DRIVE ON SUNSHINE – SMART EV CHARGING POWERED BY YOUR SOLAR
Automatically charge your EV from solar and cheap off-peak power with the Jousto Energy Hub. Slash your charging costs and reduce your carbon footprint.
WASTING SOLAR POWER? PAYING TOO MUCH FOR EV CHARGING?
Without a smart system, your EV might be charging from expensive grid power even when your solar panels are producing excess energy.
HIGH CHARGING COSTS
Charging an EV on standard grid electricity can add over $1,000/year to your bills – negating the savings of going electric.
SOLAR OVERFLOW
When you charge without a smart system, excess solar often goes to the grid for mere cents, while your EV might draw power from the grid.
MISSED OPPORTUNITIES
Time-of-use discounts, free solar hours, and your home battery's output – a regular charger can't take advantage of these, leaving savings on the table.
JUGGLING APPS & TIMERS
Manually switching plugs or using multiple apps (solar app, EV app, etc.) is a hassle. It shouldn't require constant attention to charge efficiently.
MEET JOUSTO – YOUR HOME ENERGY BRAIN
Jousto brings together a smart EV charger and a powerful home energy hub. It's not just an EV charger – it's an energy automation system that knows when to draw from your solar, when to tap off-peak grid, and even how to share energy with your battery.
THE JOUSTO ADVANTAGE
Our intelligent system connects to your solar, battery, EV charger, and appliances to automatically optimise when they run – turning a standard setup into a money-saving smart energy system.
- Solar-Optimised Charging: Charges your EV using 100% solar power whenever available
- Tariff Intelligence: Schedules charging to exploit cheaper night or midday rates, avoiding expensive peak times
- Works with Any EV Setup: Use our recommended GoodWe Smart Charger or make your existing plug-in charger smart
- Unified Control: One app to monitor your solar, battery, and EV in one place
HOW DOES JOUSTO SMART CHARGING WORK?
Our system is designed to be simple to use while delivering powerful results. Here's how we make your EV charging smarter:
ENERGY HUB INSTALLATION
We install the Jousto Energy Hub device at your switchboard – it talks to your solar inverter, battery, and EV charger.
SMART EV CHARGER
We set up a GoodWe EV charger OR integrate your existing charger via a smart plug. The Hub communicates with the charger to control charging in real-time.
MONITORING & CONTROL
CT sensors monitor solar production and household usage. Jousto's intelligent software decides when to turn the EV charging on, off, or modulate it.
USER SETTINGS
Through the Jousto app, you set your preferences – e.g. "solar only mode", or "charge by 7am to 80%" – and Jousto automates the rest.
No solar? No problem – Jousto will simply use off-peak schedule to ensure you still save money. You can always upgrade with solar later.
Get Started TodayWHY CHOOSE JOUSTO?
Our smart EV charging solution offers benefits that standard chargers simply can't match.
SLASH CHARGING COSTS
By prioritising free solar energy and cheap rates, you could charge at effective rates of just a few cents per kWh (some users pay $0 when solar covers it!).
FAST OR FLEXIBLE – YOU DECIDE
Need a quick charge? Override to boost at full power from grid + solar. Otherwise, let Jousto trickle-charge on sunshine. You get the best of both worlds.
MAXIMISE YOUR SOLAR INVESTMENT
Every kWh sent to the grid earns maybe 5-10c; using that in your EV saves you ~30c/kWh. Jousto ensures your solar goes into your battery or car first.
EXTEND BATTERY LIFESPAN
By managing the load, Jousto avoids overloading your home or grid connection. It can prevent your home battery from cycling unnecessarily.
FUTURE-PROOF AND SCALABLE
Planning to get a battery or a second EV later? Jousto is ready – it can coordinate multiple devices and receives updates to support new tariff structures.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT & INSTALLATION
Our team handles everything – from system design to installation by accredited electricians, and after-sales support.
OUR EV CHARGING SOLUTIONS
Choose from our range of smart EV chargers or integrate your existing charger with the Jousto Energy Hub.
POPULAR
GoodWe EV Charger 7kW
Single-phase AC charger with IP66 weatherproofing, perfect for most Australian homes. When paired with the Jousto Energy Hub, it becomes a solar-aware smart charger.
GoodWe EV Charger 22kW
Three-phase AC charger for faster charging speeds. Ideal for homes with three-phase power and EVs that support higher charging rates. Smart features when connected to the Jousto Energy Hub.
Jousto Energy Hub
Make any EV charger smart! Our Energy Hub can control your existing charger via a smart plug, allowing you to charge from solar and off-peak power without replacing your current hardware.
HOW JOUSTO COMPARES
See how our smart charging solution stacks up against traditional EV charging options.
| Feature | Regular Charger | Jousto Smart Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Uses excess solar | ✗ Draws grid even if solar available | ✓ Charges only on solar surplus by default |
| Time-of-Use aware | ✗ Manual (user must set car timer) | ✓ Automatic – follows tariff schedule you set |
| Upfront hardware cost | $$ (if buying a solar smart charger like Zappi) | $ Works with existing charger or affordable GoodWe unit |
| Integrated control | ✗ Charger alone | ✓ Coordinates with solar & battery (via Hub) |
| Monitoring | ✗ Charger app (separate) | ✓ One app for all energy (solar, battery, EV) |
REAL RESULTS
"We installed Jousto with a 6kW solar system, and now my commute is essentially free. I love checking the app and seeing my car charged 100% from solar! During recent storms, we even used the car battery to power essential appliances when the grid went down."
