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Andras
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October 15, 2019
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Am I allowed to share my Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charger with other EV owners in need of charge via Zap-map?

  • October 15, 2019
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I would like to add my charger to the zap map, not for profit but for helping out others who are in need of a bit of juice. I wonder if we are allowed to do that?

 

Andras

Best answer by Ash_OVO

Updated on 23/08/2022 by Jess_OVO

 

Great question from an altruistic EV member!

 

The Vehicle-to-grid charger supplied as part of our V2G trial would charge other vehicles, although we do state that it’s not supported for vehicles other than the Leaf or the e-NV200, so you’d be free to share this for use with others but drivers of other models would be charging at their own risk. Also worth noting, that If any visitors are driving a Nissan Leaf or an e-NV200m just remember to hit that Boost button, or they may end up exporting. Good for you, bad for them!

 

Our V2G trial has moved to the next phase and is no longer accepting new participants - read more about this here.

Some trialists have been sharing an update on the impact the V2G charger has had on their energy costs over here.

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Tim_OVO
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October 17, 2019

I would like to add my charger to the zap map, not for profit but for helping out others who are in need of a bit of juice. I wonder if we are allowed to do that?

 

Good question this,@Andras 

 

In principle it’s a yes, as long as the car supports CHAdeMO and the charger is used just for charging, eg. in Boost mode. It’s worth pointing out that we would take no responsibility for car makes other than Nissan LEAF or eNV200 using the V2G unit.

 

Does anyone else do something similarly as kind @Peetee @Absolute Zero @falklandkid ?

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Andras
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October 17, 2019

Thanks @Tim_OVO for clarifying that! There are not many chademo chargers in my area, there is no worse feeling, when you are anxious of your ev range. 

Andras
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March 27, 2020

@Andras 

This is an awesome idea. I have been sharing my charging point since I have had it installed. Its an awesome way to speak with other EV owners too 😁 we are a growing community and it's only a matter of time until this is the norm.

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NoPoke
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March 27, 2020

It is a slow CHAdeMO charger, there is a risk that someone will turn up expecting a quick 20 minutes and be faced with hours to charge their vehicle.

Andras
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March 27, 2020

It is a slow CHAdeMO charger, there is a risk that someone will turn up expecting a quick 20 minutes and be faced with hours to charge their vehicle.

Yes, but its better than nothing. You can set it so people have to call you to arrange a charge so you can explain this. I also indicated that its a 7 kW charger under the info icon on Zap-Map. I found that charging between 30%-80% takes just over an hour with it. It is a lot slower if the battery is under 30%.  

Andras
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March 27, 2020

It is a slow CHAdeMO charger, there is a risk that someone will turn up expecting a quick 20 minutes and be faced with hours to charge their vehicle.

I believe ZapMap asks you what Kw the charger is when you add it. I can’t remember. It’s been nearly 2 years since I added mine.

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NoPoke
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March 27, 2020

It is a slow CHAdeMO charger, there is a risk that someone will turn up expecting a quick 20 minutes and be faced with hours to charge their vehicle.

I believe ZapMap asks you what Kw the charger is when you add it. I can’t remember. It’s been nearly 2 years since I added mine.

Likely true, but zapmap does have errors so people may just assume the charge rate is an error.

NinjaGeek
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March 27, 2020

Very true. But it’s nice to this app as well as plugshare. But I shall say no more. I am currently writing a topic for the best apps to use for EV owners :kissing_heart:

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NoPoke
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March 27, 2020

Oh dear my posts are now being put in a queue for checking by the mods.

Wonder what I’ve done wrong. *shrug*

I was trying to  reply that Plugshare may be more appropriate than ZapMap. At least edit still works.

NinjaGeek
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March 27, 2020

That's strange @NoPoke might be worth speaking with Tim or Nancy or Amy to see what's going on

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