EV Charging Price War Heats Up... But Is It Enough?
Vložit
- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- I've been talking about it for a while now and people have claimed I'm way off base. Yet here we are with the announcement of 20% off EV charging prices. So to find out what's going on, stick around as Dave Takes It On.
Email: davetakesiton@gmail.com
Twitter: / davetakesiton
Patreon: / davetakesiton
Special thanks to all those who have contributed to the channel. Your support means everything.
Patreon Supporters
Legend: Darren Pain
Above And Beyond: John Buckoke
VIP: Tom Davison | Gary Heavens | Kodzo | Kenn | Andrew Leader | Jason Herrick | Lee Houten | Graham Russell | Wayne Follett | phil rundle | Stuart Joscelyne | Tom Walker | Michael W | Barry rathbone Ledsom | Peter Hartland | Charles Siddons | 2 Thumbs in the Thumbnail | Ray Daly | Simon Smith | Richard Waghorn | Rachael McLoughlin | Stephen Bagwell | Catrin Hubbarde
Supporter: Paul Egan | Kim Edwards | Alan Williams | Nicholas Campbell | David kramrisch | Peter Lawrence | Oliver Roche-Clarke
CZcams Super Thanks:
geoffpeters8843 | brettkemmerer1310 | leesmart1971 | michaelketley1252 | ballathiam9486 | esa4aus | stephenappleby7897 | cjsa9253 | Joe-lb8qn | rayd332 | StanDMan01 | Mora41 | 68smurfin | 1973Hog
About The Channel:
Dave Takes It On was founded in 2023 and focuses primarily on content about electric vehicles and issues that impact drivers. Dave is based in the North West of the UK and owns a Tesla Model S. He regularly travels around the country, so if you see him feel free to say hello. The channel is supported by his son Jonas, who helps with thumbnails, titles, and technical aspects of the channel.
Videos You May Like:
Home Charging Explained | Is A 3-Pin Plug Enough For You?
• Home Charging Explaine...
Ford Slashes EV Production To Stem Losses | Dire Consequences For UK Vehicle Sector
• Ford Slashes EV Produc...
Volkswagen In TROUBLE As Electric Vehicle Sales Fall To Zero
• Volkswagen In TROUBLE ...
EV Charging | Why I Hesitated About Sharing This Hidden Gem
• EV Charging | Why I He...
Why Sainsbury's Smart Charge May TRANSFORM The EV Charging Landscape
• Why Sainsbury's Smart ...
How Driving Will Be FOREVER Changed
• How Driving Will Be FO...
The EV Charging Price War Is Just Beginning
• The EV Charging Price ...
Charger Compatibility | How The MG4 Handles Tesla Superchargers
• Charger Compatibility ...
Tags:
#electricvehicles #evcharging #davetakesiton
Disclaimer:
This video may feature materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners.
Had an EV 8 years, I have yet to charge away from home. I wouldn’t even consider it even at .25p kWh. Total rip-off
I think you are being a bit generous to Tesla, the reason they charge a bit lessthan grid serve is because they can, where else are you going to go if you are down to your last few electrons? Why charge 45p if you can get away with charging 74p? I definitely think the cost of public charging is putting people off from switching. Those of us who have switched know that if you are 90% home charging and 10% public you are still way better off. But newbs see 85p and think that that their old TDI is way cheaper.
EV charging prices have far less impact on EV owner, than petrol or diesel prices on ICE car owner. Most of the charging, about 75 %, is done add home. some percent at work, leaving not very much to public charging stations.
Hi Dave. I am not sure if you are aware of something peculiar getting done by Powerpass/Elli? Against all odds they increased charging costs on key partner services. IONITY went up to 53p from 44p. I cannot see any sense behind this action. Essentially I’ve cancelled my powerpass and took IONITY subscription plus tesla’s. I guess I’m not on my own.
A few months ago I went to a gridserve charger and used my debit card, no problem, then a few weeks ago I went to the same charger and it wanted me to use the app, this membership thing will be why, they're pushing the app for whatever business reason they have, personally I'd rather just use my debit card like I could at every petrol station in the country!
Whoever programs the app don't seem to know what they're doing. AC charging is supposed to cost 49p, but on the app they're offering 20% off of 79p. As it's the 22kW socket on a 50kW DC charger, I can imagine how that went wrong. They really don't seem to have their sh... stuff together as a business.
When I started a business I was told to set prices at what people would pay. Look at md ds and Costa coffee. Never has the price come down long term as long as people pay the cost will rise.
Dave, are the tesla chargers open to none tesla? Charnock Richard Never seen any other brand there when I used to charge my model y. I now have a BYD seal and I’ve used tesla v3 charger and was fine are charnock v2 can’t remember now
Gridserve need to give 20% or they won't be in business? Are the public charging providers running a cut throat business where the weakest will fail? As you want to attract private owner EV converts (which seems to be your struggle), its not a good thing to have a price war, but to have stability in a small public infrastructure to rely on.
Tried a Tesla charger today in my Mini but it wouldn’t recognise the car. Was glad of the 20% on GRIDSERVE in the end.
Thanks for your insight.
In london source london offer AC Fast (7-22kW) : 49p/kWh for residents and more 22kW chargers now available
Tell you what from Stafford Services to Knutsford on the M6 northbound the lack of chargers at services is appalling. Stafford, Keele, Sandbach, Knutsford have a couple of the old gridserves at each of them thats it for us non teslas!. Poor for such a busy stretch of motorway! you mentioned they other day about never waiting for a charger try Sandbach north on a Sunday 4pm... 4 cars waiting yesterday. Sandbach south is fine as it has loads of new gridserves its northbound they seem to have forgotten.
Enjoyed the 20% discount with a top up charge at Fleet Southbound M3, note the car park is chaos with lots of areas fenced off with construction. Also enjoyed the 3x Nectar offer for Smart Charge. While doing the bulk of my charging on Tesla. Despite finding a bank of failed chargers at Heathrow T5 with its horrible 15 min parking window!
M11 services next to Stansted airport. So, most people travelling more than a few miles. I had to queue to get in on Sunday 7/7 and struggled to find a parking space and the building was heaving.
Good news. I believe it should be 50p/kWh which is similar to the price of diesel.
I'm currently in Anglesey and have always been happy with few Swarko rapid chargers at 49p as of April 24 and wasn't a happy chappie with the new 72p charge.
I use the reading westbound m4 Tesla with my Nissan, much cheaper than the gridserve option
Any update on Preston Tesla chargers - still showing as coming 3 months ago
Are there any apps that search and compare prices, I find most of the ones I’ve tried the price is hidden away in each location. Be nice to search a whole area and compare prices and availability in realtime. Thanks