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Help! EV charger emergency!

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arbitraryarsehole · 23/10/2023 21:54

Arrived at our accommodation in the lakes that husband booked because it has an EV charging point & I've forgotten the cable 😩

We're now on 5% and the only ones within a safe distance are sockets only. There don't seem to be any I don't need the cable for.

What do I do? I was hoping there'd be another person with an EV vehicle here I could borrow from, but there doesn't seem to be 😭

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TheCumbrian · 24/10/2023 13:22

StillWantingADog · 24/10/2023 09:26

Had some replies. Best suggestions are

  • Booths Kendal (tethered rapids) only 5 miles via the chain ferry
  • you can use Tesla destination chargers if not a Tesla (unless you have certain Chademo cars eg. a pre 2018 Nissan Leaf). They have tethered cables. There is one at the Kellbank Hotel near you - supposed to be for guests only however worth calling and explaining your situation. To work they need to have a grey label. This is not tried and tested by me but what the experts say so worth a try if very close.
  • Breakdown insurance should come and tow you to the nearest charger (eg Booths in Kendal).
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I think they mean Booths at Windermere. Definitely more than 5 miles to Kendal from where the OP is even if you take the ferry!

Word of warning though OP the Booths ones are very busy!

StillWantingADog · 24/10/2023 13:24

indeed you're right i meant booths in Windermere

OP let us know how you're getting on there are loads of people on the facebook group wanting to help

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arbitraryarsehole · 24/10/2023 19:34

Thank you so so much for all the advice! I drove onto the ferry and then to the instavolt at booths & it only cost me 3%. So arrived on 2% which isn't bad for me (I should not be allowed an electric car!) I will make sure the charging cable stays in the car in future!!

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Bramshott · 27/10/2023 10:32

Glad you got it sorted OP!

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