Advice needed - Best wallbox for Renault Megane E-tech

[minitrue-nl]

Hi everybody,
In my quest for a wallbox that can make sure that I never need to send energy back to the network I came across this nice project! Since there are so many experts here I was wondering if I could get some advice on what wallbox to choose...

• EV: New Renault Megane E-tech 60kW
• Meter: sdm630 via TCP/IP adapter already installed
• Solar panels: around 3kW max output - so I already figured I need to play with residualPower (able to read those in NodeRed - so a connection is possible)

I was thinking of going for an Alfen or Easee Home, since those are two manufacturers that seem reliable and also offer longer term API support. But I would love to hear your advice.

(BTW: My German is good enough to read - but writing is something else... :-) )

[Steffen294]

Hi minitrue-nl,
go for a Keba C Wallbox. Simple to implement and it works rock solid.

BR
Steffen

[andig]

Auf mA zu steuern- gut. Keine Phasenumschaltung- ist aber sicher ein Luxusfeature.

[minitrue-nl]

Thanks @Steffen294! Looks indeed like a simple wall box - who needs all the bells and whistles when you can just integrate in my smart home system - which happens to be Loxone.

@andig I thought about phase switching, but here in Flanders we are getting ready for a capacity tariff, where you would pay extra if you use a lot of energy in a 15 minute time span. And my solar panels are also only one phase, so no need for home charging I figured.

Now I only hope it can all work on our very odd 3x230V without N home connection...