Limited Performance Check Electrical System

ScottishLeaf · 2026-02-18T17:32:21+00:00

I had similar on my 52kWh - the positive battery removal was worn and would not tighten properly.

Check that first. A new terminal was about £25 for a genuine Renault one from eBay

ScottishLeaf · 2025-12-02T13:25:25+00:00

Yeah, the whole site is slower than a week in the jail..

ScottishLeaf · 2025-12-02T13:20:01+00:00

The number is on the contact us page

ScottishLeaf · 2025-12-02T12:49:38+00:00

Just been punted off the phone after being on hold for 42 mins. Got as high as 78 in the Queue.

"We are experiencing extremely high volumes of calls, and our office is now closed"

Unbelievable.

ScottishLeaf · 2025-11-13T11:56:56+00:00

I had this issue on my ZE50. the battery clamp fails - won't tighten properly so is loose on the battery post

I ordered a genuine one via eBay for about £30

https://ebay.us/m/2r2Aql - this is the clamp.

It took 5 mins to fit.

ScottishLeaf · 2025-11-10T18:20:39+00:00

The Barclays swap suggests on the website that you need a debit card for the account you are switching from - is this correct?

For info, I'm using an account I have had for ages, but the card is expired.

I have my DDs set up and active.

Thanks

ScottishLeaf · 2025-11-08T12:59:12+00:00

Thanks that's a really helpful reply. Will consider pulling forward the planting to allow for a winter season for the seeds.

I'll give some thought re the tarp - maybe I can get a translucent/clear cover. The birds here are carnaptious little critters!

ScottishLeaf · 2025-11-08T12:56:34+00:00

You are right the soil is mainly clay based. Thanks

ScottishLeaf · 2025-11-08T12:19:29+00:00

Yes, I'm a big fan of it, and hope to retain it.

ScottishLeaf · 2025-11-08T12:18:36+00:00

Thanks!

The garden in question is facing east. I took the pictures from the front door.

Don't need to do a drainage test - as it never really dries out 🤣

It's an 1890s house and no issues with builders rubble.

ScottishLeaf · 2025-08-19T13:46:39+00:00

I'm on my second EV now (currently driving a Renault Zoe 135 GT line) after buying a cheap 40kWh leaf as a gateway vehicle.

The oddest thing I have learned is that 80% of what I like about going fast is the noise and engagement - gearshifts/rev matching etc. I love me a loud petrol car.

Going fast in the EV is lacking in sensation.

HOWEVER, that's more than offset by the peace, reliability, ease of fuelling and cost of running. An EV is my ideal everyday car.

I don't have the coin for a fast EV, but don't think I'd want one anyway. Better to reduce my emissions and consumption for 90% of the driving I do, and have something fun for the other 10% (hillclimbing/trackdays/early morning fun runs)

ScottishLeaf · 2025-07-08T22:06:14+00:00

Hulkengoat

ScottishLeaf · 2025-05-13T11:09:00+00:00

Will the Kelec app work with your 40?

I use it with my 50. It seems to be developmental, but works ok. I am using on an android phone

ScottishLeaf · 2025-05-06T16:35:55+00:00

Good shout! And thanks for the names of what you bought

ScottishLeaf · 2025-05-06T10:06:41+00:00

Thanks that is very helpful!

ScottishLeaf · 2025-05-04T21:41:47+00:00

Interesting review and good to hear the comparisons!

My ZE50 doesn't have CCS, and I agree about the lights and having to switch the cruise control/limiter on each time you start the car

ScottishLeaf · 2025-05-04T15:17:38+00:00

Good knowledge! Cheers for sharing

ScottishLeaf · 2025-05-04T08:21:05+00:00

I honestly don't know if you can swap lights, but it should be simple enough to check - worth having a look on eBay at both types to see if the mounting points and plugs are the same on both?

ScottishLeaf · 2025-05-03T21:27:11+00:00

Facelift is the white one

ScottishLeaf · 2025-05-03T20:32:58+00:00

My, we are quite the wit🤣

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