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I installed my ohme charger in the UK over 4 years ago. It reads the variable tariff from my electiricty provider and charges when its cheapest. The variable rates are published daily and the price differs every half hour. Works a treat.

Another brilliant video - makes it all so clear.

Been a while since I've seen someone do a video like this.. 😁 very informative 👍

I didn’t think the AC chargers could get the state of change

I recently ran the numbers on a 'dumb' (Tesla) charger vs a smart (Fronius) charger to see which would be cheaper in the long run. We have a small (5 kW) solar system and the car (Tesla Model Y) is mainly parked outside my wife's workplace most of the day, so I was skeptical about the amount of excess solar we could actually put into the car. The Tesla charger cost $770 (from Bunnings; $800 direct from Tesla) and the Fronius was $1,800, both excluding installation. I calculated that it would take over 10 years to pay back the $1,030 difference by using excess solar at the rate we charge (roughly once per week) so went with the Tesla charger. I should point out that the Tesla charger is not a dumb charger when you have a Tesla car, as the smarts are in the car. If we later add a Powerwall battery we can also charge with excess solar. If we'd had a different car brand, we'd have gone with a smart charger to schedule charging, and the Ohme looks like a very good option.

Pity it can’t also handle EV to grid.

Sarah have a look at grabbing yourself a cheap monopod for your camera. These are light, quick to setup and add most of the stability of a tripod without being big and heavy. They will save your arm!

What's the cost of the time of filming?

Sarah, your videos are fantastic - full of useful information. I did have one question for you - do you think EV's will ever enable 22kw ac charging? I know there are a limited amount of cars that enable it, but interested in your thoughts ie will 22kw ever be widely implemented? I have three phase power and tossing up whether to future proof my house with the full 22kw. Hope that makes sense!😀

Did you ask Bradley if he was enjoying the British winter this year?

being retired I can watch the solar output and run the car charger, dish washer and AC, and run them when cheapest. It would be nice to be able to programme it.

this is great news. I've just shared this to a couple of friends of mine who want an electric car but don't have off street parking. This would be perfect for them

Fantastic, 20m cable and footpath crossing will work my my apartment charging solution. For me this makes the difference in paying 15¢/ kWh (controlled load tarrif) instead of 75¢/ kWh from my local chargefox charging point.

Are you able to add 4 to 5 unique emojis for the paid members? It can be done in ‘Earn’ tab in Settings

One thing I don't get is security - what is to stop someone coming along and stealing your cable? Maybe I am worrying about an unlikely event.

Get an ICE vehicle, ten minutes at a gas station, they are everywhere. My diesel ranger 800 - 1000km range.

Perfect. I've seen some dodgy cable runs to charge vehicles curbside but this is safe and practical. I'm assuming your cable is recovered after charging (i'm adversely thinking theft).

Love your passion for EV's, keep it up

Gullies across footpaths are such a neat idea! ‘No brainer’ now I know about it. Thanks for sharing.

Did you get a custom 20m cable length? I can't see the 20m option on the cable providers website.

That’s awesome I’m so happy for you. Respect for the 20m cable. I’ve got a 10m and I thought I had overdone it. In reality that has saved me so many times.

Thanks for showing how Inner West is leading the way. Hopefully other councils can watch & learn

Great work. We certainly need progressive / sensible councils. We have an 11kw charger at home in rural NSW but when we visit Newcastle the 10A portable charger is required and to charge on the street. I have a similar high vis cover but certainly no official approval to use it.

I loved you in Harry Potter… Draco Malfoy was easily your most engaging character to date. ❤

I absolutely love this! Wonder if it will work with angle parking scenarios?

Idiots, can’t use blue as it causes confusion between disabled parks

🎶🎶 Bridie come back… 🎶🎶

I did see these as I recently drove through NSW, on my way from Vic to Qld. I totally nerded out too.❤

White front seats and black rear seats! i am regretting not ordering the white interior, now ill have to find a wrecked one and swap to a white interior for my model 3

looked at buying a Tesla Y RWD s/hand this week. Awesome car, but my boss knocked it back saying its too flash for us.😢. My only gripe was the full summer sun through the glass. it was scalding hot. Apparently Tesla sell blinds that can be clipped to roof and hatch glass. DEFINITELY NEEDED in South Australia.

Great chat, full respect, as a fellow Model Y owner for about the same time. Yes, there are many ways to EV, but having done Sydney to Brisbane in one day, the Tesla Supercharger Network makes Tesla the best way to EV across Australia. PS. Like the White Seats at the front and the Black at the back Bridie!

Was the variant mentioned or did I miss it? I'm assuming a LR with only 3 stops to Sydney.

Our MY RWD is three weeks old and in our first week of ownership my wife had to drive it (alone) from the western suburbs of Melbourne to East Gippsland and back -- a round trip of about 800 km. Neither of us had ever charged an EV before but she managed it like a champ, assisted by the incredible Supercharger network which genuinely makes charging easier than filling with petrol. Plug and go, no messing around with apps or pre-payments or anything. We've since had a Tesla wall charger installed (available at Bunnings) which allows us to fully charge it overnight, and being the RWD version it has an LFP battery which wants to be charged to 100%. I honestly can't see us ever going back to an ICE car. We just need more rapid chargers!

Can agree with the car being ready before you are. Not long back from a 3300km trip Southern NSW/Victoria and used Superchargers exclusively. So easy these days

Yeah the model Y is great for camping in without the fixed parcel shelf. Even taking all the gear for a tent campsite it a struggle in a sedan, I bring a 380W fixed solar panel for the fridge, lights and charging devices. I usually need to unscrew the rear seat backs as they don't fold flat and the parcel shelf is fixed in my car. Goal is to get a Y or something with a hatch. Don't see anything as good as Tesla right now with their plug and play charging network for road trips.

Love your work, Model Y for the win, never ever going to drive a ICE car again. Just did the Sydney to Gold Coast trip $55.40. Superchargers all the way.

getting rid of the lexus SUV which is very high, for the Model y allows the dog easy access to the back. A nice interview; thank you. I have enjoyed those I have seen. I look forward to more.

Completely ignoring it's an EV for the moment, just the sheer fact that it's a much better environment for the operator to be in. 3 gears, no constantly having to shift through upto 18 gears! and no vibration, has got to be a win for the trucking industry.

When got some free time, any plan to visit the new Xpeng AU showroom in Mascot and do a walkaround video?

Brad is DISHY!! 😍

I'm so jealous. Love these videos. Let's hope whoever gets into government next don't do anything to change that 2027 objective. Unless it is too make production and use happen sooner.

I like the car also. Just the price even for the base model is a bit high at $49.9k before on road costs.

300km isn't much... How long does it take to to charge all of those batteries to full? When you have a trip that is 1000km +, you can't really afford to charge your truck for however long that often, because drivers have deadlines. I used to have to go from Czech Republic to Denmark and I had to be there by the next day. It's about 950~ so I would have to charge it three times in that trip. It would probably be great for a national tranzit, but definitely cannot stand a chance in an international tranzit.

Awesome!! Can't wait to start seeing these on the road!!

Love your work, never ever going back to ICE cars. Volvo Electric Trucks are the future.

Great report Sarah, Matt and Volvo Truck Australia!

Great video!! That driver looks awesome too, looks like someone that it would be fun to have a couple of refreshments with. The only thing that I found disappointing in your video is that you didn't do the wine bottle test...

Very cool 😎 .... very informative also, keep it up .👍

Love your work, never ever going back to ICE cars.

Thanks