evcc.io
evcc.io is an open-source project that aims to make it easier to control and optimize electric vehicle (EV) charging, especially when using solar energy. It is a local solution that runs on your own hardware, without relying on cloud services or third-party integrations.
Features
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Smart Home Integration: evcc can be integrated with various smart home platforms, such as Home Assistant, openHAB, and ioBroker, allowing you to control your charging from a centralized dashboard.
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Flexible Plugin Architecture: evcc features a modular plugin architecture, enabling users to extend its functionality by creating their own plugins for specific devices or integrations.
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Local Control: evcc runs completely locally, ensuring your privacy and security. It doesn't rely on external servers or cloud services, giving you full control over your data.
Installation
For installation instructions, please refer to the official documentation of evcc.
Configuration
The configuration of evcc is done via the configuration daemon that is called by: ./evcc configure
Currently there is a bug with the configuration of a pulsatrix charger. When you set up a pulsatrix charger it can happen that you get this message after testing:
Testing the configuration of pulsatrix ...
Error: outdated
This is in fact NOT an error and you can ignore it. You will then be asked if you want to add it anyways and you can confirm with y.