25 September 2025, 4 mins
Electric vehicles put you in the driver’s seat of a cleaner future. But owning an EV is about more than the car itself – it’s also about how you power it. Home charging gives you the freedom to top up when it suits you, but many owners aren’t sure of the most cost-effective or sustainable way to charge. Plugging in at the wrong time can be pricier and more carbon‑heavy.
That’s where Flow Home comes in. With plans designed to help you make the most of renewable energy with lower rates, Flow Home gives you smarter, more flexible control of your EV charging, so you can save money, reduce your footprint, and keep your lifestyle on the move.
Plugging in your EV at home might seem straightforward, but it’s one of the largest electricity uses in a household. Charging at peak times, when the grid is busiest, can cost more depending on your energy plan, and rely on more fossil fuel-based generation.
Smarter charging is about shifting that energy use to when renewable generation is high and electricity is cheaper. It’s a win-win: you reduce household bills and help drive demand for cleaner power.
Flow Home is a residential electricity plan that puts you in control. By connecting your household to wholesale energy prices, Flow Home lets you take advantage of times when renewable energy is plentiful and prices are lower.
For EV owners, this means you can align your charging to these windows either by scheduling charging through your EV app or simply choosing to plug in when it works best. Flow Home provides insights that make it easy to see when you’re using cheaper, cleaner power.
Energy prices change throughout the day on the wholesale market, but most households pay a flat retail rate. Flow Home works differently. By giving you access to rates linked to the wholesale market, you can choose to charge your EV during off-peak times and save on costs.
For example, charging overnight when demand is lower not only costs less but also means your EV is ready to go in the morning. And if you have solar panels, Flow Home helps you prioritise your own renewable energy before drawing from the grid.
Australia’s grid is steadily transitioning to renewables, but availability can fluctuate. Flow Home helps you take advantage of times when wind and solar are strongest, so more of your EV charging comes from green energy.
This doesn’t just lower your carbon footprint but also helps support the wider shift to cleaner energy across the country. By charging smarter, you’re contributing to a more sustainable energy system for everyone.
Every EV owner’s lifestyle is different. Some need to charge overnight for the morning commute, while others may prefer to top up during the day. Flow Home is designed to be flexible — you still decide when to charge, but with smarter insights and opportunities to save when you can.
It’s charging on your terms, with the added bonus of lower costs and higher renewable usage. That’s what makes Flow Home the smarter choice for EV owners.
Ready to see how much you could save? Check out Flow Home and start charging smarter today.
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