Industry jargon

Load balancing

Also called: EV load balancing, charger load balancing, load management EV charging load balancing controls how available electrical capacity is shared between charge points so a site stays within its electrical limits. Instead of allowing every charger to draw its maximum power at the same time, the control system adjusts charging power as site demand changes. Load balancing can use a fixed site limit or respond dynamically to measurements from the incoming supply and other electrical loads. That matters on sites where EV charging shares capacity with buildings, plant, lighting or other equipment. The aim is to use more of the capacity already available without exceeding the site's agreed or safe operating limits. Depending on the installation, the system may also prioritise particular chargers or groups of chargers.