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Bruce[_2_] · August 12th 09, 02:58 PM posted to uk.transport.london

On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:52:26 +0000 (UTC),
wrote:
On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:45:32 +0100
"Recliner" wrote:
Yes, that's a very good point. Imagine if every house in the street was
charging its electric car(s) overnight -- it's pretty unlikely that the
local sub-station and wiring could handle the load. It may be OK if just
one or two houses use 13amp sockets, but not if the whole street is
doing it for hours on end.

Also I wonder how many house fires they might end up causing if a few
hundred amps is put through ancient wiring for 12 hours without a break.

If the car is charging for 12 hours, you won't even need a full 13A
supply, so you are talking complete and utter rubbish.

It is only if you are using rapid charge that you need more than 13A,
and that will be provided by separately supplied on-street pillars.
The first UK installation of these, in London, is presently being
finalised.