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

AndyBoBandy · 17-09-2021 04:37PM

Everything you need to know about Clontarf Castle charger..... except what power the charger is...... (I know it can be worked out by looking at the charging screen, but the majority of folk won't know that).

Sabre Man · 17-09-2021 06:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117904612#Comment_117904612

It is scheduled for midnight.

Sabre Man · 17-09-2021 06:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117904850#Comment_117904850

Good point!

Sabre Man · 17-09-2021 06:45PM

There are several ways to close the screens in a Tesla. Do you know them all?

https://youtu.be/M7l5QwJNCXc

Sabre Man · 18-09-2021 08:42AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg1RohedelY

The IEVOA webinar hosted by Roland Krijnen last weekend

Red Silurian · 18-09-2021 01:16PM

I see from the "new charger locations" thread that Ballinalack, has a 70kW chademo charger, is this a misprint or is it actually possible?

innrain · 18-09-2021 01:45PM

It is a theoretical value. Leaf 62 kWh is credited with achieving some speeds above 50kW but only once in a blue moon as other factors might impact the charging speed negatively.

Fingleberries · 20-09-2021 02:37PM

Hi Folks,

Will hopefully be joining the EV family shortly (a VW id.3 ordered) and just have a few questions about public charging, since I live mid-terrace it might not be possible to get a home charger installed 😕

I was wondering to pick your collective brains for tips and tricks to minimise the number charging cards and charging card apps required.

With VW there is the option of using WeCharge that offers access to Ionity chargers and the ESB eCars (I presume at the PAYG rate). Do you know if you can also access the EasyGo chargers with the WeCharge card or do you need to sign up there separately?
With the ESB eCar card, do you have access to EasyGo chargers, or do you need to sign up to EsyGo separately?

Thanks in advance.

marc1 · 20-09-2021 04:11PM

@Fingleberries I have the same questions after reading through probably 50 pages on this and other threads. Ioniq 5 on the way for me, to be delivered in December this year, pickup on the first day of the new year :-)

Seems like the EasyGo fob lets you charge at ESB eCars as well as Ionity, but the rates are no necessairly the best ones.

There also seem to be some options from Germany that give you decent rates in Ireland and give access to most chargers.

I would love to know from the collective brain what the best strategies are to get the best rates + best access. Seems like a bit of a mindfield

Sabre Man · 20-09-2021 11:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117915480#Comment_117915480

The ESB eCar car doesn't give access to EasyGo charge points but it works the other way rounds (although it's cheaper to just use the ESB ecars card/app on ESB ecars charge points).

Sabre Man · 22-09-2021 04:36PM

In this video, Guillaume checks out the ESB ecars High Power Charge Point at Circle K M9 Kilcullen, about 20 km from Naas, to find out how fast he can charge a BMW i3. There is also a fast charge point here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjPOhgsgB1E

Sabre Man · 25-09-2021 09:35AM

If you're new to EVs (electric vehicles), you may presume that you can charge at any charger, but that's not the case (unless you own a Tesla with a CCS charging port, such as the Tesla Model 3). In this episode Guillaume and Inge talk about you where you can charge your EV, which charging networks (ESB ecars, EasyGo, Ionity and Tesla) you can use, how much it costs to use them, the different plug standards (Chademo, CCS and Type 2) and the difference between AC and DC charging.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Y6puDlxvs

Sabre Man · 02-10-2021 10:05AM

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) save money on toll roads in Ireland. In this video, Inge explains how this works with Tolltag.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8SM2J4z8mg

DaveByDavid · 04-10-2021 09:16PM

I thought of some questions ahead of hopefully putting a deposit down on an Ioniq 5 next week...

Where's the best place to get the wall charger for home use, and can we get it installed ahead of time with the grant?
Do batteries last long term? I know Ioniq 5 has an 8 year warranty but should we be worried after that?
Can any house get a charger, or is there something we should check first?

Anything else we should know or consider before we make the switch from petrol to electric?

04-10-2021 09:21PM

Wait. So if I have a battery car I can't charge at any charge place? Is it like a filling station where I can only get diesel?

Fingleberries · 04-10-2021 09:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117976906#Comment_117976906

You'll be able to do it almost anywhere - the cables are pretty common, or you'll use the ones that come with your car. you'll just need the right app or card - in Ireland that would be ESB ecars or EasyGo (there are some others ways, too)

The only place reserved for a particular car maker are the Tesla locations - they're reserved for Tesla's only (for now)

Sabre Man · 05-10-2021 11:20AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117976952#Comment_117976952

You forgot to mention Ionity, which is only CCS, so no Leafs can charge there, nor Model S and X without a CCS adapter.

Fingleberries · 05-10-2021 12:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117978641#Comment_117978641

You're right - I forgot about that. I wasn't deliberately keeping quiet about Ionity units so my local one wouldn't become overrun 😀

Sabre Man · 09-10-2021 09:35AM

In this video, Inge tells you where you can charge your electric vehicle (EV) if you're in or near Athlone.

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

AndyBoBandy · 09-10-2021 01:26PM

Don’t worry,

no chance of any Ionity site ever being ‘overrun’ thanks to their exorbitant pricing.

Sabre Man · 16-10-2021 11:38AM

In this video, we take a look at the PlugShare app, which you can use to find charge points and check how reliable they are. You can also add your own charge points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSxOUJ9wA8c

Casperbhoy · 17-10-2021 09:46AM

Planning on buying a 60k EV (company car) - 10k over the BIK threshold.

The car will depreciate 12-15% per annum i assume? How do i accurately calculate this? anyone know?

Im trying to determine when the asset will depreciate fully...cheers

Sabre Man · 23-10-2021 10:32AM

In this video, Inge reviews the Carrera Crosscity, a foldable electric bike that you can buy at Halfords for €1,195 or £999.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4mmAzKc-N4

UhOh · 23-10-2021 11:35AM

Stupid question but can other car brands use the Tesla chargers? Seen a lad parking an ID4 into one of the Tesla chargers in Mahon Point this morning.

mfceiling · 23-10-2021 12:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118061786#Comment_118061786

No they can't. Musk is talking of opening the network to all vehicles.

Not a good thing to do by the ID4 driver... hopefully he made a mistake and moved on.

Sabre Man · 30-10-2021 11:34AM

Chairperson Simon Acton and Peter Bracken of the Irish EV Owners Association are going to COP26 in Glasgow. In this video, Inge asks them about their journey and what they will be doing once they get there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c8upe_B0sE

Grumpypants · 05-11-2021 07:23PM

Who runs the Lidl chargers? A new one just went in near the parents house which means it is very handy for a quick charge and shop. But I had a look at it and there is no indication on how it works, what they charge to use it or even how to register.

eagerv · 05-11-2021 07:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118124471#Comment_118124471

The two I have seen are run by EasyGo. Can start with the app or fob and free atm.

Edit, they are the AC charge points.

Grumpypants · 06-11-2021 01:02AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118124550#Comment_118124550

That's them. When I log into the app I see the chargers. Mad they don't have some branding somewhere at the point especially since you need the app.

heathersonline · 06-11-2021 10:06AM

Can anyone say Where's best to pick up a standard type 2 to type 2 cable? We're going to go tethered in the garden but would like to have a separate cable on the boot, currently only have a granny cable

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

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