BrightGridAn EV charger can add a substantial electrical load to a home. Load management allows charging power to be adjusted when other household demand is high.
Why might load management be required?
A home can have several high-power loads including an EV charger, electric shower, oven, heat pump and immersion heater. Operating them simultaneously can create high demand.
How load management works
A suitable system monitors household electrical demand and adjusts EV charging power to remain within configured limits.
Load management with solar
Solar generation can offset household demand and create additional capacity for EV charging during periods of strong generation.
Potential benefits
- Reduced peak electrical demand
- More flexible EV charging
- Better integration with solar
- Potentially avoiding unnecessary capacity upgrades
- Improved energy management
Check your EV electrical capacity
Assess your home electrical system before installing an EV charger.
Check EV ChargingFrequently asked questions
What is EV load management?
It is a system that adjusts EV charging power according to available electrical capacity and household demand.
Do all homes need EV load management?
Not necessarily. The requirement depends on the electrical installation and expected simultaneous loads.
Can load management work with solar?
Yes. It can coordinate charging with household demand and solar generation.
Can load management avoid an electrical upgrade?
In some properties it may reduce peak demand enough to avoid certain upgrades, subject to the electrical design.
George Palmer
EV Systems Engineer at BrightGrid Energy
