Owning an electric vehicle (EV) is a smart choice for the environment and your wallet, but home charging costs can add up quickly if you're not optimizing when and how you plug in. That’s where Gridio comes in. Our app automatically finds the cheapest and cleanest times to charge your EV — without any additional hardware requirement, complicated setups nor constant manual scheduling. With Gridio you are potentially saving up to 50% on electricity bills. Whether you're driving an Audi, BMW, Cupra, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Škoda, Tesla, Volkswagen EV, Gridio makes it effortless to charge at the right time.

1. Automatically Lower Your Electricity Bills 💶

Electricity prices vary throughout the day based on market demand and supply, often peaking in the evenings when everyone is home. Gridio tracks real-time energy market prices and schedules your charging for the lowest-cost hours, making sure your car is ready exactly when you need it – say, by morning at 8AM.

🔍 Example: When you plug in your car in the evening, energy could cost more than €0.15/kWh. However prices fall close to zero at 2AM in the morning and then again 4AM in the morning. Gridio automatically stops you charging in the evening and only charges during the two cheapest hours, or more ensuring your battery is ready by the time you wake up. This helps Gridio customers lower their charging cost up to 50%.

💡 Pro Tip: Check your utility's hourly rates – Gridio integrates with markets across the EU, so even if you're in a region with volatile pricing, you'll maximize every kWh.

2. Charge Greener and Reduce Your CO₂ Footprint 🌱

Smart charging isn't just about saving money, it's about sustainability. When demand is low, renewable energy (like wind and solar) often makes up a higher share of the grid’s supply. Gridio times your charging for those greener periods, helping you lower your CO₂ footprint. In some cases, this means charging when the grid is 76% renewable instead of during fossil-heavy hours.

🎯 Why It Matters: With EVs on the rise, collective smart charging can lower overall grid emissions. Gridio's real-time tracking ensures you're always charging at the cleanest possible times, making it a simple step toward a lower-carbon lifestyle.

💡 The result: lower bills and lower emissions – automatically.

3. Quick Setup — No Extra Hardware ⚡

Forget about installing expensive “smart chargers” or fiddling with cables. With Gridio, setup takes under five minutes:

1. Download the app.
2. Pair it with your EV, over-the air.
3. Set your preferences (e.g. “fully charged by 8 a.m.”).

That’s it — from then on, every plug-in is optimized automatically – as long as your car is compatible (check our brand list, which is constantly growing). Users in Baltics have reported effortless savings, with several saying, "It just works."

💡 Helpful Insight: Start with our free trial to test it out. You'll see immediate insights into your charging patterns, helping you build better habits from day one.

4. Maximize Your Solar Power ☀️

If you have solar panels, Gridio takes smart charging to the next level by detecting excess solar energy and prioritizing it for your EV. Compatible with top inverters like SolarEdge, SMA, Fronius, Huawei, Growatt, Kostal, Sofar, Solax, Solis, and Sungrow, the app dynamically adjusts your charging power to match solar output – boosting self-consumption and minimizing exports at low rates.

This means you're not just saving on grid electricity – you're using free, home-generated power more effectively. For solar-equipped homes, this can amplify savings and make your setup more efficient. We're constantly adding support for more brands, so even if yours isn't listed yet, keep an eye out.

💡 Real-World Benefit: Imagine charging your car for free during sunny afternoons – Gridio's advanced features make this a reality, turning your solar investment into direct EV power.

5. See Your Savings in Real Time 📊

The Gridio’s user-friendly dashboard shows:

• Your total cost savings
• Your charging costs
• Upcoming cheapest charging windows
• Historical charging data

This transparency builds trust and makes the benefits of smart charging crystal clear.

💡 Bonus Feature: Secure data handling is our priority – we use encryption and are GDPR-compliant, so your info stays private. Green energy is about responsibility and we take that seriously.

Ready to Start Saving Today? Try Gridio for Free 🚀

Gridio is already helping thousands of EV owners across Europe cut costs and emissions with zero hassle. You can try it free for 14 days – think of it as your first beer on us🍻!

📲 Download Gridio from the App Store or Google Play and see the difference for yourself.