[Misc] Electric Cars

[Lady Whistledown]

Another EV convert here coming in peace... new car is arriving in April. It may have already been mentioned on this thread but does anyone have any recommendations re the installation of a home charger?

I spoke to our usual electrician who said he didn't do them as didn't have the right testing kit, and he said most sparkies he's spoken to are saying it's not worth their while as Octopus are undercutting everyone. From what I can tell from their website they are charging around £400 for installation. Doesn't seem that low to me! But is this about right? If not has anyone got any other recommendations? Looking at an Hypervolt charger based on online reviews...

I'm getting one installed through Octopus as my gas & electric are with them anyway. They sent somebody out today who had a quick nose around at where the gas & electric meters are, as well as the stop cock (I was flummoxed by that but it's to do with earthing apparently), and have booked the installation for next week. Seems pretty painless: all I have to do is, er, trim the bush out the front.

It's an Ohme charger.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I'm getting one installed through Octopus as my gas & electric are with them anyway. They sent somebody out today who had a quick nose around at where the gas & electric meters are, as well as the stop cock (I was flummoxed by that but it's to do with earthing apparently), and have booked the installation for next week. Seems pretty painless: all I have to do is, er, trim the bush out the front.

It's an Ohme charger.

You need to trim your bush, ahead of ‘oh me’ time?

 

[Lady Whistledown]

You need to trim your bush, ahead of ‘oh me’ time?

Important to tidy it up when you've got a man coming round.

 

[Cordwainer]

I'm getting one installed through Octopus as my gas & electric are with them anyway. They sent somebody out today who had a quick nose around at where the gas & electric meters are, as well as the stop cock (I was flummoxed by that but it's to do with earthing apparently), and have booked the installation for next week. Seems pretty painless: all I have to do is, er, trim the bush out the front.

It's an Ohme charger.

Have they given you a price? With Octopus also so interested to see if it’s worthwhile ta.

 

[Audax]

Zappi is best option if any worry about good earthing.

 

[alanfp]

I keep hearing "about £1000" mentioned as the cost these days.
Was "about £600" two years ago, but I don't know if that was because there was a subsidy which has now been withdrawn, perhaps.