Scheduling your electric car's battery charging means coordinating when it can charge with when you need to use it. The most useful schedule depends on your routine, your electricity contract, and the capabilities of the vehicle and charger.
Start with the departure time
Note down what time you usually connect and what time you need to leave. Estimate how much energy you want to recover, rather than assuming you need to fill the battery at every session. For charging limits and battery care, follow the recommendations of your vehicle manufacturer.
Check your rate before choosing the night
Not all contracts have time slots, nor do all nighttime hours cost less. Check the price per kWh, the periods, and the current conditions of your contract. If the price changes by the hour, a fixed schedule does not guarantee you will always select the cheapest ones.
The decision should also consider the rest of the home's consumption. Learn to calculate the cost of a session with your own data.
Avoid having two schedules contradict each other
The car and the charger can have independent schedules. If one allows charging in the early morning and the other only in the afternoon, the session might not start. Choose where you will manage the usual schedule and check the settings of the other device.
- Check the date, time, and days of the schedule.
- Check that the vehicle allows charging during that interval.
- Connect the car correctly and verify the status of the session.
- Observe one first scheduled charge before relying on it for a trip.
Screens and options may vary depending on the version of the app and the vehicle. Use the manufacturer's current instructions for the specific steps.
Available power still matters
A very short interval may not be enough to recover the energy you need. The actual power is limited by the car, the installation, and the configuration. Do not change protections or electrical installation settings on your own: consult an authorized professional.
The Pulsar Max models offered at Charge Factory allow scheduling and control from the Wallbox app. Dynamic power management and solar functions require additional compatible accessories; scheduling a time does not add those functions on its own.
Review the routine when your usage changes
A change in shift, rate, or mileage may require another charging window. Keep a simple way to check if the car is charging and review the result of the first sessions. Avoid announcing a fixed saving without comparing the actual consumption and prices.
If you are choosing the equipment, check what the difference is between 7.4 and 22 kW or ask us about the features of both models.
Manufacturer information
Wallbox training and help center and official Pulsar Max data sheet.
Check the equipment features
The data sheets of the Pulsar Max 7.4 kW for single-phase installation and the Pulsar Max 22 kW for three-phase installation detail the connectivity and additional accessories needed for other functions.