# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.evnex.com/c/general/5.md [Latest](https://community.evnex.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.evnex.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the General Discussion category](https://community.evnex.com/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/11)
**Author:** [@edharvey](https://community.evnex.com/u/edharvey)\ **Replies:** 0
For any questions that don’t fit in other categories --- ## [Installation in area without network](https://community.evnex.com/t/installation-in-area-without-network/794)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Bee](https://community.evnex.com/u/Paul_Bee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 19:34 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/installation-in-area-without-network/794 "2026-10-05T19:34:56Z")
Wanted a charger installed in the basement carpark of an apartment block in preparation of getting an e-car in the near future. Specified in the initial email exchange ‘Since there’s no network / wifi in the basement…’.… --- ## [Python library and Home Assistant integration](https://community.evnex.com/t/python-library-and-home-assistant-integration/157)
**Author:** [@hardbyte](https://community.evnex.com/u/hardbyte)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 12:52 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/python-library-and-home-assistant-integration/157 "2026-09-17T12:52:31Z")
A couple of months ago I wrote a Python library and custom home assistant integration for Evnex chargers. The evnex Python library can be used to communicate with the evnex api from a Python program or script. It can be… --- ## [Bi-directional EV charger (Vehicle to Home)](https://community.evnex.com/t/bi-directional-ev-charger-vehicle-to-home/46)
**Author:** [@smbunn](https://community.evnex.com/u/smbunn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 20:40 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/bi-directional-ev-charger-vehicle-to-home/46 "2026-08-19T20:40:18Z")
I am producing way too much power from my solar panels. A 15 kWh battery is an $18,000 investment. I worked out that at the 12 cents differential between what I get paid for export and what I pay for import it would ta… --- ## [Local data access without the cloud](https://community.evnex.com/t/local-data-access-without-the-cloud/749)
**Author:** [@smartcouch3](https://community.evnex.com/u/smartcouch3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2026 11:02 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/local-data-access-without-the-cloud/749 "2026-07-27T11:02:40Z")
Hi, I’m in the process of looking for an EV charger (in Tasmania, Australia). Looking at the feature set, the E2 Core seems good, but looking around for Home Assistant integrations, it seems data access is only via a cl… --- ## [Switching from Grid charging to a Schedule solar only charge](https://community.evnex.com/t/switching-from-grid-charging-to-a-schedule-solar-only-charge/760)
**Author:** [@Neil11](https://community.evnex.com/u/Neil11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2026 21:57 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/switching-from-grid-charging-to-a-schedule-solar-only-charge/760 "2026-07-26T21:57:29Z")
I have an E2 charger which is over 12 months old. When charging from the grid using “Charge Now” App option, if I want to stop charging from the grid, I press the “Stop”. To then get the E2 to charge from a schedule setu… --- ## [Broken links in purchasing emails](https://community.evnex.com/t/broken-links-in-purchasing-emails/738)
**Author:** [@flcdrg](https://community.evnex.com/u/flcdrg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2026 04:57 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/broken-links-in-purchasing-emails/738 "2026-07-03T04:57:03Z")
Some feedback on the communications sent after ordering my charger: This link goes to https://trade-au.evnex.com which is probably not correct for a retail sale. If I click on “View your order” then on the webpage t… --- ## [Can an EV draw power while not charging](https://community.evnex.com/t/can-an-ev-draw-power-while-not-charging/733)
**Author:** [@Randm](https://community.evnex.com/u/Randm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 00:33 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/can-an-ev-draw-power-while-not-charging/733 "2026-06-30T00:33:30Z")
Hi, We have a Polestar 2 and an X22 charging point. The car has a pre-condition mode to warm the interior and batteries on cold days before traveling, I assume this is not unique to Polestars??? The advice is to run p… --- ## [Corrosion on plug and general maintenance](https://community.evnex.com/t/corrosion-on-plug-and-general-maintenance/727)
**Author:** [@JoyBoy](https://community.evnex.com/u/JoyBoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 21:39 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/corrosion-on-plug-and-general-maintenance/727 "2026-06-11T21:39:50Z")
Looking for advice on this build-up on the charger plug (E2 Core). I’m assuming this isn’t faulty, but just something I need to maintain? Unit is just under a year old. Cheers --- ## [Flex upgrade help](https://community.evnex.com/t/flex-upgrade-help/707)
**Author:** [@jamesdlaidler](https://community.evnex.com/u/jamesdlaidler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2026 03:45 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/flex-upgrade-help/707 "2026-04-19T03:45:20Z")
I’ve tried to contact evnex so I can upgrade my flex unit as we have solar. Emailed twice and called twice. Left details and they don’t get back to me. Not once! No info online about how to upgrade. They never answer the… --- ## [📢 PSA: Forum Domain update \> community.evnex.com](https://community.evnex.com/t/psa-forum-domain-update-community-evnex-com/674)
