ESB eCars

I read somewhere that ESB networks have a limit of 200kW on a single site without it's own substation and hence the reason for the 150/50 split.

I only realized the other day that Mayfield is limited to 150kW, same as portlaoise plaza but they charge an extra 7c per unit over what's bring charged at portlaoise

Where's the logic in that?

Portlaoise doesnt work at the moment. Hence why it remains (afaik) on 50kW pricing.

Either that or ccs to chademo adapters should be supplied to every leaf owner, either solution is a good one

Indeed, getting under 17kwh/100,km on long distance motorway speeds even in this weather. Driving at limit on autopilot, heat on auto at 21C. No car better for efficiency at these speeds

I assume they couldn't charge at 350/200 because their cars were limited to 100/150? Yes definitely people need to be taught about what they've bought

I would have thought a hub would allow a minimum of 4 cars to be charged. I'd hardly consider applegreen chargers in Birdhill a "hub" for example.

One occupied and 2 out of order... Says it all really, the price doesn't help matters

Amazing how eCars can put the time and money into an information leaflet to be handed out to new EV owners at dealerships and not see that they have plenty of inhouse problems they should be addressing. The comments about the painting of the sites on the quays to me gave the impression the attitude was "aren't you lucky the chargers are there", notwithstanding the history behind the location. They said they would paint them themselves this week, so lets see what they do.

I still don't get the secrecy around the location of future eCars sites, there's only so many times you can say things are coming before people get fed up.

No mention of eCars working with local councils, no mention of wait times at eCars chargers, no mention of parking enforcement if spots are ICEd/blocked at eCars chargers, no mention of poor site layouts at eCars sites, etc....

The only way any notice is taken is if a Deputy raises a question with them or to the DT, and even then they tend to avoid a straight answer. I see Paul Kehoe (Wexford TD) asked a few questions recently about installing charging points at Garda Stations, Defence Forces Barracks, Prisons, Courthouses - would eCars be responsible for this?

And he also asked if there is "a process by which a person or employer can apply to have an electric car charging point installed in a public area or a workplace car park"

The response (above) is worth reading

"A national charging infrastucture strategy is due for publication in the coming months which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period out to 2030. Preparations are also underway to establish an Office of Low Emission Vehicles. This Office will play an important role in our transition to zero emission vehicles including managing the delivery of EV charging infrastructure across the country....

In addition, as part of the national charging infrastructure strategy, a destination charge point scheme is being developed by my Department which will provide funding for electric vehicle charging facilities at commonly accessed destinations. In this regard, I am minded to allow certain key publicly owned facilities at which members of the public access state services to apply for funding under this scheme to help provide another critical link in the overall network for public charging."

I wonder if ESB are just holding on until the OLEV steps in and takes over the whole mess. Why would they bother being too proactive if it won't be their problem much longer.

I think the main reason for so many chademo plugs despite the uptick in CCS cars is simply down to usage, if you think about it the leaf comes in 4 different battery capacities from 24kWh to 62kWh whereas most of the CCS cars start at 62kWh and there are a lot of 24-40kWh Leafs on our roads today

If you go from Killarney to Dublin in a 24kWh leaf you need many more fast charging stops than doing it in an EV6. Now I am speculating but I'm sure the providers have all this info to hand and maybe that's why they are keeping the chademo plugs for the time being

For more frequent CHAdeMO use based on battery capacity, in theory yes but in practice no. Neighbours' early Leafs are all used as local runabouts.

The first owner may have done mad mileage and with free DC charging but those days are gone.

Ah, so they are also counting the Twin AC22's as 2 chargers on their number fudge sheet!!!

I better say no more on facebook for fear of the wrath of the Chair.

have you a breakdown of what speed CCS and CHADEMO are charging at?

what’s the average charge time of both ?