[the_ape]

Originally Posted by Hud78

They do pull power from the charge point (if available) while preconditioning.

Yeah for precon, nothing else though, they don't use it to keep any systems alive etc like the tesla sometimes does.

[iX3 rijder]

Originally Posted by Cossa

Thanks for the replies. Teslas, for example, use a little mains power when 'plugged in' to monitor the battery and any functions such as climate, seat heating, pre-conditioning, software sync etc are drawn from mains power rather than the battery. This process is also carried out when the battery has reached desired charge level (eg. 80%). Just trying to figure out if our ix3's do similar which would benefit the battery if generally kept plugged in?

The iX3 will not draw anything after the set level of charge is reached. When left “plugged in” it will start drawing power again when there is a requested “pre-climatizing” needed. This keeps the batteries at 100%.
I notice this process in my Myenergi app.

You can hear the relay disconnecting in my Zappi when the preset battery level is reached, hence no need to get out of bed at 2.15 to disconnect

As far as the “granny charger” is concerned I have not enough experience to confirm, but I guess it works same.

[the_ape]

Originally Posted by iX3 rijder

The iX3 will not draw anything after the set level of charge is reached. When left “plugged in” it will start drawing power again when there is a requested “pre-climatizing” needed. This keeps the batteries at 100%.
I notice this process in my Myenergi app.

You can hear the relay disconnecting in my Zappi when the preset battery level is reached, hence no need to get out of bed at 2.15 to disconnect

As far as the “granny charger” is concerned I have not enough experience to confirm, but I guess it works same.

Granny can't supply enough to keep it at 100% there's more than the 1.3kW draw until the car gets to temp. Suppose it will charge back up to 100% if left on the granny after temp is reached.

[GDEvans]

Originally Posted by the_ape

Granny can't supply enough to keep it at 100% there's more than the 1.3kW draw until the car gets to temp. Suppose it will charge back up to 100% if left on the granny after temp is reached.

It depends what current limit you have set.

Mine happily charges at 2.4kW.

[the_ape]

Aaah true I don't tend to run at 10amps though, as stated before, at home have a 7kW output, but only use the granny when away from home, and I dont/won't trust other people's electrical supply, so limit the current between 6-8amps.

[ggla]

Ordered the zappi one today, hopefully getting installed in about 4 weeks once the grants are sorted.

[zante19]

Hi all, new to the fourm, ordered an iX3 a month ago. Had a quote for an Atess charger, anyone know of this unit?!

[GDEvans]

Originally Posted by zante19

Hi all, new to the fourm, ordered an iX3 a month ago. Had a quote for an Atess charger, anyone know of this unit?!

Have to admit that I have never heard of it. But SmartHomeCharge.co.uk gave it a pretty terrible review.

[hollpe]

Originally Posted by zante19

Hi all, new to the fourm, ordered an iX3 a month ago. Had a quote for an Atess charger, anyone know of this unit?!

I've not heard of it either. There are a lot of chargers on the market that are tried and tested, which get good reviews. I would go for one of those.

[zante19]

Thanks a lot, couldn't find a review so thanks for that.

[The shadow]

Had my Hypervolt charger installed on Monday. Overall very pleased how it looks and app layout. Yet to try it out as I’m waiting for my new car!

[The shadow]

Just to add, I have ordered a wall mounted side holster so that the plug sits no further out than the Hypervolt unit