bp pulse 2020 – Home charging unit owner review

Kenny L uses a bp pulse 2020 charging unit.

Provide your overall rating for the charging unit

Which company installed it and would you recommend them?

bp contractor

How much did you pay for your unit and installation?

£0

Why did you purchase a bp pulse unit?

It was included with the car lease.

Positives

I have never liked these chargers nor the app/portal which controls them.

Negatives

Lack of controls on the unit itself
so-called ‘randomised’ starting procedure
random tripping of the electricity supply to the unit.

Outline any faults you have experienced with the unit

I am on the third unit as each of the preceding units has failed under warranty.

Tell us about your home charging routine

I drive about 200 miles per week and I charge once or twice a week using off-peak electricity as part of the Octopus Go tariff (00:30 – 05:30 daily).

If you were buying a new charging unit now, what would you buy and why?

I intend to purchase an Ohme Home Pro in the next few weeks and have it installed by a local electrician who has recently completed courses in EV charger installation.

Tell us about your electricity provider and tariff. Would you recommend them?

I am on the Octopus Go tariff and estimate that I spend about £15 – £18 per month. As I was already an Octopus customer, switching to Octopus Go was seamless and quick.