[drbill28]

Installed my Chargepoint last weekend. I installed the circuit for the max rating of the charger just in case. Waited a few days until I drove enough for a decent charge. Started at 26% charges to 100%. Maintained 7.3kW except two dips probably battery temp management. The outdoor temp was about 50F. So overall good job.

I didn't see anything official but in some real early specs that there was an 11kW onboard charger option instead of the 6.6. I assume that was inaccurate?

 

[Ducatista]

That spec of charger is for europe market where they have different power supply. Unfortunately not for North America.

 

[JayEM]

Ouch! That's a crazy c/kWh rate you're paying!!!

 

[JayEM]

I had mine set to stop at 80%, so that same double dip that you observed must be happening somewhere around 75% (mine also started at 26%)?

We can surmise that the last 20% takes roughly 14.87 kWh (your 50.80 minus my 35.93).

So, 100% would be 74.35 kWh (gross)?

 

[poodlemaster]

I'm paying about 14c a kWh myself. About 3c a Km give or take.

 

[Ducatista]

I charge at home after 7pm to take advantage of the off-peak pricing where I am.

7.4 cents per kWh

 

[drbill28]

Ouch! That's a crazy c/kWh rate you're paying!!!

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Yes, it is. They raised rates 100% and it's currently 24c/kWh as of 1/3. There are no off-peak prices either and it doesn't count delivery charge. They claimed it was to offset costs, but they have record profits. Regulatory might look into it and pass legislation. The electric company is also blocking lots of people switching to suppliers with lower rates.

 

[drbill28]

They raised rated 100% this year and there's no off-peak pricing. Luckily in CT you can switch to other suppliers. They delayed my switch illegally. But, my rate may actually be 13.5c/kWh if the switch was applied as it should be. Went with a 100% renewable supplier.

 

[R P]

We're at the beginning of a very disruptive era. Toes will be stepped on.

That's for sure an understatement for you guys. In BC and elsewhere in Canada we have an abundance of reliable hydro electricity and more coming online. Having said that our electricity here in BC is not exactly cheap. I pay about 13 cents per kWh at home, and no EV or off hours discounts. BC Hydro is a govt agency and their aim is to convert as many users as possible over to electricity to increase their revenues. This includes subsidies for home heat pump conversions, and initially free chargers around the province, then charging by the minute like everyone else. But at least we seem to have the production capacity and grid infrastructure to support the migration to EVs,... I think.

 

[RedondoBMWAiX]

I charge at home after 7pm to take advantage of the off-peak pricing where I am. 7.4 cents per kWh View attachment 1813

where the heck do you live? Those rates are crazy low!

 

[Ducatista]

where the heck do you live? Those rates are crazy low!

Southern Ontario. And those are Canadian prices so even cheaper!