**Author:** [@mitchellhwheatley](https://community.evnex.com/u/mitchellhwheatley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2026 03:28 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/psa-forum-domain-update-community-evnex-com/674 "2026-03-04T03:28:05Z")
:loudspeaker: Important Notice: Community Forum Domain Change - March 2026 What’s changing and what you need to know Hi Community members, The Evnex team would like to share information on an upcoming change to our comm… --- ## [Fox ESS battery and evnex x22 - any issues](https://community.evnex.com/t/fox-ess-battery-and-evnex-x22-any-issues/667)
**Author:** [@swampgal](https://community.evnex.com/u/swampgal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2026 03:49 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/fox-ess-battery-and-evnex-x22-any-issues/667 "2026-02-22T03:49:49Z")
Hi hive mind Im getting a FoxESS 48kw battery with 15kw 3 phase h3 smart inverter next week. Needless to say I expect to be charging the EVs from the battery a lot of the time and solar diversion maybe less if a thing f… --- ## [Weather Proofing](https://community.evnex.com/t/weather-proofing/650)
**Author:** [@Lindsay](https://community.evnex.com/u/Lindsay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 02:50 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/weather-proofing/650 "2026-02-04T02:50:26Z")
Best place for our install in Brisbane seems to be the front of the house - shaded and mostly sheltered from rain. However in extreme rain events our gutters can overflow and we can get sheets of water down which may im… --- ## [Cloud Dependency](https://community.evnex.com/t/cloud-dependency/375)
**Author:** [@fastbike](https://community.evnex.com/u/fastbike)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 00:27 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/cloud-dependency/375 "2026-02-04T00:27:57Z")
So I get that many new appliances are internet enabled (I work in health IT). I’ve read that Evnex chargers need to connect to the cloud every 28 days for a variety of reasons such as checking for a newer version of fir… --- ## [Queensland 20A limit + Solar to 32A?](https://community.evnex.com/t/queensland-20a-limit-solar-to-32a/649)
**Author:** [@Lindsay](https://community.evnex.com/u/Lindsay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 21:36 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/queensland-20a-limit-solar-to-32a/649 "2026-02-03T21:36:06Z")
With a Qld install with the charger limited to 20A (4.6kw) is it possible to: Draw 4.6kw from the Grid Divert 2.4kw from Solar (if available) For a total of 7kw for charging? Thanks - Lindsay --- ## [Support for Dynamic EVSE aka import control in Queensland](https://community.evnex.com/t/support-for-dynamic-evse-aka-import-control-in-queensland/331)
**Author:** [@husta](https://community.evnex.com/u/husta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 05:44 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/support-for-dynamic-evse-aka-import-control-in-queensland/331 "2026-02-03T05:44:22Z")
Hi there, Does this charger support dynamic import control (Dynamic EVSE) as stipulated in Version 4 of the QECM (Queensland Electricity Connection Manual) and is it certified to connect to the Energex network using thi… --- ## [Free Electricity Periods and Solar Charging](https://community.evnex.com/t/free-electricity-periods-and-solar-charging/645)
**Author:** [@Lindsay](https://community.evnex.com/u/Lindsay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2026 22:22 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/free-electricity-periods-and-solar-charging/645 "2026-02-02T22:22:28Z")
Australia, Brisbane Single Phase Solar House Batteries BYD Atto 3 Looking at installing an E2 Core On the Globird Zero hero plan, with a free 3 hour period from 11am - 2pm Is it possible to setup a charge schedule as… --- ## [Combining Solar diversion, car schedule and fob auth](https://community.evnex.com/t/combining-solar-diversion-car-schedule-and-fob-auth/640)
**Author:** [@pab](https://community.evnex.com/u/pab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 January 2026 19:39 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/combining-solar-diversion-car-schedule-and-fob-auth/640 "2026-01-20T19:39:56Z")
I have an X22 charger, Sigenergy (3 phase) solar system and a Polestar 4. I also have Evnex fob authentication set on the X22 so I can track which of my 2 electric cars is doing each charge for billing purposes. I want … --- ## [X22 on Dual Phase Power](https://community.evnex.com/t/x22-on-dual-phase-power/603)
**Author:** [@Marvin071](https://community.evnex.com/u/Marvin071)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2025 03:55 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/x22-on-dual-phase-power/603 "2025-11-12T03:55:15Z")
Hi. I am interested in purchasing the X22, as there are times when I will need to charge my vehicle quickly. My brother is an electrician and has said that it is possible to install a 3 phase charger in a dual phase home… --- ## [Daylight saving update](https://community.evnex.com/t/daylight-saving-update/591)
**Author:** [@JoyBoy](https://community.evnex.com/u/JoyBoy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2025 05:15 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/daylight-saving-update/591 "2025-10-06T05:15:53Z")
Hi - we just switched over to daylight saving in Sydney. I wanted to check the charger has the current time but can’t find a way in the app to tell what time the charger thinks it is. Where do I find this? My model numb… --- ## [Charger Schedule Disappeared on App Main Menu](https://community.evnex.com/t/charger-schedule-disappeared-on-app-main-menu/417)
