Which Charger for kuga phev

[Clarky94]

I have just placed an order for a Kuga Phev and initially I am going to use the 13amp plug that comes with the vehicle to charge it but later on I expect to use a EV charger.

I am really unsure how the grant scheme works with regards to getting a home charger installed and what’s the most cost effective charger / model , what have others chosen any input would be appreciated 

 

[unofix]

Hello Guy, I do like the look of the new Kuga, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Because it is a Phev the battery is only a little bigger than the one in my watch (only kidding), but it is small and will only take 6 to 8 hours to charge from a standard 3 pin, 13Amp socket.

I'm not sure if the grant for charging points is still available, the best people to advise you would be the dealership that you bought the car from. On a technical note the "charging point" is not a charger, it is simply a heavy duty socket normally able to supply up to 32A, but there are a few that will do 45A, but what you can have depends on the incomming supply to your house and also what other large electrical loads you already have like cookers, ovens, showers.

[Clarky94]

Yes I think my terminology is a bit off but I new what I meant - if the Ford specs are correct it will charge in 6 hours from the 13amp house plug which is fine for an overnight charge on an economy 7 tariff

car is probably not due to arrive until dec so I have a bit of time to do my homework 

[unofix]

11 hours ago, Clarky94 said:

on an economy 7 tariff

Theres a blast from the past !!!

I didn't know that it still exsisted. Back in the late 1960's my parents used to have a "White Meter" (before economy 7) that gave cheaper electricity for 11 hours at night. The electricity boards meter man used come out twice a year to adjust the electro mechanical time clock for summer and winter times.

[TomsFocus]

All-electric properties are generally still Economy 7 for storage heating and immersion heater.  

Despite having a digital clock nowadays, they don't adjust for BST and don't keep particularly good time either!  Doesn't matter for storage heating as they're separately switched by the meter itself, but I have to remember to put the washing machine on an hour later for 7 months of the year!