Everything you always wanted to know about electric vehicle (but were afraid to ask)

mickotoole · 27-06-2021 09:42PM

Sabre Man wrote: »

https://www.findmyelectric.com/blog/tesla-free-unlimited-supercharging-how-to-check-if-you-have-it/

Thanks for the link. I've had a read through and I saw this...

"Tesla removed fully transferable Free Unlimited Supercharging from their options in March of 2017, though future promotions have given non-transferable Free Unlimited Supercharging to a smattering of owners through referrals, etc."

Does this mean that cars manufactured after this date don't get to transfer this benefit or that Tesla stopped the transfer for all cars after this date regardless of when they were manufactured?

***Edit - I also saw this but I'm still not 100% clear on it ...

First, Free Unlimited Supercharging does not transfer if you buy a Tesla from a 3rd party dealer. Tesla doesn’t like the idea of 3rd party dealers anyway, so they made sure that there wouldn’t be extra incentive for dealers to snag new or used inventory with that feature.

***

I purchased my car from a dealer but the car was not registered on the Tesla app by the previous owner. I'm reluctant to register the car now in case I lose these extra options

Sabre Man · 29-06-2021 10:02AM

My car was manufactured in the summer of 2017, so I have unlimited supercharging but it doesn't transfer to the next owner. If you buy a car that was manufactured before March 2017 you should get unlimited supercharging.

As for your second question, perhaps Tesla Ireland can help. I find it strange that the previous owner never registered their car in the app. How long did he/she own the car?

mickotoole · 29-06-2021 05:58PM

Sabre Man wrote: »

My car was manufactured in the summer of 2017, so I have unlimited supercharging but it doesn't transfer to the next owner. If you buy a car that was manufactured before March 2017 you should get unlimited supercharging.

As for your second question, perhaps Tesla Ireland can help. I find it strange that the previous owner never registered their car in the app. How long did he/she own the car?

Ok so I called Tesla yesterday and they told me that the model I have (2015 P85D) has free unlimited supercharging that starts with the car and that the performance package is standard on the car.
I don't know why the previous owner never registered the car with the app, guess they weren't arsed! Anyway it's all registered now and I can mess about with the different features that the app provides. Thanks for the help, I'm sure I'll be back with more questions

Sabre Man · 30-06-2021 07:59PM

That's fantastic! Free unlimited supercharging is great but you will need a CCS adapter to use the new V3 superchargers, like the one in Cork that went live today.

30-06-2021 08:14PM

OK bought an Ionic two months ago couldn't be happier with car,was supposed to get free charger thru energia but they just screwed me over.I want charger in my partner's house as she has double driveway and I live in terraced house with footpath outside,I changed my electricity to Energia but because its going in partner's house they want her to switch and she can't as just locked into a new contract with her supplier,so they mentioned me paying €600 towards it which I was going to do then told me they can't do that as need my partner to switch which she can't so now looking to get one fitted have been quoted €1200 for untethered 7k Zappi and €1300 for tethered,anyhow can someone recommend where to buy online and get RECI electrician to install just want to compare price thanks and sorry for the novel

Sabre Man · 03-07-2021 10:10AM

In this video, Inge talks about his road trip in the USA from San Francisco to Los Angeles in a Tesla Model 3 that he rented on Turo, also visiting the Tesla factory in Fremont, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Highway 1 and Big Sur, Morro Bay, Solvang and Santa Barbara.

California Dreamer · 15-07-2021 08:02AM

I was reading about the tax benefits of buying a new EV for sole traders and limited companies, which in fairness is great.

What I cannot find out is anything about 2nd hand cars. Is there any tax benefits for let's say buying a 2nd hand Tesla?

innrain · 15-07-2021 10:19AM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117611656#Comment_117611656

The grants have been already applied to the 2nd hand EVs. In fact buying second hand as business a former privately owned, might get you better deals as there is no grant for businesses. Also if sole trader there is no BIK, I think. You can get the grant for the charger if installing @home.

California Dreamer · 15-07-2021 11:37AM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117612720#Comment_117612720

€24k in year one off my tax bill for a new EV makes it very attractive.

€55k ish for a new ID4 with €24k off my tax bill is a lot nicer than €55k for a second hand Model S.

No BIK for sole traders.

KCross · 15-07-2021 11:42AM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117613359#Comment_117613359

Just to clarify... AFAIK, you dont get to take €24k off the bottomline of your tax bill. You get to reduce your profit by €24k, which is very different from a tax liability perspective.

mickotoole · 15-07-2021 01:55PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117555814#Comment_117555814

I've booked in for a CCS upgrade. I'm expecting the mobile service engineer to visit me towards the end of July.

