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I've decided to keep you all appraised of my exploits in separate posts - I hope this is not a problem for anyone. If it is please let me know and I'll add my comments to the original thread.
Anyway, I decided that before I attempt to get to the Ecotricity RCs on the M5 I ought to try one out. I had a letter from Hawkins Motors (where I purchased my C-Zero from) informing me of their chargers at Hayle and St. Stephen so I phoned them to make sure their Hayle RC was available. They were very helpful and told me there would be someone there to assist if needed.
I took the opportunity to go as far as Penzance (just at the limit of my range if I tried to go there and back on a full charge). Having got to Penzance I stopped at the Sainsbury's to check their facility - theirs was a post in the car park requiring a mennekes connector. The socket flaps weren't locked so I assume a RFID card is not required. I couldn't test it as I don't have a mennekes cable...... I've just done a bit of research and it looks like this location is managed by Pod-Point - a call back from them reveals that they want £12 for a RFID card and their chargers are free to use. However, they tell me that in a few months they intend to move to a PAYG system.
My next stop was at Hawkins where I found the RC to be easy to use -I was given a run through by an extremely helpful and friendly Suzanne Hawkins and my wife and I were welcome to sit in their customer waiting area whilst the car was on charge. With their permission, I will definitely be using their services again. I have to say I have come across other Hawkins customers who have said how friendly and helpful Hawkins' staff are.
So, after my previous exploit, this was a most pleasant day out.
Anyway, I decided that before I attempt to get to the Ecotricity RCs on the M5 I ought to try one out. I had a letter from Hawkins Motors (where I purchased my C-Zero from) informing me of their chargers at Hayle and St. Stephen so I phoned them to make sure their Hayle RC was available. They were very helpful and told me there would be someone there to assist if needed.
I took the opportunity to go as far as Penzance (just at the limit of my range if I tried to go there and back on a full charge). Having got to Penzance I stopped at the Sainsbury's to check their facility - theirs was a post in the car park requiring a mennekes connector. The socket flaps weren't locked so I assume a RFID card is not required. I couldn't test it as I don't have a mennekes cable...... I've just done a bit of research and it looks like this location is managed by Pod-Point - a call back from them reveals that they want £12 for a RFID card and their chargers are free to use. However, they tell me that in a few months they intend to move to a PAYG system.
My next stop was at Hawkins where I found the RC to be easy to use -I was given a run through by an extremely helpful and friendly Suzanne Hawkins and my wife and I were welcome to sit in their customer waiting area whilst the car was on charge. With their permission, I will definitely be using their services again. I have to say I have come across other Hawkins customers who have said how friendly and helpful Hawkins' staff are.
So, after my previous exploit, this was a most pleasant day out.