Charging electric cars on Club sites.

cariadon replied on 19/12/2017 12:02

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Posted on 19/12/2017 12:02

With the government wanting all cars to be electric in years to come and some MHers have them as runarounds how do you think the club should address the issue, This is NOT a thread against electric cars.

Do you think the club should change the bollard to accommodate the second connection, have a designated charging area and should the charging bollard be metered so you pay as you use, or the cost added to pitch fee, or any other suggestion.

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Tinwheeler replied on 22/12/2017 16:06

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Posted on 22/12/2017 16:06

650cc is some lawn mower! That’s more like a fair size motorbike engine.

KjellNN replied on 22/12/2017 16:23

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Posted on 22/12/2017 11:24 by JVB66

They were also not sure which 10amp breaker was for the external socket

Posted on 22/12/2017 16:23

Generally all the sockets are on one breaker, heating on another, and stuff like the fridge and microwave sometimes on their own one.

If you check your van's technical handbook there should be a wiring diagram showing how it is done.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 22/12/2017 16:25

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Posted on 22/12/2017 16:25

Do all so called EV’s have the BS factor or are there actual ‘100%, no BS this really is an EV’ EV’s out there?🤔

Tinwheeler replied on 22/12/2017 16:38

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Posted on 22/12/2017 16:25 by Rocky 2 buckets

Do all so called EV’s have the BS factor or are there actual ‘100%, no BS this really is an EV’ EV’s out there?🤔

Posted on 22/12/2017 16:38

I’ve long suspected most of the lekky car hype could be BS to pacify the greens and earn brownie points. Hope I’m wrong.

Kennine replied on 22/12/2017 16:53

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Posted on 22/12/2017 15:34 by Randomcamper

There's a few on a google search ET, but here's one by way of example......

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i3/86215/bmw-i3-range-extender-best-hybrid-cars

K is right.....

This time,,,,

Posted on 22/12/2017 16:53

Many thanks I'm always right.

JVB66 replied on 22/12/2017 16:59

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Posted on 22/12/2017 15:22 by brue

I've been down that route on earlier discussions Kennine, ours is all electric but with the addition of a range extender, it could run without it, a different set up to consider.

I've now been "informed" that my site bollard usage bit is wrong, the connectors for both the van and an EV/Hybrid can be split directly from the main 16 amp supply. Does that sound right? Over to you....

Posted on 22/12/2017 16:59

I Emailed the club on what is allowed and have had a reply ,stating the hybrid & EVs can be charged on club sites as long as it is via the LV 3pin socket,and not direct from the EHU,

Also a reply from Kia ref their Hybrids /EVs and they are not happy that other than dedicated charging outlets either Home or Commercial are used as other types may affect the vehicle charging electronics

Navigateur replied on 22/12/2017 17:31

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Posted on 22/12/2017 17:31

I just had a look at the link put up by Kennie. Quite informative. But the Internet seems to know what's up as the advert to the right - almost as much screen as the story - is for the Land Rover Discovery Sport ! ! !

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Cornersteady replied on 22/12/2017 19:23

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Posted on 22/12/2017 16:59 by JVB66

I Emailed the club on what is allowed and have had a reply ,stating the hybrid & EVs can be charged on club sites as long as it is via the LV 3pin socket,and not direct from the EHU,

Also a reply from Kia ref their Hybrids /EVs and they are not happy that other than dedicated charging outlets either Home or Commercial are used as other types may affect the vehicle charging electronics

Posted on 22/12/2017 19:23

interesting - thanks