VW ID.3

bodgerfederer · 06-07-2021 02:59PM

handpref wrote: »

Did this 2.1 update get scheduled charging working ?

No. Rumour is that the next update due in august will have it.

the_amazing_raisin · 06-07-2021 03:04PM

handpref wrote: »

Did this 2.1 update get scheduled charging working ?
We have decided to change for a bigger car here but the new car needs to have its timing schedule controlled to allow the second ev to charge.

I’ve booked a test drive with an id3 for next week but feel it will be time wasted if the car can’t charge between a specific time slot. Current set up is
12-3am i3
3.15- 7am Zoe

Im not interested in plugging in the id3 before the night rate or having to restrict it to charge to a certain percentage.

Any info would be appreciated and will help to narrow down the decision process.

The next update is 2.3, no news yet on whether it has fixed the charging timers

Personally I've gotten around it by using a charger with a timer (Zappi)

I've also got the Zappi setup to load balance against the other charger, but I haven't got this working properly yet. When I do then it'll mean I'll be able to charge the ID.4 at full power once the Leaf finishes charging

ted1 · 06-07-2021 03:11PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

With the right charge points no reason with load management the 2 cars can't charge at the same time.

Realistically how often would you need to charge the two together

The IDs have between 350 and 520 km range. Charging to 80% give 280 to 426km. That’ll keep most people going for a week. So you could charge every second or third day.

handpref · 06-07-2021 03:28PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

With the right charge points no reason with load management the 2 cars can't charge at the same time.

Sound, but I’m not changing out two perfectly good chargers for ones that load balance. If they sort the charging between now and the end of year I’d consider it.

slave1 · 06-07-2021 03:40PM

We're a two EV household for years, never had to charge both cars same night

06-07-2021 03:43PM

handpref wrote: »

Sound, but I’m not changing out two perfectly good chargers for ones that load balance. If they sort the charging between now and the end of year I’d consider it.

Ah didn't know you had two charge pints already, In that case you need timer to work alright.

I just got my Zappy installed, load balancing and all set up to monitor the load of the house which will drop the power to the car if needs be.

the_amazing_raisin · 06-07-2021 03:53PM

handpref wrote: »

Sound, but I’m not changing out two perfectly good chargers for ones that load balance. If they sort the charging between now and the end of year I’d consider it.

Watch this space then I guess, hopefully a few ID owners here will get the update in the next month or so and will be able to report back

rx8 · 06-07-2021 04:00PM

I'm hoping to get the 2.3 update very soon. The 1st movers are supposed to be getting it first and the word from Germany is that the charge timers are fixed with it. Not that I use it, but might come in handy at some stage.

hogan86 · 06-07-2021 04:05PM

My ID3 Style has been registered and hopefully collecting at the end of the week. First ever new car buy and hopefulky shes happy with it. Many years of second hand cars and other peoples problems wears you down. It will be nice to have one less burden to deal with.

Will pop up a picture when shes home

helimachoptor · 06-07-2021 04:35PM

Getting mine Friday.

any recommendations on a particular wallbox?

KCross · 06-07-2021 06:31PM

handpref wrote: »

Did this 2.1 update get scheduled charging working ?

....
Any info would be appreciated and will help to narrow down the decision process.

Not fixed in 2.1, which is what we all have in our cars right now.
Expected to be fixed in 2.3 but not confirmed here yet.

We should start seeing 2.3 rolled out over the next 2 weeks to the ID.3 1st owners and we'll know immediately... its the first thing I'll be checking anyway!

The 2.3 update is also supposed to be pre-installed in any new build cars at this point so if you order now it should have the charge timers working, but again we need to see it confirmed first with end users.

So, you need to wait(1-2 weeks) and see really.

DrPhilG · 06-07-2021 06:58PM

My genius dealer, who never gets anything wrong, came back to me to confirm that the Tour now has Area View.

He also announced that all Tour models are now coming with 5 seats...

eagerv · 06-07-2021 07:03PM

hogan86 wrote: »

My ID3 Style has been registered and hopefully collecting at the end of the week. First ever new car buy and hopefulky shes happy with it. Many years of second hand cars and other peoples problems wears you down. It will be nice to have one less burden to deal with.

Will pop up a picture when shes home

The two best days of owning a car, the day you buy it and the day you sell it..:D.

Joking, hope you enjoy the in between as much as I am..:P

eagerv · 06-07-2021 07:15PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

My genius dealer, who never gets anything wrong, came back to me to confirm that the Tour now has Area View.

He also announced that all Tour models are now coming with 5 seats...

Pity, if it's true. I know the 4 seat is more a niche model, but suits many and one I would consider next. I wonder if there will be a higher spec Tour 5 coming?

hogan86 · 06-07-2021 07:16PM

helimachoptor wrote: »

Getting mine Friday.

any recommendations on a particular wallbox?

