Sammysmiths
Well-known member
I’ve recently bought an EV and awaiting to get an EV charger installed at home and move onto the Octopus tarriff.
I have no choice but to charge my car at home on the granny charger and extension lead, until I get a dedicated EV charger installed. I’ve not looked locally for chargers yet. I could go to a rapid charger but not used one as yet.
I’m using a standard uncoiled ext lead with a 13a fuse, plugged into a socket inside the garage. I have an up to date consumer unit in the house.
I’m getting lots of comments on EV forums telling me I’m going to burn my house down using the extension lead method. I’ve also heard from people who use this method daily without fear. I don’t think I can sleep at night if I put my car on charge!! Can anyone share real time ownership experiences .
I have no choice but to charge my car at home on the granny charger and extension lead, until I get a dedicated EV charger installed. I’ve not looked locally for chargers yet. I could go to a rapid charger but not used one as yet.
I’m using a standard uncoiled ext lead with a 13a fuse, plugged into a socket inside the garage. I have an up to date consumer unit in the house.
I’m getting lots of comments on EV forums telling me I’m going to burn my house down using the extension lead method. I’ve also heard from people who use this method daily without fear. I don’t think I can sleep at night if I put my car on charge!! Can anyone share real time ownership experiences .