Government grant for a home charging point

[oblio]

Folks

I dont want to get into trouble for double posting but could anyone throw any light on my post below...?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Cheers

[RossP]

Yes they are free for a 3kW unit or around £95 for a 7kW unit.

You can get them from chargemaster, podpoint, british gas etc.

You don't even need an electric car. Get one!

I have a chargemaster 7kW unit.

[BHML]

Is it better to get a universal 7KW one (ie without an attached cable) if you've not yet decided on an EV? I understand Leafs use a socket 1 connector, and Zoe/Fluence use a socket 2 connector?

[c2mike]

BHML said:

Is it better to get a universal 7KW one (ie without an attached cable) if you've not yet decided on an EV? I understand Leafs use a socket 1 connector, and Zoe/Fluence use a socket 2 connector?

Yes - the tethered cable chargers do limit your future options.

[LordFlathead]

RossP said:

Yes they are free for a 3kW unit or around £95 for a 7kW unit.

You can get them from chargemaster, podpoint, british gas etc.

You don't even need an electric car. Get one!

I have a chargemaster 7kW unit.

I had the 7kw unit fitted two weeks ago on the basis that it will service more cars. Our local estate agent visited today and said it was a "wise investment as future house buyers would find it an attractive option".

Well what do you know

[Craikeybaby]

I'm interested in getting one of these in my garage which I'll be having built over the next few weeks. I don't have an electric car at the moment, but I can't see the downside to having a free charging point fitted.

[Beefmeister]

Yes they are free (to you).

I'd say give POD Point a ring and get one of theirs, Chargemaster are the devil. But that's because I designed POD's units

[Craikeybaby]

Dropped them an email, will see if it is suitable for what I need.