What did you go for in the end?

dmcg90 · 06-07-2021 07:27PM

eagerv wrote: »

Pity, if it's true. I know the 4 seat is more a niche model, but suits many and one I would consider next. I wonder if there will be a higher spec Tour 5 coming?

Wait, what?? 5 seats?

DrPhilG · 06-07-2021 07:28PM

eagerv wrote: »

Pity, if it's true. I know the 4 seat is more a niche model, but suits many and one I would consider next. I wonder if there will be a higher spec Tour 5 coming?

I'm pretty sure it's not true, he's talking out of his arse again.

The updated MY22 brochure clearly states Tour as 4 seats.

the_amazing_raisin · 06-07-2021 07:32PM

helimachoptor wrote: »

Getting mine Friday.

any recommendations on a particular wallbox?

Depends on how much money you want to spend but until we know the charging timers are fixed you could invest in a charger with built in timers.

EO Mini Pro, Zappi and Wallbox should all have these features, plus can have load balancing if you have some big consumers in the house like heat pump or power shower

Otherwise, you can get a cheapo charger like QUBEV and start the charging from the app at night until the charging timers are fixed

EDIT: Also, enjoy the car!

the_amazing_raisin · 06-07-2021 07:33PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

I'm pretty sure it's not true, he's talking out of his arse again.

The updated MY22 brochure clearly states Tour as 4 seats.

At this point I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with a T-Roc by mistake, sounds like you've a proper guru working on your order

dmcg90 · 06-07-2021 07:41PM

I just emailed my dealer to clarify ðŸ˜…

DrPhilG · 06-07-2021 08:04PM

dmcg90 wrote: »

I just emailed my dealer to clarify ðŸ˜…

Report back when you hear. I'll be calling round a few in the morning, including my own.

06-07-2021 08:58PM

I got my tethered Zappi installed today, the difference a tethered charge point makes..........

helimachoptor · 06-07-2021 09:48PM

hogan86 wrote: »

What did you go for in the end?

ID3 style

Bif · 06-07-2021 09:51PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I got my tethered Zappi installed today, the difference a tethered charge point makes..........

Can you pm me the name of the company who installed your Zappi? Thanks!

helimachoptor · 06-07-2021 09:58PM

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

Depends on how much money you want to spend but until we know the charging timers are fixed you could invest in a charger with built in timers.

EO Mini Pro, Zappi and Wallbox should all have these features, plus can have load balancing if you have some big consumers in the house like heat pump or power shower

Otherwise, you can get a cheapo charger like QUBEV and start the charging from the app at night until the charging timers are fixed

EDIT: Also, enjoy the car!

When you saying charging timers, do you mean the one in the car (im assuming there is one)?

EO mini pro looks like it will fit the bill

06-07-2021 09:59PM

It looks as if the Zappy is causing horrific levels of radio interference on AM, being a radio amateur that's a no no, have to be certain it's the zappy tomorrow but if it is the Zappy it has to go as it's illegal and against international regulation to use or install any electronic equipment that emits this level of interference, has to be the Zappi because it wasn't there yesterday.

Sam the Sham · 06-07-2021 09:59PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I got my tethered Zappi installed today, the difference a tethered charge point makes..........

What are the advantages of tethered (other than the obvious one that you don't have to get the cable out of the car and plug in both ends)? I was thinking of getting an untethered for two reasons:

1) A bit concerned that one of us might drive off with the car plugged in and rip the charger off the wall.

2) I want the whole charger to be as discreet as possible as I could imagine local youths might take pleasure in destroying it. Thinking EO Mini Pro 2 for this reason.

06-07-2021 10:02PM

Sam the Sham wrote: »

What are the advantages of tethered (other than the obvious one that you don't have to get the cable out of the car and plug in both ends)? I was thinking of getting an untethered for two reasons:

1) A bit concerned that one of us might drive off with the car plugged in and rip the charger off the wall.

2) I want the whole charger to be as discreet as possible as I could imagine local youths might take pleasure in destroying it. Thinking EO Mini Pro 2 for this reason.

Well for starters, the car won't allow you drive off if plugged in.

If youngsters are inclined to do damage it won't matter whether it's tethered or not.

Tethered means less hassle, no fumbling around in the car pulling in and out cables and plugging into charge point and then into car.

hogan86 · 06-07-2021 10:20PM

Any ideas how I would go about finding someone to do a trade of my brand new 18” derry alloys and cash for 19” andoya alloys ??

hogan86 · 06-07-2021 10:23PM

eagerv wrote: »

The two best days of owning a car, the day you buy it and the day you sell it..:D.

Joking, hope you enjoy the in between as much as I am..:P

Thanks, I love that new car feeling and waking up excited to collect it, then when you sell it and waiting for the next car. Its an expensive circle but one I enjoy.

Hopefully some sort of gti/r version of the ID3 comes out down the line and I’ll look for an upgrade.

VW ID.3

Comments