Smart Charging – Transforming the Electric Vehicle Expenditure Experience
February 2, 2024
Consider this scenario: After returning home from work in our electric cars, we connect them to the charging station. If the electric car starts charging immediately, it could cost 15 euros by the next day. However, if the charging begins during the early morning hours and is completed by 7 a.m., the cost may be reduced to only 6 euros.
This leads to a crucial question: Can my car determine the optimal time to start charging? The answer is affirmative. The intelligent charging system can analyze electricity pricing trends and choose the most cost-effective charging window. This is based on a widely accepted understanding that electricity costs are higher during peak hours and lower during off-peak hours. In essence, smart charging empowers you to select the most economical time to charge your electric car.
What is smart charging?
Smart charging refers to a charging system where electric vehicles, charging stations and charging operators share data connections. Through smart charging, the charging stations may monitor, manage, and restrict the use of charging devices to optimize energy consumption. Comparing with uncontrolled charging, smart charging will flatten the electricity usage peak by shifting the peak due to vehicle charging away from the peak due to other consumption.
How Does Smart Charging Work in Practice?
Smart charging operates by connecting charging points with users and operators through a cloud-based management platform. As EVs plug into charging stations, crucial information such as charging time, speed, and local grid capacity is transmitted to a centralized system. This data is then analyzed in real-time, allowing for automatic decisions on when and how EVs should be charged. Operators can remotely regulate energy usage through platforms, providing users with the convenience of monitoring and paying for charging sessions via mobile apps.
- Solar smart charging
For those equipped with solar energy systems, smart charging takes a giant leap. With photovoltaic inverters and energy storage batteries, users can replace grid electricity with solar power, potentially reducing their charging costs to zero euros.
- Technical difficulties
Smart charging deviates from traditional methods, leveraging cloud communication to obtain real-time electricity price and load information. The system then calculates the best charging time based on user preferences, household electricity consumption, and renewable energy availability. The AI algorithms predict future electricity price fluctuations, enabling the system to understand optimal charging times, considering solar energy storage and minimizing costs.
HEMS App Integration:
Our HEMS App already incorporates smart charging functionality. Predicting future electricity prices through advanced algorithms, the HEMS App integrates solar and storage systems within homes. The result is a comprehensive solution that not only reduces costs but transforms the entire household into an energy-saving hub.
Here’s how it works:
1、Smart Charging Activation:
- Vehicle Connection: Users can effortlessly bind their electric vehicles (EVs) or EV chargers, enabling the HEMS App to access crucial information about the vehicle, allowing for intelligent charging coordination.
- EV charger connection: Even if users choose not to bind their vehicles, EV chargers also are equipped to support smart charging independently.
2、Real-time EV Insights:
Users instantly see real-time EV data, including battery level, charge rate, charging status and more.
3、Smart Charging Modes:
enjoyelec offers two intelligent charging solutions – Off-peak Charge and Dynamic Charge.
- Off-peak Charge: Users can set preferred low-price time slots, allowing the app to automatically initiate charging during these periods.
- Dynamic Charge: For more flexibility, users need only specify their planned usage time and the desired State of Charge (SoC or energy level). The AI algorithm then dynamically adjusts the charging power based on real-time electricity prices, ensuring optimal savings. During low or negative electricity price periods, the system maximizes power for efficient charging, delivering significant cost reductions.
Smart charging is not just about saving money; it’s a transformative approach to EV charging that embraces sustainability and efficiency. With enjoyelec’s HEMS App leading the charge, users can unlock a future where every charge is intelligent, economical, and environmentally conscious.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/enjoyelec/id6467418530
Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyelec.hems
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