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It looks like the beginning of the end of electric vehicles!

wattsupwiththat.com/2022/01/07/ev-chargers-to-be-separately-metered/

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  • If they start getting stupid with the restrictions, we're going to see people switching to "bootleg" chargers.

    Back in the olden days, there was separate billing for lighting and power.  People responded by plugging their irons and toasters into a light socket.

    Many cars come with "granny leads" with a 13A plug on the end.  You can also get portable charging leads with adaptors to fit most common power sockets.  So get a 16A or 32A commando socket installed on the outside of your house, then buy a charging lead and the appropriate adaptor.  The charger even knows which adaptor you have fitted, and adjusts the charging current accordingly.

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  • If they start getting stupid with the restrictions, we're going to see people switching to "bootleg" chargers.

    Back in the olden days, there was separate billing for lighting and power.  People responded by plugging their irons and toasters into a light socket.

    Many cars come with "granny leads" with a 13A plug on the end.  You can also get portable charging leads with adaptors to fit most common power sockets.  So get a 16A or 32A commando socket installed on the outside of your house, then buy a charging lead and the appropriate adaptor.  The charger even knows which adaptor you have fitted, and adjusts the charging current accordingly.

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