New NX450H+ Owner - EV Charger vs 3 pin point

[Pavan]

Hi All,

I am upgrading from my UX 250H to NX450h tomorrow. Really excited !!!

Its a used 2023 Premium plus pack model. Any advice on what sort of things that I should be checking during the hand over.

Also, thinking to get a EV charger or use 3 pin socket to charge. Understand the difference in time to charge by £1000 to install a EV charger would negate any EV savings. 

Thoughts please!

Regards,

Pavan

[Saxacat]

I was interested in getting an EV charger with the Lexus discount, but didn't qualify as I'm leasing the car; the full price of an EV box is just too much. I'm finding the 13A granny cable works out fine for me. Of course, a lot depends on your own personal circumstances; if you can get your daily usage on Battery alone and charge overnight then the granny cable is fine. 

Just for info, driving locally on urban and rural roads I've been getting up to 50 miles from a full charge (I suspect it will drop with heater use etc... during winter). I tend to use hybrid mode from the outset on longer journeys; on a recent trip from Northumberland to Surrey I got 50mpg both ways, driving to the speed limit.

[Pavan]

2 minutes ago, Saxacat said:

I was interested in getting an EV charger with the Lexus discount, but didn't qualify as I'm leasing the car; the full price of an EV box is just too much. I'm finding the 13A granny cable works out fine for me. Of course, a lot depends on your own personal circumstances; if you can get your daily usage on battery alone and charge overnight then the granny cable is fine. 

Just for info, driving locally on urban and rural roads I've been getting up to 50 miles from a full charge (I suspect it will drop with heater use etc... during winter). I tend to use hybrid mode from the outset on longer journeys; on a recent trip from Northumberland to Surrey I got 50mpg both ways, driving to the speed limit.

Thank you for the reply. I will also be driving locally most of the times and occasional couple of long trips (300+miles) every month. I think I can use the Lexus Link App to schedule charging at off peak hours. I am with octopus energy so i will opt for their off peak plan. 

I will stick to 13A socket then. Bit painful but If i keep on charging every night then I guess it should be fine.