Rolec or PodPoint ?

[anon37485]

Thought green with black/white was only option which was off putting. Can you please share link to pdf.

I've just shared a picture of it here: Best home charger

 

[BelfastEV]

Which 7kw untethered unit is more expensive ? As my installer is offering Rolec or PodPoint for the same price .

One thing to note my space is quite far away from the house (but still receives 2/3 bars from the WiFi)so would that better suit one vs the other?

 

[anon37485]

Which 7kw untethered unit is more expensive ? As my installer is offering Rolec or PodPoint for the same price .

One thing to note my space is quite far away from the house (but still receives 2/3 bars from the WiFi)so would that better suit one vs the other?

Can’t comment on the PodPoint but the Rolec uses an inbuilt SIM card, not Wi-Fi.

Price wise, they are practically the same (£359 vs £365).

The Rolec app is nice too.

 

[ejvee]

I got a Rolec and have to say I was very impressed. Only got the definite say-so from Tesla on the Friday that my car was arriving on the Monday and the Rolec installed (McNally Electric) arranged to be at my house Monday afternoon. Showed me how to work the app (ev.energy) which seamlessly smart charges at the cheapest times of the day when you tell it your tariff and it can ensure the battery is warmed up for whatever time you want.

Really impressed - I paid £360 fitted.

I got a quote for £391 fitted for Rolec Smart 32 amp(7.2 kw) including £85 ancillaries (I think switchgear, earth rod etc)

 

[MrBadger]

Does Podpoint give you benefits on their public network?

 

[TezzyMod3]

Does Podpoint give you benefits on their public network?

Nope.

free to sign up to pod point and use the app to use public chargers. A large amount seem to be free too!

 

[R.A.G]

I have Rolec and think it looks nicer

I agree, but then I’m biased because I’ve just had the same one fitted in the same colour combo.

I was torn between the Rolec and Pod Point, there’s very little in it other than aesthetics.

Agree with all of the positive comments about the app, I just need a car to plug it into now

 

[rotor2k]

I agree, but then I’m biased because I’ve just had the same one fitted in the same colour combo.

I was torn between the Rolec and Pod Point, there’s very little in it other than aesthetics.

Agree with all of the positive comments about the app, I just need a car to plug it into now

Is that white or light grey?

 

[R.A.G]

Is that white or light grey?

Good question, I think it’s White with Grey Pods, but when I compare it to my white UPVC windows it looks a bit of an off white/light grey.

 

[anon37485]

Is that white or light grey?

Mine is light grey with dark grey inserts.

 

[MelT3]

Went with Pod-Point (untethered) as it was recommended by the sales guy at Tesla. Being installed Tuesday - just need my model 3 to go with it!

 

[MrBadger]

Have a real think if you want tethered or not if you still got time to change your mind.

Getting a charge cable out of boot and hooking up etc is far more involved when its raining than just unhooking and plugging in. Of course, you could get a dedicated charge cable and keep it permanently attached, but they are not cheap for good ones.

 

[MelT3]

Have a real think if you want tethered or not if you still got time to change your mind.

Getting a charge cable out of boot and hooking up etc is far more involved when its raining than just unhooking and plugging in. Of course, you could get a dedicated charge cable and keep it permanently attached, but they are not cheap for good ones.

thanks for the advice. I was a bit worried about a long trailing cable and having to wind it up each time. Also, do you know if the cable ‘locks on’ whilst it’s charging? Just wondering if some silly prankster will be able to come along and disconnect it without me knowing? Thanks.

 

[Adopado]

Which 7kw untethered unit is more expensive ? As my installer is offering Rolec or PodPoint for the same price .

One thing to note my space is quite far away from the house (but still receives 2/3 bars from the WiFi) so would that better suit one vs the other?

Not relevant to the charger issue but if you are still waiting for the car you may just find that 2 or 3 bars of Wifi is not enough if the car reception is as poor as mine! Every other device gets max signal in the same location if my car is to get 2 or 3 bars.

 

[MrBadger]

Everything locks in whilst charging until you tell the car to unlock it via the app or from inside the car - or in case of special Tesla charging leads, from a button on the plug at the car end when car is unlocked.

 

[BelfastEV]

I’m planning on installng PodPoint , but space is possibly 20 metres from my virgin WiFi box . I still get 2/3 WiFi bars at the parking space . Installer seems to think this will be ok ?

 

[Adopado]

I’m planning on installng PodPoint , but space is possibly 20 metres from my virgin WiFi box . I still get 2/3 WiFi bars at the parking space . Installer seems to think this will be ok ?

Nobody knows ... this is sacrificing chickens territory I'm afraid ...

 

[marvin28]

PodPoint does not require an earth rod to be installed. They have some other way of dealing with the electrical safety requirement that leads manufacturers add an earth rod.

 

[elecTED]

Posted elsewhere but happy with my Rolec - paid £40 extra for the colour combination.

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Nice.

Any reason you have left the charging cable dangling and not docked it Into the Rolec charging unit?

 

[elecTED]

I have Rolec and think it looks nicer

I think the Rolec does look neater. Not sure why the Pod point tethered unit doesn’t have an option to dock into the wall charger unit like the Rolec. They seem to provide an additional mounting for docking the cable which make it look untidy.