Charging electric cars on Club sites.

The OP is about charging  EVs on club sites and that as posted would mean an  extention 25mtr lead to the LV then another 5mtr extension lead to the EV,which is what I wondering if it is ok,as nobody has given an answer to 

The BMW i3 built in charger takes 10 amps which is less than 3kW and well within the capability of Club site distribution. Of course, if you want a very long lead then the voltage will drop and less current will be supplied to the charger and it will take longer to fully charge the vehicle. Just the same as running a 3kW heater in your van or electric hob. There is no magic, it is a straightforward use of electricity just like charging your leisure battery but with double the size of charger. Just don’t plug the car in and switch the Alde to maximum heat on the highest electrical setting or you will probably trip the bollard.

Can’t comment on other EVs but if they have a 16 amp socket charging capability then it’s exactly the same as the BMW i.e. no problem.

Why should it not be OK? The 25m cable is rated at the available 16amp and presumably the caravan wiring is correctly rated for the 10 amp circuits. The cabling before the site is miles long 

I have taken it that as the Club have ok'd the charging of Hybrids or EV's, that they as the owners of the site, have assessed the health and safety implications and are satisfied that it is safe to do so.

I think that is reasonable assumption to make.

( Edit. But, nobody on this forum will know for definite, so the only way for someone to find this out and satisfy themselves for sure, is to ask the Club directly )

I wouldn't be too sure, this is the CC you're talking about.

We have used an extension cable reel from inside our caravan on numerous occasions, utilising a 3 pin socket inside with electric coming from hook up. What did I use it for? Well, if pushed for time when I was still working, I used to clip our three Airedales on site in the sunshine! I survived, the dogs survived, and it was very relaxing. Oh, and the birds had a great source of nesting material......

There's a post in this thread from Rowena (I think) explaining that its OK to charge EVs on pitch, Alex.

Good luck with finding it.

The original post from Rowena about the club policy was in another thread in this section. So I think it's been said a couple of times now. 

here it is (I bookmarked it) From Rowena Page 36 I think

Posted on 29/12/2017 10:19
  
Hi everyone,

For clarity, and as per a previous discussion on this subject, the sites operations team at the Club have advised that the Club do allow site users to connect out from their caravan, as many do for their awnings and connect/charge their car, however, this will reduce the available ampage required for other usage within their outfit, which is their choice. If it becomes an issue and they exceed the 16 amp supply this will trip out the bollard, therefore, the Site Staff would then suggest, if this does happen to ask them to reduce their appliances plugged in

That’s helpful MrC👍🏻. Keep it handy as the same question will be asked in another 5 pages I reckon😂😂.