Using the UK Smart Charging features

The UK Smart Charging features are available with:

• Zaptec Go firmware 1.1.0.5 or higher (when configured for United Kingdom)
• Zaptec Pro firmware 4.5.0.6 or higher (when configured for United Kingdom) 
• Zaptec app 5.4.5 or higher

How do I configure the charging schedule?

Before proceeding, you will need to know your charger PIN code. Your charger should also be registered in the Zaptec app.

Note: if you have previously enabled Scheduled Power Control in the Zaptec portal, we recommend that you change this back to Manual Power Control to avoid any conflict. If you do this, please ensure that the Available current is set to the correct value; if it is set to 0A, charging will be disabled!

To complete these steps, you will need to be within Bluetooth range of the charger (<20m)

1. From Dashboard in the Zaptec App, find your charger and tap the settings icon
2. Alternatively, select the installation under Installations, then tap on your charger under Chargers
3. Tap Advanced settings and use the PIN code to connect via Bluetooth
4. Scroll down to Schedule
   
5. To disable scheduled charging, toggle the Set up schedule switch off.
6. To change the schedule, tap on Schedule
   
7. From here, you can set the desired start and stop time (or enable the UK Smart Charging default schedule if you wish)
8. Tap Save
9. Tap Save again

The charger will now only charge during the specified times. At other times, the charging session will be paused (indicated by a solid green light).

Note: If you set the schedule while your vehicle is plugged in, you'll need to unplug and replug the charging cable for the changes to take effect. Otherwise, the schedule will take effect during your next charging session.

The default UK Smart Charging feature prevents charging:

• Between 08:00-11:00 and 16:00-22:00 on weekdays

Can I override the schedule?

Yes, provided your charger is online and not configured for "standalone" mode.

If the schedule has paused charging, this is shown by a green light on the charger when the car is plugged in and ready to charge.

You can temporarily override the schedule at any time:

1. From the Dashboard screen of the Zaptec app, navigate to your charger. It will show Charging has been paused.
2. Tap Resume charging to begin charging.
   
3. Charging will now begin. You can stop charging at any time by tapping Pause charging
   

To permanently change the schedule, follow these instructions.

For owners: how to register your charger

Before proceeding, your charger should have UK Smart Charging enabled by the installer.

Zaptec recommends that owners register their charger for easy access to the Smart Charging features. If you have not registered your charger, follow these steps while within Bluetooth range of the charger (<20m):

1. Using Zaptec app, tap + Add new from the Home page
2. If you don't see that option (for example, if you already have another Zaptec charger), then go to the Chargers page and tap + Add new
3. Scan the QR code (or enter the serial number)
4. Tap Add Zaptec Go
5. Enter the PIN and tap Next
6. Enter your address -> Save
7. Give your charger a name -> Save
8. The UK Smart Charging confirmation screen is displayed. From here, you can

• • Accept the default schedule
  • Set your own schedule
  • Remove the schedule