**Author:** [@RodelM](https://community.evnex.com/u/RodelM)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2025 08:25 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/charger-schedule-disappeared-on-app-main-menu/417 "2025-07-27T08:25:56Z")
Hi, I noticed that the Charging Schedule option is no longer available in the app’s main menu. Was it removed? It was really convenient, as I adjust my charging session duration almost every time I charge my car based o… --- ## ["Limited by home load"](https://community.evnex.com/t/limited-by-home-load/529)
**Author:** [@Col](https://community.evnex.com/u/Col)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2025 02:33 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/limited-by-home-load/529 "2025-07-24T02:33:31Z")
We have noticed several occasions where scheduled charging occurs at a lower rate than usual. I now also notice this is accompanied by a message: “Limited by home load” Does this mean that we are limited by the supply … --- ## [Adding home battery storage to existing PV and Evnex system](https://community.evnex.com/t/adding-home-battery-storage-to-existing-pv-and-evnex-system/511)
**Author:** [@jasiano](https://community.evnex.com/u/jasiano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2025 03:40 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/adding-home-battery-storage-to-existing-pv-and-evnex-system/511 "2025-06-16T03:40:54Z")
with the new rebates coming into effect soon in Australia, I am sure I’m not the only Evnex (E2) homeowner with existing solar system that is looking to add a battery to our home. I have seen some threads on here where … --- ## [Visibility of Live Grid energy flow](https://community.evnex.com/t/visibility-of-live-grid-energy-flow/453)
**Author:** [@habash](https://community.evnex.com/u/habash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2025 21:52 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/visibility-of-live-grid-energy-flow/453 "2025-04-10T21:52:49Z")
Is there a place to view the live grid consumption or export as seen by the EVNEX CT? I can’t find it in the app or via the web interface. I can see the charger’s consumption but not what the charger is seeing at the g… --- ## [Powerwall 3 Integration](https://community.evnex.com/t/powerwall-3-integration/436)
**Author:** [@Singe](https://community.evnex.com/u/Singe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2025 09:38 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/powerwall-3-integration/436 "2025-03-26T09:38:43Z")
Hello, I’m looking at purchasing an EV at some point in the near future and am researching potential chargers. I see that Polestar currently have an offer for a free, installed EVNex E2 home charger, and I’m curious abo… --- ## [Set my time zone](https://community.evnex.com/t/set-my-time-zone/424)
**Author:** [@offgridev](https://community.evnex.com/u/offgridev)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2025 20:58 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/set-my-time-zone/424 "2025-02-26T20:58:56Z")
Hello, I have an Evnex charger that says I am in Auckland time zone but my charger is in NSW (Sydney time zone). It has the charger’s GPS location correct. I can’t find a way to set this in the app or on CP-Link. Can yo… --- ## [Which NZ power companies are using the API for load control?](https://community.evnex.com/t/which-nz-power-companies-are-using-the-api-for-load-control/391)
**Author:** [@KeithMorrisNZ](https://community.evnex.com/u/KeithMorrisNZ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 January 2025 03:07 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/which-nz-power-companies-are-using-the-api-for-load-control/391 "2025-01-13T03:07:39Z")
There is talk about the smart grid and dynamic control of EV smart chargers. Which NZ retailers are actively controlling Exnex chargers? Are any of them offering a discount on the power in exchange for control? Backgr… --- ## [Connector in the rain](https://community.evnex.com/t/connector-in-the-rain/355)
**Author:** [@LMR\_Mushu](https://community.evnex.com/u/LMR_Mushu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2024 23:49 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/connector-in-the-rain/355 "2024-09-24T23:49:46Z")
I am wondering if anyone has noticed rain gets into the cover of the connector and whether this is a problem when plugging in the car? I am concerned about water getting into the connection. If someone has a fix withou… --- ## [Grid Load Message](https://community.evnex.com/t/grid-load-message/335)
**Author:** [@BarryK](https://community.evnex.com/u/BarryK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2024 07:30 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/grid-load-message/335 "2024-09-05T07:30:34Z")
I normally charge my car overnight but on Sunday afternoon, I needed to top it up for an hour in order to visit relatives. When I plugged in the EVNEX charger I got a message that “Charging will begin when grid load red… --- ## [Charging starts immediately even when on schedule?](https://community.evnex.com/t/charging-starts-immediately-even-when-on-schedule/346)
**Author:** [@Ben](https://community.evnex.com/u/Ben)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2024 00:26 UTC](https://community.evnex.com/t/charging-starts-immediately-even-when-on-schedule/346 "2024-09-03T00:26:03Z")
The last three times I’ve plugged my charger into my car it has started charging immediately, but I have a schedule set up and I’ve been plugging it in before the schedule is due to start. The last time I unplugged, tur… [Next page](https://community.evnex.com/c/general/5.md?page=1)