Hey, I’m new to the forum but joined as I’ve run into a problem.
Ive recently bought a used Model S (85 with dual charge). I live in the country with no gas so cooker, shower etc runs on electric. When the firm i contacted to install the home charger came round they said it would be next to impossible or very costly to install on my existing system as I’m already using most of my 100A allowances.
They said I had the following options,
1. Install on the existing system but run a cable back to the meter that would attenuate and drop what the car was taking if other appliances kicked in so it didn’t go over (they thought this would be expensive as its a considerable distance from the house to meter and house to drive)
2. Install solar to increase Amp capacity of house (I’m guessing £7-10k)
3. Get a new electric supply fitted just for the car (this is the one they recommended). I spoke to my local supplier and I’m guessing this would come in at £6-7k
4. Continue to run off my 10A granny charger which I’m currently doing and on the whole hasn’t cause me any problems.
Just wondering if any other users ran into similar problems?
Ive recently bought a used Model S (85 with dual charge). I live in the country with no gas so cooker, shower etc runs on electric. When the firm i contacted to install the home charger came round they said it would be next to impossible or very costly to install on my existing system as I’m already using most of my 100A allowances.
They said I had the following options,
1. Install on the existing system but run a cable back to the meter that would attenuate and drop what the car was taking if other appliances kicked in so it didn’t go over (they thought this would be expensive as its a considerable distance from the house to meter and house to drive)
2. Install solar to increase Amp capacity of house (I’m guessing £7-10k)
3. Get a new electric supply fitted just for the car (this is the one they recommended). I spoke to my local supplier and I’m guessing this would come in at £6-7k
4. Continue to run off my 10A granny charger which I’m currently doing and on the whole hasn’t cause me any problems.
Just wondering if any other users ran into similar problems?