A smart charger connects to your home network and gives you control and visibility through an app.
Key features:
- Scheduled charging — use the off-peak window on a compatible tariff
- Cost and energy tracking — monitor charging use and spend
- Solar integration — supported chargers can divert surplus solar generation to the car
- Load management — adjust charging power when the home's other electrical demand is high
- Remote control — start, stop or adjust charging through the app
Why it matters financially:
On Energy Saving Trust's current broad comparison, 220 miles costs about £17 on normal home electricity, or about £8 on an appropriate EV tariff. Your actual saving depends on the vehicle, mileage, tariff and how consistently you charge within the cheaper window.
