Optiwatt: Local Energy Rewards

Optiwatt

About this app

Optiwatt finds local utility programs that pay you for using smart devices at home, like EVs, chargers (including Tesla, Ford, Chargepoint and many more) and smart thermostats (including Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell/Resideo).

Stop overspending on your electric bill because of basic EV charge scheduler apps and thermostat controls that ignore your local energy rates and rewards. Start automating your energy use to shift to greener, lower-cost times—without lifting a finger.

THIS APP IS FOR YOU IF:
- You want to get paid for your off peak EV charging
- You want to schedule your EV charging when your utility rates are cheapest but your car’s app doesn’t let you
- You want to adjust your thermostat to shift your temperature based on your utility rates throughout the day
- You want to charge your EV when solar and wind are powering the grid
- You have a level 1 or 2 charger and want to avoid charging during peak hours

MORE CONTROL WITH MORE DATA
- Import local electric rate date—not estimates
- Automate EV charging PLUS thermostat heating/cooling to lowest-cost hours
- Prioritize your comfort and schedule, and override easily for emergencies
- Visualize EV charging costs, gas savings, and battery efficiency for every charge

PRIORITIZE CLEANER ENERGY
- Leverage utility data on dirty peaks and clean energy availability
- Join reward programs and earn $$ for being green
- Join EVs and Smart Thermostats all over the world charging more on solar and wind energy, further reducing CO2 emissions

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GRID
- Help prevent increases in electric rates by avoiding peak use
- Reduce strain on electric grid equipment by allowing automated charging based on utility data

NO HARDWARE TO CONNECT
- Your devices connect and automatically help you save and earn rewards
- Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell thermostats connect with ease
- Compatible with most EVs
(Optiwatt was the first official Tesla App connected scheduler)
- ChargePoint owners can also connect their charger
(Tesla charger, Wallbox, and others coming soon!)

YOUR PREFERENCES TAKE PRIORITY
- Schedule your EV needs with the most advanced scheduler available
- Schedule a one-time 100% charge for special road trips
- Set your home heating/cooling preferences
- Our Energy Manager℠ algorithm uses your preferences and energy savings / renewable data to plan your most efficient energy use

EARN WITH REWARDS AND SAVINGS
- Find reward programs near you
- Get paid your way with Venmo, PayPal, ACH transactions, gift cards, or a charitable donations

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Battery electric and plug-in hybrid compatible vehicles: Tesla,, Volkswagen, Jaguar, BMW, Ford, Audi, Hyundai, Nissan, Volvo,, Chrysler, Land Rover, Jeep, Lincoln, and Mini

Current compatible EV chargers: Chargepoint Inc.

Current compatible smart thermostats: Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell

If you’d like us to support a new electric vehicle, charger or thermostat, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Already using our app? Want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

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Disclaimer: This software and documentation are not provided or endorsed by the makers of any electric vehicle or other device.

Ratings and reviews

No option to define charging schedule, only a slider to allow the app to control charging (Which just starts charging right away). Adding on now that I've had a few days to test the app, the smart charging works well in that the car does charge at the correct times based on the lowest cost hours. However, you cannot define/pick any other hours and the app doesn't stop the car from charging when you plug it in (Ex. When you get home from work during peak hours) so you have to manually stop it.

Downloaded this to see if it would give me a more accurate depiction on the cost of my charging habits and how much I'm saving compared to an ICE vehicle. Unfortunately, it was only accurate for my first 2 charges. According to an email I exchanged with them prior to this, they can see my charging numbers are accurate on their side, but for some reason don't pull over to my (user) end. May try again in the future if that can be fixed.

Started using this app as a part of Comed charging pilot program. I only use about 5-10% of my battery daily, so I don't need to charge my car every day. So it would be nice to have a future to set maximum electricity price that I'm willing to pay, so it will only charge if price drops belowthat level, but if it doesn't, I'm ok not to charge. And when my bettery dropes to the level when I NEED to charge, I will change the charge settings. If that future is added, will change to 5 stars

What’s new

Rivian and GM vehicle drivers rejoice! You can now connect your EVs through our mobile app.