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Does anyone with an EV have solar and if so do you have a charger that allows you to automatically use this energy to charge your car?
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The new Ioniq 5 has the option to have a solar roof, but looks like that won’t as yet be a UK option sadly
Previous Motability Cars
2006 - 2009 Skoda Superb VR6 2.0tdi
2009 - 2012 Citroen C5 2.0tdi VTR Nav
2012 - 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci tekna
2015 - 2018 Ford Kuga 2.0tdi Titanium X
2018 - 2021 BMW 220d X drive 2 Series Active Luxury
2021- Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SEI have an Ev and also Solar, unfortunately I have a dumb charger so I need to manually setup solar charging.
I started making the effort this year to charge using solar and I have saved a small amount of money.
Be aware that solar charging is only possible when the sun is shining and the car is available.
That said its fairly good for topping up.
Chargers are what I wanted to talk about Ian, there are so many out there, and improving month after month. I was wondering how those with solar where choosing which charger to go for.
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Zappi chargers seem to be the ones reccomended for solar.</p>
Are you considering changing the XC40 for an EV Brydo?
Put my order in on Tuesday Mike.
What have you ordered? I have a Tiguan 1.5 dsg struggling to get 30mpg driving normally. I want to change for Kona or ID3 but not sure if this is an acceptable reason to motablilty for an early termination.
XC40 inscription pro PHEV Mike September delivery.
Just out of interest how did you get to change your car after a couple of months for the same model ?
Mike if i told you I’d have to kill you lol.
Mike give them a call, if you experiencing difficulties running the car due to excessive fuel costs I’m sure they will let you change.
Given the current auction prices of nearly new desirable cars, like the XC40, I suspect Motability will turn a profit on your old one, Brydo.
Good to see you got offered September delivery , while some dealers are saying November or December. I’m convinced they are saying this to put off Motability orders in favour of more profitable PCP deals.
Mike, I have a cancellation fee waiver for the exact same reason and the exact same vehicle 😂 Small world! Motability we’re brilliant and I’m free to change at anytime with a pro rata refund of the AP when I do. New AP goes to dealer at handover as they know the money is coming direct from Motability.
