One grid, always changing
Australia's electricity grid spans the whole continent — from coal and gas to fast-growing solar, wind, hydro and batteries. The mix changes hour by hour and state by state, which means the cleanest, cheapest time to charge your EV changes too.
One scan tells you what to do
Scan your EV Utility QR code and instantly see:
- ✓How renewable the grid is right now
- ✓Whether now is a good charging time
- ✓When the next clean charging window is
- ✓Whether grid demand is high or low
- ✓How your charging choice affects emissions
The grid changes every hour
The mix of solar, wind, coal and gas powering the grid shifts throughout the day. That's why when you charge matters for both your cost and your emissions.
Solar
Peaks midday, gone after sunset
Wind
Varies all day and night
Coal
Steady baseline, higher emissions
Gas
Ramps up for the evening peak
🌞 Midday & windy nights = cleaner
When solar and wind are high, more of your charge comes from renewables — lower emissions, and often lower wholesale prices.
🔥 Evening peak = dirtier & dearer
From ~5–9pm demand spikes, gas and coal ramp up, and grid power gets more expensive and more carbon-heavy. Shifting your charge out of this window helps.
Stick it where you charge
Make checking the grid part of your charging habit.
Scan to Check the Grid
Point your phone camera at the QR code
Opens the live grid signal for your state
Inside the garage
Near the home charger
On the switchboard
On the fridge
In the cable bag
Your EV could become a battery on wheels
Today, most EVs only take power from the grid. In the future, many EVs will also be able to send power back — charging when solar is high, powering your home during expensive peaks, and even earning rewards through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and virtual power plants (VPPs).
EV Utility starts as a simple free charging guide. Over time, it becomes your household's EV energy brain.
