Scratch wrote: ↑Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:57 pm
Enlightening report, thanks. Interesting that the VW sat nav was so helpful. I’ve been using Apple maps, as it seemed a bit better than the VW one, but I might revert back.
I'm really impressed with it now. It's well integrated with the charging system.
Lovely report, thanks! We were in the Cotswolds at the same time it seems. Never had an issue charging there. Some Instavolts in Stroud and Stonehouse, Gridserve at Gloucester South and North, and the place we stayed let us charge on the 3-pin which was fine. Totally agree on the comfort. The car is...
The 120kw IV’s share with the unit next door. So if someone is on that the most you’ll get is 60. Last summer I consistently got 50 from those in Keswick - and I get the same from those in Kendal. Hats off to IV for having some sort of network in the Lakes unlike anyone else!! I was the only one ch...
My ID.3 was collected this afternoon after I decided to sell up. It's not that I don't love the car, I wanted one long before they first hit the road and I'm glad I got myself one - the problem is that it costs me too much every month for how I use it! I looked at Motorway, Cazoo, and We Buy Any Ca...
8 city-based journeys, in the cold, each of about 6 miles average - that would hurt the range of any BEV. Yeah, have to do the school run by car instead of cycle due to Osgood Schlatter on the 10-year old. This morning I warmed up the car before starting, did a 3-mile round trip. Advertised at 3.4m...
I think I give up. Tried to order through National Tyres, the only ones with availability right now, and the old adage that you get the service you pay for is true. They unilaterally cancelled my appointment, then never responded when I told them the suggested replacement time didn't work, and just ...
TBH, if you do V2H, rather than V2G, which I consider to be a very weak value proposition, you could probably keep the battery from being hammered. Your daily use at home is what? 10-15kWh? So about 20% on a Tour or 30% on a Life battery. You could easily establish a healthy battery regime that keep...
If we're in a position where we need to give back our car's charge at peak times then our national grid is truly screwed. Might be useful for caravanners/campers to use some of that power out and about if they don't need the range. V2H is more relevant. Charge at night on a cheap tariff or at lunch...
Long trip to the West Country again today. Temp 12-13.5 degrees C. Range based on consumption over almost 300 miles, including a solid mix of 70mph motorway, 50/60mph A roads and an hour and change of London traffic equals to 270 miles or 80% of brochure.
I am going to find out what the situation with the 'resident' offer is for people like me who live in a car-free development and are not entitled to a resident permit. Will post outcome here.