Like the gas pump provides information on the quantity and cost of filling a gas tank, electric vehicle owners are interested in knowing the cost of charging the batteries of their vehicles. The amount of electricity and cost of each electric car charge is stored in the Smart Charger as well as shown in the text display of the charger. The Smart Garage Charger connects over Wi-Fi to the for interactions with other energy components including In-home Displays for reporting smart charging station data and the Internet.
As part of an integrated management system the Smart Charger can make decision on the most appropriate time to start the charge based on user preferences and cost of electricity. Also a wireless keyfob provides a way to enable and disable the outlet and to protect from unauthorized use in a shared garage.