EV charger cost vs 3 pin plug cost

qwertyqwerty

Hi there 
 I have enquired about the costs of getting a charger installed and with the additional costs of requiring an isolator switch, and having to get the earthing investigated, I was just wondering for a hybrid car would it be worth it.if 

if I am on the standard tariff, my hybrid car has a max of 30miles worth of charging which on 3 pin plug takes approx 5/6 hours. Would I see any cost benefits in moving to an EV charger? 

Thanks 

[Deleted User]

No. That said, if you are going to use a 13amp socket on a frequent basis it is well worth having it checked by an electrician.

Also take a look at something like this:

https://www.electricpoint.com/ohme-go-commando-7kw-tethered-type-2-smart-ev-charger.html

QrizB

I'm not sure about following a link to a site where the URL includes the phrase "go commando"!

[Deleted User]

Just to underline @[Deleted User] point about getting things checked by an electrician, if you have old wiring it's well worth getting it checked periodically. I just had my 25 year old wiring checked and the electrician found two faulty sockets that were replaced and a partially melted immersion heater cable that was also replaced. Cost me about £120 in total - not too much to spend every 25 years in order to reduce the possibility of a house fire.

Swipe

My 3KW fan heater, if on for more than 30mins, can get the plug extremely warm so no way I'd trust an unattended EV charger on a 3 pin socket.

[Deleted User]

QrizB said:

I'm not sure about following a link to a site where the URL includes the phrase "go commando"!

I think that the word Go is used in the context that Ohme EVSEs work well with Octopus’ EV tariffs including Intelligent and Agile.

CSI_Yorkshire

[Deleted User] said:

QrizB said:

I'm not sure about following a link to a site where the URL includes the phrase "go commando"!

I think that the word Go is used in the context that Ohme EVSEs work well with Octopus’ EV tariffs including Intelligent and Agile.

Probably not.  It's probably telling you to 'go commando' in the sense of 'use the commando connector' - prominently featured on the photograph and description - combined with 'go' to link with vehicles and motion.

MattMattMattUK

There are various grants available, have you investigated those as they will cover 75% of the charger costs and the other sundry works might not cost much. 

qwertyqwerty

MattMattMattUK said:

There are various grants available, have you investigated those as they will cover 75% of the charger costs and the other sundry works might not cost much. 

Thanks. Looked at grant options, but I’m not a renter or a landlord, so this rules that out 

dunstonh

 I have enquired about the costs of getting a charger installed and with the additional costs of requiring an isolator switch, and having to get the earthing investigated, I was just wondering for a hybrid car would it be worth it.

A granny charger takes 7 hours to do around 15kW.  That is ok for a PHEV but not enough for an EV.

We had to pay our electricians just over £300 but that was to install a time delay RCD and upgrade the wiring as we were changing from 60amp to 100amp.   The bulk of their cost was work in that respect.

EDF upgraded the meter tails and installed the isolator switch at no cost.

UKPN did the amp, some external wiring and external earth at no cost.

Broadly speaking, you need your electricity to be cheaper than about 25p per kWH to beat petrol/diesel (on fuel basis only).  (price will move around depending on cost of those).    In our case, we charge overnight when its 8p.  So, its an absolute no brainer.

However, you would be hard pushed to find a public charger where it is cost effective to use at this time.  So, you are looking at cost as a reason, then you really need a home charger and some off peak cheap pricing or solar.

Ignite

QrizB said:

I'm not sure about following a link to a site where the URL includes the phrase "go commando"!

A commando plug / socket is an IP44 rated connector which comes in 16, 32 and 64 amp versions.  You may have seen it used on camp sites for a power hookup.