Charging Time
We can create a charging plan based on the time it takes from when you plug in the charging cable to the designated charging completion time. This interval is the timeframe available for charging.
Battery Level
When you add your car to the app, we gather information about the battery capacity of your car based on the make and model. This information helps us create your charging plan according to your charging rules.
The only information we do not have is the current battery level of your car. That's why it's important for you to enter the battery level each time you plug in the charging cable. This allows us to know how much charging your car needs.
Some car brands (Tesla, VW, Skoda, Audi, Porsche and Jaguar) provide us with the battery level directly from the car automatically.
Maximum Battery Level
When creating a charging rule, you can set a maximum level for your battery, such as 80%. This is the battery level we use to calculate the amount of charging needed.
Some car brands (Tesla, VW, Skoda, Audi, Porsche and Jaguar) support setting a maximum battery level that we will adhere to.
Charging Speed
To determine the appropriate charging speed, we use data from your 10 most recent charging sessions and calculate the average.
Charging speed can vary among users and may also change over time for each individual.
External factors, such as outside temperature, can affect charging speed. Charging may be slower in cold weather, and the speed decreases as the battery approaches full charge.
Calculation
With the charging amount and speed determined, we can calculate the charging time.
Using spot prices, c-tariff prices, and CO2 levels for each hour, along with your charging rule, we identify the optimal charging hours for you.
Optimal charging hours may be spread out, and our Advanced Smart Charge feature can handle this by starting and pausing the charging process multiple times during the evening, night, and morning hours to ensure optimal charging.
Safety Distance
We always recommend using the Safety distance feature. This means that if you arrive home with a "flat" battery, it will be charged immediately to a certain level, such as 20%. This allows you to always have enough charge to reach the train station or emergency room if needed.
We recommend 20% as a safety distance, depending on the battery size. It may not necessarily be the optimal charging time, but safety comes first.
Preconditioning
If you use the "Preconditioning" feature, we reserve the last part of the charging process to occur just before your designated charging completion time. This ensures that the battery is warm, providing longer range with the same power consumption.
Some car brands (Tesla) also offer the option to preheat the cabin, so the car is warm when you step into it on a cold winter morning.