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JVB66 replied on 01/01/2018 10:03

Posted on 01/01/2018 09:26 by

Maybe not but your comments about EVs are relevant seeing that you own and use one yourself. I hope the sceptics on here have listened to what you said as they keep expressing concerns and thinking that we should  all continue to buy petrol and diesel vehicles!

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:03

I do not think there has been one comment on here that has said NOT to buy an EV ,there have been quite a few questioning what seems to be the attitude that when owning an EV,  every one else except the owner should pay in some way or other for the fuel to keep them going,

There has also been some advise as to the logic of why some would purchase an EV 

brue replied on 01/01/2018 10:05

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:05

So Malcolm, you are proposing to charge your business vehicle on club sites? Sixteen hours plus of business use charged to the club or a CL owner?

 You are proposing to charge up at Gatwick later in the year and drive to work on the charge.

cariadon replied on 01/01/2018 10:07

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:07

So if you class your car as business, then can you claim fuel allowance, insurance etc back against tax.

Good point brie. Maybe pizza hut should provide free electricity for their staff to charge up their business cars.

replied on 01/01/2018 10:09

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:03 by JVB66

I do not think there has been one comment on here that has said NOT to buy an EV ,there have been quite a few questioning what seems to be the attitude that when owning an EV,  every one else except the owner should pay in some way or other for the fuel to keep them going,

There has also been some advise as to the logic of why some would purchase an EV 

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:09

That's the beauty of them! You don't need to buy fuel anymore. They have a battery that provides the power that just needs charging every so often which can be done with no more power than any other domestic appliance. In such circumstances it would be as illogical to ask for extra money for this any more than it would be to ask for extra money everytime you put the kettle on electric!

cariadon replied on 01/01/2018 10:15

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:15

Have you asked them in Lancing fruit farm if they are willing for you or other EV owners to charge your vehicles for free

JVB66 replied on 01/01/2018 10:25

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:09 by

That's the beauty of them! You don't need to buy fuel anymore. They have a battery that provides the power that just needs charging every so often which can be done with no more power than any other domestic appliance. In such circumstances it would be as illogical to ask for extra money for this any more than it would be to ask for extra money everytime you put the kettle on electric!

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:25

That what you say but every one  else in some way is paying for your fuel (electricity)and it no use keep trotting out about kettles as a kettle is a domestic appliance that uses as part of your pitch fee 3Kw for about 3 mins not 3Kw for hours on end,  as well as other equipment that in your strange world can be utilised at other times

replied on 01/01/2018 10:25

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:25

I've just asked my neighbour if we could plug the washing machine and tumble dryer into his supply and he has said...........NO

Spoilsport!

SteveL replied on 01/01/2018 10:41

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:41

Malcolm, I have just completed a little pointless exercise. We also have a seasonal booked for part of this year. I calculated the nightly fee if we stopped in the van every night we are allowed and it comes out £5 per night. We, as is most often the case, will not utilise it 100%, or be charging an EV.

How long do you think before the CC realise they are actually paying you to stay on site.🤔

JVB66 replied on 01/01/2018 10:54

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:15 by cariadon

Have you asked them in Lancing fruit farm if they are willing for you or other EV owners to charge your vehicles for free

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:54

I would think Malc has already checked with the owner when he was seduced into his latest purchasecool

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