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I am pretty sure that my next Motability car will be an EV. I’m really excited by the prospect but have a concern. What if I order one, get all excited and at the last hurdle the charger can’t be installed for one reason or another relating to the wiring at my property?
Is it possible to get an assessment done now on my existing electrics to avoid all that fuss, by the nominated suppliers of EV chargers? I think its BP?
I believe BP are falling behind in terms of time taken to install chargers for orders delivered, so that may not be an option.
I wonder if a rival might at least do a no obligation assessment?
What do you think?
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there was a video going about on motability re this i think.. sure there will be some threads on here too.
Current Car: Hyundai Kona Premium EV...2 way 40kg hoist
Last Car: Toyota C-HR Excel Hybrid...4 way 80kg hoistI can’t speak for Hyundai but Kia and VW Evs are in a 5-6 month lead time. I think BP will be able to sort you out in such a time frame
There are any number of independent companies fitting EV charging points who will do a survey and quote for the work, Psuader. You may have to send them pictures of your meter and charger locations. They will let you know if you are likely to face any difficulty. Obviously you’re not under any obligation to go ahead with them.
Thanks Wigwam!
I put up a post yesterday with some helpful tips etc (admin maybe make this sticky?) when it comes to electricity supply etc.
Motability will only provide a free charger if you park within your property boundary, otherwise they give you a BP Pulse card which can get you free but slow public charging.
If you are going to have to purchase a charger after much research you will be hard-pressed to beat the Hypervolt Home 2.0. Installers love them and the customer service and feedback looks top draw. I’m looking at £1100 supplied and fitted but if I get favourable electricity rates I can recover this in just over a year by the cost difference compared to diesel (10k miles).
I wonder if it’s possible to get the £350 Gov grant off that £1100 it would soften the blow a bit.
otherwise they give you a BP Pulse card which can get you free but slow public charging..
Incorrect. If you can’t have a charger installed you get a 3 year free subscription to BP Pulse, but you still have to pay for your electric usage.
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 - 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SE
2023 - Hyundai Kona Electric UltimateAlso remember you can charge wiyh a 3 pin plug albeit a little slower…..
otherwise they give you a BP Pulse card which can get you free but slow public charging..
Incorrect. If you can’t have a charger installed you get a 3 year free subscription to BP Pulse, but you still have to pay for your electric usage.
See below taken from BP Pulse website – free charging.
Free charging at selected points.
Yes, just as you get free charging at Tescos. but there are hardly any “Free” BP Pulse chargers, but there are plenty of “Free” chargers out there that are not BP Pulse.
The 3 year subscription gives you reduced rate charging.
Slow 7kW 16p kW compared to 26p
Fast (Upto 50kW) 23p kW compared to 35p
Ultra (100kW plus) 42p regardless of subscription.PS I have the Free Subscription so know how it works, but rarely use it as I have better offers through Hyundai
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 - 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SE
2023 - Hyundai Kona Electric UltimateThanks all so far. My issue is that the ones I’ve approached keep asking for ME to do the assessment, taking pictures of fuse boards etc. I want them to do the assessment!
Any reason not to take the pictures? They can decide from the pictures what’s need the same as being there. They don’t do any testing.
interestingly i decided to open the wooden casing where my dno fuse is. it used to be looped but was changed a good few years ago. anyway i got a pic but there is no markings on it to see. my tails are 12.5 mm re my micrometer tho.
im guessing fuse is probably 60 but no way of knowing.
im guessing its probably wise im not getting an electric now although i wanted a kona ultimate tbh but was told it would be a long time.
Current Car: Hyundai Kona Premium EV...2 way 40kg hoist
Last Car: Toyota C-HR Excel Hybrid...4 way 80kg hoist
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