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Feb 16th, 2016, 22:09 | #11 |
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I have ordered a T8 so would be interested in lead time for yours.
I so drive a BMWi3 so would recommend you subscribe to a range of providers so you are never caught out. Ecotricity, pod point and source London (or other 'source' areas) as a minimum. All have their own web sites to see availability and active points. Source London is currently free to charge. Zap map also worth a look and mobile app https://www.zap-map.com/live/ |
Feb 19th, 2016, 20:16 | #12 |
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What cable do you get with T8, how long and what type of connector
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Feb 20th, 2016, 09:06 | #14 |
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But surely 10amp from a domestic socket is still 2 and a bit kwh so should charge fully in more like 4 hours and less like 8 hours? I am still confused by this whole charging thing and hope that the POD point charges in the 2.5 hours I have been promised. If not then I might as well just have had a standard IP67 external 3 pin plug installed.....
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Feb 20th, 2016, 09:08 | #15 |
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Type 2 to fit the car end and I think 3 pin 13 amp domestic to fit the other end. Cable length is 4.5 metres as standard and 8m option I think.
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Feb 20th, 2016, 09:30 | #16 |
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Frequent fast charging will ultimately reduce the capacity of the battery. Long, slow charges will help maintain the original capacity. Badly treated, a battery may only have about 50% of its original capacity after a few years thus significantly affecting the all-electric range and therefore the overall mpg.
This applies to all plug-in cars, not just Volvos. |
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The range of teh T8 will be reduced on very hot days as the AC has to come into operation to keep the batteries below about 35 C ... This is when parked up ...
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Feb 21st, 2016, 17:52 | #18 |
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Interesting comment about rolling your sleeves up to charge, at end of review in
today's Sunday Times http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/...908aead2ce1e24
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Mar 15th, 2016, 23:01 | #19 |
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Anyone using public charge points with T8 yet ?
I have a pod point fitted at home, registered with charge your car and ecotricity. Was at a motorway services at the weekend, the charging point had a type 2 outlet, and the car has a type 2, so is the cable in the boot a type2 both ends ?.. Confused, but pick car up in Friday so all will become clear |
Mar 16th, 2016, 17:02 | #20 | |
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The chargers at the motorway tend to be ecotricity and have the cable attached. You dont need a lead. I used one at northampton services on weds morning and it plugged in fine. It didnt charge though so i need to work out what i did wrong. It just said something like "waiting for response from car" and only charged at 0.1kwh. Guess I just need to try again.
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