Eurotunnel for EV’s
Discussion
HoHoHo said:
My car goes in there automatically because of its width (it’s Taycan).
I don’t think it has anything to do with fire risk, if the risk was that severe I’m sure they wouldn’t allow them in the tunnel!
Agreed. They don't let LPG cars in there for that reason, so the same would apply to EVs if they were concerned.I don’t think it has anything to do with fire risk, if the risk was that severe I’m sure they wouldn’t allow them in the tunnel!
I drove my Tesla Y from Geneva to the UK on Dec 18th last year; as soon as I typed in the make/model the Eurotunnel website classified it as a ‘large’ vehicle.
We were of course then delayed by 1.5hrs (‘technical issues’) so could have taken a boat for less than half the price[1] for the same journey time. The whole experience reminded me of why I travel there so rarely!
[1] Mrs B had insisted I pay the extortionate tunnel price, in case there was “bad weather and the ferries were delayed or cancelled.”
Luckily I resisted mentioning that we could have got the boat far more cheaply, as we waited in queue at Calais.. or perhaps I didn’t!
We were of course then delayed by 1.5hrs (‘technical issues’) so could have taken a boat for less than half the price[1] for the same journey time. The whole experience reminded me of why I travel there so rarely!
[1] Mrs B had insisted I pay the extortionate tunnel price, in case there was “bad weather and the ferries were delayed or cancelled.”
Luckily I resisted mentioning that we could have got the boat far more cheaply, as we waited in queue at Calais.. or perhaps I didn’t!
Michael_B said:
I drove my Tesla Y from Geneva to the UK on Dec 18th last year; as soon as I typed in the make/model the Eurotunnel website classified it as a ‘large’ vehicle.
We were of course then delayed by 1.5hrs (‘technical issues’) so could have taken a boat for less than half the price[1] for the same journey time. The whole experience reminded me of why I travel there so rarely!
[1] Mrs B had insisted I pay the extortionate tunnel price, in case there was “bad weather and the ferries were delayed or cancelled.”
Luckily I resisted mentioning that we could have got the boat far more cheaply, as we waited in queue at Calais.. or perhaps I didn’t!
"In fact, when compared with ferry travel, crossing the channel on LeShuttle emits 73 times less carbon dioxide" We were of course then delayed by 1.5hrs (‘technical issues’) so could have taken a boat for less than half the price[1] for the same journey time. The whole experience reminded me of why I travel there so rarely!
[1] Mrs B had insisted I pay the extortionate tunnel price, in case there was “bad weather and the ferries were delayed or cancelled.”
Luckily I resisted mentioning that we could have got the boat far more cheaply, as we waited in queue at Calais.. or perhaps I didn’t!
Just saying.
Michael_B said:
I drove my Tesla Y from Geneva to the UK on Dec 18th last year; as soon as I typed in the make/model the Eurotunnel website classified it as a ‘large’ vehicle.
We were of course then delayed by 1.5hrs (‘technical issues’) so could have taken a boat for less than half the price[1] for the same journey time. The whole experience reminded me of why I travel there so rarely!
[1] Mrs B had insisted I pay the extortionate tunnel price, in case there was “bad weather and the ferries were delayed or cancelled.”
Luckily I resisted mentioning that we could have got the boat far more cheaply, as we waited in queue at Calais.. or perhaps I didn’t!
Was the Tunnel relatively quiet that day?We were of course then delayed by 1.5hrs (‘technical issues’) so could have taken a boat for less than half the price[1] for the same journey time. The whole experience reminded me of why I travel there so rarely!
[1] Mrs B had insisted I pay the extortionate tunnel price, in case there was “bad weather and the ferries were delayed or cancelled.”
Luckily I resisted mentioning that we could have got the boat far more cheaply, as we waited in queue at Calais.. or perhaps I didn’t!
I ask because I have been caught a few times by "technical issues" when there's not much traffic. I suspect it's just an excuse to cancel a train or two and save some cost. Others I have spoken to have had similar experiences.
That said, I have also had the odd crossing where I picked up any earlier train at no cost and arrived on the other side little more than an hour after checking in. It's a lottery.
Mikehig said:
Was the Tunnel relatively quiet that day?
I ask because I have been caught a few times by "technical issues" when there's not much traffic. I suspect it's just an excuse to cancel a train or two and save some cost. Others I have spoken to have had similar experiences.
That said, I have also had the odd crossing where I picked up any earlier train at no cost and arrived on the other side little more than an hour after checking in. It's a lottery.
It was a very quiet day, 3 in the afternoon on the Monday 7 days before Christmas, deliberately chosen as I did *not* want to be doing anything Calais-Dover any closer to the peak holiday period. Return was Dec 27th, which was busier but on time.I ask because I have been caught a few times by "technical issues" when there's not much traffic. I suspect it's just an excuse to cancel a train or two and save some cost. Others I have spoken to have had similar experiences.
