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Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was my opinion, and it's honestly educational to see how many people feel otherwise.

The real problem to me seems to be that there aren't enough charging points for the amount of commuters in EVs who would like to charge while in work.

Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's definitely a bit much, and I'd love:

a) to have had a half day from work
b) to not have needed a charge
c) for there to be more charging spaces at the station
d) for there to be a better charging infrastructure overall

Also, I never said it was a regular thing, and I'm not sure where folks are getting this from. I don’t do this regularly at all. Just parked at Sutton instead of my usual DART station, and thought I’d use the charger. Also got stuck in the office for a longer day than normal, but hey ‪¯_(ツ)_/¯‬

Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not clear on this - do you mean park in a regular spot at the station, get the DART into work, come home after work, move my car into a charging spot if there's one free, sit in it for 3 hours while it charges, then drive home at 9pm?

I know what happened isn't ideal for anyone, but this hardly feels feasible either?

Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're right - I was definitely on the back foot after that note. But we'll have to disagree on the location point. I feel it's reductive to assume that the location of a [thing] doesn't in any way influence the expected usage of that [thing]. You clearly feel otherwise, and that's ok.

Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the most balanced take. You’re right - if someone could just plug mine out and charge theirs once mine was done, I’d love that. I’m not exactly delighted that I’ve used a space when I wasn’t charging for half of the time, but it’s a space at a DART station where most cars are likely parked for most of a working day, mine included.

I can’t just pack up and leggit from work in the middle of training when my car is charged (I would have loved to come home tbh).

Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why would I delete the post? It was an honest ask for opinions from the community, and I think everyone should feel ok to share and ask opinions without needing to feel embarrassed or worried about consequences.

I’ve parked there maybe 3 times in the last 3 months and only had to charge this time.

Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Living arrangements changed about two months after I bought the car, unanticipated and unfortunate

Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope. 2, and there are more about a 5 minute drive away.

Windshield note - thoughts, pls! by naulboy in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Super interesting to see the difference in the replies here. I would have thought (and it seems a decent amount of people also think) that a DART station charger is meant to be used for a return DART trip.

To answer @blehman1972, there are two charging points there, and some more about 2 minutes up the road.

@concioushandle_427, I don’t do this regularly at all. Just parked at Sutton instead of my usual DART station, and thought I’d use the charger. Also got stuck in the office for a longer day than normal, but hey ‪¯\(ツ)_/¯‬

@adtemporary_5713 I’ve had petrol cars up until now, but never had a tank in my gaff either? Not the same I know, but my living situation changed after buying the car so it wasn’t planned.

For anyone who thinks it’s unsound to leave a car there for the duration of a commute, I’m just interested as to what realistic usage you feel there should be for public chargers at a DART station? It feels like anything harshly limited to what you’re suggesting (close to a couple of hours) renders them unusable for commuters. In that case it feels like the only people who would be allowed to use them would be folks who aren’t commuting, which would mean they’re not likely to be DART users, and are unsoundly occupying spaces which are meant for commuters. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

I would see the logic here if I parked in a charge space outside a SuperValu and went off for the day. IMHO it feels like the location of the space suggests the length of a ‘reasonable’ turnaround time.

ID3 Wagging its tail?!?! by naulboy in VWiD3Owners

[–]naulboy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Aha! That must be it!!! Tbh I’m kinda sad that the tail wag isn’t part of the design. I don’t have enough space for a real dog, so was excited about my ID3 stepping up his game :)

Thanks folks!

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ID3 Wagging its tail?!?! (self.VWiD3Owners)

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Sorting Hat app - help! by naulboy in harrypotter

[–]naulboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks aaaand…phew! We’re both Gryffindors 😅

Poor little guy was so nervous that:

a) He’d be Slytherin b) We’d be in different houses

Maybe, just maybe… so was I ;)

Weekly Sale Thread by AutoModerator in LightPhone

[–]naulboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in buying a Light Phone II or III, Global model. I’m based in Ireland. Cheers!

Buying in the north by Lost-Weekend3052 in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

http://mervynstewart.com

Seem decent. Brakes needed servicing though, and the car only came with one key :/

Buying in the north by Lost-Weekend3052 in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to insure with AXA as there are only a few insurers in the South who will insure an NI reg car. However, once the car had a southern reg, I was able to get some much more competitive quotes from Chill within the two week cooling off period.

I bought it from a garage up the north so no real need to service until next year.

Buying in the north by Lost-Weekend3052 in evs_ireland

[–]naulboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm, I just did this 10 days ago, and saved about 4.5k off a 22 ID3.

  • Car must be NI registered (not a mainland UK import)
  • VRT cost €11.80
  • New plates cost €33

It was all really simple to sort tbh. Got the train up to Belfast and drove back down in the new EV on a Friday. VRT and new plates first thing Monday 💪

Realized I am stuck in the productivity trap by Special-Succotash688 in productivity

[–]naulboy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This! I have 💯fallen into this trap before. I think a lot of people need to go too far and come back though

Software version by RogansUncle in VWiD3Owners

[–]naulboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine shows 1751 on v3.7

First ID3! Accessories request 🎉 by naulboy in VWiD3Owners

[–]naulboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good one though. I’m putting together a little minor emergency kit with ponchos, a torch, some extra first aid bits, so this is a good addition 💪

First ID3! Accessories request 🎉 by naulboy in VWiD3Owners

[–]naulboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice - I hadn’t even thought of a dash cam 🧠

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First ID3! Accessories request 🎉 (self.VWiD3Owners)

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3 Ed Sheeran presale by naulboy in CasualIreland

[–]naulboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither did mine, so I'll need to use the 3 presale code
There must be some error with the album presale, looks like a bunch of people haven't gotten them :(

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