I’ve just got back from a public Chargeplace Scotland charger, charged no problem, bit slower due to cold, the 50kw unit was delivering 40kw. Cost for 10-45% (102 miles) was £12 (council charger, 41p per kw). Only saw one other EV whilst driving about over the last 4 days, an MG4 yesterday. Really noticed the total absence of Teslas on the A90 over the past 4 days.
Thanks Abercol for your honesty! I have been toying with idea of getting a EV6/Ioniq but, something tells me not to and its based around charging. Regardless of youtube video’s coldgate exists, even plugging your car at a 150kW it would have equally struggled to charger higher then 40kW. I rely on frequent 200 mile journeys in all weather, the lack of chargers enroute along with the fact I can’t guarantee I’ll get to one with x charge to enable battery preheat plays on my mind, especially if the journey is a emergency.
Its doesn’t get as cold here but, its still -6 when I got in not long ago. A friend curses their EV when charging speeds don’t ramp up as specified by the manufacturer. Although I don’t have a steep drive, I live up a blood steep mountain, which can be fum when the weather turns.
I think I’m gonna stick to hybrid this time round 🙂