Nigello Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I have seen a couple of these but - and this is a big but - any car at any time can park next to it. What is the point of having a charging point (!) if it is unlikely that you can get to it because a petrol/diesel is legally and fairly parked there already? I know that fencing off a space would mean that it could be empty for a long period of time but then again, unless it is cordoned off for an electric car only, what is the point of its being a car charger and not just a normal lamp post. Greenwashing? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passiflora Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I wondered what this strange blue light electronic thing that suddenly appeared a few weeks ago on a lamp post on the Denmark Hill Estate, near the shops was. Some kind of charging device but any car can park there so what's the point? There is a CPZ between 12-2pm weekdays and residents were not informed of any change so just seems another Southwark Council scheme not thought out properly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1333170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianz Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Residents were not informed of any change.spanish dictionary Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1333179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 They are cool though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1333405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalto Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 There is one near my house although nobody around here has an electric car! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1333429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 As an owner of an electric car, I can tell you it is bloody annoying if an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine vehicle) parks in a charging place. Please don't do it.Having said that, they may be badly located. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1333944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Buzzard Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Townleygreen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> As an owner of an electric car, I can tell you it> is bloody annoying if an ICE (Internal Combustion> Engine vehicle) parks in a charging place. Please> don't do it.> Having said that, they may be badly located.I thought 'ICE' meant either 'in case of emergency' or 'ideas, concerns and expectations'? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1333954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I'm sure it does, Bob, but amongst EV drivers it means what I said Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1334179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Buzzard Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I haven't got an EV yet. I have 3 cars - X2 C3s and a Volvo V70. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1334199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 It's very unlikely an ICE vehicle owner will think of the under-powered E-car owner when wanting to park, especially in London. That is why I think it is ultimately a waste of time and money which is galling as I support better infrastructure for E-vehicles. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1334206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalto Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 The charging post in my road doesn?t have a designated space to go with it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1334817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keano77 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Townleygreen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> As an owner of an electric car, I can tell you it> is bloody annoying if an ICE (Internal Combustion> Engine vehicle) parks in a charging place. Please> don't do it.> Having said that, they may be badly located.Out of interest how much do you pay to charge your car? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1337245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Townleygreen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > As an owner of an electric car, I can tell you it > is bloody annoying if an ICE (Internal Combustion > Engine vehicle) parks in a charging place. Please > don't do it. > Having said that, they may be badly located. Out of interest how much do you pay to charge your car?The short answer is - it varies!There are a few charging points that are free.I charge at home most of the time - that costs about 3.5 p per mile but it depends on your electricity supplier's charges, for my car which is a 2017 BMW i3 with a 94AH battery.There's a table here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155834447091859&set=p.10155834447091859&type=1&theaterBy the way, it's a fantastic car to drive, such acceleration, and so restful to drive compared to an ICE. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224248-electric-car-charging-via-lampposts-in-se22/#findComment-1337470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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