I usually charge at home (UK), where I have a 24kW solar array. I also charge successfully in Spain using the 3 pin 'brick' and an adapter. I have however never managed to charge from a public type 2 outlet - either in the UK or in France.
I've bought type 2 adapter cables from EV onestop (Rolec), one to adapt a tethered type 2 cable and the other to connect the smaller of the sockets on the car direct to a type 2 socket. In every case charging only appears to take place, according to the red indicator, when the 'ignition' button is pressed (but without pressing the brake pedal). The red indicator briefly shows continuously but then, presumably after the software has had a bit of a think about it, starts flashing.
Clearly it's not practicable to leave the car in an activated state.
I've bought type 2 adapter cables from EV onestop (Rolec), one to adapt a tethered type 2 cable and the other to connect the smaller of the sockets on the car direct to a type 2 socket. In every case charging only appears to take place, according to the red indicator, when the 'ignition' button is pressed (but without pressing the brake pedal). The red indicator briefly shows continuously but then, presumably after the software has had a bit of a think about it, starts flashing.
Clearly it's not practicable to leave the car in an activated state.