Get the most out of your Tesla EV charge
If you have a Tesla EV and you’re charging it at home, you probably think all you need to do is plug it in and your job is done, right? Wrong! Well, not entirely wrong, but not completely right either. Here’s how to get the most out of your charge and how Origin EV Power up can help you maximise it.
All you need is an 80% charge
Imagine charging up your EV battery with lithium ions like cars filling up a car park. The first cars have an extremely easy time finding spaces, but as the car park fills up, it can take longer and longer for cars to find a spot. Aimlessly driving around the car park to the point they’ve forgotten why they left the house in the first place and if this is all worth it.
The same logic applies to the lithium ions finding a space to park inside the battery, an empty battery is akin to an empty parking lot. With Origin EV Power Up, that’s one less thing to worry about as we’ll use the charge limit from your car that’s set to the manufacturer’s recommended default level. So, all you need to do is set a time you need your Tesla charged by and Origin EV Power Up will take charge of the rest.
The best EV charging time
Now that you know the how, let’s break down the when. Origin EV Power Up uses real-time electricity price tracking to ensure you receive the cheapest possible charge every time. Just like petrol, electricity prices fluctuate due to supply and demand, being more expensive in what is known as ‘peak times’ – in energy, these generally span from 5pm – 9pm.
We’ll use hours outside of peak hours to charge your Tesla – this might mean charging your car during the day when there’s more solar in the grid or later at night, when there’s less demand. If you really need to charge your EV during peak hours, you can use our schedule override feature, Instant Charge. However, keep in mind that you’ll forgo the 8c/kWh Origin EV Power Up rate and you will be charged at your standard energy tariff rate.
To maximise the effectiveness of Origin EV Power Up it’s essential to keep your Tesla EV plugged in as often as feasible. This enables us to source cost-effective energy, including energy from renewable sources, and guarantees sufficient time for your car to charge.
Start charging forward
Now that you’ve learnt the basics of EV charging, put that knowledge to use and take your EV from zero to full for under $5*. Link your car, set your charge-ready time, and power up your savings with Origin EV Power Up. Ready to level up?
*Based on a continuous electricity charge rate of 8c/kWh powering a Tesla Model Y with a useable 57.5 kWh battery. The estimated cost is $4.60 to charge a Tesla Model Y (RWD) from zero charge to full capacity with Origin EV Power Up.
