ev.energy updated the dashboard timeline in its smart charging app on 20 July 2022, adding a redesigned Charge History screen. The company said the new design makes it easier to see key information at a glance, including charge cost where it holds that information1.
The dashboard now shows the three most recent charging sessions, with a "View all" link leading to the full Charge History screen, which lists every charge made since the driver began using the app1. Sessions are labelled with new icons as Standard, Smart, Boost or Away from Home, and the history can be filtered by those types1. Drivers can also switch between viewing energy added in kilowatt hours or as battery percentage1.
"We've updated the timeline on the app dashboard so that now you can see charging sessions in a beautiful new design which makes it easier to see key information at a glance"
The session types describe how a charge was delivered. Smart charging is when the app schedules charging for the cheapest and greenest times available, and for solar generation where Solar Charging is in use1. Standard charging is when Smart Charging is switched off, so the charge begins immediately on plug-in and is not optimised for affordability or lower emissions1. Boost appears where the driver has overridden Smart Charging to charge at full speed1. Away from Home covers public chargers, with the brand shown where that information is available, such as Tesla Supercharger1. The company notes that drivers who have not connected their vehicle to ev.energy will not see away from home charging1.
Tapping an individual session opens a Session Summary showing location, carbon intensity, rewards points and plug-in times1.
| Session type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Smart | App schedules charging for cheapest and greenest times, and for solar where used1 |
| Standard | Smart Charging off; charging starts immediately on plug-in, not optimised1 |
| Boost | Driver overrides Smart Charging to charge at full speed1 |
| Away from Home | Public charger; brand shown where available1 |
Why it matters for households
Home charging does not produce a price at the plug in the way a public charger or a petrol pump does, so a household's record of what its electric vehicle has cost depends on what the charging app records1. A history that separates smart, standard and boost sessions shows how much of a home's charging ran on a schedule rather than immediately on plug-in, which is the difference between using off-peak or solar generation and drawing power whenever the car is connected1. Cost figures appear only where ev.energy holds that information, so the record may be incomplete for some sessions1. Away from home charging appears only for vehicles connected to the app, meaning a household's total charging picture can be partial without that connection1.
What happens next
ev.energy said it will soon release an updated version of Session Summary, allowing drivers to view charging sessions and savings with Smart Charging in more detail1. No date was given.