Introduction

I've integrated a smart charger into my EV charging setup using a Hubitat elevation smart home hub. In this blog post, I will share how it has transformed the way I charge my electric vehicle.

The Hubitat Smart Charger - Unleashing the Power of Automation

The Hubitat based smart charger is designed to take EV charging to the next level. Implemented in rule-machine on the Hubitat Elevation hub.

This intelligent charger utilizes automation and IoT technologies to make charging more efficient, convenient and cheaper.

1. Timed to take advantage of energy tariffs 9pm to 6 am in our case

2. Allow partial charging, 10, 20 50 80 or 100%

3. Alexa integration, tells you if the car is not plugged in so you don’t go to the car in the morning and find it didn’t charge.

4. Alexa tell you that the charge has started correctly or otherwise at the 9pm start time.

5. Energy monitoring and logging. System records charging energy use every day.

6. Actively avoids peak charges and load conditions.

7. Interlocks with the tumble dryer as the spur is not rated for both loads simultaneously.

Conclusion

The Hubitat smart charger has undoubtedly been a game-changer in my EV charging experience. Its seamless integration with between Alexa and the Hubitat Elevation platform, automated charging initiation, and energy management capabilities have elevated my charging routine to new heights.