Target Audience

This article is relevant for the following audience:

• TRONITY Driver App | End Consumers (B2C)

This article is not relevant for:

• TRONITY Driver App | Fleet Participants
• TRONITY Fleet | Fleet Managers
• TRONITY Driver App | Logbook Users

Question

How can I create a home charging rate using the TRONITY Driver App?

Answer

With the TRONITY Driver App, you can create custom home charging rates to reflect the electricity cost for home charging.

You can choose between a dynamic rate (e.g., Tibber) and a regular rate with a fixed price.

Getting Started with Rate Creation

Option 1:

Main Screen → (+) → Add Charging Rate

Option 2:

Settings → Charging Rates → (+) Add Charging Rate

Dynamic Rate (e.g., Tibber)

1. Create New
2. Assign Name
3. Select Country
4. Select "Home" Category
5. Optional: Choose Color
6. Optional: Set Charging Loss
7. Optional: Set Validity
8. Set Currency
9. Optional: Set Base Fee
10. Optional: Set Start Fee
11. Determine if Rate Uses Renewable Energy
12. Determine if Rate Should Be Used as Default
13. Set Rate as Active
14. Set Price per kWh
15. Save

Regular Rate

1. Create New
2. Assign Name
3. Select Country
4. Select "Home" Category
5. Select Dynamic Rate
6. Enter Token
7. Optional: Choose Color
8. Optional: Set Charging Loss
9. Optional: Set Validity
10. Set Currency
11. Optional: Set Base Fee
12. Optional: Set Start Fee
13. Determine if Rate Uses Renewable Energy
14. Determine if Rate Should Be Used as Default
15. Set Rate as Active
16. Save

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where can I find the token for Tibber?

1. Log into your Tibber account:

   Open the Tibber website and log in with your credentials.

2. Open Developer Portal:

   Go to the Tibber Developer Page.

3. Generate Token:

   Click on Create Token under Access Tokens, select the desired permissions (scopes), and confirm.

What is the difference between a base fee and a start fee?

Base Fee: A monthly fee that applies regardless of the number of charging sessions. 

Start Fee: Charged per charging session and directly included in the price per charge.

What does it mean if a rate is defined as standard?

If a rate is set as standard, it will be automatically selected unless another rate was used in previous charges.

Note: Home charging rates set as standard will also be used for charging at other locations.

Important Notes and Terms

Charging Loss: When charging at AC charging stations, there is typically a charging loss of 5 – 10%. By setting this value, the energy measured by the vehicle can be adjusted to the actual energy requirement. 

Dynamic Rate: A dynamic electricity rate has variable prices that change hourly based on market electricity prices. Users can shift electricity usage to times of low prices (e.g., at night or during high wind/solar production) to save costs. Typically, a smart metering system is required for this.