Zoe Owners Daring Tales/Boring Discussion Thread.......

[FastNReliable]

JPJPJP said:

FastNReliable said:

I understood the Zoe came with a free 32A charger installation for all retail customers? Zoe wall box

it is somewhat of a misunderstanding

any ev owner can qualify for a free charger install, it is nothing to do with renault (or any other manufacturer), it is a government funded programme run through the OLEV (office of low emission vehicles)

going the renault recommended route to British Gas will likely lead to a longer wait for an install than other routes

My understanding is Renault make up the difference between the OLEV funding (up to £900 for a 16A) and a 32A (7kW) install, I believe this is circa £100. Potential downside being (and I'm guessing here) this is dependent upon going the BG route.

On the brightside I booked with BG earlier today and was given a date of 8th January for an install in Central Scotland. This is fine for me as I'm not expecting to see the car much before then.

Edited by FastNReliable on Tuesday 23 December 19:29

[anonymous-user]

AIUI you can get a 32A on the OLEV funded scheme anyway

e.g.

http://www.rolecserv.com/ev-charging/product/free-...

[dave_s13]

So are you saying that anyone can install the charge point, we're not obliged to use British gas?

I put down my deposit 8 days ago and heard nowt from anyone yet!

[dave_s13]

IN51GHT said:

I've had a total electrical shutdown this morning when I've tried to move the car, all sorts of warning messages on the dash "electrical system failure" "charging impossible" etc.

Not very happy

Bloody hell, you've had st luck with it! At least you're still mobile though.

[anonymous-user]

dave_s13 said:

So are you saying that anyone can install the charge point, we're not obliged to use British gas?

I put down my deposit 8 days ago and heard nowt from anyone yet!

well no, not anyone

but any installer that is approved by the appropriate OLEV scheme can

I would say get in touch with Rolec and ask them to put you in touch with a local installer of their kit

I am using phoenixworks in Leeds (on recommendation on here)

[dave_s13]

JPJPJP said:

well no, not anyone

but any installer that is approved by the appropriate OLEV scheme can

I would say get in touch with Rolec and ask them to put you in touch with a local installer of their kit

I am using phoenixworks in Leeds (on recommendation on here)

Nice one, I'll look them up. In Leeds too.

[hab1966]

I recommended phoenix works. They fitted my 32amp charger. Installer was excellent. Lots of advice from them pre-install.

[BigBen]

JPJPJP said:

dave_s13 said:

So are you saying that anyone can install the charge point, we're not obliged to use British gas?

I put down my deposit 8 days ago and heard nowt from anyone yet!

well no, not anyone

but any installer that is approved by the appropriate OLEV scheme can

I would say get in touch with Rolec and ask them to put you in touch with a local installer of their kit

I am using phoenixworks in Leeds (on recommendation on here)

Any advantage to using a supplier other than British Gas? Are the Rolec products technically better?

[anonymous-user]

BigBen said:

Any advantage to using a supplier other than British Gas? Are the Rolec products technically better?

personally, the less I have to do with British Gas (currently nothing at all) the happier I am

but that might just be me and I am sure they have plenty of successful EV chargepoint installs under their belt

[IN51GHT]

Renault Sheffield have been more than apologetic about my problems, they have been super fair and I am still impressed with their level of service. They have bent over backwards to make sure I am happy.

[DSLiverpool]

Where's my car Lookers! It's in Scotland they sent a driver to get it - just a driver not a flatbed ! Will be 29th earliest I guess the driver doesn't have an ecotricity card

[IN51GHT]

City Motors Brustol are ubable to determine what's wrong with mine and are having to wait until new year before a ZE expert can even look at it.

[dave_s13]

Has everyone who got a zoe on pcp also got gap insurance?

If not, why not?

[FastNReliable]

dave_s13 said:

Has everyone who got a zoe on pcp also got gap insurance?

If not, why not?

Not yet, but I'm planning to take it out. The dealers offering is £199, ALA's quick quote based on a £16,000 invoice is £83 for 'Back to Invoice +' cover. They have another option 'Vehicle Replacement Plus+' which is quoted as £133,. I think I'm going to go for the ALA cover but, tbh, I'm a bit confused over why the Vehicle Replacement Plus+ cover is an extra £50 (60%)...

[BigBen]

dave_s13 said:

Has everyone who got a zoe on pcp also got gap insurance?

If not, why not?

I have not. Why not? because I like to live life on the edge.

[dave_s13]

FastNReliable said:

dave_s13 said:

Has everyone who got a zoe on pcp also got gap insurance?

If not, why not?

Not yet, but I'm planning to take it out. The dealers offering is £199, ALA's quick quote based on a £16,000 invoice is £83 for 'Back to Invoice +' cover. They have another option 'Vehicle Replacement Plus+' which is quoted as £133,. I think I'm going to go for the ALA cover but, tbh, I'm a bit confused over why the Vehicle Replacement Plus+ cover is an extra £50 (60%)...

I have no idea if I need this.

What info do you need to know in order to work out if it's required or not. Bearing in mind I have no finance documents as yet so don't know what the retail price, GFV figure.

Other threads on PH suggest a 2yr PCP doesn't really need GAP insurance at all?
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=137...

I'm planning to ring my insurance co tomorrow and see what they say anyway.

[lost in espace]

I am running the Paris marathon in April, we were going to drive over in the people carrier. Unfortunately its a Renault Espace, and hence completly unreliable I live in Herts just off J6 of the M25 would it be feasible to take the Zoe?

[Max M4X WW]

How long is the cable from the British Gas box? Read on-line its 3.5m which seems a bit short!

Thinking of getting a Zoe next year, but we are just buying a house without a drive and wondering if we would get away with a cable over a path if I used a 'rubber ramp' over it? If so, I just need a cable that is long enough.

[smn159]

lost in espace said:

I am running the Paris marathon in April, we were going to drive over in the people carrier. Unfortunately its a Renault Espace, and hence completly unreliable I live in Herts just off J6 of the M25 would it be feasible to take the Zoe?

Max M4X WW said:

How long is the cable from the British Gas box?

Made me laugh anyway

[McWigglebum4th]

smn159 said:

lost in espace said:

I am running the Paris marathon in April, we were going to drive over in the people carrier. Unfortunately its a Renault Espace, and hence completly unreliable I live in Herts just off J6 of the M25 would it be feasible to take the Zoe?

Max M4X WW said:

How long is the cable from the British Gas box?

Made me laugh anyway