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Nov 3rd, 2017, 10:50 | #1 |
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T8 charging on the go
I have had my T8 for about a month or so now and charge it every night at home. i charge it via the three PIN plug and leave the cord at home when i leave.
I have been out and about and have seen charging points in car parks and service stations etc. has anyone else signed up to plan, I am looking at these but don't know if they are good, bad or indifferent https://polar-network.com/?gclid=EAI...yAAEgJXXPD_BwE Anyone have any experience ?
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Nov 3rd, 2017, 12:19 | #2 |
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I signed up with Polar, I think there was a 6 month free period then it costs. It's useful out and about, but not on motorways as those seem to belong to one company and I thought they were quite expensive.
Biggest bonus for me is when I travel on business I try and find a hotel with charging and the polar card lets me charge on site (when it's not blocked by an ICE vehicle). Also, the odd trip to Manchester Trafford Center means I get to park at the charging points there too. Don't forget not every charging point will belong to a Polar affiliate and some will cost you additionally to the Polar fees. ZAP Maps is quite a useful app for working out what's where and if it's working. You may want to invest in a charging cable though as most points will not take a 3 pin.
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Nov 3rd, 2017, 19:25 | #3 |
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Cheers Soltan,
I am away from home one night a week and hadn't thought about hotel charging...may have to look into that.
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Nov 26th, 2017, 12:31 | #4 |
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I charge mainly at home with the 13amp 3 pin charger supplied with my XC90 Inscription-Pro T8.
However, away from home I use a T2 charging cable (supplied free by the Volvo dealer (list £330) after my complaining that the expense of the car should include that). I have a Polar account, and around Milton Keynes Centre, there are many charge points to use - nominal charge is 9p / Kwh + vat (similar as most domestic rates) - and you get to park for free ! For Polar coverage, see https://polar-network.com/live-map/ There is a monthly charge of £7.85 (free for 3 monthe for new members) What I really would like to find is a suitable adapter to be able to use my domestic (13amp plug) charger in France. That requires a Schuko style 2 pin and earth to a 13 amp socket, rated at least 10amps. Anyone experience of this or can recommend a suitable adapter ? |
Nov 26th, 2017, 12:58 | #5 |
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We use Podpoint for charging.
It doesn't require a monthly subscription so most suitable if you usually charge up at home, and only occasionally need a charge on a motorway or shopping park. Ecotricity are similar in that you only pay for the charge. They are Smartphone App based, so you don't need a card or a "key" to use them. |
Nov 26th, 2017, 13:54 | #6 |
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I don't have a T8, but before the D6 and still do.we have a leaf.
I used to pay for polar but we've since switched to ovo ev tariff, gives you free polar subscription, just pay for useage. A few polar type 2 chargers are free to use . If anyone wants a referral link id happy to give one £25 free Amazon voucher with it for bother new customers 👍 |
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Cheers, Andy
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Dec 10th, 2017, 14:24 | #8 | |
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A similar connector, https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/8245585/ is also available - each with free postage and next day delivery. I've connected the plug to a heavy duty (>16 amp) cable with a UK 3 pin 13 amp fused socket at the other end. I'll try it in France and see how (and if) it performs OK when connected to the Volvo supplied Mennekes charger / cable. |
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