Part 2: Scottish Highlands ELECTRIC CAMPERVAN - Nissan e-NV200 40kWh upgrade testing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- First trip in our e-NV200 campervan after upgrading the battery to 40kWh, see upgrade video: • Nissan e-NV200 24kWh t... e
We drove 1600 miles exploring the most remote parts of the Scottish Highlands exploring Shegra, Gruinard, Reiff, Torridon and Knoydart.
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Absolutely gorgeous locations, lovely scenery and a gentle atmosphere. That’s Scotland!! I’m due a trip to Scotland in the next 24 months!!
Your videos are always such a treat. Beautiful scenery, amazing drone shots and wonderfully told as always! You must be loving that 40kWh upgrade!
Thank you sir! Yeah the 40kWh is really nice 👌
What a wonderful holiday you must have had!! I bet there are fewer charging points for electric vehicles than there are in England!! And I imagine they’re in better located!!
I love dogs - IN THE RIGHT PLACE!! And I don’t think that with the head sticking through the van window is particularly safe!!
Well, I’m not going to be getting the Nissan, but I’m certainly going to have an electric camper!! She’s a Vauxhall Combo Life Electric with a Wheelhome Vikenze III conversion.
I recommend the Cape Wrath Trail, the best trail in the UK!
Thanks for such an interesting travelogue! Appreciate the charge cooling info too..
BTW, now you've done the most remote pub, you'll have to do the highest at Tan Hill!
Indeed! Where exactly is that?
@@GlynHudson Its North of Keld, near Kirkby Stephen.. right up on the top of the Yorkshire Dale's and Cumbria border. I'm sure it would be an interesting trip but I can't comment on the bouldering!
@@philrichard9755 Great pub, I remember getting there mid walk when it was raining horizontally. A nice welcome with a pint and food and a roaring fire - happy memories of getting to the Tan Hill Inn.
Another great episode. Lovely scenery and fascinating adventures. Thanks so much!
Good choice of reccee wine!
Thanks for the wonderful glimpse of a world far from Australia.
Great video
What a proper adventure, inspiring stuff as usual. Cheers. Ed
Love how you're living your life!
Thanks, but this is holiday not everyday life, that's much more boring!
Great video. Very inspiring to just get out in the ev and go for an adventure.
Stunning part of the world. And the larger battery is certainly making that type of trip entirely normal. Just need a few 7kw chargers in the overnight stopping sites and will be a very stress free trip.
Indeed, even a campsite hookup is enough. Although, these days there are so many rapid chargers, we never had to go out of our way to charge
@@GlynHudson Have you tried using a campsite hookup? Are campsites OK with that?
@@pauldunlop1 yes, we use campsites hookups all the time. Never had a problem. Although I've never specifically asked about EV charging, I just ask for a hookup which is totally normal for campervans. The van only uses 10A out of the maximum 16A a hookup is rated for and I try to plug in late in the evening.
@@GlynHudson Thanks. That's good to know.
Excellent video Glyn as always.
Hopefully see you at Fully Charged in September.
Yes! I'll be there on the openenergymonitor exhibitor stand. Very much looking forward 😀
Bonus! I’ve been waiting on this follow up, Cheers!
Thanks, sorry for the delay!
Wow, brave.....and very fit
At 07:43 hate to say but these chargers are still not commissioned - I was there last summer and confirmed by the comments on ZapMap today
Oh dear, that's a shame. Probably waiting for grid connection, DNOs take forever 😔
Hi Glyn, we have a e-NV 200 Camper van (40 Kwh) too. We are planning a trip to scotland this summer. Which RiFD-Cards and charging apps do you recommand?
I have a lot of problems getting acces to the ChargePlace Scotland. You need a UK-Bank Account to get access.
I have a lot of other Apps, Cards etc. , but most don't work in UK. Brexit :(
In Scotland the Charge Place Scotland RFID is very useful. The RFID card is more reliable than the app. I would recommend emailing CPS to ask if you can sign up without an UK address. Brexit is a nightmware :-(
I live in the Highlands and am thinking of buying the Red ENV200 which is on Auto trader, with 40kwh battery.
It appears that you have not had any rapidgate issues.
If your regularly drive more than 200 miles in a day and rapid charge more then 3 times I a single day you will notice the 3rd rapid charge is a bit slower. It's not a major issue, the 3rd rapid charge will take about 10min longer. It can be somwhat negated by avoiding sustained driving above 60mph
Do you know roughly how much you spent charging - or were most of the charge points free?
We sent about £60 in total for 1800 miles. The CPS network is now taking payment for most rapid charge locations. I don't mind in paying a fair price for charging, it will encourage investment in even better infrastructure
Hi Glyn, are you considering upgrading van with pop top roof?
No, I decided against a pop top when I did the conversion. I also use the van for carrying ladders, wood and bikes on the roof which is not compatible with a pop top! I also quite like having good lighting in the middle of the van which is not possible with a pop top.
@@GlynHudson Right, thought you had proper reason :) I am thinking of getting 2nd hand e-nv200 and trying to figure out is it worth getting pop top (not a cheap option, round 3k quids). Think i might opt in for 2nd hand 40kW instead a 24kW one with pop top. Keep up with the vids! Cheers!
@@slovenanzulovic37 @Glyn Hudson if you're able to do it yourself, you can get a pop top for £1,800 depending on the design, If I can get hold of a salvage 40k battery then I'll do the upgrade along with the pop top