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Old 10-25-23 | 10:02 AM
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thanks but since you have a fleet of cars that doesn't show which charge went to which car?
No, unfortunately, but I can look up charging history for my Tesla:


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this looks intriguing and i've downloaded it but haven't got it working yet:

https://www.ioniqforum.com/threads/a...reply_top_post
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
this looks intriguing and i've downloaded it but haven't got it working yet:

https://www.ioniqforum.com/threads/a...reply_top_post
Excellent! For the Polestar, I have to turn on an app called "Journey Log", than download the data to a CSV file (it will email it to me on demand) where I can go through the data. It looks like this once I've cleaned it up:


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i got it to run (on my mac)

the 'monitor' python script pulls current info like this into a csv i loaded into google sheets:

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author says it can be run on a server or raspberry pi i have running there anyway, to pull data as often as i want on a schedule.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
author says it can be run on a server or raspberry pi i have running there anyway, to pull data as often as i want on a schedule.
Cool. How does it pull the data from your Ioniq? Does the script run on the Ioniq itself?
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no it pulls it from the bluelink website via hyundai api.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
no it pulls it from the bluelink website via hyundai api.
Ah, makes sense!
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
I'm presuming that's per month?

Every 33.7 kWh you used, you saved 1 gallon of gas
yes that’s every month. Cool I didn’t know that.
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Old 10-27-23 | 04:59 AM
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hard wired charger install scheduled for tuesday.
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Soon you will have your own personal fueling station
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Soon you will have your own personal fueling station
i already do... it's just the redneck version in my barn.
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
went with 60 amp because charger is 50amp. If I’m not mistaken have to go higher on the breaker than what the charger is capable of.

I'm not sure if that's accurate, but that's exactly what the electrician recommended when I had my 14-50 outlet installed. The electrical system was modified by using two 30-amp breakers to upgrade the outlet to a 60-amp capacity. Considering that the EQS can charge up to 9.6 kW, I opted for a 40-amp charger as there is no point in paying more for amperage that I won't be able to utilize. Additionally, I chose not to install a hardwire since I wanted to remain flexible in case I didn't prefer the charger. This way, I can keep my options open without any hassle. Also, the outlet was less than one foot from the breaker box. My total cost, not including the charger, was $435.
If you're an expert in the domain of energy management, you may already be familiar with the cost-saving rate plans offered by your utility company. However, in case you're not, exploring and taking advantage of them is highly recommended. For instance, my utility company provides three distinct rate plans: the standard plan and two residential time-of-day rate plans.

Let me walk you through an example of how I use the three different plans to give you an idea. I have also included details of my charging usage to illustrate the costs involved. In the graph below, the peach-colored blocks signify the hours during which I used my charger. Typically, I needed to charge my vehicle for around 2 to 2.5 hours, with a minimum starting range of 60% charge and up to stopping at 80% charge. This equated to approximately 2 hours of charging and an additional mileage gain of roughly 30 miles per hour. Therefore, for every 10% of charge, it took about 1 hour, and increased my range about 30 miles, for an approximate total of 60 miles gained. Based on my standard rate plan, I incurred a cost of about $1 per hour, or approximately $2, during a two-hour charging period. It's worth noting that my EQS can accept a maximum capacity of 9.6 kW, meaning it can only accept a 40 amp Level 2 charger. As far as I know, there isn't any advantage to using a higher amperage on my EQS. While I'm not an electrician, I believe this information to be accurate. If there are any discrepancies, I welcome feedback and corrections from more knowledgeable people.

It seems I'll have to put my detective hat on and do some investigating before switching to one of the Time-of-Day (TOD) rate plans. I plan on waiting at least 25 days to get an accurate idea of which plan would save me more money based on my actual usage. Luckily, the utility company will backdate my chosen rate plan to the start of the billing cycle, so I won't miss out on any potential savings. My gut tells me that the Energy TOD rate plan will be the one for me, but I'll have to wait and see if my intuition is correct.
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^^ interesting, but at $2 a day who cares if it can be lower?

fyi i have 60A circuit 48A 'charger' (the external boxes really aren't chargers they're more like current limiters and other safety checks) and my car can charge at 48A, which is 11.5kW.

i typically charge every third day.

there's no varying rates here, so it doesn't matter when i do it.

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Our rates are static 24/7, so it doesn't matter when we charge.


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