Charge your electric car smartly with Homey Pro
1 h€ 100 Calm
Let your car charge when electricity is cheap or the sun is shining. Save on energy without having to think about it.
Your car often charges at the most expensive moment, simply because you plug it in at night. With Homey Pro you flip that around: charging during off-peak hours or right when your solar panels are producing power. It cuts your energy bill, uses more clean electricity, and even extends the life of your battery, all without you having to lift a finger.
You need a compatible charging station, such as an Easee, EVBox or Wallbox, plus an energy meter like the Tibber Pulse or a P1 cable for real-time data. Add both in the Homey app and build a flow: start charging when the rate drops below a certain amount, or when your solar production exceeds a threshold. If your charger doesn't support start-stop, you can adjust the maximum amperage to achieve the same effect. Monitor your usage via Homey Insights and fine-tune until everything runs perfectly.
Get your setup ready: a Homey Pro with the latest software, a compatible charging station such as an Easee, EVBox or Wallbox, and an energy meter like the Tibber Pulse or a P1 cable.
Suggestion: A dynamic energy contract makes the savings even greater.Add your charging station and energy meter in the Homey app so you receive real-time data on rates and usage.
Build a flow that starts charging at the right moment, for example when the electricity rate drops below a certain amount or when your solar production exceeds a threshold.
Suggestion: Does your charger not support start-stop? Try adjusting the maximum amperage to achieve the same result.Test whether the flows work as intended and adjust them where needed.
Track your usage and savings via Homey Insights. Compare month to month and keep refining your schedules for the best result.
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