How to Get the Most Out of Your Solar Sharer Plan and Charge Your EV for Less
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With electricity prices continuing to rise across Australia, energy retailers are introducing new ways to help households save. One of the latest offers gaining attention is the Solar Sharer plan, which provides eligible customers with up to three hours of free daytime electricity each day.
For electric vehicle (EV) owners, it sounds almost too good to be true. Charge your car for free during the daytime and dramatically reduce your driving costs.
But can you really make the most of those free hours?
The answer is yes but only if your home is set up correctly.
Why a Standard Power Point Isn't Enough
Many EV owners begin charging using a standard household power outlet, often called a "granny charger." While convenient, it delivers power slowly and only adds a small amount of driving range during the free electricity window.
A dedicated Level 2 EV charger is a much smarter option. It charges significantly faster, allowing you to take full advantage of the free electricity period and add far more kilometres to your battery before the offer ends.
Smart Charging Makes the Difference
The biggest mistake many homeowners make is charging outside the free window.
Even charging for an extra few minutes can mean paying normal electricity rates.
Because Solar Sharer offers vary between retailers and states, smart scheduling is essential. A smart EV charger automatically starts and stops charging at the right time, ensuring every kilowatt comes from the free electricity period.
Instead of remembering charging times every day, your system does the work for you.
Is Your Home Ready?
An EV charger is one of the largest electrical loads in most homes.
If your charger runs while the air conditioner, oven, pool pump, or dishwasher are also operating, your switchboard may be placed under unnecessary stress.
Many Australian homes, particularly older properties may require electrical upgrades before installing a dedicated EV charger.
A professional assessment ensures your home's electrical system remains safe, compliant, and capable of handling your new energy demands.
Make Your Solar and Battery Work Smarter
If your home already has solar panels and battery storage, a Solar Sharer plan can become even more valuable.
On cloudy days, the free electricity window can charge your EV without relying on your stored battery energy.
On sunny days, you can charge your EV using free grid electricity while your rooftop solar powers your home or charges your battery for use later in the evening.
With the right system configuration, every energy source works together to maximise your savings.
One Connected Energy Ecosystem
The best results come when your solar panels, battery, inverter, and EV charger all communicate with each other.
At DSW Energy, we design complete smart energy systems using leading brands including Tesla, Sungrow, SolaX, Sigenergy, Goodwe and FoxESS.
An integrated system can intelligently manage your home's energy usage by:
Automatically scheduling EV charging during free electricity periods.
Adjusting charging speeds when household demand increases.
Protecting your switchboard from overload.
Prioritising your solar production and battery storage.
Maximising every kilowatt of free electricity available.
Instead of separate products working independently, your entire energy system works together to reduce your electricity costs.
Ready to Take Advantage of Solar Sharer Plans?
Free electricity is only valuable if your home can use it efficiently.
Whether you're installing your first EV charger, upgrading your solar system, or adding battery storage, having the right equipment and professional installation makes all the difference.
At DSW Energy, we help Australian homeowners build smarter, future-ready energy systems that are designed to maximise savings today and prepare for tomorrow's energy market.
Thinking about installing an EV charger or upgrading your solar and battery system?
Contact DSW Energy today and discover how an integrated smart energy solution can help you get the most from your Solar Sharer plan while lowering your long-term energy costs.
