Honda’s new energy solutions division recently announced the imminent debut of their first project titled e:PROGRESS that’s being touted as the most advanced home charging solution from an automobile manufacturer in Europe.
The new technology consists of a connected charger that is paired with intelligent software developed by Moixa, a charging specialist company. This software organizes a charging schedule based on drivers’ requirements to make sure that their cars are sufficiently charged at all times while honing in on low-priced clean energy.
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Power is produced by Octopus Energy, a UK-based electricity supplier with the UK’s first dynamic tariff. The flexible tariff can be applied to the residence as well as the car, and allows users to access lower-priced electricity during renewable-heavy, off-peak hours. This is where Moixa’s software plays a significant role as it chooses the most cost-effective time to charge the Honda e, monitoring price changes that can occur every 30 minutes.
The result is an estimated £475 saved annually compared to the standard tariff. The recommended charger to be used for the service is the Honda Power Charger S+ (4G), which will be integrated with e:PROGRESS to allow timely access to low-cost electricity.
Setting up e:PROGRESS is guaranteed to be a swift and easy process, with clients being able to check their eligibility online and British Gas carrying out the installation process to ensure customers receive a quality nation-wide service and responsive after-sales support. What’s more, e:PROGRESS is said to support active grid management, helping to stabilize demand and optimize the use of renewable energy. This project by the energy divisions solutions unit is the first of many to come, including Honda Power Manager, and is a step closer to achieving Honda’s 2030 vision of being a company that offers ‘new value’ by branching out into areas such as energy services.
