Not good... Can't they come recover it sooner and get you in a loan car ?
Are you car-less now then ?
It's first come first served in my opinion.
When buying a pure ev you make that choice that you may not be able to charge on instant arrival. Thats the risk you take and purchase the car on that basis.
It's irrelevant if your range is 10 miles or 100, as the fact maybe the phev driver only does low mileage but all on pure ev (ie at a city charge point) .
Sooner pure ev drivers realise they don't have exclusive rights to chargers the better.
Apparently it's ok to drive until it gets in for repair! Not asked for a loner yet, I'll wait until they see it on Wednesday and give me the verdict
It's a lease car so I'm not overly concerned!!
ah.. least it can still be still drove... i read the fault messages as in it was an expensive ornament.
window wipers
Hi all
Had mine now for just under a week and am experiencing a juddering wiper blade. The drivers side judders at the end of its movement before returning to the home position. With all this rain it has become quite annoying. Any one else experienced this?
Nick
Hi all
Had mine now for just under a week and am experiencing a juddering wiper blade. The drivers side judders at the end of its movement before returning to the home position. With all this rain it has become quite annoying. Any one else experienced this?
Nick
Any play in the arm or blade?
famousgrouse
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Yes! Mine does that.
Was more noticeable from new, guess the rubber was loosened a bit so it seems to clean the window basically alright now, but looking at the arm- still judders.
I have a suspicion it could become a bit of an ornament if I don't get it seen to ASAP!! I'm hoping its. Itching major and it can be fixed in a day at the dealer...
Fingers crossed for me!!
How much are people using public chargers??
I have used chargers on a few times for quick 30 minute bursts whilst I have a free chargemaster card, but cant see any value in paying £7.80 a month for the odd charge.
It would work out about £2 a charge if I did it once a week (and I would never charge fully). I presume I would only use a service station if I were taking a break for a coffee.
Any thoughts??
I have used chargers on a few times for quick 30 minute bursts whilst I have a free chargemaster card, but cant see any value in paying £7.80 a month for the odd charge.
It would work out about £2 a charge if I did it once a week (and I would never charge fully). I presume I would only use a service station if I were taking a break for a coffee.
Any thoughts??
ASnowman
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In any case where you would have to pay for a maximum of 11-12 miles in e mode I would think as follows:
Eco mode and hybrid mode, keep your foot light on the pedal would be the most economical option.
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I wouldn't consider spending this figure for a "few times" charging here and there merely because the battery capacity is not large enough to justify the waiting time and the maximum electric driving distance that it can offer.
Hope you are enjoying all other aspects of the best car in its class
350e
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I haven't used a Chargemaster pod since they introduced a "Admin" fee.
It was the case that I could park for free and get a full charge in about two hours when in town. Now I don't bother and wait till I get home.
MaidenheadMerc
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I use the medium speed 7kWh Ecotricity ones (as the car doesn't make the most the fast chargers sadly) which are free, also the 3 pin sockets in Westfield London and Pod Point ones near my local Tesco. I try and plug it in whenever I can!
I avoid the paid versions though, with the battery capacity so low it's feels barely worthwhile as it seems to cost about the same price as the petrol would be for the same distance.
Fuelly.com reckons I'm spending about 12.5p per mile on petrol, a lot of the chargers seem to be 25p per kWh so a full charge would be £1.50 for about 12 - 13 miles. Others seem to charge an hourly fee which again the car doesn't charge quickly enough to make use of.
Luckily I can charge at work on a 3 pin socket and soon I'll be charging at home as well!
I avoid the paid versions though, with the battery capacity so low it's feels barely worthwhile as it seems to cost about the same price as the petrol would be for the same distance.
Fuelly.com reckons I'm spending about 12.5p per mile on petrol, a lot of the chargers seem to be 25p per kWh so a full charge would be £1.50 for about 12 - 13 miles. Others seem to charge an hourly fee which again the car doesn't charge quickly enough to make use of.
Luckily I can charge at work on a 3 pin socket and soon I'll be charging at home as well!
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Charge price 1,8 hrs 6,5 GBP. Petrol price 1,5 GBP for the same distance you get from charging.
This is one of the most busy shopping places around, all spaces empty.
Where does incentive come to play I wonder
This is one of the most busy shopping places around, all spaces empty.
Where does incentive come to play I wonder
I was thinking the same. I am trying to get the office to put some sockets in outside, even if they are just normal plug sockets. to pay £1.50 is totally pointless.
The 12.5p per mile is that based on combined?
The range figure on the car is totally irrelevant as it can only show you at current state, so I have just got to work and the battery is at 9% so wouldn't take me any distance. The range is showing 380 miles, but when I get home it will probably show 360. But my journey in the morning is done all on electric, I also seem to be doing 1 or 2 miles 'extra' on electricity based on my driving/coasting. They should have a 'petrol' range figure.
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That figure is based on my tracking within Fuelly - C350e (Mercedes-Benz C350e Plug-In Hybrid) | Fuelly
Do you mean a range figure like this? http://i.imgur.com/9wq4lCA.jpg I just take the electric figure off to see how far I can really go, but it varies on how you're driving.
I've also noticed below around 50 miles the range doesn't display a figure, but within the Mercedes Me app you can see the actual level still!
Do you mean a range figure like this? http://i.imgur.com/9wq4lCA.jpg I just take the electric figure off to see how far I can really go, but it varies on how you're driving.
I've also noticed below around 50 miles the range doesn't display a figure, but within the Mercedes Me app you can see the actual level still!
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Charge price 1,8 hrs 6,5 GBP. Petrol price 1,5 GBP for the same distance you get from charging.
This is one of the most busy shopping places around, all spaces empty.
Where does incentive come to play I wonder
You've hit the nail on the head there.
1. Pay a ridiculous premium for car
2. Lose performance over a decent size normal petrol
3. Economy isn't really all it's cracked up to be
4. Electric range is poor
5. Charging points are more expensive than petrol
Note to self: If I ever become a tightwad and buy a hybrid just walk away and get an oil burner instead and save the cash.