order, of course not shown on the map (surprise, suprise). Got some KFC and charged up to 87% thinking it would enough to get me to the final destination. Phew!!! That was a near miss!!! With Zero degrees outside, Zero FCPs on the way and only up-hill past Athlone, heating on, the OH and Bubba in the car I was sweating 😅! Arrived at the B&B with 1% in the tank... Quite ennerving experience. Not that I have not done it before (not in an ICE) but is quite different when you’re on your own and when you are with the beloved ones...
Used the granny cable (thank you Phil Fitzgerald if you are reading this!) overnight and managed to get 80% in by the next morning, which is expected in a 30kwh Leaf. Travelled to Claremorris. Took 30% of the battery to get there. Again the temps where subzero. Did not really need to charge but decided to check what’s available as I had a full day spare while waiting for the OH to do her business. The only option I had was the .... can’t remember the name ... Hotel. When I asked at the reception about their procedure regarding non-customer charging, they said that the charger would have been used a couple of times since it has been installed and did not have a clue how it works. It was a trial and error for me. Have never used one of these eCars Ducati SCPs. Eventually after 3 trials I got it going. Charged up for about hour and a half and at least bubba was sleeping so I did get some rest myself.Back to the B&B and took the proprietor for a spin. He’s got a a 161 530M beemer but was quite interested in how EVs work. 😂 haha, that was fun. Could not believe how quick the Leaf takes off. I told him to go and test the i3 and that he’d be blown away by the torque and speed. He may not buy an EV, but at least I left a big scar on his ICE ego hahaha. Going back home today. Car should be fully charged by now. Would have to top up once we get in Claremorris as anything below 87% would have me worried. Now, going downhill afterwards might help but I’d be grateful if I have enough to get to Kilbegan’s FCP should the Athlone is ICEd or FCUKed.
Isn’t funny how many post you read everyday on the F-book pages asking for a confirmation if such & such charger is really working or not. The charging infrastructure has gone downhill big time. Hopefully we will see the start of the charging to use soon enough so at least we can hold ESB accountable for the service they provide.

I would have loved to have and REX for this trip, but hey - life is good! More than 66k driven on leccy... it shuts many people’s mouth when they complain that EVs are ****e or not good enough (and when I mention the cost of maintenance, fuel and Last but not least the Notorious Road Tax, there are plenty of surprised looks (some are pure jealousity lol)...

thierry14

peposhi wrote: »

it shuts many people’s mouth when they complain that EVs are ****e or not good enough

Nice write up

Lucky, phew, Zero degrees, freezing, subzero, baby in the car, 1% battery, broken chargers, ****, hills, granny cable.

I'd rather get the bus with wifi, never mind Ice/wait for Tesla/proper EV

peposhi

thierry14 wrote: »

Nice write up

Lucky, phew, Zero degrees, freezing, subzero, baby in the car, 1% battery, broken chargers, ****, hills, granny cable.

I'd rather get the bus with wifi, never mind Ice/wait for Tesla/proper EV

“ Bertha Benz (née Ringer, 3 May 1849 – 5 May 1944) was a German automotive pioneer. She was the wife and business partner of automobile inventor Karl Benz. In 1888, she was the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance.[1] In doing so, she brought the Benz Patent-Motorwagen worldwide attention and got the company its first sales.“

She did 60km (on her first ever long drive!!!) alone, with no petrol stations, no maintenance, practically no “brakes” the way we know them...
so before a technology gets adopted by the mass, surely someone gets stuck-in and do the hard work of a pioneer :)
Not that I feel like one lol, but certainly have more obstacles to deal with than the ones who decide to go the EV route after me.

Perhaps, the fact I share my experience is very helpful, as it gives you a great opportunity to look at the pros and cons so you decide whether EV is good or not for you, at least not for this time

Btw, I enjoy reading your posts on boards as it clearly defines a different angle to look at the present and future. I would not not buy a Fabia, though. Even if it has 250bhp. I love the look and car as a whole, but I’d stick with the EV :)

thierry14

peposhi wrote: »

Perhaps, the fact I share my experience is very helpful, as it gives you a great opportunity to look at the pros and cons so you decide whether EV is good or not for you, at least not for this time

Your mini blog here is good, enjoyable reading, been reading since the start

EV's are good enough, just too expensive for me the ones that are.

