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by Utumno
Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Wallbox and Project EV Chargers - BBC
Replies: 9
Views: 3355

Re: Wallbox and Project EV Chargers - BBC

And here's the Pen Test Partners report link I dug up : https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/smart-car-chargers-plug-n-play-for-hackers/ Am reading in depth. While I'm no crypto coder, I commission and risk manage penetration tests all day long in my work. [UPDATE] * Facepalms all round fo...
by Utumno
Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Wallbox and Project EV Chargers - BBC
Replies: 9
Views: 3355

Re: Wallbox and Project EV Chargers - BBC

And here's the Pen Test Partners report link I dug up : https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/smart-car-chargers-plug-n-play-for-hackers/ Am reading in depth. While I'm no crypto coder, I commission and risk manage penetration tests all day long in my work. [UPDATE] * Facepalms all round for...
by Utumno
Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:35 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Wallbox and Project EV Chargers - BBC
Replies: 9
Views: 3355

Re: Wallbox and Project EV Chargers - BBC

Blog post from Hypervolt referring the BBC article

https://blog.hypervolt.co.uk/hackers/

I’d already shortlisted Hypervolt for my charger installation, but am otherwise unaffiliated.
by Utumno
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Should I Take The Plunge?
Replies: 41
Views: 16751

Re: Should I Take The Plunge?

Well I have taken the plunge and will be picking up a 3 week old Max Pro Performance on Sunday. My old Golf R has gone to my wife’s nephew and he is over the moon. Will let you know how I get on, on my first long drive back to Swanage. Am researching a home charger and thinking about a Pod Point, b...
by Utumno
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Heat pump or no heat pump?
Replies: 13
Views: 5683

Re: Heat pump or no heat pump?

So I have to decide if I want to spend the extra on what has become a Pro Performance with heat pump, alloys & metallic paint Yup that is indeed about the long and short of it. If I were in a similar position I'd just search Autotrader and make a few calls to a few other dealers claiming to hav...
by Utumno
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:22 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: How long does it take to get a VW order number?
Replies: 84
Views: 38234

Re: How long does it take to get a VW order number?

Finally got mine, just mere minutes after midnight. This didn't resolve any suspicions, as it seemed like an irregular level of service for a salesman to be awake and emailing just as it ticked over to the last working day of the month :lol: My number is 31400xxx, so if anyone's ordered in the last...
by Utumno
Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Heat pump or no heat pump?
Replies: 13
Views: 5683

Re: Heat pump or no heat pump?

Just more money. I wouldn't expect the heat pump to make the car less reliable overall. If it was a case of accelerating delivery for ~£1000, you should just ask yourself whether you want to spend that money or not.
by Utumno
Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Using Tesla Chargers UK
Replies: 18
Views: 9759

Re: Using Tesla Chargers UK

Lots of talk but I would be amazed if Tesla open them up any time soon. It is their trump card as the rest of the super fast charging infrastructure is so poor. It is the one thing that is making me wait for a model Y rather than getting an ID4 as I must have reliable super charging available for l...
by Utumno
Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: How long does it take to get a VW order number?
Replies: 84
Views: 38234

Re: How long does it take to get a VW order number?

Been chasing mine up. A week down the line and I don't think they've submitted the order yet 2 weeks tomorrow since I put a deposit in, and I haven't had an order number yet. What's the chances it magically appears at the start of next month? :roll: I was pretty surprised to get mine before August ...
by Utumno
Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 3 pin mains charger
Replies: 2
Views: 1311

Re: 3 pin mains charger

Unless it's software-locked to the Leaf for some reason, I can't see why it wouldn't work.
by Utumno
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: How long does it take to get a VW order number?
Replies: 84
Views: 38234

Re: How long does it take to get a VW order number?

We got our order number at about 4.30pm on 26-Jul. VW UK tracker as expected didn't recognise it until the following day, status now reads "With the factory".

Now, we wait :D
by Utumno
Mon Jul 26, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Using Tesla Chargers UK
Replies: 18
Views: 9759

Re: Using Tesla Chargers UK

Tesla’s Superchargers have been Type 2/CCS since about 2018 (the Model 3 is Type 2 / CCS only) so there’s no physical connection issue preventing the ID.3 connecting to the Supercharger network right now. The charging heads are just programmed to mostly not deliver charge if what’s attached is not a...
by Utumno
Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Three-pin / granny charger recommendations
Replies: 35
Views: 12869

Re: Three-pin / granny charger recommendations

If you're an Octopus electricity customer, you'll be able to get Ohme's app-enabled granny charger for £199, if that helps.
by Utumno
Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: How long does it take to get a VW order number?
Replies: 84
Views: 38234

Re: How long does it take to get a VW order number?

My dealer not telling me the truth is what I was expecting, truth be told. Your order experience is exactly what I’d expected - order placed, and an order number is the VW basic acknowledgement of that order. Not having an order number for weeks is basically telling me that the order hasn’t been pla...
by Utumno
Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: How long does it take to get a VW order number?
Replies: 84
Views: 38234

How long does it take to get a VW order number?

We placed our ID.3 order with the dealership on Monday last week, and chased the dealership today for an order number from VW. The dealership is saying it’ll take a further week to get that order number, so two weeks from placement to factory “confirmation”. Is two weeks from ordering to getting an ...
by Utumno
Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 7
Views: 3359

Re: Tyres

2 to 1 on that it'll be Bridgestones. Goodyear best of that bunch named - Conti 6.last no time at all I’m a bit …. OCD …. about tyres on cars, to the extent that I’ve been known to immediately swap all 4 tyres on a car for decent ones over factory fit ones. I’d be interested to know your thoughts o...
by Utumno
Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 7
Views: 3359

Re: Tyres

Just following the tyre topics and wondered if you get a choice on tyre makes fitted at the factory? No, you'll get Goodyear, Bridgestone, or Continental - but no choice. 2 to 1 on that it'll be Bridgestones. Goodyear best of that bunch named - Conti 6.last no time at all I’m a bit …. OCD …. about ...
by Utumno
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: UK Test drive question
Replies: 13
Views: 6776

Re: UK Test drive question

It’s sadly perfectly normal, and depends on the insurance/insurer of your dealership for test drives. With your driving license and NI number the dealership can go to DVLA to check the status of your license (points, disqualifications etc) as if they were you. It’s easier for them to do this than as...
by Utumno
Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID.3 accessories
Replies: 15
Views: 6508

Re: ID.3 accessories

Ah yes, the different wheel trims, I forgot about those, I really dislike the ones that come as standard. Typical VW. They fit the ugliest wheels possible as standard and then rinse your wallet for the alloys they should have fitted as standard in the first place. Been doing that for years. Same wi...
by Utumno
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Comparing different electric cost rates
Replies: 11
Views: 2746

Re: Comparing different electric cost rates

+1 for Octopus Go from me. But I don't know SSE's rates.