Scheduled charging lets you set specific times for when your EV charger delivers power. This helps save energy, lower costs, and fit charging into your routine. You can set different schedules for weekdays and weekends.
For public places like shopping centers, scheduled charging can act as "opening hours" for charging, making sure it's available only when needed.
Only installation owners or service partners can activate schedule charging.
How to set up scheduling
- Log in to the app and find your charging station on the dashboard.
- Tap the lightning icon (Charging Mode) > Scheduled Charging > Save.
- Tap Configure under Schedule Charging to add a time slot for charging.
Set your schedule:
- Tap + Add a time slot > set start and end times > Add.
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(Optional) Tap Adjust current to change power capacity during the time slot
- (Optional) Repeat for weekends if you want a different schedule. By default, weekends match weekdays.
- Once set, tap the X to exit.
When your car is connected, the charging station will turn green when it's waiting for the scheduled time to begin. If your car isn't connected, the Charging Mode button will show Scheduled until the car connects.
When you set a time slot for charging, the charger will automatically use the maximum power available unless you adjust it. Outside this time slot, the current will be set to 0A. In other words; charging will be turned off.
For example, if you set the charger to 10A from 01:00 to 09:00, your car can charge at 10A during those hours. The charger won’t provide power at other times.
How to edit or delete a schedule
- From the dashboard, tap the lightning icon (Charging Mode).
- Tap Configure under Schedule Charging.
- Select a time slot and edit or delete it.
Using the Zaptec Portal for scheduling
- Log in to the Zaptec Portal and open the Installations tab.
- Go to Settings > Power management, scroll to Charging mode, and check Scheduled Charging.
- Click + Add a time slot, set the start and end time, and adjust the current if needed.
- Repeat in the Weekend tab if you want a different schedule for weekends.
- To edit or delete a schedule click on one of the icons under Actions.
A clock icon will appear next to the installation name to show that scheduled charging is active.
FAQ
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No, schedules apply to all chargers within the same installation. Whether you have a private installation with multiple charging stations or a charging station in a shared parking space, the same schedule is used for all chargers in that installation. Please note that it's only the installation owner can manage schedules to ensure fair power distribution for everyone.
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Yes, but only if you own the entire installation. Scheduled charging isn't available for individual Zaptec Pro charging stations in shared setups.
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No, Scheduled Charging disables third-party controls. If you rely on these, scheduled charging may not be the best option.
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No, enabling Scheduled Charging turns off Zaptec Sense. To keep automatic adjustments, use Automatic Charging instead.
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No, the feature needs your charging station to be online to function.
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Yes, but the schedule will limit Eco Mode, meaning it will only work during the hours you've set for charging.
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If you're unable to set the charging current to 32A, it’s likely because your installation has a lower power limit (e.g., 20A). The "charging system circuit breaker (A)" value is the maximum power your installation can handle.
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Yes, if you only wish to change the available power without using a scheduled charging plan, you can do this by selecting Default Charging in Charging Mode.
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