That said, I have also had the odd crossing where I picked up any earlier train at no cost and arrived on the other side little more than an hour after checking in. It's a lottery.
As you say, it was most likely complete b
ks and there just weren’t enough of us for Eurotunnel to consider it worth honouring the time marked on the ticket. Which was a bit galling as I had paid 394 fking euros return[1]!If I ever go to the UK by car again, I will get a boat (f
k the carbon cost) rather than put any more extortionate ticket money into Eurotunnel’s cynical and/or incompetent grubby little hands.[1] Booking requires country of residence and vehicle registration. As soon the system sees Switzerland, ticket prices rocket. I tested the same itinerary with a French-registration plate and my Burgundy address and it was less than €300. Unfortunately the only FR registered vehicle I actually own is a 2.33m long trailer I use for tip runs
Michael_B said:
Mikehig said:
Was the Tunnel relatively quiet that day?
I ask because I have been caught a few times by "technical issues" when there's not much traffic. I suspect it's just an excuse to cancel a train or two and save some cost. Others I have spoken to have had similar experiences.
That said, I have also had the odd crossing where I picked up any earlier train at no cost and arrived on the other side little more than an hour after checking in. It's a lottery.
It was a very quiet day, 3 in the afternoon on the Monday 7 days before Christmas, deliberately chosen as I did *not* want to be doing anything Calais-Dover any closer to the peak holiday period. Return was Dec 27th, which was busier but on time.I ask because I have been caught a few times by "technical issues" when there's not much traffic. I suspect it's just an excuse to cancel a train or two and save some cost. Others I have spoken to have had similar experiences.
That said, I have also had the odd crossing where I picked up any earlier train at no cost and arrived on the other side little more than an hour after checking in. It's a lottery.
As you say, it was most likely complete b
ks and there just weren’t enough of us for Eurotunnel to consider it worth honouring the time marked on the ticket. Which was a bit galling as I had paid 394 fking euros return[1]!If I ever go to the UK by car again, I will get a boat (f
k the carbon cost) rather than put any more extortionate ticket money into Eurotunnel’s cynical and/or incompetent grubby little hands.[1] Booking requires country of residence and vehicle registration. As soon the system sees Switzerland, ticket prices rocket. I tested the same itinerary with a French-registration plate and my Burgundy address and it was less than €300. Unfortunately the only FR registered vehicle I actually own is a 2.33m long trailer I use for tip runs
For my next major trip I'm going to look at the ferries for the return leg to see if there's any saving.
Mikehig said:
Michael_B said:
Mikehig said:
Was the Tunnel relatively quiet that day?
I ask because I have been caught a few times by "technical issues" when there's not much traffic. I suspect it's just an excuse to cancel a train or two and save some cost. Others I have spoken to have had similar experiences.
That said, I have also had the odd crossing where I picked up any earlier train at no cost and arrived on the other side little more than an hour after checking in. It's a lottery.
It was a very quiet day, 3 in the afternoon on the Monday 7 days before Christmas, deliberately chosen as I did *not* want to be doing anything Calais-Dover any closer to the peak holiday period. Return was Dec 27th, which was busier but on time.I ask because I have been caught a few times by "technical issues" when there's not much traffic. I suspect it's just an excuse to cancel a train or two and save some cost. Others I have spoken to have had similar experiences.
That said, I have also had the odd crossing where I picked up any earlier train at no cost and arrived on the other side little more than an hour after checking in. It's a lottery.
As you say, it was most likely complete b
ks and there just weren’t enough of us for Eurotunnel to consider it worth honouring the time marked on the ticket. Which was a bit galling as I had paid 394 fking euros return[1]!If I ever go to the UK by car again, I will get a boat (f
k the carbon cost) rather than put any more extortionate ticket money into Eurotunnel’s cynical and/or incompetent grubby little hands.[1] Booking requires country of residence and vehicle registration. As soon the system sees Switzerland, ticket prices rocket. I tested the same itinerary with a French-registration plate and my Burgundy address and it was less than €300. Unfortunately the only FR registered vehicle I actually own is a 2.33m long trailer I use for tip runs
For my next major trip I'm going to look at the ferries for the return leg to see if there's any saving.
k 'm and the last 3 trips I've done Newhaven-Dieppe which is fantastic.I was speaking to a mechanic the other day who told me that the Chunnel was meant to be banning the transport of crash damaged EVs until the batteries were removed and stowed in special containers. Quite how much nonsense he was chatting I don't know. He also told me a plethora of manufacturers including Ford, VW and Toyota were not going to be producing any more EVs. I have done zero research into it but find it hard to believe.
RazerSauber said:
I was speaking to a mechanic the other day who told me that the Chunnel was meant to be banning the transport of crash damaged EVs until the batteries were removed and stowed in special containers. Quite how much nonsense he was chatting I don't know. He also told me a plethora of manufacturers including Ford, VW and Toyota were not going to be producing any more EVs. I have done zero research into it but find it hard to believe.
Sounds like a fountain of bullst to me 
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