Smart Charging

Smart charging adjusts when and how fast an EV charges in response to electricity prices, grid conditions or renewable output.

What is Smart Charging?

It cuts costs and avoids grid peaks; UK law requires home and workplace charge points to be smart.

Related terms

• Time-of-Use Tariff
• Demand Response
• Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)
• Load Balancing (EV Charging)

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