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by Andreas
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: First road Trip 1500 miles
Replies: 17
Views: 4025

Re: First road Trip 1500 miles

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.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: First road Trip 1500 miles
Replies: 17
Views: 4025

Re: First road Trip 1500 miles

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...
by Andreas
Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:24 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Cumbria - Tour on order
Replies: 18
Views: 5959

Re: Hello from Cumbria - Tour on order

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...
by Andreas
Tue Feb 01, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Sold!
Replies: 15
Views: 2976

Re: Sold!

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...
by Andreas
Wed Jan 26, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Range issues
Replies: 41
Views: 13650

Re: Range issues

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...
by Andreas
Fri Dec 31, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tour Pro S - tow hitch
Replies: 24
Views: 7671

Re: Tour Pro S - tow hitch

Not on the 2021 Tour. No idea if they changed that with MY22.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:54 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: VW CEO Update on 3.0
Replies: 18
Views: 4903

Re: VW CEO Update on 3.0

What people think 3.0 will deliver vs what 3.0 will deliver.

Screen Shot 2021-12-16 at 11.53.09 PM.jpg

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Best winter tyres?
Replies: 27
Views: 10553

Re: Best winter tyres?

Thanks all. The cancellation worked and they woke up. Should be done on Monday now. Let's see.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Best winter tyres?
Replies: 27
Views: 10553

Re: Best winter tyres?

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 ...
by Andreas
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Bi directional charging on 77kW models
Replies: 16
Views: 9221

Re: Bi directional charging on 77kW models

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...
by Andreas
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: VW CEO Update on 3.0
Replies: 18
Views: 4903

VW CEO Update on 3.0

He enjoyed driving the car with it.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/herbertd ... 18720-vAIy

So would I.

Advertised for spring, later than hoped for by many no doubt.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:50 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Bi directional charging on 77kW models
Replies: 16
Views: 9221

Re: Bi directional charging on 77kW models

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...
by Andreas
Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Range degradation
Replies: 75
Views: 20762

Re: Range degradation

Absolutely. It kicked in at very low level when I started in the morning, which surprised me, but stopped very quickly.

It's still less than what I got in Italy at 35 degrees C, so colder weather has an impact even before the battery heater kicks in.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Range degradation
Replies: 75
Views: 20762

Re: Range degradation

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.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Thu Dec 09, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Ireland
Replies: 3
Views: 1907

Re: Hello from Ireland

Welcome!

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Thu Dec 09, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: 12V Battery Change and v2.4 Update campaign
Replies: 1
Views: 1360

12V Battery Change and v2.4 Update campaign

Can we keep this thread to track when members of the forum receive an invite from their dealer to bring in their rides?

Nothing here yet. Marshall Loughton.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Thu Dec 09, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Source London price changes 1 Dec 21
Replies: 4
Views: 1679

Re: Source London price changes 1 Dec 21

Yeah, it's not great. I raised it with my councilor. Let's see.

All the best

andreas
by Andreas
Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:14 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Information on 3.0
Replies: 21
Views: 7531

Re: Information on 3.0

scott28tt wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:10 pm - 2.4 will need to be installed at a dealer
Rocks back and forth in a semi-catatonic state, crying softly to himself.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:46 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Source London price changes 1 Dec 21
Replies: 4
Views: 1679

Re: Source London price changes 1 Dec 21

As expected they refused.

All the best

Andreas
by Andreas
Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Source London price changes 1 Dec 21
Replies: 4
Views: 1679

Re: Source London price changes 1 Dec 21

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.

All the best

Andreas