Wattpilot

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Basics

The Fronius Wattpilot is the intelligent charging solution for all electric car owners. The Wattpilot is available in the following versions:

  • Wattpilot Flex Home for the home (fixed installation)
  • Wattpilot Flex Pro for billing-relevant applications (fixed installation)
  • Wattpilot Home for the home (fixed installation)
  • Wattpilot Go for on the go (mobile solution) 

 

Each variant is available in 11 and 22 kW.

Key functions:

  • PV-optimized: You can charge your car cost-effectively and sustainably with surplus solar energy using automatic 1-/3-phase switching from 1.38 - 22 kW in ampere increments.
  • The intelligent plug-and-play charging solution has three different charging modes: Standard, Eco, and Next Trip Mode.
  • Internet connectivity & control via the Solar.wattpilot app, which also provides an overview of the charge.

The Wattpilot is made in Austria.

  • Fixed 6 m type 2 charging cable
  • Intuitive operation and high-quality product design (winner of the German Design Award 2025)
    - Separate button for each mode   
    - Dot-matrix power and energy display   
    - Continuous LED ring
  • Integrated MID meter / conformity with measurement and calibration law (Wattpilot Flex Pro only)
  • Connection area in the wall mounting plate with built-in spirit level
  • Additional LAN interface
  • Cable entry from above, below and behind
  • Plug holder and two RFID tags included
  • ISO 15118 (Plug & Charge) hardware-ready
  • Very space‑saving thanks to its 10 cm depth and innovative plug holder

Wattpilot Flex:

  • Wattpilot Flex
  • Mounting bracket and type 2 plug holder incl. screws and rawlplugs
  • Reset card
  • 2 ID chips- Strain
  • Relief device 10 - 15 mm and 15-20 mm incl. screws
  • 2 cable ties
  • 6 rubber grommets
  • Quick Guide

Optional accessories include a pedestal, a pre‑installation kit (wall mounting plate including cover plate), and a set of 10 ID chips.

Wattpilot Home / Go:

  • Mounting bracket, incl. screws and rawlplugs
  • Wattpilot
  • Anti-theft device
  • Reset card
  • 1 ID chip
  • Quick Guide 

Optional accessories include a Type‑2 cable (2.5 / 5 / 7.5 m), a set of 10 ID chips, an additional mounting plate, a Type‑2 plug holder, and various adapter sets.

The warranty for the Wattpilot is 3 years. Devices delivered before August 1, 2024 have a warranty of 2 years.

Planning & installation

  • Connection current: 16 A for 11 kW variants, 32 A for 22 kW variants
  • Recommended installation with Fronius Smart Meter for load control
  • Can be controlled via OCPP 1.6J

Further documentation and instructions can be found in the Downloads section.

System functions & integration

The Wattpilot Flex is equipped with ISO15118 communication hardware, which is a basic requirement for bidirectional charging. However, there are further requirements for bidirectional charging:

  1. The electric vehicle must support bidirectional charging. There are already several vehicles on the market that support bidirectional charging when used with a compatible wallbox. However, this is often not ideal for end users, as the wallbox may become incompatible in the case of a vehicle replacement. In most cases, the system offers a backup power supply, but no grid-connected function that can be used to supply the house with the vehicle at night, for example.

  2. If energy is fed from the electric vehicle back into the house or even into the grid, the grid operator’s requirements must be met. In the case of an AC wallbox, the electric vehicle must support this functionality, which means that an electric vehicle must distinguish between different grid requirements depending on where it is currently connected.

    Put simply, although the Wattpilot Flex is equipped with ISO15118 hardware, it does not currently support bidirectional applications. It is not possible to discharge the vehicle battery into the house or grid (vehicle-to-grid).

    Note:
    Pay close attention to this with wallboxes from other manufacturers, as the ISO15118 hardware is often incorrectly equated with bidirectional charging.

When the device connects to an inverter (automatically or manually via the Solar.wattpilot app), it is automatically added to the associated PV system in Solar.web. Alternatively, you can add the device manually at any time:

  • In your PV system in Solar.web under Settings > Components
  •  If no PV system is available, register at www.solarweb.com and add the device and the paired inverter when creating the system.

We recommend that the device is online and paired with the inverter when it is added. An offline device can also be added, but data is only displayed when it is online and paired.

The Wattpilot can be integrated into a network via WiFi. If the device is outside the WiFi range, the signal can be extended using a repeater, WiFi access point, or PowerLine adapter.

The Wattpilot Flex can also be integrated via Ethernet (LAN), while the Wattpilot Home and Go only support WiFi.

All settings can also be made locally via the Wattpilot hotspot. This hotspot is permanently open and password-protected.

The following functions are not available without a network connection:

  • Remote access via the app
  • Pairing with the PV system (PV-optimized charging)
  • Use of flexible electricity tariffs
  • Dynamic Load Balancing
  • Software updates

Yes, any number of Wattpilots can be operated in parallel. Each Wattpilot must be individually integrated into the network. However, PV optimization only works for one device at a time.

