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    Ecotricity Ikea Wednesbury down (UPDATE: fixed!)

    For the first time since I started using it more than a month ago this charge point is down. Selecting DC fast charge (both CCS and Chademo) generated an error message. Some 'thermostatic' issue. Was asked to check the exhaust vents for clogging! Also mentioned resetting the unit. How an end...
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    i3 as a backup during blackouts

    Vaguely remember reading about using the HV battery in the car as a backup power supply during blackouts. I suppose this means a special function on the EVSE where power is going in reverse compared to when it is charging the car. Is there such a beast?
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    winter tyres

    How practical is it to just buy the tyres without the rims? Can they just be swapped with the regular tyres during winter. Seems a waste to have an extra set of rims sitting around for three quarters of the year not being used.
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    Choice between DC rapid charge or AC fast charge

    In the UK at the Ecotricity public charge points there is a type 2 connector delivering AC fast charge (22 kW) and a CCS connector delivering DC rapid charge (50 kW). Obviously the latter is much faster. However, if time is not so important, would it be better for long term battery life to use...
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