That’s where connectivity comes in.īy 2025, according to a study from Berg Insight, there will be 7.9 million connected EV charging stations installed in our homes. In turn, EV charging stations must evolve to keep up with these advances in technology. Just like today's mobile phone can do a lot more than just call or text, electric vehicles today can do a lot more than just drive. In the next section, we’re going to unpack each of these benefits in more technical detail and link each with the current features which are in development or on the market today. Reduce costs: Charge your vehicle when electricity prices are lower.Ĭonnectivity: Connect your EV to a home energy management system. Sustainable: Connect to a solar system and charge with renewable energy. Safety: Avoid blackouts and protect your home’s electrical circuit.Įfficient: Optimize charging speeds to avoid drawing excess energy from the grid. While the benefits differ per feature or situation, generally speaking, the list is as follows:Ĭontrol: Control charging via your smartphone. In short, the benefits of smart charging correlate to a set of features - some readily available and some being rolled out across the globe - including dynamic load balancing, vehicle-to-grid (V2G), and hub/satellite configurations. The common thread connecting them all is a sort of “enhanced connectivity” compared to the first generation of EV charging stations. Some are still in development and there are potentially many others that haven’t even been conceived of yet at the time of writing this guide. Some are readily available on the market whilst others are just appearing. Smart charging is an umbrella term for a variety of intelligent features. But smart charging isn’t just one thing and nor is it set in stone. The next generation of EV charging, defined by emerging technologies to make charging more economical, efficient, and intuitive is aptly named Smart Charging.
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Whether it’s due to rising electricity costs, environmental concerns, or the desire to build out an efficient smart home ecosystem, managing energy consumption and keeping energy bills as low as possible is becoming more important than ever.Īccording to our latest Mobility Monitor report, 65 percent of EV drivers think energy efficiency is the most important factor when purchasing an EV charging station. For EV drivers, the vast majority of whom charge at home, charging their vehicle efficiently is a top priority.
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