Prioritization between several Wattpilots is possible. If the set priorities are the same, the priorities are as follows:

  • Priority 1: Standard Mode
  • Priority 2: Next Trip Mode
  • Priority 3: Eco Mode

If the charging mode is the same, the current will be divided equally.
The Wattpilot charging boxes can also be added to a PV system in Solar.web for joint visualization.

Yes, that is possible. The Wattpilot Flex Pro is MID-compliant and fulfills the measurement and calibration law so that the charged energy can be billed to third parties.

All Wattpilot charging boxes also offer OCPP 1.6J and an RFID reader. This allows the amount of energy charged in kWh and the charging time per RFID chip to be recorded for each charging process. The data can be exported as a CSV file, which also allows billing according to charging time (in minutes).

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification and you can use these ID chips to authenticate yourself on the device and unlock the Wattpilot. Authentication is particularly important if the Wattpilot is installed in a publicly accessible location such as an underground parking garage.

Multiple ID chips can be used for one Wattpilot. This allows several people to charge on the same device, with the energy charged being recorded separately. In addition, an ID chip can be used for several Wattpilots, but it must be taught-in separately for each device.

In addition, the amount of energy charged in kWh and the charging time per RFID chip can be recorded for each charging process. The data can be exported as a CSV file, which also allows billing according to charging time.

How-To Video: Wattpilot ID Chip Management

Yes, the Wattpilot can be controlled via the interface using the Solar.wattpilot app. For security reasons, this interface is encrypted and not made public.

The Wattpilot also offers OCPP 1.6J as an open interface for integration into external systems.

Yes, the Wattpilot supports OCPP 1.6J as an open interface. This allows the device to be integrated into external systems, such as those used for load management.

Charging options

Next Trip Mode ensures that your vehicle is sufficiently charged for your next trip. A certain amount of energy in kWh or kilometers can be specified, which is charged up to a defined point in time.

A direct state of charge as a percentage cannot be set.

PV surplus charging can be activated in the Solar.wattpilot app.

Optimization takes place in individual ampere increments, as specified by the type 2 standard. This enables charging increments of approx. 230 watts (1-phase) or approx. 690 watts (3-phase). This makes optimum use of the PV system’s power range, with a charging power of 1.38 kW to 22 kW. Switching between 1-phase and 3-phase charging works for vehicles with a 2-phase or 3-phase onboard charger.

The value for switching between 1-phase and 3-phase charging can be set individually in the app.

A Fronius inverter with Fronius Smart Meter at the feed-in point is required for PV optimization. Compatible inverters are GEN24, Verto, SnapINverter from Datamanager 2.0 and IG, IG Plus, IG TL and CL series in combination with a Datamanager 2.0. The combination with a Fronius Ohmpilot and a Fronius-compatible DC-coupled battery is also possible.

PV optimization can also be used with third-party inverters if they are combined with a Fronius Smart Meter IP or a Datamanager Box 2.0 and a Fronius Smart Meter at the feed-in point. However, no other self-consumption regulations (e.g., battery, Power2Heat) may be active in parallel, as the controls may interfere with each other. In addition, household loads are not taken into account in the app.

PV optimization can only be used with one Wattpilot at a time. However, several Wattpilots can be operated at staggered intervals.

Dynamic Load Balancing is activated and configured in the Solar.wattpilot app. You can also make advanced settings there, such as limiting the maximum current carrying capacity of the supply line.

There is no limit to the number of Wattpilot charging boxes that can be operated with Dynamic Load Balancing.

The following components are required for use:

  • Fronius Smart Meter IP or
  • a compatible Fronius inverter with Fronius Smart Meter or
  • a Datamanager Box 2.0 with Fronius Smart Meter at the feed-in point.

The maximum current carrying capacity of the supply line can also be set. This option can be found in the app under Settings → Load Balancing → Dynamic Load Balancing. It is required if the supply line can handle a lower current than the sum of the connected Wattpilots. This prevents the automatic circuit breaker from overloading and tripping.

With variable electricity tariffs such as Lumina Strom HOURLY or aWattar HOURLY, you can charge your vehicle in a cost-optimized way. This is activated in the Solar.wattpilot app under Settings → Cost Optimization.

Depending on country availability, either specific tariffs or bidding zones can be defined. A bidding zone is a geographical area in the energy market where electricity is traded at the current market price. Additional surcharges in your electricity tariff must be taken into account manually.

If the price falls below the selected limit value, charging takes place at the set amperage. A new limit is not required.

A variable electricity tariff can be used with several Wattpilots in parallel.

Use of PV optimization and variable electricity tariffs can be activated individually or in combination in the app. This means that users without a PV system can also benefit from variable electricity tariffs, while PV users can use the charging modes without a tariff option.

