Electric car charging prices

[hobnob]

Regarding 3-pin sockets, the regulations say that the socket should support BS1363-2. See:
Can You Charge an Electric Vehicle From a 13A Socket? (youtube.com)
It's still possible to charge an EV from a "normal" socket, but there are risks associated with the long charging period. So, if you are going to use a 3-pin charger, it's best to replace the socket first.

[woody1]

Can you stop talking about things you know nothing about…

Rude.

[woody1]

Regarding 3-pin sockets, the regulations say that the socket should support BS1363-2. See:
Can You Charge an Electric Vehicle From a 13A Socket? (youtube.com)
It's still possible to charge an EV from a "normal" socket, but there are risks associated with the long charging period. So, if you are going to use a 3-pin charger, it's best to replace the socket first.

The current draw is the same as having an electric kettle (or 3KW fan heater) on continuously. No problem for the ring main but it would be prudent to uprate the socket.

[sadkingbilly]

Rude.

yep. - normal behaviour for him/her/it

[DoctorStrangelove]

One might need a big fat extension lead: the usual offerings are likely to get a bit warm carrying 13A continuous.

[eek]

yep. - normal behaviour for him/her/it

Nope - I'm just one of the people happy to call out people for talking complete tulipe,

The only reason I've posted was that I've had both the outdoor plug and an extension cable burn out when using them to charge a car over the past six months. Basically don't do it, there is a reason why most cable lengths are kept to 7metres or so max..

[WTFH]

One might need a big fat extension lead: the usual offerings are likely to get a bit warm carrying 13A continuous.

And even more so if the cable is not fully unwound.

[woody1]

Most 13A (3KW) extension cables use 1.25mm, which is pushing it for long periods of use. Personally I'd choose 2.5mm for this type of application.

https://www.cse-distributors.co.uk/c...able-4f3a.html

[Eirikur]

I am with BG, EV tariff. Rate 7,8p per Kwh during the night ,beats the 70p per kwh or so at a any commercial recharging station

And before I had my own charger, I used to charge from a normal socket (My car came with an extension lead for it), just goes incredibly slow

[woody1]

I am with BG, EV tariff. Rate 7,8p per Kwh during the night ,beats the 70p per kwh or so at a any commercial recharging station

And before I had my own charger, I used to charge from a normal socket (My car came with an extension lead for it), just goes incredibly slow

Presumably that's for the fastest charging?

Assuming my calcs are correct, that works out more expensive per mile than petrol.

Small efficient EV
does 4 miles per kWh
@70p/kWh that equates to 17.5p/mile

Small petrol car
does 50mpg or 11 miles per litre
@£1.45/litre that equates to 13p/mile