Hi all,
first post from newbee on here!
Looks interesting so did some maths just on charging costs.
Charger quoted at 3.3 kW, and a full charge takes 10 hours. so 33 units per charge.
Assuming max 'off-peak' 'economy 7' in UK, if timed to make use of this between say 2300-0700, then putting on charge at 2000 hours before retiring for the night would make best use of rates.
In my case I pay around 4p/night unit & 13p/ day unit.
So first 3 hours costs 39p plus next 7 costs 28p = 67p per charge which yields 80 miles or 0.83p/mile!
Seems too good, so my maths must be out........never was a strong point.
Now for the down side, I work mainly for industry/commercial customers so figured most wouldn't mind me plugging in a lead 'to charge my electric drills' whilst on site....I'm not known as
'Titus aduksas' for nothing!
BUT 3.3kW equals 3300w/230V=14.35Amps!
Can't draw that from a standard UK 13A outlet for several hours without the plug fuse overheating and melting!
So at home & anywhere else to charge would require a 16A 'Blue' caravan type plug and socket. oops!
