Random EV thoughts.....

AndyBoBandy · 10-06-2022 05:05PM

OK so I have a received a lovely response from Circke K to my query about the new charger being installed on the M9 at J5/Carlow;

My Query;

Hi, can you advise when the EV charger you are installing at J5/M9 outside Carlow will be operational? And also advise of additional sites where Fast EV chargers will be installed?

Their Response;

Hello,

We hope to have the charger in J5 Carlow available in the coming weeks. We still have some works to complete there with regards to the upgrade of the Electricity supply. Some of the works have been delayed due to the sourcing of materials, however we hope to be live by the end of summer.

We currently have 3 more sites in various stages of build.

Two charging stalls in Fermoy on the M8

Two charging stalls in City Avenue Dublin

Four charging stalls in Clonshaugh on the M50 / M1 intersection.

The latter two are still in the planning process and due to network capacity challenges will be slightly later to finish then Fermoy or Junction 5.

We are also actively looking at expanding the Circle K network into other key motorway service areas and large transport hubs.

innrain · 10-06-2022 06:34PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119184867#Comment_119184867

Very nice. City avenue refers to the service station opposite Citywest. https://goo.gl/maps/DX6dKEJg1rJZkxLE7

the_amazing_raisin · 10-06-2022 06:44PM

I'm genuinely impressed, an actual answer to your questions with specific details and nothing vague

AndyBoBandy · 10-06-2022 07:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119185256#Comment_119185256

Aye, so definitely not related to Anna in any way!!!

the_amazing_raisin · 10-06-2022 07:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119185336#Comment_119185336

They certainly wouldn't last long in the Ecars 😂

On a side note, does anyone know how to use the Circle K chargers? Is there a specific app or have they discovered that debit cards can be used to pay for things?

AndyBoBandy · 10-06-2022 07:12PM

Did Someone mentioned that the new one in J5/M9 had a card reader on it

innrain · 10-06-2022 07:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119185352#Comment_119185352

They are not operational now. I'd guess something something similar to Norway

https://www.circlek.no/elbillading/ladeinstruksjoner

unkel · 10-06-2022 07:57PM

OMG, the competence, prompt honest response and taking responsibility. It looks like Circle K is not funded by the Irish tax payer like some other charger installer?

Fantana2 · 11-06-2022 09:39AM

Fermoy is becoming a proper little hub ( by Irish standards)

jogdish · 11-06-2022 10:33AM

Recently did my first ever long distance EV journey, and was so disappointed by the charging infrastructure.

Ionity (athlone) : set aside parking bay where each charger cable can reach the car easy, nice big easy to read clear screen, could see how far along every car was. Tapped my car and worked.

ESB (enfield) : One lone box tucked away at the back, three cables - just adds to the confusion (i know leafs etc), if there were more cars I have zero idea how cable management was working. One super tiny screen on the side, that was really hard to read in sunlight - not touch, physical buttons next to the screen that don't line up with the options, super slow to process my card for payment.

Like they both worked, ESB was cheaper - but having experienced the Ionity set up its so nice!

AndyBoBandy · 11-06-2022 11:20AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119187252#Comment_119187252

You should try using a Supercharger in a Tesla….

take plug out of holster

press button on plug (to open the cars charging flap)

plug in car

car starts charging

/fin

markpb · 11-06-2022 12:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119187413#Comment_119187413

You left out

Pensively thinking how awful it will be when it’s open to non-Tesla owning plebs
Posting on Facebook about how great Tesla SuC is (every time you charge)
Posting on Facebook about this great new SuC you’ve discovered (this seems to be limited to Tesla UK owners)
Opening both FWD and posting a photo on Facebook while you charge (Model X owners only please!)
Driving away happily smug
Posting a photo of you arriving home with 0% SoC

the_amazing_raisin · 11-06-2022 04:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119185528#Comment_119185528

I reckon the marketing department had gone home early and the email got forwarded to the project manager or something

the_amazing_raisin · 11-06-2022 04:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119187613#Comment_119187613

You forgot about doing your best to not make eye contact with any other drivers while you're both charging 😁

Possibly not just a Tesla thing though, can't say I'm the most sociable person at chargers

innrain · 11-06-2022 09:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119187252#Comment_119187252

Why disappointed?

