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The app is a great way to find the superchargers, depending on your vehicles integrated system for example I have a Volvo EX 30 which uses Google Automotive built in.
The car will automatically precondition the battery when navigating to a charging station, I have set Google up to only suggest Tesla Open to All superchargers therefore the car will precondition the battery to optimise charging speed upon my arrival. I find It just makes life easier while driving.
I’ve done several long distance road trips around the UK have you considered trying Tesla superchargers not are they the most reliable but also the cheapest around.
Motability Go Charge app, I’ve used it a few times note however the price shown in the app may not be what you are charged. You may be charged less but not more.
I spoke to the app support at the time, they advised that the price shown will be the most you will be charged (since the app last synchronise with servers) therefore the CPO’s may have lowered the price or have an offer running at that time).
Hope that helps.
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you, finding a good dealer is becoming more challenging although I was lucky here, very helpful and could not do enough during my visit and test drive and thereafter too.
I cannot charge at home so my range will be a little less than for those who can charge at home as you they can precondition the battery before travelling thereby making sure the battery is in optimum condition before setting off.
I achieve 208 – 236 miles depending on the journey type.
Agree on the recycling material however that seems the way a lot of manufacturers are now going, I believe they used recycled double glazing frames because that material is better at UV resistance.
Obviously we all have different tastes/ requirements, for me the overall experience now that the latest software removed most if not all of the initial bugs and with the new release (coming soon) giving an optional ‘Eco’ mode too Volvo are now on the ball with this vehicle.
I’ve done a few long distance trips in the EX30 and found the overall ‘comfort’ better than a few others cars I’ve had over the past few years. Charging times were good too on a 1,000 mile round trip I averaged approximately 20 minutes recharging times, just enough time to visit the facilities, get a coffee etc then time to get on the road once more.
All I can recommend is try a good test drive and see how you find it.
The lack of speedo, to be honest it becomes second nature after the first drive and has never bothered me.
The handling I find really good, so far the grip has been outstanding even in the wet. The suspension is good, you can also adjust the steering resistance varying depending on your needs.
The parking assist is really good not that I have used it much apart from trying it out when first received the car.
Hi I’ve had the EX30 for the past eight months, don’t get too confused by the screen menu as several function can be operated via voice commands when driving so you don’t have to be distracted whilst driving.
Anything I can help you with just ask away..
Hi if you telephone the BP Pulse help desk on +44 800 464 3444 they will sort it out, I had the same problem they fixed it straight away.
Hope that helps.
