The batteries would need to go on an external wall or a wall in common with another unit so they’d need “architectural” and “safety” approval from the HOA. That’s not likely since I don’t have any statute to force their approval. I might be able to sneak the battery onto the common wall which is technically exterior but hidden by a fence and screen enclosure. They’d figure it out eventually though and make me remove it.

At least the “inclement” weather I’d face down here never comes back-to-back. Hurricanes take a few weeks to “recharge” too 😉

SWFL electrical coop that buys from FPL: ranges from $0.12/kWh to $0.14/kWh corresponding roughly to Feb to Aug. It depends on total monthly usage which goes up during “Summer”. Yearly average is pretty close to $0.14/kWh.

There won’t be anyone home to open the fridge. A closed refrigerator will hold the temperature for four hours. Half hour to Naples (or Port Charlotte if the hurricane hits south of me), half hour to charge, half hour home. Plenty of time.

My V2L got me through Hurricane Ian very well. I kept my fridge, freezer and internet going for 5 days. Halfway through, I could disconnect, drive to a DCFC 35 miles away to recharge fast enough to get back home before anything warmed up.

I had to sleep in the car (too hot inside and I have a CPAP) so I drained faster. Since then, I’ve wired in a “generator” transfer switch to my main breaker. I can keep the ceiling fan and outlets in my bedroom powered now too.

That station doesn’t seem to have any smart component to keep track of its consumption.

If that’s the case (maybe contact Rolec to be sure?), you’re looking at “honor system” or replacing the unit with one that tracks usage. There are options for replacements, but all will cost money and require an electrician.

Most EVs will give you an idea of how much charge a session takes, but it might take a little “math” to calculate if the car doesn’t report it. Even a rough estimate (percentage charged vs. battery capacity) is better than nothing.

But the “honor system” requires you to at least trust the other EV owners to keep track accurately. If you think they may not be diligent (or worse, honest); replace the unit.