[Kiffy]

Thanks all. We have solar panels too and can charge for much less during the day. Would this make a difference?

 

[Kiffy]

I am already with Octopus!

 

[Kiffy]

Get a charger and switch to Octopus Intelligent Go.
11.30-05.30 is about 7p kw and full rate about 28p (not much different to standard rates).

About 50% of our electricity is charging cars - so it's a significant saving.

I reckon my i4 M50 costs about 10% of what my M2 used to cost in petrol.

Hi Fish Fingers,

What type of charger do you recommend with Octopus? Ohme Home Pro, Ohme ePod, myenergi zappi or Hypervolt Home 3 Pro?

 

[Kiffy]

Welcome to the forum @Kiffy.

You don't say anything about your expected mileage. We've used 13A charging when staying with relatives for a few days but as pointed out, it is slow.

Unless you plan to move, I would get the charger. However long you keep the i4, EVs are the only future.

Finally, I don't believe the 13A charger comes with the car any more and is an additional cost. I would personally put the money towards a proper charger that will give you a much more flexible solution.

Expected mileage around 350 miles per week