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Ecars fast charge points

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  • 10-02-2020 11:12pm
    #1
    carlculliton
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi, Does anyone know how long after you use a fast charge point you have to wait before starting another session at the same point without an extra fee? Thanks


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    peposhi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,404 ✭✭✭peposhi


    carlculliton wrote: »
    Hi, Does anyone know how long after you use a fast charge point you have to wait before starting another session at the same point without an extra fee? Thanks

    My understanding would be - disconnect, connect once again, start your new session. There shouldn’t be any waiting time


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    _dof_
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭_dof_


    Minimum 5 minutes wait before reconnecting, it's in the terms of service. They can suspend your account if:
    3.3.3 You repeatedly avoid the overstay fee as specified in the Price Plan Terms and Conditions, in a clear and unambiguous attempt to lengthen Your charge time, and circumvent the application of the overstay fee by;
    3.3.3.1 Stopping an in-progress charge before the overstay fee is due to apply;
    3.3.3.2 Starting another charge on the same Charge Point from the same Account within a nominal time period (5 minutes) following the ending of the first charge.


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    carlculliton
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭carlculliton


    _dof_ wrote: »
    Minimum 5 minutes wait before reconnecting, it's in the terms of service. They can suspend your account if:

    Legend. Thanks for the info


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    ELM327
    Registered Users Posts: 21,670 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    I would hope that this would only be done when no one was waiting.


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    mordeith
    Registered Users Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    ELM327 wrote: »
    I would hope that this would only be done when no one was waiting.

    Why would it be even necessary?


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    ELM327
    Registered Users Posts: 21,670 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    mordeith wrote: »
    Why would it be even necessary?
    My car takes 1.5 hours at 50kW from 10-85/90%.
    Large batteries take a long time to charge at a piddly 50KW.
    If its 3am and no one waiting I have no issues with someone bookending two charging sessions but it's not on if someone is waiting.


    TBH at 3am I'd pay the fiver for convenience and have a nap.


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    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 15,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Slightly off topic, but is there a time limit on the (currently) free AC chargers of 22 kWh and below?

    Or is it a case of use them as long as you’ve paid for the parking associated to the charge point?


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    zg3409
    Registered Users Posts: 6,631 ✭✭✭zg3409


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    Slightly off topic, but is there a time limit on the (currently) free AC chargers of 22 kWh and below?

    Or is it a case of use them as long as you’ve paid for the parking associated to the charge point?

    No time limit. Local parking rules vary by site. Kildare council car parks allow first hour free parking if actively charging for example, then they ticket you.


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    ELM327
    Registered Users Posts: 21,670 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    Slightly off topic, but is there a time limit on the (currently) free AC chargers of 22 kWh and below?

    Or is it a case of use them as long as you’ve paid for the parking associated to the charge point?
    No limits at all other than site specific rules


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