Picked it up on 18th June and took it from Fife to Oxford. No real problems but finding a charger of the right capacity, working and accepting a credit/debit card is a challenge. First stop (Carnforth Instavolt) two units not in service. Next stop (Lancaster Instavolt) both units working and car charged up. Then (Sandbach Services) new Gridserve fast charger no problem. Running about Oxford/Abingdon (Abingdon Instavolt) again no problem. Heading back North both units at Sandbach in use, so went on to Knutsford where two Gridserve units had just been installed. Only one had been commisioned but only one needed, which charged from 27% to 90% in 40 minutes. Final stop at Penrith (Instavolt) again a  fast charge and home. Most of these stops have a coffee shop nearby which is handy. I have learned to avoid Electric Highway/ Ecotricity as their old machines don't accept debit/credit cards and often don't work or the app does not work. These are gradually being replaced by Gridserve fast chargers.

4 minutes ago, Odin1123 said:

Picked it up on 18th June

You've had your car 7 days and not updated your profile!

Did you opt for the faster charging capability on your car? If so, how much extra is it?

Profile updated but forgot to save it in my rush to get on the road. Corrected now.

 

125KW charging 353.33 +VAT. If you are going long distances you will need it. Can't understand why this is not standard on the 80.

1 hour ago, Odin1123 said:

Picked it up on 18th June and took it from Fife to Oxford. No real problems but finding a charger of the right capacity, working and accepting a credit/debit card is a challenge. First stop (Carnforth Instavolt) two units not in service. Next stop (Lancaster Instavolt) both units working and car charged up. Then (Sandbach Services) new Gridserve fast charger no problem. Running about Oxford/Abingdon (Abingdon Instavolt) again no problem. Heading back North both units at Sandbach in use, so went on to Knutsford where two Gridserve units had just been installed. Only one had been commisioned but only one needed, which charged from 27% to 90% in 40 minutes. Final stop at Penrith (Instavolt) again a  fast charge and home. Most of these stops have a coffee shop nearby which is handy. I have learned to avoid Electric Highway/ Ecotricity as their old machines don't accept debit/credit cards and often don't work or the app does not work. These are gradually being replaced by Gridserve fast chargers.

Where in Lancaster as it’s a frequent trip for me 

https://www.zap-map.com/locations/lancaster-charging-points

 

Yes, keep zap-map on my phone and my lap top. Real pain wading through that lot to decide where to go and besides carrying RFID cards for every charger is a nuisance so I concentrate on those that take credit/debit cards.

Lancaster Booths supermarket. Pub for food just across the road.

16 minutes ago, Odin1123 said:

Lancaster Booths supermarket. Pub for food just across the road.

Tah yeh boot and shoe was there last weekend , good to know . How much did the charge cost 

Instavolt charge 40p/KWh now that the VAt is charged at 20%. Everybody should write to their MP and complain about this. This policy is at odds with trying get more electric vehicles on the road.