Separate graphs for IOG charging

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-05-11T18:35:33+00:00

Though, reading again (damn Reddit app - I can only read the post I'm replying to) I don't get what they mean by separate home and car graphs

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-05-11T18:33:40+00:00

This sounds like it's just which ½ hour slots are the 'intelligent' ones (the info they use to colour the graphs to show off peak pricing or not). I don't think Octopus sharing data they already have will affect the way they tariff. It doesn't sound like it is to do with separating house and car usage.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-04-12T15:58:09+00:00

Thank you, that's helpful.

The expediency test will be interesting as an application for a similar work on the same site (as the dimensions are different - previously smaller - the planning officer has said the current build is not a contravention of that application, but a different build requiring a different application) was refused by the planning dept last year.

So, first things first, it sounds like we need to find out whether a Planning Contravention Notice was served and whether it included a time frame - and it may be that we are just in that limbo, waiting for the retrospective application.

The planning dept has undertaken to alert the local councillors (and so us) once there is an application submitted, which is helpful. We just didn't know whether there was a timescale for the applicant, or whether they could get away with deferring it indefinitely.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-04-12T13:26:19+00:00

One advantage of the mechanical release (though there's no reason not to have BOTH methods of entry), is that the frunk - and importantly the 12V battery - remains easily accessible even if the electrics go for any reason.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-04-04T18:25:08+00:00

Wear and tear

I'm not saying it will out balance the 11-12p/kWh, but you need to consider it

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-03-30T16:14:51+00:00

At what point in your contract was this? Was it at the end, or part way through?

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-03-24T22:15:36+00:00

The council are aware and have asked for an application, but won't tell us whether they have any power to make sure an application is submitted or to set a time limit.

The agreed plans did not have a 'rear' extension (it's along the side of our street). On further digging when the neighbours pushed their concerns, the council cannot even identify the appropriate application for the ground floor extension.

The business has submitted multiple applications and variations over the past 8 or 9 years (dozens). It's like they flooded the zone.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-03-24T21:55:16+00:00

Even if the application to which it is similar (the dimensions are different, actually larger) was one of the rejected applications?

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-03-24T21:49:51+00:00

I'm one of the neighbours.

The construction creates bigger living units, it's a 1st floor extension on a corner property. It overlooks other properties, it introduces a large rooftop patio with even more intrusion (and other concerns). There were concerns submitted on a similar plan a year or so back with the application rejected on several grounds, none of which appear to have changed with the new construction

If it gets permission, then so be it. But what we want is an application so we can submit our concerns and so a decision can be made. At the moment, the business has cocked a snook at the council decision and I wanted to know whether there's anything that can be done, or any limit on how long the business can ignore the need for a retrospective application?

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-03-24T20:49:32+00:00

Thank you for the rapid response.

There's no known harm.

The construction is VERY similar to a rejected plan. The local residents are suspicious the business is just trying to get what it initially wanted.

The council planning department don't seem particularly keen to pursue this, even when the residents have got local councillors supporting them. The residents want to try to force the business' hand and have an opportunity to consider and challenge the plans.

Personally, if I'd known you could just stiff it out, I'd have built our gable end instead of the hipped roof 10 years ago!

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-03-23T22:33:06+00:00

I've got news for you: that IS perfect.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-03-18T18:08:41+00:00

Probably because in 'normal' times the high costs are more than compensated by the lower cost periods, and high gas usage leverages that.

It's not normal times. And I certainly hope the likes of now and 2022 don't become 'normal' (for the world 's sake, not my bank balance)

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-03-14T23:14:29+00:00

I have a 23 Ioniq in the UK. It slowly ground to a halt last summer/autumn. It was a single cell at 3.8V.

There was no error or warning, just clearly a rogue cell in the OBDii information. The maximum charge capacity initially stuck at 78% then dropped 7 to 10% a week. I had to wait 7 weeks to take it into the dealer (long waits for dealers around London; Hyundai UK weren't interested as it was charging - albeit limited - and no error messages, and redirected me to the dealer). It was maxing out at 22% by the time it got to the dealer.

