tps
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Yep, the 6.6 kW on-board charger is my #1 suggestion for Nissan in your thread where you're soliciting suggestions.mwalsh said:
Unpluging the Volt
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TomT
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It's a given that it will be in the 2012s so I'm not sure it really needs to be suggested...
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hill
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I've now noted that the Volt gets parked in the EV spot ALL WEEK END LONG . . . . little green light showing it's been sitting there for days ... ICE'ing an otherwise available EV spot.mwalsh said:
High amps or little . . . quick charge or slow . . . 120V or 240V . . . it STILL begs the same issue. Unplugging a plugged in PHEV. Will higher amperage even make a difference if/when you have a dull PHEV driver?
davewill
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Heck Yeah! You will have to make the most of the hour or so you get at the plug.hill said:
TRONZ
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I think the big influences on charging protocol will be availability and if you are paying for the charge or not. Right now it's very much the frontier out there for EV's. It is all very touchy-feely since no one is used to getting free fuel from a free pump while sitting in a great parking spot :shock: . I think it will work out... but on occasion, There Will Be Blood! Ex; as gas prices spike onward and upward, Volt owners will be re-arranging their lives around a 40 mile lifestyle and shooting to kill at public charge stations.
My guess (hope?) is that as EV's start to trip over each other in parking lots, public chargers will be alot more common and therefore available. If it is a pay charger then it and the space will be all yours until you got what you payed for. We will probably be asked to vacate the space after charging not unlike feeding a meter and having it run out on us. Move along or get a ticket.
For now its Interesting times.
My guess (hope?) is that as EV's start to trip over each other in parking lots, public chargers will be alot more common and therefore available. If it is a pay charger then it and the space will be all yours until you got what you payed for. We will probably be asked to vacate the space after charging not unlike feeding a meter and having it run out on us. Move along or get a ticket.
For now its Interesting times.
Ingineer
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FYI: if you unplug a Volt, even if charging is complete, the factory alarm system will sound.
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TomT
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No one pays any attention to them anyway, and it'll time out after a minute or so... :lol:
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GeekEV
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That is decidedly uncooperative of the Volt and, sadly, typical American attitude - "it's mine damn it, don't touch it"! Why shouldn't I be able to unplug a Volt (or any other EV) if I know it's done (i.e. it's charge light is out)? Bah.Ingineer said:
DarkStar
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You can still unplug it, but unless the owner took the necessary steps (locking the door using the key instead of the fob) it will make a little noise. I bet the buzz becomes that GM Volt alarms are always going off and "are way to sensitive."GeekEV said:
TLeaf
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smkettner said:
What if you firmly believed that it was only a block/oil heater or "fake" extension cord that was plugged in in order to garner a valuable free spot??
smkettner
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then it would fall to the last line in my post
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planet4ever
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I had a slightly more positive idea today. I think I'll start carrying extra copies of the Courtesy Charging Protocol, and slip one under the offending plug-in car's windshield wiper, with a PostIt note saying, "you might find this useful, as I do."
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adric22
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I would say a Volt has as much right to plug in as a Leaf. if I had a Volt (which I considered buying) I would try to run in EV mode 99% of the time, if possible.
Incidentally, I have a PHEV Prius (aftermarket kit, not the official toyota version) and I try to drive it in EV mode as much as possible. My wife drives our Leaf, so I am still driving the Prius. I've never plugged it into public charging before since there are almost zero of those around in the Ft.Worth area. But if there were, I'd certainly take every opportunity to charge it up.
Now, granted. If it were a situation where somebody NEEDS the charge to make it home, I'd be happy to let them charge instead. Although that is probably poor planning on their part. But if they are just trying to top off the car to feel good, then I'd say my need is just as much as their need.
Incidentally, I have a PHEV Prius (aftermarket kit, not the official toyota version) and I try to drive it in EV mode as much as possible. My wife drives our Leaf, so I am still driving the Prius. I've never plugged it into public charging before since there are almost zero of those around in the Ft.Worth area. But if there were, I'd certainly take every opportunity to charge it up.
Now, granted. If it were a situation where somebody NEEDS the charge to make it home, I'd be happy to let them charge instead. Although that is probably poor planning on their part. But if they are just trying to top off the car to feel good, then I'd say my need is just as much as their need.
If my Leaf was low (and it would leave me stranded not to charge), and a Volt was using the charger, I would take the cord, but leave a few dollars on the windshield for gas with an apologetic note. Maybe having an envelope with a few dollars and a note already in it would be prudent for the glovebox.
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Herm
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adric22 said:
Does it have a sticker on it that identifies it as a plug-in?.. I could see enterprising people with fake stickers and AC cords getting a primo parking spot for free.. heck you could even have a small fridge keeping your beer cold.. that would come in handy!
Ingineer
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Herm said:
LOL! So maybe I should start offering J1772 to fridge adapters! =)
-Phil
If you need the charge the Volt driver would probably be understanding and not mind at all if you unplugged his/her car. On the other hand, if you're just being cheap and looking to score a few kWh from your employer, they'll probably tell you that if you want access to the plug the RX would be to get to work earlier. Theoretically the best solution would be for the car needing the charger to use the plug. That could be the Volt if the EV range is less than the commute or it might be the Leaf if the EV range is less than the commute. Obviously the Leaf is range limited so it's a more needy vehicle with respect to charging.hill said:
In any case I don't see an issue with unplugging any EV once it's fully charged. Just leave a note on the windshield explaining what you plan to do along with your name and work phone number so he can contact you if there are any issues. A copy of the protocol wouldn't be a bad idea either. Doesn't seem that hard.
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