The Austrian expert in energy solutions is launching the Fronius Wattpilot in May 2021. The Wattpilot is aimed at all electric car drivers, regardless of whether they have their own photovoltaic system or not. It is particularly easy to install and is one of the few products on the market which can switch between single-phase and three-phase surplus charging, allowing customers to get the most out of their PV system.
“The Fronius Wattpilot is an intelligent charging solution which allows electric car drivers to enjoy maximum independence and to always charge their car at the lowest possible cost,” explains Martin Hackl, Global Director of the Business Unit Solar Energy, Fronius International GmbH. “Our aim was to develop an installer-friendly and customer-friendly e-mobility solution and that is what we’ve done – the Fronius Wattpilot is easy to install, commission and use,” he adds.
Even if an electric car driver doesn’t yet have a PV system, it is advisable to start thinking about the right charging solution now, since not all devices can be operated intelligently in combination with a PV system. “The Fronius Wattpilot already enables customers to fill up their electric car with self-generated PV current,” notes Martin Hackl.
User-friendly operation via app
The Solar.wattpilot app makes it easy to commission and operate the charging solution. It also offers users a visually appealing overview of the status of the charging operations. The app runs on iOS and Android and is the only user interface needed to operate all functions clearly and easily.
The cheapest reliable charging
You can charge an electric vehicle very cheaply on a variable electricity tariff1. These are based on the current electricity exchange prices and are passed directly to customers with very little surcharge. Users simply define the maximum electricity price for charging their electric car using the Solar.wattpilot app. As well as the variable electricity tariff, there are two other measures you can take to fill up your car as cheaply as possible: use the Next Trip Mode charging mode and the option of only using surplus PV for charging.