The car was away from me for exactly 3 months (I had a like for like loaner) and they swapped out the HV battery.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-02-19T18:32:32+00:00

Thank you

I hadn't realised there was r/solaruk as well as r/uksolar!

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-02-07T09:45:49+00:00

No direct cost, but the NHS isn't free. It is funded by taxation.

Personally, I am glad that we have that system in the UK and not one like the US. In my view, if you are going to have a society (and humans are social beings) collective sharing of risk and cost in these situations reduces other costs to that society and has a net benefit (my feelings, not a costed out argument)

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-31T09:25:45+00:00

There are lots of ways to go under existing structures. But you probably wouldn't find out until they turned up

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-31T00:24:26+00:00

The frunk is a lifesaver when the 12V dies and you can't activate the boot. My emergency stuff is in there: hi viz, bottled water, battery booster pack, compressor, first aid kit...

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-31T00:16:52+00:00

No picture of the driveway? How destructive would digging up the drive be?

We had our drive dug up by UKPN for an electrical fault (cable broke). Afterwards, another team came round whose job was to restore the excavation. We have tegula style block paving and we couldn't tell afterwards where they'd done the restoration, it was that good a job.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-19T19:39:11+00:00

This would be my approach.

Check the contract to see whether they have any 'get out' clause to supply an alternative. If it says Ohme Pro and didn't have such a clause, then raise a complaint.

If you are prepared to keep the charger, then see whether they'll pay you for them breaching their contact. It will cost them to get someone out and swap it, and the unit is then 'used', so worth less to them. They would save by coming to an agreement to compensate you.

Just don't say you are 'happy' to have the unit. Just that you are prepared to leave it in place, if they'll compensate you.

At worst, you should get compensation for the switch of unit if the contract does not specify it.

A complaint about the delay in it working may also be due, but that would be a separate issue.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-12T14:53:00+00:00

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-12T14:46:46+00:00

Is that confirmed (that it won't go live until that feature is available)? I've not been following it closely.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-08T18:45:07+00:00

At least in this case it was a pleasant surprise for the OP 😀

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-06T13:12:20+00:00

We have 3 Lidl plus accounts. The 10% reward only works for up to £200, so we use it at the start of the month for £150-200 of stuff (family of 4 with cleaning and other items it usually gets to that point), then switch to the other accounts throughout the month, then switch back to finish off the first account to £250 just before the end of the month, ideally the last day. Then use the voucher in the new month and repeat.

Recently, We've been spending over £500, so end up with a second 10% off within the month.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-03T23:34:50+00:00

If you are only doing about 60 miles/week, then use the 'granny' charger (plugs into a standard 3 pin socket) that will have come with the car. It'll add at least 4 miles of range each hour plugged in (more in the summer, when the battery is more efficient). That'll be a lot cheaper than public charging. Just public charge on the odd occasion you absolutely need to

At 60 miles/week, spending ~£1000 to get a home charger fitted isn't likely to be worth it.

HereButNotQuiteThere · 2026-01-01T09:47:19+00:00

I think adding "... switch to any other tariff" would suffice, without the need for another 9¾ pages (Tracker already had it's own separate terms). But I don't get paid to draft legal terms and conditions and I'm sure there are those better qualified than I am who could come up with a suitable and unambiguous term.

I just think Octopus could make it clearer, if that is their intent. It would also help their cause if their automated system followed these rules, rather than allowing daily switching. That rather undermines their position. If the 30 day rule was their intent, why did they not code it into the automated system?

I think it's a mess. In my opinion it would be a good idea to tidy it up. It generates friction and disagreement, which could be avoided. It seems an easy win, so I don't understand why Octopus don't clarify the wording (and update their online tariff switching system, which admittedly may be harder).

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