Which EV charger works best with solar panels?
Use your own solar energy more intelligently to charge your electric vehicle. With the right EV charger, you get more out of your solar panels, reduce unnecessary grid load and stay in control of your energy consumption.
More return
from your solar panels
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Less dependence
on the energy grid
Lower
charging costs
Smarter
energy use
More control
over charging sessions
An EV charger with solar functionality helps businesses and consumers charge more intelligently using their own solar power. This allows users to make better use of their solar energy while gaining more control over charging costs, energy consumption and charging sessions.
The demand for smart charging solutions is growing rapidly. This is driven by rising energy costs, limited grid capacity and the continued growth of electric driving. As a result, a standard EV charger is often no longer enough. But what exactly should a good solar EV charger offer? In this blog, you will discover which EV chargers get the most out of solar energy and which solutions are best suited for business and private use.
What should an EV charger with solar panels offer?
Not every EV charger works intelligently with solar panels. That is why it is important to look beyond charging capacity or design alone. A good EV charger for solar panels supports smart energy management and uses surplus solar power as efficiently as possible.
Important features include:
Smart charging
with solar energy
dynamic load
balancing
Insight into
charging sessions
Reliable
connectivity
Support for
business reimbursement
For business users, scalability also plays an important role. Consumers, on the other hand, often focus more on ease of use and energy savings.
Why are more users choosing smart solar charging?
With smart solar charging, an EV charger automatically uses available solar power to charge an electric vehicle. This offers several benefits:
- More return from solar panels
- Less dependence on the energy grid
- Lower charging costs
- Smarter energy use
- More control over charging sessions
Especially when energy prices are high, smart charging becomes increasingly attractive. A smart EV charger also helps prevent peak loads on the grid connection thanks to Dynamic Load Balancing.
Top 3 best EV chargers for solar panels
Ratio Solar / Solar RFID
The Ratio Solar is one of the best EV chargers for solar panels thanks to its smart solar functionality and simple energy control. This EV charger automatically adjusts the charging power to the available solar energy. As a result, users consume more of their own energy and less electricity from the grid.
The Ratio Solar RFID adds RFID authentication. This makes the charger especially interesting for business users or shared charging locations.
Smart charging with surplus solar power
Dynamic Load Balancing
RFID option for user management
Insight via app
Suitable for both home and business use
For users who want to get maximum return from their solar panels, this is one of the smartest solutions on the market.
Ratio Solar MID
The Ratio Solar MID has been developed for users who want to combine solar charging with accurate measurement and reimbursement. This EV charger combines smart solar functionality with an integrated MID-certified energy meter. This ensures that every charged kWh is registered correctly for reimbursement, settlement and the ERE scheme.
The Solar MID supports PureSolar and SmartSolar, RFID access and management via the Ratio EV App. This makes the charger suitable for home charging, business drivers and organisations that want to combine solar charging with measurable energy consumption.
Integrated MID-certified energy meter
Optimised for solar charging with PureSolar and SmartSolar
RFID access for user management
Management and insight via the Ratio EV App
Suitable for both home and business use
For users who want to charge intelligently with solar energy while maintaining control over measurable consumption, the Solar MID is a strong solution.
Ratio io6 4G
Not every location has stable Wi-Fi or LAN. That is why the Ratio io6 4G offers a smart solution for locations where connectivity remains important. Thanks to the built-in 4G connection, the EV charger stays online for monitoring, updates and smart management.
Always connected via 4G
Reliable monitoring
Ideal for outdoor locations
More flexibility during installation
Less dependence on local networks
This EV charger works well at business premises, car parks and locations with limited infrastructure.
Smart charging starts with the right EV charger
A smart EV charger with solar functionality helps businesses and consumers get more return from solar energy. At the same time, it provides more control over charging costs, energy consumption and charging sessions.
With the right charging solution, you make smarter use of solar power and prepare your installation for the future of electric driving. Curious which EV charger best suits your situation? View all Ratio EV chargers or contact our specialists for personal advice.
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