Limit charging speed

[mightyquim]

is there a way to limit the charging speed ?

i visit a hospital for work and I can be there for most of the day but the site has limited parking but load of electric spaces, in the uk when parked in a electric charge bay you need to be charging for the duration of the stay, the chargers are 7kw, I was wondering if I can force the car to charge at a lower rate I.e 1kw so that it doesn't cost me loads in kWh if That makes sense

 

[RayK]

As you are talking about 7kW, I'm assuming that this is what's called Level 2 (L2) here in the USA. L2 is based upon using 240VAC, which is about what you should be using in the UK. If that's the case, you should be able to adjust the current (i.e., the number of Amps) that charging takes. Lowering the amperage of the change will increase the time required to reach whatever limit you have specified. The charging screen in your car (and in the app) will allow you to dial the amps down.

 

[Silicon Desert]

For a low level charger you could limit the amperage in the car screen, but my opinion is that would be rude to other potential drivers who might need a charge if all of them are in use. Why not just go out and move the car when it is finished charging?

 

[mightyquim]

Thanks for responding , yes did try dropping the amps via the app but it went back up to 32 ? Will try again if / when I find myself have to use a charging bay

 

[RayK]

Use the car's screen next time. I believe that the app has been iffy when trying to adjust the charging current. Also note that the charging current may go back up and display the maximum amperage after you disconnect. My understanding is the car is supposed to can remember what current you have set according to the location you are at but like anything else that's GPS based, your mileage may vary (you may also need to set a setting to allow this).

 

[nicksp]

So the OP can't be bothered to get a charge and look for another spot to park? If most others do this while charging then? A charging spot is not something you can use as a parking spot. This is worse than being iced out.

 

[RayK]

I understand the possibility of hogging a charging spot for the duration of the entire workday by lowering the charging current. However, the OP asked a question and I provided what I thought was an appropriate answer. It's up to the individual user if they want to be a pseudo ICEer. In the OP's case, they work at a hospital with limited parking. Imagine if that person was a surgeon or ICU nurse. Would you want that person to stop in the middle of an operation or leave a ward full of critical patients just because they had to move their car? My bet is that if you were under that person's care, or had a loved one in that position, you'd want the OP's undivided attention.

On the other hand, if the OP is merely a pharmaceutical company representative, pushing the latest drug(s) upon the staff at the hospital, then they should charge fast and move their vehicle.

 

[ATPMSD]

Thanks for responding , yes did try dropping the amps via the app but it went back up to 32 ? Will try again if / when I find myself have to use a charging bay

If you have any other app(s) that talk to the car remove them. All kinds of issue arise when more than one app tries to control charging.

 

[ucmndd]

is there a way to limit the charging speed ?

Yes, but doing so at a public charging space to avoid moving your car is a crappy thing to do.

 

[davewill]

I understand the possibility of hogging a charging spot for the duration of the entire workday by lowering the charging current. However, the OP asked a question and I provided what I thought was an appropriate answer. It's up to the individual user if they want to be a pseudo ICEer. In the OP's case, they work at a hospital with limited parking. Imagine if that person was a surgeon or ICU nurse. Would you want that person to stop in the middle of an operation or leave a ward full of critical patients just because they had to move their car? My bet is that if you were under that person's care, or had a loved one in that position, you'd want the OP's undivided attention.

On the other hand, if the OP is merely a pharmaceutical company representative, pushing the latest drug(s) upon the staff at the hospital, then they should charge fast and move their vehicle.

I'd assume the hospital had thought of those things before setting the parking rules. If they wanted certain people to be able to park in a charging spot all day, they'd have provided spaces for them to do so.

 

[ATPMSD]

i visit a hospital for work and I can be there for most of the day

If you are unable to go out to your car during your shift, I suggest you talk with the Hospital administration. Perhaps they will make an accommodation. Otherwise, you should be courteous to others and move your car.