Not sure how far you have to travel on the M4 but Ionity are also putting in chargers at Magor Services M4 J23a just across the Welsh border. Still being built though so not ready. They now have 6 high speed (up to 350kW) chargers at M4 Chippenham as it was and is getting busier & busier as the sales of EVs are increasing rapidly. MM

Thanks. There is also now a brand new Ionity HPC site (6 chargers active but space for another 6 in future) in Newport J23A Magor. Not in Magor services but near the opposite (westbound) exit. Also massive new Tesla SuC x12 just opened at Celtic Manor + 18 free to use Type 2 chargers. Open to all EVs. MM

@@markymarkreviews .. thats great to hear! Thanks for sharing and it's definitely made me feel more relaxed about the journeys back and forth now.

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3.1 but what was the average speed?

A very good point and something I am aware of (as I am married) and still a big reason why EVs are not as attractive as their ICE counterparts..yet. However will not be long until multi point well lit fuel stations will become multi point well lit EV Charge stations. And if these charging speeds continue and the fact that you can sit inside your car with the doors locked, it will only be a few minutes of being isolated. And not that much different from getting out of your car and standing beside it waiting to fill your tank with petrol. MM.

A good point as a lot of charge Points are placed away from the Entrance of Shops. This was often done to stop Petrol Cars Icing the spots in a busy Car Park, but really Charge points should be placed close to the entrance of Facilities and have proper enforcement of Towing away of cars blocking chargers.

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Thanks for the kind words/feedback. Will certainly try and continue. Where is DK? MM

Denmark:-)

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No. You are absolutely not being pedantic! A mistake on my part. That was the last part of text that I added to make it a bit more informative. That was the last year he was in opposition I think. Thanks for pointing that out. Thought I had checked and double checked before uploading! Will have to wait for many others to point it out now also. 🥲😂. MM

Good question. It should. We also have the e-208 (wife’s). Will get round to trying it at some point.

I know. Exciting (and hopeful) times. Let’s hope they come to fruition. These multipoint charging hubs which in effect will replace multipoint petrol stations will make long distance travel a breeze even in smaller battery EVs. MM

Electricity is sold in kWh, not kw (kW).

When you get out of the car or unlock the car to get out, the daytime running/main lights come on and stay on for a little while unless you lock the car. They go off after 2-3 minutes. It gives the impression that they were on all the time but it was only when I got out to take the video portions at the start and near the end of the charge. MM

yep i worked out that if you are paying the sub you need to use more than 300KW to pay for the membership - which wouldn't be too hard

In the UK, as mentioned in the video and after purchasing an Ioniq 5 at present, there is no subscription fee to use Ionity or get the Hyundai RFID card. The first year is free. P45 owners get a 2 year free subscription so no extra charges. Just a flat rate of 25p/kWh to use the fastest chargers around at present. But after the 1 (or 2 years are up) , yes, it looks like there will be a monthly fee. But I will worry about that after the 2 years are up. Will hopefully be a lot more choice and more competition in the charging market by then. As an EV owner 95+% of my charging is done at home. Not every EV owner will be lucky enough to do that (if living in an apartment block etc). Only when travelling long distance do these public chargers need to be used.

@@markymarkreviews Yes that is correct. I was mostly highlighting for non ioniq 5 drivers. If you buy a new kona electric you don't get the deal. I tend to clear away from Ionity I prefer other providers some are even promoting loyalty schemes 👍

@@foolcellsorryfuelcellmirag4835 Ok. Understood. I agree. Subscriptions only worth it if you are a very regular user or a business user and can claim the costs back as a work expense etc (which I am neither). MM

Would you get 11kW or only 7kW from a 22kW 3-phase supply?

@@stephenholland5930 11kW 3-phase on a 22kW. The on board charger caps at 11kW like most EVs.

@@Danne89 Thanks, I will give it a try on my car.

Not that I know of. You can use the card for use on many other chargers I think but won’t be discounted. I only use mine on Ionity and still very pleased I pay 25p/kWh which is so so cheap in these times of high energy tariffs. MM

@@markymarkreviews Correct, used it last week at 25p/kw. Perfectly happy with that, just need a few more installations.