Save money on electricity, monitor your charging from anywhere, and integrate with solar — with a professionally installed smart EV charger in your Austin home.
Get a Free Quote Call (737)-306-2411Not all Level 2 EV chargers are created equal. A basic hardwired unit gets electricity into your car — but a smart, WiFi-connected charger gives you real control over when, how fast, and at what cost your vehicle charges. For Austin homeowners who want to maximize savings on their electricity bill and minimize their environmental footprint, a smart EV charger installation is the right move.
AustinEV Pros installs and fully configures smart EV chargers across the Austin metro. We don't just mount the unit to your wall — we connect it to your home WiFi, set up the companion app on your phone, configure your off-peak charging schedule based on Austin Energy's current rate structure, and walk you through every feature before we leave. You get a fully operational smart charger from day one.
A smart EV charger connects to your home's WiFi network and gives you access to a companion app with features that a basic charger simply can't offer:
💡 Austin Energy Off-Peak Savings: Austin Energy's time-of-use rate structure makes electricity significantly cheaper during off-peak hours — typically late night into early morning. A smart charger with scheduling can reduce your annual EV charging costs by 30–40% compared to plugging in and charging immediately after work.
We install and configure all major smart charger brands. Our top picks for Austin homeowners based on reliability, app quality, and local compatibility:
If you have solar panels on your Austin home — or are planning to add them — a smart charger with solar integration is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make. Without solar awareness, your EV charges from the grid whenever you plug in. With solar integration, your charger communicates with your solar inverter and charges preferentially from surplus solar production during daylight hours.
The result: instead of exporting excess solar energy back to Austin Energy at a low export rate, that energy goes directly into your car. For Austin homeowners with solar, smart EV charging can dramatically reduce or even eliminate the electricity cost of driving. The Emporia EV Charger and Wallbox Quasar 2 both offer robust solar integration capabilities that we configure as part of installation.
⚡ Bidirectional Charging: The Wallbox Quasar 2 supports vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging for compatible EVs — meaning your car's battery can power your home during an outage or during peak electricity rate hours. Ask us about bidirectional charging options during your free site assessment.
When AustinEV Pros installs your smart charger, we handle the complete setup — not just the electrical work. We connect your charger to your home WiFi network, download and configure the companion app on your phone, set up your preferred charging schedule based on Austin Energy's current time-of-use rate structure, and walk you through every feature before we leave. You leave day one knowing exactly how to use and get the most out of your new smart charger.
Austin Energy's time-of-use rates make the timing of EV charging a significant financial decision. Peak hours (typically afternoons and early evenings) cost substantially more per kWh than off-peak hours (late night through early morning). For a typical Austin EV driver covering 30–40 miles per day and charging from a 48-amp Level 2 charger, smart scheduling can save $300–$500 per year on electricity costs compared to unmanaged charging. Over the life of the charger, that's a meaningful return on your investment.
We install smart EV chargers throughout the Austin metro including South Austin, North Austin, East Austin, West Lake Hills, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Kyle, Buda, and all of Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties.
We configure your smart charger completely — so you start saving from the very first night.
We download, configure, and walk you through the companion app on your phone before we leave. No figuring it out on your own.
We set up your charging schedule based on Austin Energy's current time-of-use rates so you start saving on electricity from night one.
If you have solar panels, we configure your charger to prioritize surplus solar production — so your car charges on sunshine, not the grid.
Smart charger or basic charger, every installation requires a City of Austin permit. We handle filing, inspection scheduling, and sign-off.
We help you enroll in Austin Energy demand response programs that pay you bill credits for allowing brief charging pauses during grid stress events.
Every installation is backed by a one-year workmanship warranty. If anything we installed isn't right, we come back and fix it at no charge.
"They installed a ChargePoint Home Flex and set up the off-peak schedule before they left. My electricity bill dropped noticeably the first month. Couldn't be happier with the whole experience."
— Kevin L., North Austin"We have solar and they set up the Emporia charger to pull from our panels during the day. The car basically charges for free now on sunny days. Wish we'd done this sooner."
— Amanda P., West Lake Hills"Fast, clean, and professional. They even helped us apply for the Austin Energy rebate and walked us through the JuiceBox app step by step. Great team."
— Sarah M., Round RockFor most Austin homeowners, a smart charger pays for the small price premium quickly through off-peak charging savings alone. If you have solar panels, a time-of-use electricity rate, or simply want visibility into your energy usage, a smart charger is absolutely worth it. If you just want the simplest possible setup and don't care about scheduling or monitoring, a basic Level 2 charger works fine too.
This is a common issue in Austin homes with detached garages or large lots. Solutions include a WiFi extender or mesh network node near the garage, a powerline adapter that runs the network signal through your home's electrical wiring, or selecting a charger with Bluetooth as a backup connectivity option. We'll assess your WiFi situation during the site visit and recommend the right solution.
Yes — all smart chargers we install use the standard J1772 connector (or NACS for newer vehicles) and work with every EV on the market. The smart features are controlled through the charger's app, not the vehicle, so they work regardless of your car's brand or model.
Smart chargers continue to charge your vehicle even without a WiFi connection — you just lose remote control and scheduling features temporarily. When WiFi is restored, the charger reconnects automatically and resumes its normal schedule.
Yes — all smart chargers we install have remote start, stop, and monitoring capabilities through their companion apps, accessible from anywhere with a cell signal. You can check charge status, start or stop a session, or adjust settings from across town or across the country.
Yes — qualifying smart chargers are eligible for the Austin Energy EV charger rebate, and the federal 30C tax credit applies to the full installation cost regardless of charger type. We help you identify and apply for every incentive you're eligible for as part of our service.
Get a free smart EV charger installation quote from Austin's EV charging specialists. Off-peak scheduling configured and ready from day one.
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