EV technologies

Smart charging

Smart charging changes the timing or rate of EV charging in response to communication signals or operating constraints. It can delay charging, reduce power or schedule charging for periods that better suit the electricity system, tariff or site. UK government guidance defines smart charging around the ability to delay or modulate charging in response to an external signal. More advanced arrangements can also coordinate charging with local generation, building demand or energy-market services. Smart charging is broader than load balancing. Load balancing focuses on sharing constrained electrical capacity, while smart charging can respond to a wider set of signals and objectives.