How-to video: Setting flexible electricity tariffs in the Solar.wattpilot app

As it stands, there is no standard for intelligent charging. Restrictions may therefore apply to certain car models. Fronius endeavors to configure the optimal charging behavior for every vehicle.

Affected models:

  • Kia Soul
  • Renault Zoe
  • Mitsubishi i-MiEV
  • Citroën C-Zero
  • Peugeot iOn
  • Opel Corsa-e
  • VW ID (Software <4.1)
  • Cupra Born
  • Ford Explorer
  • Porsche Taycan
  • Škoda Enyaq
  • Dacia Spring
  • Mercedes
  • SsangYong

As vehicle manufacturers regularly provide software updates, these restrictions can be remedied. The car model is selected in the Solar.wattpilot app under Settings > Vehicle.

How-to video: Advanced vehicle settings in the Solar.wattpilot app

A combination with the Fronius-compatible DC-coupled battery storage systems and the Fronius Ohmpilot is possible. Both the threshold values for the battery (state of charge as a %) and for the Ohmpilot (temperature in °C) can be defined in the app. As soon as these values are reached, the current power values of the battery and Ohmpilot are considered as surplus.

This means that the battery and Ohmpilot can be taken into account in the system. Prioritization of the Wattpilot is possible. In addition, further prioritization between the Ohmpilot and battery can be defined on the user interface of the inverter.

Help & solutions

Hotspot password: The password is on the reset card supplied. If you have changed the hot spot password, this can be reassigned via the Solar.wattpilot app under Settings > Password or reset to the factory settings with a long tap on the Wattpilot Home/Go. If the reset card is misplaced, it can be reordered from Fronius with proof of purchase.

Wattpilot password: Connect to the Wattpilot via the hotspot, restart the Setup wizard and assign a new password.

Technician password: Please contact technical support via our contact form. The serial number, purchase invoice and a picture of the rating plate are required.

How can the Wattpilot be restored to its factory settings? The Wattpilot can be reset to its factory settings using the RFID reset card, which is included in the scope of delivery and in the Solar.wattpilot app under Internet > Factory settings.
How-to video: Resetting the Wattpilot to its factory settings

The installer of the system should create a service case for the affected device on Fronius Solar.SOS. Please include the following information:

  • Serial number
  • Purchase invoice
  • Photo of the rating plate
  • Check the Phase Switch setting in the Solar.wattpilot app under Settings > Car.
  • Make sure that your charging cable and the charger in your car support three-phase charging and that the Wattpilot is supplied with 3-phase power.
  • Check the car’s app to see if there are settings restricting single-phase charging.
Make sure that you first update your Solar.wattpilot app to the latest version.

Network:

Update your components to the latest firmware version.

For GEN24 inverters with firmware version 1.14.110-1 or higher, ensure that the Solar API is activated in the user interface of the inverter under Communication > Solar API. Also make sure that your inverter and your Wattpilot are in the same IP network, especially if you are using subnets.

Inverters:

Check the WiFi signal strength of your network on your Wattpilot. For a stable connection, the Solar.wattpilot app should recognize your WiFi with at least 50% strength.

Depending on the car model, problems may occur if charging is interrupted. Activate the Simulate unplugging option in the Solar.wattpilot app.
This list only includes vehicles for which specific settings for the behavior after charging is interrupted are known. If your car is not listed, select Standard charging behavior.

Fronius Solar.web

Ensure the following so that data is displayed:

  • Add devices: Wattpilot and inverters must be added to your PV system in Solar.web under Settings > Components. If this tab is not visible, ask your installer to assign you owner or supervisor permissions.
  • Internet connection: Both devices must be online.
  • Wattpilot firmware: Version 36.0 or higher. Update in the Solar.wattpilot app under Internet.
  • Pairing: Wattpilot must be connected to WiFi and paired with the inverter. This is done in the app under Settings > Cost Optimization.
  • Inverter firmware: For GEN24, Verto or Tauro at least version 1.30. Update in Solar.web under Settings > Components.

No live or historical data is displayed for periods without an Internet connection (e.g., when WiFi is weak). This data is not subsequently restored.

Data is also only displayed if the Wattpilot is paired with an inverter that is located in the same PV system in Solar.web. If the Wattpilot Go is used on the move, no data will appear for these periods.

The device is not added automatically if one of the following applies:

  • It is connected to the wrong inverter
  • It is connected to a GEN24, Verto or Tauro inverter and: 
    - Wattpilot firmware < 36.0
    - Inverter firmware < 1.30

Solution: Update the firmware and add the device manually in Solar.web.

The Wattpilot must be paired with the new inverter in the Solar.wattpilot app under Settings > Cost Optimization. The inverter must also be replaced in Solar.web under Settings > Components. All Wattpilot data will then be displayed again.

Downloads & technical data

For operating instructions, data sheets, firmware updates and other downloads, please select your device.

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