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I have since had another thought: There has been NO (as in zero) thought about EV drivers with a disability. My suggestion: Make ALL Ev charge points Disability accessible. Then allow all EVs to park in the area to charge. The crunch comes for those poor ICE drivers that Illegally park in the charge...

Thanks all. I bought this one s/h for my friend with a Leaf. I will try running it up on the OpenEVSE emulator (which I have).

Yes, Gen 2 Leaf, only few months old.

Hi,
I bought a spare Kona EVSE, with the intention of lending it to my friend´s to use on their Leaf. Unfortunately, it seems to initially connect, but then drop out.

Anyone know why? The Charger is a Yuka, standard fitment to a Kona.

(Regards, Doug, a Kona owner)

I will write a topic on the Leaf forum because my (spare) Kona Charger does not work on the Leaf. (Anyone know why?)

regards, Doug

I bought my car from Crawfords in Brookvale, NSW, as dealer demo car. They (illegally now in NSW) sold me the car with no Blue triangle EV plate. Eventually, the local Service centre (where you register cars in NSW) arranged for some, & now keep them in stock. To my knowledge, the first set are supp...

Regarding Charge space etiquette, I wish people would leave a card on their dash with name & phone #. It would be nice knowing how long you may have to wait (particularly in the single car NRMA stations in outer/rural areas).

regards, Doug

fyi, just towed an empty box trailer to Sydney. Consumption 22.5Kw/100 (@ 100Kmh highway speed). Trip was ~700Kms. I charged to 90% at Grafton, & only just made the NRMA charger at Port Macq (Thrumster). Problem is at that consumption, with the trailer loaded, there are many areas that do not have f...

Hi, on my recent trip, I watched a Tesla (Mod x) charge at an NRMA charger, & also my own Kona charging at Olympic park, NSW. In the Tesla instance, the owner used the Chademo with an adaptor. I am not sure of his car socket, but it would not have been possible for the CCS2 cable to reach. In my ins...

Hi, I just overnighted in a Motel & was discussing Destination chargers with the owner. This got me thinking... I think there is a need for a ´Minimal´ & a ´Recommended Minimum´ installation for Business premises including businesses such as Motels. Eventually we could even have a promotion on this ...

Hi, My Kona Elite (Built 12/18) has his s/w: OSEV.AUS.SOP.V101.190719.DAU_A & FIRMWARE: OSEV.AUS.290.190708.MICOM.DL Can anyone tell me if that is current please? Also having problem connecting to Autolink Premium (It does have dongle with wires off side). The car is not recognised, but Autolink wil...

Thanks all for the import. I am not against Grey imports, but I do have an issue with the safety aspect. All we need is an injury or worse attached to the non-rectification of a manufacturer defect. This is fixable. (But not by the method Mitsubishi took with the pajero where they recalled all the c...

Thanks, but I need the audio over the car audio system. Problem is that not all programs can speak over the radio (but if the alternative media selected works fine, but of course no radio!)

Osmand works well as a map system. (& no adds!)

Hi, I use Osmand (Open Source Map program) because I can download the Australian maps every few weeks & never need to connect to the internet in my car. My problem is that the verbal messages do not over-ride the radio, so I need to use my Samsung phone as a device, with no radio. (iw the Samsung co...

Hi, I have just read an article in the ´New Daily´ (a web newspaper, Super-industry financed) regarding a push to import secondhand EVs. My concern is based on safety: We have had a huge recall of Takata airbags in Australia (& worldwide). The problem as I see it is there needs to be a system where ...

Update: currently stuck in Brisbane for another 2 weeks due to grandparently duties for our just born granddaughter. Luckily, I brought my computer! I picked up the 2 Oxbro cases: Plenty of room in the Fibreglass base. (they are molded from paste, so not hand laid). The top is high, & I might have b...

Hi, I am building a couple of OpenEVSEs. The first is an early board from an old relay kit bought years ago, but never finished. I just bought a Kona, so also bought a new (advanced) kit for it. I am changing to TOU metering at home, so need to set up the charging for both the Imiev & the new Kona. ...

Hi, I am intending to attend the AGM at the EV Expo in Sydney this month. I have an issue with the lack of charging &/or servicing availabilty in rural areas (particularly rural NSW, living in that state!) I have spoken to Government members, both State & Fed (up!) about the need for: -Rural public ...

Hi,
has anyone used K-mart for servicing? If I use Mr Shitty, I have to take it to the Gold Coast, or about 3 charges each way!

The local K-mart car servicing says they can do it (& much cheaper too!) I feel it is my ONLY option.

regards, Doug

Now sold (to clean up the list)

Brandon,
9 of 8 cell batteries & 2 of 4 cell batteries. Make me a realistic offer if you want the lot. (Price asking is $200 for 4 cell, & $350 for 8 cell.

regards, Doug

Hi,
we have stripped the battery down. I can sell the case, but I have had an offer on it. (complete with bracketry, internal wiring etc), & I have battery modules, either 12v nom ($200) or 24v nom ($350) available.

I am on the East Coast. I already have an offer on the case over here.

regards, Doug

Hi, I am interested. I have my old Imiev battery, but I need to find a compatible Grid connect inverter/charger. I looked at the Schneider, but they do not recommend Lithium Ion batteries with their chargers when grid connected. (But OK if charging direct off the panels, which is not how my system i...