Solar Utilisation: 90% | Annual Savings: $1,240
"As a shift worker, I'm rarely home during daylight hours to charge my EV on solar. Jousto solved this by charging my car overnight on super off-peak rates, then using my daytime solar for the home battery. The system is completely automated – I just plug in and forget about it."
Off-Peak Charging: 95% | Annual Savings: $980
EV CHARGING FAQs
Yes – Jousto works with all EVs and PHEVs. We either interface through the charger or directly with certain car APIs. From Teslas to Nissan Leafs, we've got you covered. Our system is compatible with all J1772 standard plugs, which is the Australian standard for EV charging.
No specific brand needed. Jousto is compatible with most common solar inverters (Fronius, SolarEdge, GoodWe, Sungrow, etc.) and batteries. We'll check compatibility or use sensors to gather data if direct integration isn't available. Our system works with both new and existing solar setups.
No problem – Jousto will focus on your solar and grid. You can add a battery later and Jousto will integrate it then. Many of our customers start with solar + EV charging, then add battery storage as a future upgrade when they're ready.
Absolutely. You can always override to charge at full power (e.g., if you need to top-up in a hurry). Jousto's app allows you to switch to Fast Charge mode, after which it can revert to smart mode automatically. This gives you the flexibility to charge quickly when needed while still optimising for solar and off-peak rates most of the time.
Yes – GoodWe's 7kW (single-phase) and 22kW (3-phase) chargers are robust and affordable. They come with IP66 weatherproofing and a 2-year warranty (extendable). We pair it with Jousto to add smart features beyond its standard capabilities, giving you a great balance of cost and performance.
It depends on your configuration. Our GoodWe chargers start around $899, and the Jousto Energy Hub (with installation and setup) starts from $699. We'll provide a tailored quote – and remember, it's an investment that can pay itself off through energy savings in a few years. Also, financing options and any applicable rebates can make upfront costs easier.
As a rule of thumb, we recommend about 1.5 kW of solar per 10-15 km of daily driving. For example, if you drive 50 km per day, an additional 5-6 kW of solar would cover your EV charging needs. However, this varies based on your driving habits, EV model, and local conditions. Our team can provide a personalised assessment based on your specific situation.
READY TO DRIVE ON SUNSHINE?
Join the growing number of Australian homeowners who have transformed their EV charging experience. It's time to reduce your bills, make full use of your solar, and enjoy the convenience of automation.
No obligations – just honest advice. Find out how much you could save.
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Maximise Your Solar Self-Consumption
How to Maximise Your Solar Self-Consumption with a Home Battery
Smart Strategies to Use More of Your Own Power and Lower Your Bills
Solar panels are great—but if you're sending most of your energy back to the grid for a few cents per kWh, you’re not getting the full benefit.
That’s where self-consumption comes in.
Simply put: The more of your solar energy you use yourself, the less you pay for electricity.
Adding a battery helps store your solar for night-time use. But even with a battery, how you use your appliances and manage your system can make a huge difference.
Let’s break it down.
⚙️ What Is Self-Consumption?
Self-consumption means using your solar power directly within your home or business—rather than exporting it.
Currently in Australia, feed-in tariffs are as low as $0.00–$0.06/kWh, while grid electricity can cost $0.30–$0.45/kWh. That’s a massive gap. When you store your solar and use it during peak times, you keep the value instead of giving it away.
🪜 5 Ways to Maximise Self-Consumption
1. Use High-Energy Appliances During the Day
Shift energy-hungry tasks—like laundry, dishwashing, or pool pumps—to daytime when your solar is generating.
2. Charge Your Battery First, Not the Grid
Many systems can be configured to prioritise battery charging during peak solar hours. That stored power then covers your night usage.
3. Reserve Power for the Evening Peak
Smart batteries let you set aside a portion of charge for use after sunset, when grid power is most expensive (around 6–10pm).
4. Automate Appliance Use
Use timers, smart plugs, or systems like the Jousto Energy Hub to turn on devices when solar generation peaks.
5. Stay Efficient
Less is more. Energy-efficient appliances + smart timing = more of your solar goes further. Every kWh you don’t waste saves you 30–45¢.
🧠 Bonus: Smart Energy Systems
If you’re using the Jousto Energy Hub, you can automate all of this. It learns your usage, checks solar forecasts, and schedules your devices and battery automatically.
It’s like having a solar-savvy energy manager in your pocket.
🧾 Real-World Savings
In South Australia, where grid power can cost up to $0.50/kWh during summer peaks, even a small 5–10kWh battery can save you $700–$1,200/year—just by using your own energy smarter.
📈 Want to Go Further?
If you already have solar but no battery, or if your current system isn’t configured for smart use, you’re leaving money on the table.
🔧 Your Next Step:
💬 Want the fully installed battery experience? Let us do it for you →
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