Set It and Forget It: The Complete Guide to EV Charge Scheduling
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You plug in when you get home. The charger waits until electricity is cheapest. Your car is full by morning. You do nothing. That's charge scheduling, and once you set it up, you'll save money every single day without thinking about it.
Two Ways to Schedule: Charger vs Vehicle
Setting Up by Platform
ChargePoint Home Flex
- Open the ChargePoint app
- Select your home charger
- Tap "Schedule"
- Set "Start Time" to your off-peak hour (e.g., 9:00 PM)
- Set "End Time" to before peak starts (e.g., 6:00 AM)
- Enable the schedule — it applies every day automatically
Tesla Wall Connector / Tesla App
- Open the Tesla app on your phone
- Tap "Charging" then "Schedule"
- Set "Start Charging" time (e.g., 11:00 PM)
- Alternatively, set a "Departure Time" and let the car calculate when to start
JuiceBox (JuiceNet app)
- Open JuiceNet app
- Select your charger
- Tap "Smart Charging" or "Schedule"
- Set preferred charging window
- Optionally enable "Green Charging" to prioritize low-carbon grid hours
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
- Open myWallbox app
- Select your charger
- Navigate to "Schedules"
- Create a new schedule with start and end times
- Set which days it applies (weekdays only, every day, etc.)
Vehicle-Based Scheduling (Works With Any Charger)
If you have a basic charger without WiFi, your vehicle's built-in scheduling works as a fallback. Most modern EVs support this:
- Tesla: Charging schedule in Tesla app or vehicle touchscreen
- Ford: FordPass app → Charging → Schedule
- Chevy/GM: myChevrolet app → Charging → Departure & Charge Settings
- Hyundai/Kia: Bluelink/Kia Connect app → Charging Schedule
- Rivian: Rivian app → Charging → Schedule
Verify It's Working
After setting up scheduling, check these things the first week:
- Plug in during peak hours — the charger should NOT start charging
- Check the charger app or vehicle app at your scheduled start time — charging should begin
- Review your utility bill after the first month — peak kWh usage should be minimal
Calculate your exact savings with our Charging Cost Calculator.
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