Cheaper holidays EV charging

KSKAT replied on 09/07/2023 08:58

Posted on 09/07/2023 08:58

The cheaper way to go touring charge your EV over night for free ?   is this why site fees are going up ? 

 

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young thomas replied on 09/07/2023 09:12

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:01 by SteveL

It’s not free to charge your EV on a club site. I believe the charge is £9 per 24 hours, wether hybrid or full EV.

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:12

"It’s not free to charge your EV on a club site. I believe the charge is £9 per 24 hours, wether (sic) hybrid or full EV."

Is the above practice in the photo 'taboo'?.....should only 'proper' changing points be used?

Tinwheeler replied on 09/07/2023 09:17

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:12 by young thomas

"It’s not free to charge your EV on a club site. I believe the charge is £9 per 24 hours, wether (sic) hybrid or full EV."

Is the above practice in the photo 'taboo'?.....should only 'proper' changing points be used?

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:17

Not as far as I am aware. See my post above.

Not many sites have dedicated EV chargers installed as yet.

See -
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/whats-on/caravan-club-news/vehicle-charging-on-uk-club-campsites/

SteveL replied on 09/07/2023 09:30

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:12 by young thomas

"It’s not free to charge your EV on a club site. I believe the charge is £9 per 24 hours, wether (sic) hybrid or full EV."

Is the above practice in the photo 'taboo'?.....should only 'proper' changing points be used?

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:30

Our caravan had an external socket we could have plugged in to. However, if we wanted to charge an EV from our MH we would have to do it as in the photo. Only a very few sites have dedicated EV chargers. Presumably why the Club has its current policy.

I suppose metering, if it is rolled out to all sites, will mean a separate charge will be unnecessary.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 09/07/2023 09:36

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:08 by Tinwheeler

And it must be charged via the caravan as that camper was doing.

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:36

Hey TW, did you ever get an EV, I remember you mentioned interest way back?

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 09/07/2023 09:40

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:30 by SteveL

Our caravan had an external socket we could have plugged in to. However, if we wanted to charge an EV from our MH we would have to do it as in the photo. Only a very few sites have dedicated EV chargers. Presumably why the Club has its current policy.

I suppose metering, if it is rolled out to all sites, will mean a separate charge will be unnecessary.

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:40

It may be complicated by any future Govt sweeteners/tax. We all know in time EV’s will be similarly taxed as fossil fuel vehicles are now.

Tinwheeler replied on 09/07/2023 09:58

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:36 by Rocky 2 buckets

Hey TW, did you ever get an EV, I remember you mentioned interest way back?

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:58

Yes, Rocky, although obviously not a tow car. A fabulous driving experience and certainly cheap to run at present. It’s first service was £54😄😄

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 09/07/2023 10:19

Posted on 09/07/2023 09:58 by Tinwheeler

Yes, Rocky, although obviously not a tow car. A fabulous driving experience and certainly cheap to run at present. It’s first service was £54😄😄

Posted on 09/07/2023 10:19

£54?😱. Not a Tow car-got it. Thanks, I’ll quit the OT now👍🏻.

GTrimmer replied on 09/07/2023 11:18

Posted on 09/07/2023 11:18

Interesting that this topic is posted under 'making touring holidays cheaper' .

I've long held the view that the vast majority of EV users have followed that route simply to save money,,and for them 'saving the planet is of minor importance if of any relevance at all.

The sooner they pay a sensible share of car tax the better.

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