{"id":14047,"date":"2023-12-22T14:59:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T13:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monta.com\/uk\/?post_type=help-center&p=14047"},"modified":"2024-09-28T15:25:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T14:25:48","slug":"get-started-ev-driver-home","status":"publish","type":"help-center","link":"https:\/\/monta.com\/en\/help-center\/get-started-ev-driver-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Get started as an EV driver charging at home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This guide describes how to set up Monta Charge, if you are an EV driver, who owns a charge point and wants to set it up at home. All the setups and settings are available in Monta Charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are free to follow the steps in whatever order suits your needs. You can jump straight to step 4 and connect your charge point to Monta. What we recommend is to follow the steps, in the order described in this guide, so you get the smoothest experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Create a Monta account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get started, begin by setting up your Monta account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download Monta Charge, which can be found on both the Google Play Store <\/strong>and the App Store<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, you can create your account using your email address, phone number, or any of the options listed on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please keep in mind that the login method you choose becomes a credential for accessing Monta, and it’s important to note that Monta does not store your password for security purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Fill out your profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend you to complete your Monta profile details<\/a>, which can be done in the Settings<\/strong> section, specifically under Profile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Including both your phone number and<\/strong> email ensures you always have a reliable means of logging in. Also, you can avoid accidentally making a second Monta account. If you select your Country & Area, that will make the SmartCharge calculation more accurate and will help with setting up the cost of charging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have the option to personalize the types of emails you receive from Monta to ensure you stay updated according to your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Add and integrate car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The easiest way to manage your charging is to let your car determine its charging needs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why we strongly recommend adding your car<\/a> to your Monta profile. By doing so, you provide us with important data, like battery capacity, which is used to calculate SmartCharge and other charging sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like to view your car’s State of Charge (SoC) and enable automatic charging decisions, consider integrating your car with Monta<\/a>. This integration is made possible through Monta’s partnership with Enode. To discover the specific features your car model can offer via integration, you can find more information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Add and connect your charge point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you connect your charge point to Monta, this means that you will need to use Monta Charge to operate the charging, such starting, stopping or scheduling a charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process to connect a charge point to Monta consists of 3 steps: Physical installation, Integration with Monta and pairing to your Monta account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Physical installation<\/strong> must be performed by a certified installer, who will connect the charge point to electricity and to the internet. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Integration <\/strong>should also be performed by an installer, who will point the charge point to Monta’s backend. Here is a list of guides<\/a>, where you can find your charge point brand and how it needs to be configured. If your installer needs help with the integration process, they can book a consultation with Monta’s Site Enablement Team<\/a>, who can lead them through the steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Pairing<\/strong> the charge point happens when you add the charge point in Monta Charge and you verify the connection. Here is a guide <\/a>on how to do that. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    5. Add electricity cost for your charge point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Using Monta, you can monitor the cost of electricity for charging on your own charge point. Your electricity cost input is used in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Insights: <\/a>Track the cost of charging on your charge point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. SmartCharge:<\/a> Initiate a charge based on your electricity cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Sponsored charging:<\/a> If your employer is sponsoring the charging of a company car at your private charge point, you can share your electricity cost with them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Here is guide<\/a> on how you can set up your electricity cost in Monta Charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      6. Perform a charge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Once you have connected your charge point to Monta, you are ready to start charging!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      When you open your charge point in Monta Charge, you will see different types of charges you can start<\/a>. Please note that some of the charge types require a setup in Monta Charge. You can see more in the above linked guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Charge now<\/strong> allows you to start charging on demand with a swipe in Monta Charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Scheduled charge<\/strong> gives you the option to set a specific time, when you want your car to start charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      AutoStart<\/strong> will enable your charge point to start the charge as soon as the car cable is plugged in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      SmartCharge<\/strong> is a charge, set up by Monta’s algorithm, which takes into consideration your charging preferences, such as electricity cost, CO2 emissions and use of renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you have already integrated your car with Monta, the system will get a state of charge and this will determine the needed amount for charging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Just pick a charge type and give it a try! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      7. Troubleshooting and support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you encounter any issues while setting up or charging on your charge point, we have some helpful troubleshooting guides to suggest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n