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EV charge times

lyledunn

Apparently from September 2021 charge points placed on the U.K. market are required to be factory set not to charge during peak times, 8-11am and 4-10pm. Although the parameter can be altered by the user, it is a recognition that things are getting tight.

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    That sounds a good idea, hopefully there would be an override facility that operates ONCE ONLY and does not permanently alter the preset times, which should be fine for most people under most circumstances.

    By “once only” I mean that the user has to select this when ever required, every day if they really want, but most people wont bother.

     

    The other facility I would like to see would be an EV charger that “talks” to the grid tied PV inverter in homes so equipped. Could be set to charge only to say 50% when buying power from the grid, but to 100% when solar is available.

    I also believe that the default limit to the size of domestic grid tied PV systems should be increased, perhaps to say 6 Kw. In order to help with daytime charging of either the owners EV or others nearby.

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    That sounds a good idea, hopefully there would be an override facility that operates ONCE ONLY and does not permanently alter the preset times, which should be fine for most people under most circumstances.

    By “once only” I mean that the user has to select this when ever required, every day if they really want, but most people wont bother.

     

    The other facility I would like to see would be an EV charger that “talks” to the grid tied PV inverter in homes so equipped. Could be set to charge only to say 50% when buying power from the grid, but to 100% when solar is available.

    I also believe that the default limit to the size of domestic grid tied PV systems should be increased, perhaps to say 6 Kw. In order to help with daytime charging of either the owners EV or others nearby.

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