Deleted User wrote: » Yes, I know that, What I was referring to was the intelligent charging/discharging software that prolongs a batteries life by avoiding charging above 80% and discharging below 20%.
Black_Knight wrote: » Forum is going to need something like the "bad parking pics" thread for "shiddy EV drivers pics". Tipped down to Dungarvan today, needed some charge before the trip back home so I called into their slow chargers in town. Pulled in beside a goDungarvan.ie leaf which was already fully charged on the slow charger. Had a look on the new ESB map, and it says they plugged in at 5.35pm. Well it's 11.30am when I pulled in, so at best they're there since yesterday evening. I plugged in, busied myself for a few hours and returned to my car. Leaf still plugged in. Leaf popped into my head there just now, and checking ESBs map, it's still occupied since 5.35pm. So at least 26 hours parking for free and blocking a charging bay. So much for "GoDungarvan" being about "smarter travel".
charlieIRL wrote: » The one we have was the first in the country and a test for renault!! Very handy for what we need it
MorganIRL wrote: » A simple email enquiring wtf are they doing blocking for so long, as a concerned EV owner. No harm Black Knight.
Black_Knight wrote: » Their Twitter and FB accounts haven't seen action since 2016
Silent Running wrote: » That's going to be some overstay fee when they get around to charging for slow chargers.
Black_Knight wrote: » Still plugged in :rolleyes: Overstay fees will be a tricky business for slow chargers. It can't be as simple as being charged a fee once you're plugged in and not charging. The time of day has to factor into it. If I were to plug in in the evening, and be fully charged at 1am or so, am I expected to have to move my car? Similar with parking on street overnight. Fees shouldn't kick in until the next morning. As for those who use slow chargers as their parking space when going to work, overstay fees will have a huge impact, but overall it's for the better. Maximising availability and use should be the focus of any fees or penalties.
rivegauche wrote: » Random EV thought on a cold November morning...pre-heating is very nice.
Dempsey wrote: » Pity you cant turn on the aircon and defrost the mirrors at the same time using the emanager (eGolf)
Silent Running wrote: » A very interesting article on the battery temperature management in the Kona, and it also applies to the Niro. Winter mode and heat pump are standard on Irish cars.https://electricrevs.com/2018/12/20/exclusive-details-on-hyundais-new-battery-thermal-management-design/
krissovo wrote: » Looks good but is "Coldgate" still an issue with slow charging in the cold? The battery heater should be spec'd to heat the battery from looking at the article.
ELM327 wrote: » Yes it is still an issue
tom_tarbucket wrote: » Hi If you charge your EV via a standard 3 pin plug, what speed will it take electricity on board? Something like 2 kw per hour?
Lumen wrote: » Yes, about 2kWh/h, or 2kW (the h's cancel).
tom_tarbucket wrote: » What’s the calculation. Something like this: 10amp x 230 V = 2300w. (2.3kW)
Black_Knight wrote: » Pretty much. Depends what your supply voltage is exactly, and what losses you have to heat, but near as makes no difference ~2kW in an hour. Torque app and a bt OBD2 adapter should tell ya exactly what is going into your car. I have it, if I get a chance I'll plug in this weekend and see (I'm fully charged at the mo so I can't check).
tom_tarbucket wrote: » Is there such a thing as something to measure electricity via the main meter box. I think I heard someone say something before like you could attach a device to a wire in the main meter box that would then let you monitor electricity via an app on your phone.
Black_Knight wrote: » I'm at 95% charge, so not sure if that makes a difference with a granny cable, but torque is telling me 1.7kWh transfer rate. I'll check again when my battery is much lower
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