Sabre Man · 20-07-2021 09:27PM

Tesla superchargers at Mahon Point Shopping Centre

In this video, Inge reviews the Tesla superchargers at Ireland's most sustainable shopping centre, Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umh_noVS9jo

Sabre Man · 20-07-2021 09:28PM

Road trip from Nantes to Remoove and back again

In this Episode Guillaume is going on a 1100 km 2 day return trip from Nantes to the east of Paris where the Remoove (organized by the French Federation of EV Users) event took place in June.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Zv5D1uKcw

Sabre Man · 20-07-2021 09:29PM

At Remoove with Guillaume

In this video, Guillaume gives a guided tour of pretty much everything that went down at the Remoove EV event, which was hosted by the F²AUVE, the French federation of EV drivers recently.

More BEVs and PHEVs that you can shake a baguette at? Check!

Electric bikes, scooters and motorbikes? Oui!

Classy ICE vehicles converted to electric? Yes!

Gendarmes in ... Renault Zoes? What?

Test drives and a test track? Merci!

Half a Leaf? Yes, and you can even drive it!

A 'dancing' Model X? Of course!

Charge points? Liberté!

Range extenders? Égalité!

Race cars? Fraternité!

An EV bargain? Yes, but it's a Peugeot Partner Tepee Electric!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nV6gtu_mKk

Sabre Man · 24-07-2021 10:01AM

In this video, Guillaume takes a look at the new Dacia Spring and is positively surprised by several features.

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

Red Silurian · 28-07-2021 04:26PM

When charging an electric car in an Irish rail car park, do you have to pay for the parking as well as the charging?

innrain · 29-07-2021 06:06AM

If the carpark is owned by IE then it is free while charging.

Use this link to find out info about specific station as not all car parks in the proximity of the train stations are owned by IE https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/Travel-Information/find-a-station

Trying to find the info from APCOA was fruitless for me as they only answer the phone to get payments.

Red Silurian · 29-07-2021 09:24AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117676726#Comment_117676726

And am I correct in saying that if it's APCOA it's free to park while charging?

fafy · 29-07-2021 01:39PM

A question on the granny domestic 3 pin cable, not that i ever use them, but handy in an emergency.

Are these vehicle specific ?

eg, i have one for a Kia E Niro, and one for a BMW i3, question is, will either of these 2 cables, work in say a Renault Zoe or Peugeot E 208 ?

innrain · 29-07-2021 03:33PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117677065#Comment_117677065

It is dangerous to think like this. P&R @ Luas is managed by APCOA and it is not free. It is paid parking even at the Rapid charger where I found clamped cars. The best way check the car park on IE website.

innrain · 29-07-2021 03:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117678293#Comment_117678293

The theory says yes they should be compatible. All they do they set and monitor the requested current (max 10A ) and monitor the temperature on the socket side leads. I don't have experience with Zoe but from reading they are the peculiar one and Renault is adamant in using their original one.

fafy · 29-07-2021 04:42PM

Cheers.

The Zoe 3 pin cable is not supplied with it, only the “up to 22kw” cable is supplied, and i got a 3 pin cable price from their parts dept, and its €450 + vat, €550 ish - ouch. Got a second price and it was €100 less than that.

one big charging advantage to the Zoe, tbf, is its about the only EV, to charge up to 22kw AC, which is ideal when one doesent come across 50kw + fast charging too often, which is the situation with me.

Busman Paddy Lasty · 29-07-2021 10:08PM

Zoe 3 pin charging worth more researching. Think the early models had their own specific 3 pin cable with transformer in the middle of the cable.

silver_sky · 29-07-2021 10:36PM

I've a third-party one for the Zoe and it's grand. No issues charging it.

Red Silurian · 30-07-2021 01:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117679028#Comment_117679028

Yes but luas isn't Irish Rail either

Cupra280 · 30-07-2021 01:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117682783#Comment_117682783

Did you check out the FAQs on the Irish Rail website? Just had a look there, and there is one that is "Can I park my electric car free of charge at Iranrod Éireann stations?"

And the answer it gives is:

An electric car may park free of charge at designated charging bays only for the purpose of re-charging the vehicle’s power supply. If electric car is not charging parking fees will apply.

innrain · 30-07-2021 03:32PM

The problem with that is that there are car parks in the proximity of train stations which are not owned by IE. For example Onramore train station car park is owned by Galway CC. Rules are set by them.

Cupra280 · 30-07-2021 04:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117683483#Comment_117683483

So, then it is not an actual IE car park?

Red Silurian · 30-07-2021 05:02PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117683483#Comment_117683483

Is there a list of car parks near railway stations that are (or are not) owned by IE?

Another important thing to note about Oranmore station car park is that it is free for all cars to park there

Sabre Man · 31-07-2021 11:02AM

Driving long distances in a Tesla is usually very easy thanks to the extensive and expanding supercharger network, so in this video series, Guillaume will attempt to drive about 4,500 km without using fast charge points to prove that you don't need a Tesla to drive long distances! In this video, Guillaume drives from the French west coast to Switzerland: 800 km on AC only in his Model 3 SR+.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7m5F57cLvc&pp=sAQA

Everything you always wanted to know about electric vehicle (but were afraid to ask)

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