Hypervolt has fully rolled out version 4.3.0 of its mobile application and enabled consumption report generation for all users, the company said on 22 June 2023. The feature had previously been available only as a beta release1.
The reports are built from the total electricity consumption recorded through the charger. Hypervolt states that the report does not currently distinguish between different power sources, such as grid power and solar power1. Cost figures depend on the tariff information held in the app: the company says that accurate cost data requires the tariff to have been entered correctly, and that it cannot edit historical tariff data, so tariff details need to be kept up to date1.
Two further limits are set out. Where a charger is offline for significant periods, meaning days, Hypervolt says it may not correctly identify all charging sessions, and the affected charging data will be excluded from the report1. Reports are sent only to the email address registered to the account, and cannot be sent to any other address1.
Users who have already upgraded but cannot see the report option may need to close and re-open the app so the latest configuration loads1. The release also includes what the company describes as under-the-hood improvements to stability and performance1.
| Item | Detail as stated by Hypervolt |
|---|---|
| Release | Application version 4.3.0, fully rolled out |
| Report basis | Total electricity consumption through the charger |
| Power source split | Not currently distinguished, for example grid and solar |
| Cost accuracy | Depends on correct tariff entry; historical tariff data cannot be edited |
| Missing data | Sessions during long offline periods may be excluded |
| Delivery | Account email address only |
Why it matters for households
A consumption report gives a householder a record of how much electricity went through the charge point and, where tariff details are correct, what that electricity cost. For a home trying to judge its own energy use, that is a step towards seeing charging as a measurable part of the household's electricity demand rather than an unknown addition to the bill. The limits matter as much as the feature. Because the report does not separate grid power from solar power, a household with solar generation cannot use it to see how much charging was covered by its own generation rather than imported. Because cost figures rest on tariff data the company cannot correct retrospectively, the accuracy of any past report depends on what was entered at the time. And because sessions during long offline periods may be dropped, the totals are not a guaranteed complete record. The report draws on data the charger already collects, which sits alongside the wider picture of smart metering and home energy management.
What happens next
Hypervolt says its next upgrade will focus on more robust scheduling support, particularly for solar charging, and will follow the same path as this feature: a beta release followed by a full release when ready. The company says further details on taking part in that beta test will follow. No date has been given1.
Sources1 cited
- Consumption Reports Full Release | Hypervolt, blog.hypervolt.co.uk