The UK Smart Charging features are available in the United Kingdom for:
- Zaptec Go with firmware 1.1.0.5 or higher.
- Zaptec Pro for firmware 4.5.0.6 or higher.
- Zaptec app version 5.4.5 or higher.
How to set up the charging schedule
Before you start, make sure you have your charger PIN code and that your charging station is registered in the Zaptec app. The charging station should already be configured and installed by the installer.
Important:
If you have previously turned on Scheduled Power Control in the Zaptec Portal, we recommend switching it back to Manual Power Control to avoid any issues. Also, check that the Available current is set to the correct value. If it is set to 0A, charging won't work.
- In the Zaptec app, go to Dashboard and tap the settings icon above your charging station. Or, tap Installations > select your charging station under Chargers.
- Tap Advanced settings and enter your PIN code to connect via Bluetooth.
(You need to be in close range of the charger). - Scroll down to Schedule:
- To turn off the schedule, toggle the Set up schedule switch off.
- To change the schedule, tap on Schedule.
- Set the start and stop times for charging (or choose the default UK Smart Charging schedule).
- Tap Save, then tap Save again.
Now, your charging station will only charge during the specified times. If charging happens outside these times, the session will pause, shown by a solid green light.
Note: If you set the schedule while your car is plugged in, you'll need to unplug and replug the charging cable for the changes to take effect. Otherwise, the schedule will apply to your next charging session.
Default UK Smart Charging
The default UK Smart Charging schedule prevents charging:
- Between 08:00-11:00 and 16:00-22:00 on weekdays.
Can I override the schedule?
Yes, you can temporarily override the schedule if your charger is online and not in stand-alone mode.
If the schedule has paused charging, this is shown by a green light on the charging station when the car is plugged in and ready to charge. To override the schedule:
- From Dashboard in the Zaptec app, go to your charger (it will say Charging paused).
- Tap Resume charging to start charging.
- You can stop charging at any time by tapping Pause charging.
To permanently change the schedule, follow these instructions.
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