Tenet determines optimal times to charge based on your specific electricity plan.
With your plan provider and name, we can pull the cost of electricity to your home at various times throughout the day. This granularity enables Tenet to intelligently instruct your vehicle to start and stop charging at the most cost-effective times. If you need your vehicle sooner, feel free to turn smart charging off and your vehicle will charge normally. Our primary goal is to maximize the amount of charging done during off-peak and discounted times, ensuring you reap the benefit of saving on charging.
Note: Most customers in the US are, by default, on a fixed-rate (standard) plan where the price of electricity is constant throughout the day. We recommend customers explore switching to a variable rate (time of use) plan to see the full benefits of smart charging.
Your savings are highly dependent on the plan you are on. We recommend customers explore switching to a variable rate (time of use) plan, which changes the price of electricity based on the time of day and demand.
Contact your utility company to find out if switching plans is right for you.