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EVIOS One and your home energy set up

Which electricity tariffs does EVIOS One work with?

We have a comprehensive database covering the main variable tariffs from the major suppliers.  We also have a direct link to Octopus Energy’s Agile Octopus and Go tariffs, allowing us to be immediately notified of any changes.  If necessary, you’ll a

How much energy is consumed whilst the unit is in standby mode?

EVIOS One ensures optimum energy conservation by turning off the display screen and LEDs when the charge point is not in use. Using its built in motion sensor, it will stay on when you need it but turn off quickly when you are away from your charge p

I have solar panels, will EVIOS One work with them?

Yes - by using EVIOS One’s Pure Green mode you can make sure that your car charges using the energy provided by your solar panels or other home energy source. Also, in Pure Value mode, your EVIOS One will identify the lowest cost charging for you, ta

I don’t have solar panels yet but would like to in the future, will I be able to add them into my system then?

Yes, absolutely.

How much money will I save by charging my car with my EVIOS One at off-peak times?

This will depend on when you drive your car, how far you drive, and the tariff you’re on.  However, a typical driver could save over 40% on the cost of charging their EV by using an off-peak tariff rather than a flat rate tariff.  EVIOS One makes thi

Why is the tariff function useful? There aren’t nearly as many EV tariffs on the market as there were pre-energy crisis.

There are fewer EV tariffs available than there were before, but they do still exist.  Aside from the EV specific tariffs, Economy 7 type tariffs, with a lower overnight rate, are still available and offer considerable savings for EV drivers.  Energy

How does the unit integrate with my home generated energy (solar for example)?

An optional device (CT clamp) monitors the availability of excess energy from your home generation and EVIOS One will use this energy to charge the car.