Would you have an EV without home charging?
Poll: Would you have an EV without home charging?
Total Members Polled: 161
Discussion
MrB. said:
I've been driving EVs for my job (EV journo) for 4 years now, and I don't have a wall box at home. I have a large driveway, and up until now, its been mainly fine just going and charging when I'm out and about. However, the cost has gone up significantly, and now I've just taken on another new long-term press car (6 months on this one, the last was only 3 months) I know its going to annoy the beejesus out of me, so I am looking to alleviate the situation soon.
What I am trying to say is, it's not impossible, but it becomes a PIA.
It’s a PIA if someone else is paying and it’s just expenses on a free car. It’s ruinous if you are paying 80p/kwh after buying an EV costing a vast amount of money in order to reduce running costs.What I am trying to say is, it's not impossible, but it becomes a PIA.
MrB. said:
I've been driving EVs for my job (EV journo) for 4 years now, and I don't have a wall box at home. I have a large driveway, and up until now, its been mainly fine just going and charging when I'm out and about. However, the cost has gone up significantly, and now I've just taken on another new long-term press car (6 months on this one, the last was only 3 months) I know its going to annoy the beejesus out of me, so I am looking to alleviate the situation soon.
What I am trying to say is, it's not impossible, but it becomes a PIA.
Surely as an EV journalist you can do a piece about EV charger installation and get a freebie/discount...?What I am trying to say is, it's not impossible, but it becomes a PIA.
fatjon said:
MrB. said:
I've been driving EVs for my job (EV journo) for 4 years now, and I don't have a wall box at home. I have a large driveway, and up until now, its been mainly fine just going and charging when I'm out and about. However, the cost has gone up significantly, and now I've just taken on another new long-term press car (6 months on this one, the last was only 3 months) I know its going to annoy the beejesus out of me, so I am looking to alleviate the situation soon.
What I am trying to say is, it's not impossible, but it becomes a PIA.
It’s a PIA if someone else is paying and it’s just expenses on a free car. It’s ruinous if you are paying 80p/kwh after buying an EV costing a vast amount of money in order to reduce running costs.What I am trying to say is, it's not impossible, but it becomes a PIA.
TheDeuce said:
MrB. said:
I've been driving EVs for my job (EV journo) for 4 years now, and I don't have a wall box at home. I have a large driveway, and up until now, its been mainly fine just going and charging when I'm out and about. However, the cost has gone up significantly, and now I've just taken on another new long-term press car (6 months on this one, the last was only 3 months) I know its going to annoy the beejesus out of me, so I am looking to alleviate the situation soon.
What I am trying to say is, it's not impossible, but it becomes a PIA.
Surely as an EV journalist you can do a piece about EV charger installation and get a freebie/discount...?What I am trying to say is, it's not impossible, but it becomes a PIA.
I bought my Tesla Model 3 nearly 18 months ago. I've only done approx 11,000 km in that time but have never charged at home. I'm lucky to be able to charge at the office of a friend close (within easy walking distance) to where I live and have a Tesla Supercharger at a supermarket about 1/2 hour drive away and 1 hour of free charging at a DIY store about 40 minutes from home. I've only used the Supercharger network twice and they are brilliant BTW. What I'm saying is, it can be done but it very much depends upon your own individual circumstances. It definitely works for me 
15k in 9 months with no home charger (range of 250+ miles).
I use mostly Connected Kerb with Bonnet / OVO subscription or the (even cheaper) ones at my station on the days I go to London.
Fully maintained, insured, salary sacrifice and I'm doing about 20k per annum (almost all personal or commuting).
For me it's still 10-15% cheaper than my BMW X1 diesel on 'fuel' costs plus avoiding the 60% tax trap and insurance, tyres etc with low BIK really does make it worthwhile.
If I was low miles and low tax bracket it wouldn't make as much sense though.
I use mostly Connected Kerb with Bonnet / OVO subscription or the (even cheaper) ones at my station on the days I go to London.
Fully maintained, insured, salary sacrifice and I'm doing about 20k per annum (almost all personal or commuting).
For me it's still 10-15% cheaper than my BMW X1 diesel on 'fuel' costs plus avoiding the 60% tax trap and insurance, tyres etc with low BIK really does make it worthwhile.
If I was low miles and low tax bracket it wouldn't make as much sense though.
Yes, providing you have good local charging options. I have around 10 x 5kw lamppost chargers within a few streets walk of my house.
From my experience of 18k miles over the past 18 months these have probably covered 95% of my charging. Ultimately I only need one charge per week or when I get home from a longer journey. Coupled with the Tesla supercharger network for any on the go motorway top ups.
From my experience of 18k miles over the past 18 months these have probably covered 95% of my charging. Ultimately I only need one charge per week or when I get home from a longer journey. Coupled with the Tesla supercharger network for any on the go motorway top ups.
CharlieAlphaMike said:
I bought my Tesla Model 3 nearly 18 months ago. I've only done approx 11,000 km in that time but have never charged at home. I'm lucky to be able to charge at the office of a friend close (within easy walking distance) to where I live and have a Tesla Supercharger at a supermarket about 1/2 hour drive away and 1 hour of free charging at a DIY store about 40 minutes from home. I've only used the Supercharger network twice and they are brilliant BTW. What I'm saying is, it can be done but it very much depends upon your own individual circumstances. It definitely works for me
That is an incredibly unique set of circumstances and I imagine if you did not have access to free charging or mates charging facilities you'd not have an EV.Gassing Station | EV and Alternative Fuels | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff