Anthony Hibbs uses a Rolec Smart WALLPOD 2019 home charging unit.
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Which company installed it and would you recommend them?
Tidyco – this is over three years ago and experience may have improved their service but based on my experience, I would not recommend them.
How much did you pay for your unit and installation?
£600
Why did you purchase a Rolec Smart WALLPOD?
Purchased based on mainly positive reviews at the time and a UK manufacturer.
List 3 or more points that you like about the charging unit
- Untethered – it seems a waste to have an expensive and potentially useful charging cable permanently attached to a home charge point
- robust construction
- simple to use as a standalone charger.
List 3 or more points that you don’t like about the charging unit
- The BIG flashing LED
- smart function has never worked reliably
- constantly needs resetting.
Outline any faults you have experienced with the unit
The smart function has never worked reliably.
Tell us about your home charging routine
I use my EV daily and cover 250 miles per week on average. I charge twice weekly, usually from 30% to 100%. I use my cars scheduler (my smart charger isn’t reliable) to charge within my off-peak tariff 00.30 to 04.30 am. At 7.5p kWh compared to my peak 35p, this results in good savings.
If you were buying a new charging unit now, what would you buy and why?
Probably a myenergi zappi, all the reviews and comments I read are favourable.
Tell us about your electricity provider and tariff. Would you recommend them?
Octopus Energy are the Gold Standard of energy suppliers. I have been on their EV-specific GO tariff for over three years now allowing me to charge my EV, wash clothes & dishes and heat water all at off-peak rates. Their customer service is excellent, any minor issues have been swiftly resolved. I absolutely recommend Octopus Energy.
Are you part of a charger-sharing scheme for those who don’t have their own charger?
No, I am strongly in favour though such as Co-Charger but I had my charger installed inside my integral garage. It seemed a good idea at the time but it makes it impractical to share my charger. Next charger will definitely be accessible!
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