Part 2: Scottish Highlands ELECTRIC CAMPERVAN - Nissan e-NV200 40kWh upgrade testing

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Absolutely gorgeous locations, lovely scenery and a gentle atmosphere. That’s Scotland!! I’m due a trip to Scotland in the next 24 months!!

[@MrEV]

Your videos are always such a treat. Beautiful scenery, amazing drone shots and wonderfully told as always! You must be loving that 40kWh upgrade!

[@GlynHudson]

Thank you sir! Yeah the 40kWh is really nice 👌

[@Madonsteamrailways]

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!!

[@robvp71]

I recommend the Cape Wrath Trail, the best trail in the UK!

[@philrichard9755]

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!

[@GlynHudson]

Indeed! Where exactly is that?

[@philrichard9755]

@@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!

[@ecoflashcards]

@@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.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

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.

[@garylovesbeer]

Thanks for the wonderful glimpse of a world far from Australia.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

I love dogs - IN THE RIGHT PLACE!! And I don’t think that with the head sticking through the van window is particularly safe!!

[@avidviewer1]

Another great episode. Lovely scenery and fascinating adventures. Thanks so much!

[@B0jangle5]

Good choice of reccee wine!

[@TheEVside]

Great video

[@EdTurner.]

What a proper adventure, inspiring stuff as usual. Cheers. Ed

[@patrickjr11]

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.

[@GlynHudson]

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

[@pauldunlop1]

@@GlynHudson Have you tried using a campsite hookup? Are campsites OK with that?

[@GlynHudson]

@@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.

[@pauldunlop1]

@@GlynHudson Thanks. That's good to know.

[@GreenVegan816]

Love how you're living your life!

[@GlynHudson]

Thanks, but this is holiday not everyday life, that's much more boring!

[@ShirazChanawala]

Great video. Very inspiring to just get out in the ev and go for an adventure.

[@paulrichards1061]

Excellent video Glyn as always. Hopefully see you at Fully Charged in September.

[@GlynHudson]

Yes! I'll be there on the openenergymonitor exhibitor stand. Very much looking forward 😀

[@batandball617]

Bonus! I’ve been waiting on this follow up, Cheers!

[@GlynHudson]

Thanks, sorry for the delay!

[@VeeFour]

Wow, brave.....and very fit

[@domhnallmorris]

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.

[@GlynHudson]

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

[@McCandleChristopher]

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 :(

[@GlynHudson]

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 :-(

[@abgmac67]

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

[@GlynHudson]

Oh dear, that's a shame. Probably waiting for grid connection, DNOs take forever 😔

[@antcooper]

Do you know roughly how much you spent charging - or were most of the charge points free?

[@GlynHudson]

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

[@slovenanzulovic37]

Hi Glyn, are you considering upgrading van with pop top roof?

[@GlynHudson]

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.

[@slovenanzulovic37]

@@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!

[@gavcnr]

@@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