Hello,
This may a really stupid question as I have absolutely no idea about solar electricity! Has anyone set up charging of their vehicle from solar panels at their house? I have been toying with the idea of going solar at home and wondered what would be needed (if anything) to set the car up.
On a side note, my local dealer was kind enough to let me borrow a 2016 model this weekend while I wait for my 2017 Technik to arrive in April. I really enjoyed the ride, but found myself getting a little frustrated by the dropping off of power available. Our temperatures in the Southern Interior of BC are hovering around 0 to 1 degrees. I started out with a range of 36 kms (full charge), travelled 17 kms, but ended up with 6 kms left when I got home. I tried to use the braking and found myself overthinking. However, I did feel I was driving with more caution. The whole time was in EV, using the paddles to brake. Also, I didn't realize how much room you lose in the trunk compared to the standard A3 Sportback.
If this the general feeling at the start with this new technology?
Thanks!
Ferster
This may a really stupid question as I have absolutely no idea about solar electricity! Has anyone set up charging of their vehicle from solar panels at their house? I have been toying with the idea of going solar at home and wondered what would be needed (if anything) to set the car up.
On a side note, my local dealer was kind enough to let me borrow a 2016 model this weekend while I wait for my 2017 Technik to arrive in April. I really enjoyed the ride, but found myself getting a little frustrated by the dropping off of power available. Our temperatures in the Southern Interior of BC are hovering around 0 to 1 degrees. I started out with a range of 36 kms (full charge), travelled 17 kms, but ended up with 6 kms left when I got home. I tried to use the braking and found myself overthinking. However, I did feel I was driving with more caution. The whole time was in EV, using the paddles to brake. Also, I didn't realize how much room you lose in the trunk compared to the standard A3 Sportback.
If this the general feeling at the start with this new technology?
Thanks!
Ferster