Motorway signage

[jollyman]

Has anyone noticed adverts for ev charging on the big signs on the motor way,the ones for mc Donald’s and m&s just before the services etc,because I have several times driven in services and there’s been no ev chargers at all , what a waste of time, when a simple stick on sign would tell wether to stop or not. Am I missing something or not?

 

[AndyL61]

Actually on my way to the Fully Charged Live show in Harrogate I called into the Service area at Ashby-de-la-Zouch. I was pleasantly surprised to see the charge point cost clealy illuminated.
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It was also about 10p cheaper than I pay for rapid charging down in the south. It was also fast. Buy the time I had walked to the starbucks and ordered the coffee the charging had finished. Very pleased.

I have not seen that before, and it's a positive change. As long as there were multiple charge points.

 

[Rolfe]

I wonder whether we'll start to see price competition between companies at busy service stations. I'm seeing two or even three different companies with chargers at the same place.

 

[siteguru]

I wonder whether we'll start to see price competition between companies at busy service stations. I'm seeing two or even three different companies with chargers at the same place.

I admire your optimism.

I believe the word Cartel might be relevant in such a situation.

 

[Rolfe]

I expect you're right.

 

[johnb80]

Actually on my way to the Fully Charged Live show in Harrogate I called into the Service area at Ashby-de-la-Zouch. I was pleasantly surprised to see the charge point cost clealy illuminated.
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It was also about 10p cheaper than I pay for rapid charging down in the south. It was also fast. Buy the time I had walked to the starbucks and ordered the coffee the charging had finished. Very pleased.

I wonder if they make it cheaper off peak eg 12:00 - 04:30?

 

[siteguru]

Unless they're getting off-peak rates themselves then I doubt it ... if someone needs a charge at that time of night then they'll still pay the higher tariff.

 

[johnb80]

Unless they're getting off-peak rates themselves then I doubt it ... if someone needs a charge at that time of night then they'll still pay the higher tariff.

It would be nice if a company like Octopus got involved and offered off peak rates on rapid chargers. I suppose I can dream.

 

[Ian Key]

Motorway service stations are designed for the lazy or time short drivers who don't want to divert off the motorway to find cheaper facilities, and as they don't reduce petrol and diesel prices during off peak times, I doubt they will reduce the price of recharging EVs.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

It would be nice if a company like Octopus got involved and offered off peak rates on rapid chargers. I suppose I can dream.

I know it doesn't apply to motorway services, but Octopus have their "7-11" scheme, where using an Osprey rapid between 7pm-11pm with an Electroverse card gives a 20% discount.

Also, I have seen Gridserve logos on services signs recently.

 

[johnb80]

I know it doesn't apply to motorway services, but Octopus have their "7-11" scheme, where using an Osprey rapid between 7pm-11pm with an Electroverse card gives a 20% discount.

Also, I have seen Gridserve logos on services signs recently.

Ive only recently got my Electroverse sign up invitation, I havent used it in anger yet. Thanks for the info.

Motorway service stations are designed for the lazy or time short drivers who don't want to divert off the motorway to find cheaper facilities, and as they don't reduce petrol and diesel prices during off peak times, I doubt they will reduce the price of recharging EVs.

But with respect, Petrol and Diesel buying prices dont change during the set hours, electricity buying prices can and that differential could be offered to the customers.

 

[jollyman]

That is ideal it’s what is necessary to attract more people to buy ev s,it’s about as rare though as hens teeth ,and where I live in the south west will be the last place in the country ,all the way up the m5&m6 to be installed.

 

[tsedge]

Signs once you have left the motorway to tell you where the chargers are would be nice too. Not to mention shelter and light once you find them.

Yes, this would be great. Signage to fast chargers generally as well as many more installations.