The EFACEC charger that ESB uses was firstly launched in 2012. As a reference in 2012 Microsoft pushed the infamous Windows8 so the user interface was what we call now ancient. I know in '22 physical buttons seem from a century ago but their disappearance is not that far away. Some people won't buy cars without physical controls. Next time try the app is has sliders for start as iOS used to have (I haven't use an iPhone since 2012 so don't know if slide to answer™ is still there). I would be disappointed if the charger wouldn't work or I would need to wait to access it although on that route there are plenty of alternatives.

I just watched Bjorn's 1000km challenge with the "fat" Taycan and his "plug and charge" experience at Ionity. I hope they'll improve it.

He basically charges for longer in order to avoid starting another session as the whole auth process takes very long

mfceiling · 11-06-2022 09:58PM

I was pulling out of a parking space today and I could see an older man in a white taycan looking for a spot. I went alongside him and motioned him for my spot.

I have to say it looked absolutely beautiful. A stunning looking motor.

innrain · 12-06-2022 07:23AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190098#Comment_119190098

I saw a red one few weeks back. Stunning. I got to chat with the owner about public charging so studied a bit and must say impressive looking car.

the_amazing_raisin · 12-06-2022 10:14AM

Spotted a white Taycan parked in my estate recently. I think some very lucky kid was getting driven to their communion in it

Absolute thing of beauty

Fingleberries · 12-06-2022 12:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190999#Comment_119190999

The day I drove home with my new EV, I saw a metallic blue Taycan parked at the local Tesco.

Don't get me wrong, I love my car and it's one of the nicer looking EVs in my opinion, but the Taycan is definitely a thing of beauty.

TitianGerm · 12-06-2022 05:05PM

Can I have two eCars charging cards on the one account? Want to get a second card for the Ioniq now to leave in the car and would save me the hassle of opening a second eCars account and topping it up.

I see the option in the app to add a second card but not sure if that cancels the current card.

liamog · 12-06-2022 05:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119192597#Comment_119192597

You can, but you have to pay eCars for the privilege. It's handy if you are running two EVs.

Gumbo · 12-06-2022 05:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119192597#Comment_119192597

Yes. They originally gave out 2 cards for free as part of the scheme.

Above post suggests you have to pay for the second now!

Alternatively, just use the app. The card is not required.

the_amazing_raisin · 12-06-2022 05:26PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119192597#Comment_119192597

Yep, we've got one each for both cars. Handy to keep around in case you need to charge and phone is dead or app isn't working

TitianGerm · 12-06-2022 05:28PM

It's showing €9.20 for another card, I just wasn't sure if that was to order a replacement.

I might just give herself my eCars card and use the app myself. It'll only be used very rarely so probably no point paying for two.

Would be really handy if you could add your charging cards to Google Pay.

liamog · 12-06-2022 05:42PM

Yes. They originally gave out 2 cards for free as part of the scheme.

Worst part was we couldn't add the two cards to one account, we had to pay for the 2nd card to be added.

Gumbo · 12-06-2022 05:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119192780#Comment_119192780

That’s mad. I have 2 cards and never paid a penny.

the_amazing_raisin · 12-06-2022 06:53PM

Yeah I'm pretty sure it was around €5 for me to get a second card, they must have raised the price recently

liamog · 13-06-2022 10:04AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119192785#Comment_119192785

Do you have 2 cards on one account or 2 cards on separate accounts?

innrain · 13-06-2022 10:46AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119195002#Comment_119195002

2 on the same account. I didn't pay anything when ordered the second one. I was on the monthly plan at the time. I see now they charge 9.20 for a new card (pay as you go) and you can order it directly from your profile.

liamog · 13-06-2022 11:11AM

Maybe check old invoices, ours came out of the pay&go balance so it might have been easy enough to miss. Ours was added Oct '20. Wouldn't surprise me if they were inconsistent.

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