Optiwatt is an intelligent home energy management platform built specifically for electric vehicle (EV) owners and smart thermostat users. By securely connecting directly to your vehicle, thermostat, and local utility provider, Optiwatt automatically optimizes when your car charges and when your home heats or cools. Its primary objective is to drastically reduce your energy bills by scheduling power consumption during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lowest. Furthermore, Optiwatt tracks the real-time carbon intensity of your local power grid, allowing users to shift their charging to times when renewable energy (like solar and wind) is most abundant. Optiwatt requires no additional smart home hardware or expensive smart EV chargers; it utilizes OEM telematics and APIs to orchestrate power demand seamlessly in the background. In addition to cost tracking and carbon reduction, users can optionally participate in localized Demand Response programs to earn cash rewards for reducing power consumption during critical grid events. The platform is entirely free for consumers, generating revenue by acting as a distributed energy resource aggregator for utility companies.
We partner with utility companies to help balance the power grid. They pay us for reducing grid stress during peak times, and we pass some of those earnings directly to you.
Which EV brands are supported?
We currently support direct integrations with Tesla, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Audi, and several others. Check the app for the most up-to-date list.
Do I need to buy a smart charger?
No, Optiwatt communicates directly with your vehicle's onboard computer. You can use any standard wall outlet or 'dumb' charger.
Is my login data secure?
Yes. We use bank-level encryption and official OAuth integrations (where available) so we never see or store your raw passwords.
FAQ+-
How does Optiwatt make money if it's free?
We partner with utility companies to help balance the power grid. They pay us for reducing grid stress during peak times, and we pass some of those earnings directly to you.
Which EV brands are supported?
We currently support direct integrations with Tesla, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Audi, and several others. Check the app for the most up-to-date list.
Do I need to buy a smart charger?
No, Optiwatt communicates directly with your vehicle's onboard computer. You can use any standard wall outlet or 'dumb' charger.
Is my login data secure?
Yes. We use bank-level encryption and official OAuth integrations (where available) so we never see or store your raw passwords.
