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by Bodj
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from South Wales New Cupra Born Owner
Replies: 4
Views: 1132

Re: Hi from South Wales New Cupra Born Owner

Hi Bodj You are not going to like this :oops: To be precise the car took 7 days and 2 hrs to be delivered :shock: I managed to snag a cancellation I suspect in the exact spec and colour I had ordered. I do realise how lucky I have been. How long ago did you order? I ordered about a month ago - to b...
by Bodj
Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:39 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from South Wales New Cupra Born Owner
Replies: 4
Views: 1132

Re: Hi from South Wales New Cupra Born Owner

Only one question! How long were you waiting for delivery! I’ve hit on order and I’m getting impatient
by Bodj
Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Anyone managed to order yet?
Replies: 139
Views: 39341

Re: Anyone managed to order yet?

Ordered about three weeks ago (77 in Aurora blue with copper wheels) I’ve been told it’ll be another 6 more months at least… ;-(
by Bodj
Sat Jun 18, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Time of day charging question
Replies: 7
Views: 1350

Re: Time of day charging question

A smart meter is essential, so your electricity knows when you're pulling charge to bill you at the cheap rate. If you don't already have one, you need a SMETS2 type smart meter. Most new chargers are smart, and the ID3 doesn't do a great job of scheduling (the Born is essentially the sane car unde...
by Bodj
Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Time of day charging question
Replies: 7
Views: 1350

Re: Time of day charging question

Betty W wrote: Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:57 pm Yes the born can set its own charging time.
Thanks, so a smart charger isn’t essential! 😀
by Bodj
Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Time of day charging question
Replies: 7
Views: 1350

Time of day charging question

Hello, I’ve ordered a V2 77 with e-boost which I’m sure will be with me sometime before 2023! I’ve not had a home charging point installed yet and I have a question… Can I set the car to charge only between certain times of night if that’s when my electricity provider gives me cheap power? Or do I n...