Want an EV Charger but your home doesn’t have the electrical capacity? With the PowerSmart upgrade, you can install any of Emporia's award-winning Level 2 EV Chargers without the headache of costly electrical service upgrades, all while adhering to the National Electric Code standards.
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What is PowerSmart and how does the Emporia EVSE PowerSmart system work.
How to appropriately size my electrical panel?A professional on-site evaluation would be the best way to answer this question, it gets a bit complex.
What is PowerSmart?PowerSmart is an update for Emporia EV Chargers that provides the ability for your charger to automatically keep your usage within limits.
Required equipment for PowerSmartWhat types of devices/hardware is needed for PowerSmart to work correctly?
Can PowerSmart help me avoid a main panel upgrade?Yes, for most customers faced with a costly electrical system upgrade - we can help.
How do the Vue energy monitor and EV Charger work together for PowerSmart?Sufficiently powerful on their own - allowing the energy monitor and EV Charger to collaborate together unlocks even more potential.
What happens if the EV Charger or the Vue monitor go offline?How the PowerSmart feature continues to work when not connected to the Emporia cloud.
Existing Feature LimitationsA few things to note related to PowerSmart and its capabilities.
PowerSmart vs Peak Demand Management?Which one do I need?
App
How does the Emporia Energy app work with PowerSmart settings and more.
Settings for PowerSmartLearn how to set up and configure PowerSmart for your Emporia EV Charger to safely manage panel load and charging rate.
Affect on other Emporia functionalityLearn how PowerSmart ensures safety by overriding key energy management settings when necessary.