Thinking of going electric

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227709#Comment_120227709

Any Tesla Supercharger is open to any Tesla car, regardless of its location.

Most Superchargers in Europe are in hotel car parks.

if a hotel also hosts a Tesla Destination Charger (slow AC charger), then they’d be most likely reserved for hotel/restaurant customers. Some of the Tesla Destination Chargers are Tesla only, and some of them are for any Type 2 EV/PHEV. Though the destination chargers have been taking a battering over the years and are mostly broken/replaced by paid charging.. (the Tesla Destination chargers were free vend)

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227604#Comment_120227604

Yes it's only now that I have the date I've started thinking about the ins and outs. I'll be an infrequent user of any public chargers hopefully but don't want the faff and need to get my head around all the different options.

AndyBoBandy

Just make sure you all have your charger installations sorted sooner rather than later (if first time EV drivers).

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227707#Comment_120227707

Thanks for that I'll check them out. Good advice about including the return leg too, I hadn't considered that.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227719#Comment_120227719

Ya that's in hand, my sister is picking up her MG ZS on Thursday so I have to install her Zappi today. If I've time I'll get mine in tomorrow.

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227723#Comment_120227723

Yeah, if you navigate to a destination in a Tesla that requires a charge along the way, it will always aim to get you to that destination at around 20% charge.. (The car is trying to get you there as fast as possible). So if your stopped at a Supercharger and it’s saying 10 minutes to continue on your trip, be wary that it’ll get you there at 20% (probably assuming that you’ll have a charging option at that destination).

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227736#Comment_120227736

Great to know thanks.

@Alkers

Just to update this thread.

I picked up the Model 3 on Patrick's day. From ordering to collection I found the whole process very straightforward, 8 weeks from order to collection and all done from mobile phone and laptop.

Car was flawless on collection and I had a very enjoyable long weekend to get used to it.

We had our first trip to Crumlin hospital yesterday and I have to say it was effortless. We stopped in Ballacolla on the way up and the way back and the car was ready to go before we were. About 15 mins charging each way and even with that we arrived home with 30% battery left, so I actually ended up overcharging in that time.

Just wanted to thank @Alkers for allowing us to park in his driveway, it made our trip so much easier, no circling the hospital trying to find somewhere to park.

Overall we're delighted with our purchase and the solar charging at this time of year is the cherry on top.

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120503475#Comment_120503475

Brilliant.

And delighted it worked out for you re the trips to Crumlin.

You will truly appreciate Tesla & the Supercharger network as you arrive and leave the sites while the other cars are still queuing up for their charge on the ESB chargers…

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120503842#Comment_120503842

Thanks. I've used the superchargers now 5 times and no waiting so far. The two Esb chargers were also available in Ballacolla, but when I was leaving a MY pulled in and started charging at the Esb charger, which I found odd.

Redfox25

Great for you. You will love it

markpb

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120504670#Comment_120504670

Some people love misery.

josip

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120504718#Comment_120504718

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI0MRyUFIXU

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MojoMaker

Another noob that thinks fast DC charging will "damage their battery" perhaps.

I just wanted to update this for anyone that's on the fence about going electric.

It's been just over a year since we changed our petrol Lexus for a Tesla M3 Rwd, we were a little apprehensive about the change due to the frequent trips from Cork to Dublin. It really has been a very smooth transition for us, we used to always stop at Ballacolla for a toilet break so the Superchargers there made it very easy. We never have to wait on the car, in fact many times I need to stop the charge, as the car can be ready to go before we are, and it's cheaper to charge when we get home. 10-15 minutes is all we ever need.

We've been all over the country in it, covered 26k since March 17th 23, and the only downside has been the fact that you need to have a think about where you will charge should you need it. I usually just check plugshare the night before, minor inconvenience for all the benefits.

Not once have I regretted getting the Rwd over the Long Range, 400 km in summer and 300 in the winter is more than enough for our use. This might not be the same for everyone and I appreciate the fact that some like to drive for 3-4 hours without a stop, the car can do this quite easily, but destination charging then becomes the issue for us. Weak bladders, age related fatigue and an addiction to caffeine, means we always stop after about an hour and a half of driving.

A change in circumstances recently meant that we needed to buy a second car and we didn't hesitate in going for a second EV. We picked up a Hyundai Ioniq about 8 weeks ago with a range of about half the M3. Absolutely ideal for our use. There was no need for a second chargepoint as the Ioniq has a small battery (28kwh) which means you can get about 13% in to the battery using a granny charger in two hours or 50% using the Zappi in the same time period. 95% of the Ioniq's charge has come from solar power in the 8 weeks. I fitted a Shelly relay to an outside socket so I could time the charge, start and stop it and monitor the use in home assistant. The only downsides of the Ioniq is that you cant see the charge percentage without going out to the car, and stupidly you need to open the drivers door to open the charge port.

Anyway, I hope this helps someone who's considering making the change, no regrets in this home so far.

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122317119#Comment_122317119

For someone wanting a 2nd car like your use case, I’d also recommend considering an e-Golf. It will do the same job as the Ioniq but has an app to show battery % and the charge port door can be opened as long as the car is unlocked.

pajosjunkbox

I also bought a 28 kw 172 Ioniq back in March. My first EV and used as 2nd car in family. Ideal for all our short trips and the Ioniq is so easy to live with. They are good value at the moment and 10k should get you a decent one. I actually choose the Ioniq over our Kia Sorento PHEV every time. Don't think I will ever go back to ICE.