Leaf itself is nearly there

150bhp/40kWh 2018 is very close to what would be perfect for me, when it gets to 200bhp/60kWh in 2019 edition I will might get that one over the Model 3.

Tesla is nice and all, but Nissan know how to make reliable cars, Tesla could be riddled with little problems

peposhi

thierry14 wrote: »

Your mini blog here is good, enjoyable reading, been reading since the start

EV's are good enough, just too expensive for me the ones that are.

Leaf itself is nearly there

150bhp/40kWh 2018 is very close to what would be perfect for me, when it gets to 200bhp/60kWh in 2019 edition I will might get that one over the Model 3.

Tesla is nice and all, but Nissan know how to make reliable cars, Tesla could be riddled with little problems

I am possibly be the only one here who does not want a Tesla. Neither the Model S, nor the X since I seen them in flesh. Don’t get me wrong - lovely cars, but not for my lifestyle or needs. Even if I could afford to buy one I would still look elsewhere. I’d love to go for a Nismo Leaf for example. What I love about Tesla is the concept, the fact they turned the f’ing auto industry up-side down, the vision and the guts to do so.
I highly recommend you to watch on YouTube Tony Seba’s presentation on “Clean Disruption” https://youtu.be/4hoB7HN4B0k

The future will be here sooner than you think. Unless the Big Oil cause some serious harm.. eg start a war or something... they can, the money are still in their hands

thierry14

peposhi wrote: »

I am possibly be the only one here who does not want a Tesla. Neither the Model S, nor the X since I seen them in flesh. Don’t get me wrong - lovely cars, but not for my lifestyle or needs. Even if I could afford to buy one I would still look elsewhere. I’d love to go for a Nismo Leaf for example. What I love about Tesla is the concept, the fact they turned the f’ing auto industry up-side down, the vision and the guts to do so.
I highly recommend you to watch on YouTube Tony Seba’s presentation on “Clean Disruption” https://youtu.be/4hoB7HN4B0k

The future will be here sooner than you think. Unless the Big Oil cause some serious harm.. eg start a war or something... they can, the money are still in their hands

Thing is I dont even care what powers the car of the future be it oil, hydrogen, electric, nuclear, whatever they think of

I just want the electric drive train,which is way superior to combustion engine

I have only driven the Leaf and even with only 100bhp, its a great drive, instant power, brilliant, bit dead past 80kph but new one should fix that

Higher powered EV's like Tesla's must be amazing to drive.

I don't do much mileage so big savings are not there for me

Something like Nissan E-Power would do me even.

https://newsroom.nissan-europe.com/eu/en-gb/media/pressreleases/426159938/nissan-introduces-new-electric-motor-drivetrain-e-power

peposhi

thierry14 wrote: »

Tesla is nice and all, but Nissan know how to make reliable cars, Tesla could be riddled with little problems

Well, I have to say that for me the scariest part about Tesla is not that they break down or need a service, it’s the lack of service centres and cost of repairs. For a car that costs a third of an average house, repairs could turn out to be a monthly wage or 6 months wages

peposhi

thierry14 wrote: »

Thing is I dont even care what powers the car of the future be it oil, hydrogen, electric, nuclear, whatever they think of

I just want the electric drive train,which is way superior to combustion engine

I have only driven the Leaf and even with only 100bhp, its a great drive, instant power, brilliant, bit dead past 80kph but new one should fix that

Higher powered EV's like Tesla's must be amazing to drive.

I don't do much mileage so big savings are not there for me

Something like Nissan E-Power would do me even.

https://newsroom.nissan-europe.com/eu/en-gb/media/pressreleases/426159938/nissan-introduces-new-electric-motor-drivetrain-e-power

We must persuade Mad_ Lad to lend you his Beemer for day