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by OB1CCFC
Wed May 11, 2022 3:23 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Software update UK
Replies: 2
Views: 978

Re: Software update UK

The ‘Offline’’ problem occurs occasionally and is usually a VW backend problem. (My ID3 is 18 months old and I’ve had it 3 or 4 times, worse outage 1 week). I don’t believe anyone can do anything to resolve the issue besides the central VW software infrastructure bods. And we know how good they are…...
by OB1CCFC
Wed May 11, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Software 3.1
Replies: 165
Views: 36865

Re: Software 3.1

Saw that. Some welcome additions.
Shame the map doesn’t show charging points clearly and consistently. Same with the WeConnectWeCharge app maps.
by OB1CCFC
Tue May 10, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Brake Lights are distracting
Replies: 17
Views: 3596

Re: Brake Lights are distracting

This can happen if you are in B mode and are on the threshold of completely lifting for a while - usually on a steady down slope. (I followed my wife in our ID3 and noticed it). Not sure it’s dangerous, a little annoying sure. Can’t say I’ve generally noticed it, so maybe VW need to make some adjust...
by OB1CCFC
Tue May 10, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Driving in Spain / France
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: Driving in Spain / France

Just go to the main screen (with all icons), then ‘Settings’, then ‘Units’. It then lets you change distance, speed etc to km.
by OB1CCFC
Tue May 10, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Driving in Spain / France
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: Driving in Spain / France

I think you should be fine with WeCharge and Octopus Juice. importantly giving you Ionity and Allegro (for France). I would personally do a large charge before entering Spain as it is patchier there.

I am off to southern France, Germany in 2 weeks.
Just checking on the miles to km malarkey.
by OB1CCFC
Wed May 04, 2022 7:47 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Do you follow VW advice on battery charging?
Replies: 58
Views: 11558

Re: Do you follow VW advice on battery charging?

A related question: I have a long drive on Friday and will set off about 10am. What would be the real impact if I charged to 100% in the Octopus Go window? Ie have 100% charge from 04.30 to 10.00? That is outside the Octopus Go window. I personally would charge to say 85% up to the end of the Octop...
by OB1CCFC
Tue May 03, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Do you follow VW advice on battery charging?
Replies: 58
Views: 11558

Re: Do you follow VW advice on battery charging?

For pottering around home I very rarely go below 30% and I charge to 80%.
When I’m on the road I will do anything necessary charging wise to have a comfortable drive and reduce stress.
A few exceptions are not going to make much difference.
by OB1CCFC
Tue May 03, 2022 7:15 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Journey advice - charging
Replies: 19
Views: 2934

Re: Journey advice - charging

Of course the 2030 EV milestone only applies to new car purchases. So we may end up with a 2 tier system with those with drives having newer EVs and those without having older ICE cars. Likewise those doing a lot of business miles may keep an older ICE car because if the high cost on ‘on the go’ cha...
by OB1CCFC
Mon May 02, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyre Wear
Replies: 34
Views: 7912

Re: Tyre Wear

Michelen Cross Climates have always been great for me. But I haven’t had them on my ID3 yet!
My Conti’s on 19inch rims had 3mm left on the rears after 12,000 miles…
by OB1CCFC
Mon May 02, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Journey advice - charging
Replies: 19
Views: 2934

Re: Journey advice - charging

If governments really accept that there is a climate emergency they should be actively and urgently intervening to subsidise or to develop a low cost nationalised charging ‘backbone’.
Talk is cheap.
by OB1CCFC
Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Journey advice - charging
Replies: 19
Views: 2934

Re: Journey advice - charging

Busman wrote: Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:52 pm
OB1CCFC wrote: Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:07 pm The duckmanton markham vale M1 stop near chesterfield is very good. 2 ospreys, 3 instavolts and plenty of facilities.
I know this is a bit off topic.Can anyone tell me what adapter I should buy if I want to charge at Tesla charge point.
Not possible at the moment in the UK.
by OB1CCFC
Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: New wecharge prices
Replies: 20
Views: 3050

Re: New wecharge prices

This is mine, £5.99 for We Charge Go.
Are we seeing yet more over-complication and disorganisation??
Ps. I’d just come off the free 1st edition juice before this contract.

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by OB1CCFC
Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Id3 battery degradation (Preliminary data)
Replies: 17
Views: 8756

Re: Id3 battery degradation (Preliminary data)

Bengeo wrote: Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:32 pm
OB1CCFC wrote: Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:24 pm Ive had 5 adults and dog in the boot of my ID3

I didn't realise the boot was that big! 😛
Cavernous 😉
by OB1CCFC
Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Journey advice - charging
Replies: 19
Views: 2934

Re: Journey advice - charging

The duckmanton markham vale M1 stop near chesterfield is very good. 2 ospreys, 3 instavolts and plenty of facilities.
by OB1CCFC
Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Id3 battery degradation (Preliminary data)
Replies: 17
Views: 8756

Re: Id3 battery degradation (Preliminary data)

Ive had 5 adults and dog in the boot of my ID3 for a number of longish runs. It was fantastic. I’ll have a look at the new Megane EV when it’s out but I can’t imagine it could do anything approaching that in comfort… The ID3 is a very good car. A bit more efficiency especially at motorway speeds and...
by OB1CCFC
Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: New wecharge prices
Replies: 20
Views: 3050

Re: New wecharge prices

Thanks Sidehaas! So my local Osprey says 52.3p per kWh no start up fee. My nearby Leeds Recharge Alfa Power (at Bristol st motors) is £1.27 per kWh (lolz). Instavolt isn’t on We Charge is it? Although I think Ive seen some on the map erroneously ie. It didn’t work when I tried it… I’m on We Charge ...
by OB1CCFC
Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: New wecharge prices
Replies: 20
Views: 3050

Re: New wecharge prices

Thanks Sidehaas! So my local Osprey says 52.3p per kWh no start up fee. My nearby Leeds Recharge Alfa Power (at Bristol st motors) is £1.27 per kWh (lolz). Instavolt isn’t on We Charge is it? Although I think Ive seen some on the map erroneously ie. It didn’t work when I tried it… I’m on We Charge ...
by OB1CCFC
Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: New wecharge prices
Replies: 20
Views: 3050

Re: New wecharge prices

Thanks Sidehaas! So my local Osprey says 52.3p per kWh no start up fee. My nearby Leeds Recharge Alfa Power (at Bristol st motors) is £1.27 per kWh (lolz). Instavolt isn’t on We Charge is it? Although I think Ive seen some on the map erroneously ie. It didn’t work when I tried it… I’m on We Charge G...
by OB1CCFC
Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: New wecharge prices
Replies: 20
Views: 3050

Re: New wecharge prices

Could you link to or post the screenshot here? I am on WeCharge Go @&5.99 a month since 18th March. I have charged on Osprey after signing up and was charged 42p. I think the card didn’t work on a recent instavolt so I used a credit card. Basically I signed up for a European tour in May where I ...
by OB1CCFC
Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Id3 battery degradation (Preliminary data)
Replies: 17
Views: 8756

Re: Id3 battery degradation (Preliminary data)

Some interesting stuff in there. Obviously some issues with current ID3 motorway performance due to mainly higher than expected drag and to a lesser extent some power train component issues. But urban driving excellent performance. They will do similar with an M3 and compare. That will be interesti...