Charger Installation cost - used PodPoint

Charger Installation cost - used PodPoint

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Harleyboy

Original Poster:

633 posts

164 months

Wednesday 27th December 2023
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Hi,
Am struggling to find info on the cost of installation only. A neighbour has offered me his PodPoint charger FOC which is three years old. He needed a solar compatible unit.

We have a MINI EV and XC90 PHEV, both of which charge from a domestic socket and will charge overnight.

However, I want/know I need a proper charger and if I could get this installed for under half the cost of a new unit, I’d probably do it.

The PodPoint is wi-if enabled so think that means I can use it to schedule charges and work with a tariff such as Octopus intelligent.

Before I go and speak to installers/electrician, any ideas in the cost?

Thanks

325iMSport

324 posts

172 months

Wednesday 27th December 2023
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Firstly I don't believe the Pod point and your Volvo is not compatible with Intelligent Octopus. I believe the Mini is.

Secondly, I've got a few quotes recently for labour only to fit a charger and the prices were coming in around between £300 to £400. This is for a standard installation.

In summary I rather pay extra and get a brand new charger fitted which is compatible with Octopus and would come with a warranty.

Edited by 325iMSport on Wednesday 27th December 10:51

essayer

9,419 posts

199 months

Wednesday 27th December 2023
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Sell it on eBay and put the money toward a new one (preferably one compatible with Octopus Intelligent)

Harleyboy

Original Poster:

633 posts

164 months

Thursday 28th December 2023
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Yep, think you’re right. May as well get a fully
Compatible unit

Thanks