3 pin plug charging

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MDM

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I live in a flat a flat and the only charging available to me is using a normal household 3pin plug. This works OK but is very slow (8-9hrs) however this is not a problem as I plug in and charge overnight. My question is, is it OK to continue to do this over an indefinite period without causing any harm to my 60ah BEV?
Sorry if I’m repeating a question that has already been covered
Regards
MDM
 
It wont do any harm at all, probably the best way to charge, especially with the 60A/hr model.

You should use a suitable power point though, if its the standard 13 Amp BS plug then the charge rate 'should' be limited to 11 Amps by the coupler
and the point you use 'should' be on a single dedicated wiring from the switchboard with no other outlets.....in the real world this doesnt happen but thats how the new regs are being updated.
 
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