Skip to main content

How to Set Up Load Sharing

Follow these requirements and steps to successfully create a Load Sharing network with your Emporia EV chargers.

Updated this week

Charger Requirements

  • At least 2 Emporia EV chargers (cannot create network with just 1)

  • All chargers must be online during setup

  • Each charger can only be in one network at a time

Electrical Requirements

  • Network Max Amps must be less than 400A

  • Minimum 6A per charger (Network Max Amps ≥ 6A × number of chargers)

  • Never exceed 80% of your circuit breaker or sub-panel capacity when setting Network Max Amps (Example: 40A for 50A breaker)

Quick Setup Checklist

Before creating your network, verify:

  • At least 2 chargers online in the app

  • Know your electrical capacity (breaker or sub-panel rating)

  • Calculated your minimum Network Max Amps needed

  • Planned chargers are not already assigned to other Load Sharing networks

Network Max Amps Examples

2 chargers: Minimum 12A required (6A × 2)

3 chargers: Minimum 18A required (6A × 3)
4 chargers: Minimum 24A required (6A × 4)

Setting Up Your Network

  1. Open the Emporia Energy app

  2. Tap Discover within the app

  3. Navigate to Load Sharing (available after app version 4.3.0)

  4. Create a new network and give it a name

  5. Set Network Max Amps following the requirements above

  6. Add chargers (must be online to save network settings)

  7. Confirm chargers share electrical capacity when prompted

  8. Save network (requires a minimum of 2 chargers)

Common Setup Errors

"Charger not available" → Charger is offline or firmware needs updating

"Network Max Amps too low"
→ Increase amperage or reduce number of chargers

"Cannot save network" → Need at least 2 chargers in the network

"Charger already in network" → Remove charger from existing network first

Need Help?

If setup fails:

  1. Double-check all requirements above

  2. Restart the Emporia Energy app

  3. Ensure stable internet connection

  4. Contact Emporia Support if issues persist

Did this answer your question?