How it works
You plug the cable into your car as normal. The charger waits, then automatically starts at the time you set. When the end-time hits — or your car reaches its battery target, whichever comes first — it stops.
Schedule off-peak charging
Most Irish electricity tariffs have a cheaper night rate (typically 02:00–06:00). Set your charger to start in those hours and you'll cut your home charging costs roughly in half.
Set the schedule
- Plug the connector into your car first (the schedule only takes effect when the cable is plugged in).
- Open the Z-BOX app and select your charger.
- Tap the small clock icon labelled Charging Times on the live screen.
- Toggle Start Time on and pick the start hour (e.g. 02:00).
- Toggle End Time on and pick the end hour (e.g. 06:00).
- Tap Confirm. The charger now waits and starts automatically.
Tip: Most EVs also have their own scheduled charging. Pick one or the other — running both can occasionally produce confusing behaviour where the car keeps asking the charger to wait.
Limit how fast it charges
If your home has limited capacity (older fuseboard, electric shower running, etc.), you can lower the maximum current the charger draws.
- In the app, tap Settings → Set Max Charging Current For Entire charger.
- Pick a value between 6 A and 32 A. Each Amp is roughly 230 W of power.
- Tap Confirm.
We commission your charger at 32 A out of the box (the maximum). Only lower it if you have a specific reason to — at lower amperage your car charges more slowly.