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December 12 will see our usual '2nd Wed of the month' monthly meeting and presentation. 7pm start at the Blackflat Community Hall, corner Springvale and Waverley Rds, Glen Waverley. Topics: Wrap-up report on EV Expo, Conference and AEVA AGMs in Brisbane - including pics and specs of Ioniq and Kona E...

Victorian AEVA and Renew EV Group annual joint BBQ get-together When: Sunday, November 25 Time: 11am Where: Finn's Reserve, corner Templestowe Road and Union Street, Templestowe Lower. Renew's Melbourne Electric Vehicle Branch (formerly the ATA Melbourne EV branch) and the Vic branch of the AEVA ar...

In that case, yours has the electronics. ☺ It will talk the EVSE into turning on and pull from the wall EVSE whatever the charger is set for. (Blades never pull much, so the chances of it exceeding the EVSE settings and confusing things are pretty close to nill). Cheers Bryce

Not a safe assumption. My mk5 Blade had a J1772 but did not charge on EVSEs. The one I am working on now plus last one I fixed both do. (Those were both 'upgraded' versions. Mine was an early fitted J1772 version). Easy to test, try it on either a portable or wall mount EVSE! Cheers Bryce

Or come to my talk at the Brisbane conference/expo. Its on the conversion process and staying sane throughout. (If that's possible
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Bryce

Hi there-it's not the wallbox you need-it's some electronics you need to add to the car to convince any wallbox to turn on. Search for 'modular EV power AVC2'. You just add it to your car J1772 inlet socket and you are good to go for any AC EVSE. I have it on my Berlingo conversion and it works well...

Hi there - your Blade possibly won't work with Mode 3 EVSEs (i.e. the fixed wall box AC ones) as they communicate with the car to allow charging. Is an easy fix if it won't though. Cheers Bryce

Was driving it yesterday - a blue Zoe.
Was hard to give it back after our AEVA display weekend!
Pity it doesn't have DC fast-charge (my 5th item to your 4 item list) or I'd order one. (Now waiting to look at the Kona EV when it arrives).
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Bryce

Hi Lou - Zoes here are only 22kW for three phase charging (7kW/30A per phase). I believe Renault de-tuned the charging rate with the increase in battery size from 22 to 41 kWh. (Something to do with too much heat build-up in the longer charge time perhaps?) Also - there are no 43kW (60A/phase) AC ch...

Hi all - as per my promise in EVNews - here is the thread for discussing the criteria for choosing an EV type that suits you .... So what do people think are the defining criteria for choosing between an EV type to buy? I tried my best to define some parameters - but there will be issues and experie...

Hi Lou-have you spoken to the new Australian distributor of the Zapi yet? Rus is very helpful. They are a corporate AEVA member too. EVolution's details in 'Product Review' in latest EVNews. (As in a hint that Oct-Dec issue went out on Sunday so look out in you email inbox
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Bryce

... plus wait till EVNews comes out in next week or so-full Australian availability BEV and PHEV list including basic some specs for each in it. (Apologies for delay getting newsletter out: getting it all into the new format is taking longer than expected!)
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Bryce

Hi all - just a reminder that the next monthly AEVA meeting is this coming Wednesday, October 10th. 7pm start. Address: Blackflat Community Hall, corner Springvale and Waverley Rds, Glen Waverley. Topics for this meeting: - discuss last minute details for AEVA Motorclassica display, Oct 12 - 14 - Up...

Hi Randall - email sent. Schematics and owner manual for Mk5 sent.
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Bryce

Hi Lou - I believe a batch of around 50 2017 R90s were sent to Australia. Best guess is that about half to 2/3rds of them are now sold. Ditto re Eco mode - my test drive initially seemed quite sluggish and I was quite disappointed - till I discovered the dealer had left it in Eco. Went much better o...

Hi all - reminder that the September meeting is Wed 12th (tomorrow as I type this). Meeting notice did go out some time ago as it is the AGM! Nominations received for all positions, so no need to avoid coming in case you thought you'd get 'roped in'. ;) We DO need you to come to hear about AEVA Vic'...

BTW: if anybody wants the later one: I have pdf's of both the Mk5 owner manual and its wiring schematics - just PM me if you want either.

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Bryce

Hi Lou - unfortunately what you are asking for is 'how long is a piece of string'! It can range between $600 and $10,000 depending on if/how much upgrade work is needed to supply 32A. If you want a detailed consumer oriented info article on the ins & outs of installing an EVSE at home - see ReNew ma...

Just in passing for those looking to assess a secondhand Leaf. My 2011 Leaf has 9 bars left at 40,000km but still does 100km in summer and 80 in winter. Guess-o-meter is absolutely useless for knowing range on it though. Leaf-Spy very much more helpful.
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Bryce

Short answer: unless you are using it as a base to rebuild to your own specifications, don't! (They are a nightmare to fix as no two are the same).

Likely release is Feb 2019. Hoping for a more definite announcement from Hyundai at the EV Expo & Conference in Brisbane. (They are bringing one to the Expo I believe: looking forward to seeing it!!)

Cheers
Bryce

Hi there-a few quick answers as an electrician and trade teacher. 10mA is for medical area use. Cheap RCDs are a matter of 'you get what you pay for' - have seen several failures (and recalls) of cheapies. Clipsal ones are quite good. L&H not small customer oriented-they target large customers and o...

And the topic is:.... (drum roll) ....

'Making your home EV ready: tips and traps when planning your EVSE installation'

Cheers
Bryce

I can't tell you. The answer would be shocking ...

Hi all - not my ad, just found it browsing FleaBay this morning. 1979 Otis 48V van. Could be an interesting resto??? Is located in Glossodia, New South Wales. Link: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/electric-car-van-OTIS-brand-48-volt-no-batteries-2-seater-needs-resto-not-hard/283080712860?hash=item41e8ec...