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Good Morning
For my XC90 T8 MY2016 I have the ?standard Mennekes charging lead with 13Amp 3 pin plug. This charges at max 10Amps. I have read https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=301087, but don't think it answers my question: can I use a standard Type 2 Charging lead in a public 16Amp charge point? |
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If you are referring to a standard type 2 lead then yes it will fit the car and the car will charge at 16amps (3.7kW) maximum. If you plug into a 7kW socket it will just charge at 3.7kW.
I have a POD point with a tethered type 2 plug at both home and work which I use to charge my car without issue. Your lead with charging box you have got with the car is not what you need though. This is a UK 3 pin to type 2 lead. You will need a standard type 2 lead. Does that make sense and answer your question?
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Out of interest, does anyone know why Volvo only fit a 3.7kw charger?
Are more powerful chargers a lot more expensive? A significantly cheaper Mitsubishi Outlander has a 50kw charger for fast charging when out and about which seems strange.
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"The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is fitted with a 3.7 kW on-board charger for Type 1 AC charging, in addition to rapid DC capability. This means that even when connected to a fast charger with a rated output above 3.7 kW, the Outlander PHEV will only be able to charge at 3.7 kW. DC charging from a rapid unit is available, though at a limit of 22 kW, rather than the charge point’s usual 50 kW DC maximum."
https://www.zap-map.com/charge-point...harging-guide/
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Whilst trawling around as you do, I looked at the Tesla site, and for amusement looked at a hypothetical journey for time and costing.
on their map they show route, charging points, and times to charge. Lands End to John o Groats needs 7 charges, totalling 4.5 hours (based on a normal Model X). They also point out it would save you £262 compared with a petrol engine vehicle. BUT ........ : "Estimated gas savings assumes Supercharging cost of £0.24 per kilowatt hour. Gasoline cost assumes 5.9 MPG at £1.31 per liter. Local costs and real world results may vary." Who drives a car which can only manage 5.9mpg?????? https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/trips#/?...815,-3.0614963
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