{"id":21532,"date":"2024-06-06T16:20:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T06:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/?p=21532"},"modified":"2024-08-06T15:55:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T05:55:18","slug":"level-up-your-ev-charging-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/level-up-your-ev-charging-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Level up your EV charging&nbsp;game"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking to cut the cost of charging your Tesla and help the grid at the same time? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">Origin EV Power Up<\/a> is here to help. Our automated EV charging solution can help reduce your energy costs through smart scheduling \u2013 and you don\u2019t even need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/\">solar panels<\/a> to benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, how does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">Origin EV Power Up<\/a> leverages smart charging technology to find the most affordable times to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">charge your electric vehicle<\/a> (EV) \u2013 usually during off-peak hours or when there&#8217;s excess <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/\">solar energy<\/a> in the grid. This translates into significant savings \u2013 like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">a full EV charge for under $5<\/a>!*&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the benefits go beyond your wallet. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">EV Power Up<\/a> helps reduce strain on the electricity grid during peak usage times. By charging strategically, we can help you contribute to a more sustainable energy future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Origin EV Power Up\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LbIu-6z753E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need solar to take advantage of EV Power Up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No! It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019ve got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/\">solar panel<\/a>s, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/packages\/#Solar-and-battery-premium-package\">a solar and battery set up<\/a>, or neither, you can still use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">Origin EV Power Up<\/a>. We&#8217;re already working on making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">EV Power Up<\/a> smarter (think automatic charging straight from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/\">solar panels<\/a>) but while we&#8217;re tinkering and optimising, you can still enjoy the low 8c\/kWh rate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">EV Power Up<\/a> offers, helping to significantly reduce your charging costs. Plus, by charging during the day, when there\u2019s more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/\">solar<\/a> in the grid, you\u2019re helping reduce strain on the grid too.&nbsp;It&#8217;s a win-win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if I have a solar battery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/batteries\/\">battery<\/a> owners, there can a bit more to think about. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">EV Power Up<\/a> may not work quite as expected, due to the fact that your EV may be charged directly from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/batteries\/\">battery<\/a> \u2013 which often might not be in your best interest anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help minimise the impact this may have, here are a few helpful tips:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you know when you want to use the electricity stored in your battery within your household (for example, when you\u2019re home from work or even waking up in the morning), avoid plugging your EV in at that time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your battery has this feature, you can disable battery discharging when you might normally charge the car, such as overnight or even during the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">EV Power Up<\/a> is evolving and we\u2019ll continue to build out the features and capabilities, but in the meantime, even without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/\">solar<\/a>, it offers a great solution for Tesla owners looking to save money and make smarter charging choices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">Power Up<\/a> your savings?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/origin-loop\/electric-vehicle-charging\/ev-power-up\/\">Sign up today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to cut the cost of charging your Tesla and help the grid at the same time? 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