Power tariffs and electric car charging — This is what you need to consider

When several electric cars charge at the same time, high power peaks are created. This can greatly increase a property's electricity grid charge -- even if the energy consumption is the same. The reason is the new power tariffs.

To avoid power surges, it is important to spread the property's electricity usage over the day. Electric car charging is something that lends itself particularly well to smart steering. Charging the car at night when stoves, computers and lights are turned off means huge costs to save.

Load Balancing it is called when charging installation automatically distributes available power between charging points. This offers many charging operators. Everyone gets the same amount of power -- fair, but it can be done smarter.

We at ChargeNode have a unique solution that deals with charge optimization. In addition to balancing the load on the network, our system distributes the power to the different charging points as needed, based on the planned departure time of each car. This means that the cars are charged in turn so that all cars are fully charged when they are to be used.

Tips for property owners with electric car charging:

1. Install smart load balancing that automatically distributes available power between charging points. This prevents all cars from drawing maximum power at the same time. Consider dynamic power control that adapts the charge to the property's total electricity consumption in real time.
2. Schedule Loading at night when other electricity consumption is low. Communicate clearly with tenants about charging regulations and charging structures. Expect future needs — it's cheaper to size right from the start than to rebuild later.
3. With the right charging solution, you can offer attractive service without risking uncontrollable electricity costs. Plan smart and electric car charging becomes an asset instead of a cost burden.

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