evcc
Solar-aware electric vehicle charging controller
evcc is an open-source EV charging controller that optimizes charging around solar production and electricity prices. It targets EV owners with solar or dynamic tariffs. It is deployed via Docker or a binary.
Key features
- Solar-optimized EV charging
- Dynamic tariff support
- Many wallbox integrations
- Home Assistant integration
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Maximizes solar self-use
- Wide hardware support
- Lightweight
Trade-offs
- Niche use case
- Requires compatible hardware
evcc replaces
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