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by StuartT
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: First EV
Replies: 3
Views: 1140

Re: First EV

Nice one! The Cheshire Cat made an appearance with me, within a few hundred yards of my initial drive. Analogue to digital driving is the feeling - they're just nicer, better and easier to drive, for me. I'm a million miles from being an expert but the best winter tip I can give you is to use two fi...
by StuartT
Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Charge at Preferred Times not working
Replies: 5
Views: 2690

Re: Charge at Preferred Times not working

I had some issues with the car not talking to the charger. I contacted Indra and they suggested turning off the Privacy settings in the car in order for the car to wake up when you plug the charger in - there's no charging settings set up in the car or app and no Home location set, so I'm guessing t...
by StuartT
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Next car after ID.3
Replies: 16
Views: 2318

Re: Next car after ID.3

I’m very tempted to have a good look at the BYD. Looks a lot of car for the money. You're not on your own. They sold 1.6 million BEVs, last year. I think their biggest issue over here is the lack of dealerships but, they're saying they are going to be expanding. Chatting with one of the sales staff...
by StuartT
Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: So long and thanks for all the fish..
Replies: 23
Views: 6682

Re: So long and thanks for all the fish..

Please forgive my cocked-up attempts at editing my previous post... 😁 It's good to hear about your positive Motability experience, in the thirty years I've been with them they've improved the scheme enormously (you used to have to pay for hand-controls and the choices and advanced payments are so mu...
by StuartT
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: So long and thanks for all the fish..
Replies: 23
Views: 6682

Re: So long and thanks for all the fish..

I also have to compliment the forum as the info available and the empathy displayed whilst waiting for our ID3 to be built. We ordered August 21 and received in April 23. We are also moving on as I now use a wheelchair, we love the ID3. However choosing between my wheels or clothing when we go away...
by StuartT
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: So long and thanks for all the fish..
Replies: 23
Views: 6682

Re: So long and thanks for all the fish..

I also have to compliment the forum as the info available and the empathy displayed whilst waiting for our ID3 to be built. We ordered August 21 and received in April 23. We are also moving on as I now use a wheelchair, we love the ID3. However choosing between my wheels or clothing when we go away...
by StuartT
Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: So long and thanks for all the fish..
Replies: 23
Views: 6682

Re: So long and thanks for all the fish..

I also have to compliment the forum as the info available and the empathy displayed whilst waiting for our ID3 to be built. We ordered August 21 and received in April 23. We are also moving on as I now use a wheelchair, we love the ID3. However choosing between my wheels or clothing when we go away...
by StuartT
Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: So long and thanks for all the fish..
Replies: 23
Views: 6682

Re: So long and thanks for all the fish..

I also have to compliment the forum as the info available and the empathy displayed whilst waiting for our ID3 to be built. We ordered August 21 and received in April 23. We are also moving on as I now use a wheelchair, we love the ID3. However choosing between my wheels or clothing when we go away...
by StuartT
Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID.3 58 KW range
Replies: 13
Views: 14004

Re: ID.3 58 KW range

HI to all! For the ID.3 58 KW, theoretically, for a range of 400 km it should make an average of 58 / 4 = 14.5 KWh/100km, correct? Does it mean battery degradation if for a range of 400 KM the average has to be less than 14.5 KWh/100km? thank you Arnaldo The thing that affects the range the most, i...
by StuartT
Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Range hits 130 miles at 100%
Replies: 5
Views: 3495

Re: Range hits 130 miles at 100%

OMG last 5 day range hit 130 miles at 100%.this is shocking.what the hell is this .local dealer say they not find anything wrong.normaly I get 235 miles.any advice. This is motability id3. If it's the app saying it, it's because it thinks the miles figure is km so it converts that figure "back...
by StuartT
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 2023/24 INSURANCE RENEWAL PRICES
Replies: 21
Views: 8265

Re: 2023/24 INSURANCE RENEWAL PRICES

Fleetnews.co.uk is a good read, for EV news without the hype...
https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleets ... c-vehicles
Talking of hype, It covers EV fires at the end of the article...
by StuartT
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Which charger?
Replies: 14
Views: 4584

Re: Which charger?

OVO.jpg

I got a reply and all is well.
by StuartT
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Which charger?
Replies: 14
Views: 4584

Re: Which charger?

For what it's worth, I've got an Indra Smart Pro and I'm on OVO (who have just reduced their EV tariff to 7p per kwh) . It's been very reliable and tbh it means I don't have to rely on setting any schedules in the car (I set it up through Indra) because my trust in VW software is nil. You said you ...
by StuartT
Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 2023/24 INSURANCE RENEWAL PRICES
Replies: 21
Views: 8265

Re: 2023/24 INSURANCE RENEWAL PRICES

This was an interesting read
https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/expert ... ight-video
Don't shoot the messenger! 😏
Edited to add this https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/jlr-pa ... ng-repairs
Turbulent times...
by StuartT
Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Which charger?
Replies: 14
Views: 4584

Re: Which charger?

OVO are installing the panels 😁
Could it be that way for Non-OVO panels customers? I've been on their EV tariff for a while and they haven't said there will be any problems after the panels have gone up, but I'll give them a shout just to check, cheers.
by StuartT
Sun Nov 05, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Which charger?
Replies: 14
Views: 4584

Re: Which charger?

For what it's worth, I've got an Indra Smart Pro and I'm on OVO (who have just reduced their EV tariff to 7p per kwh) . It's been very reliable and tbh it means I don't have to rely on setting any schedules in the car (I set it up through Indra) because my trust in VW software is nil. You said you c...
by StuartT
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: If you could have ONE feature
Replies: 28
Views: 15409

Re: If you could have ONE feature

Longer range in winter. And if I could have two features the second would be physical buttons to switch AC, heated seats and heated steering wheel on/off with one touch each. Use two fingers, sorry it's not one!, and tap the hot and cold temperature "buttons" at the same time. That turns ...
by StuartT
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: OVO Charge Anytime
Replies: 11
Views: 11467

Re: OVO Charge Anytime

Well charger is installed. Bit of a faf with Indra and OVO re the app. But I am now happily charging at home at last. Its not quite the plug and go but not far off. Plug in, set what time I need the car and what charge set by te ID3. Sit back. at the allotted time, remove the lead and drive off. An...
by StuartT
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Charging apps
Replies: 5
Views: 1984

Re: Charging apps

Hi My energy supplier is Ovo. Ovo have their own cheap EV rates (Ovo anytime). It has its own app. My new charger, an Ohme Pro fitted yesterday, has an app too. So, do people on here use their energy app or charger app to charge their cars? Thanks Rob Hello there, I'm an OVO customer with an Indra ...
by StuartT
Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Considering ID.3 Max Pro
Replies: 12
Views: 8726

Re: Considering ID.3 Max Pro

Hello there, You're coming in to this with your eyes wide open whereas some people came in to this with a head full of promises from VW. It's a cracking car, that has 100% converted me to EVs, but it's not without its faults that have been further aggravated by VW - In my humble opinion 🤷 Yours shou...