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General Information

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Helpful information for Customer Support for home charging issues 
 
Volkswagen customer service
Hotline: 00800 43347328* 
Email: volkswagen-support@elli.eco
 
ŠKODA AUTO customer service
Hotline: 00800 80247247* 
Email: skoda-auto.support@elli.eco
 
SEAT customer service
Hotline: 00800 73273554* 
Email: cupra-seat-support@elli.eco
 
CUPRA customer service
Hotline: 00800 73273554* 
Email: cupra-seat-support@elli.eco
 
Audi customer service
Hotline: 0800 2834925* 
E-Mail: audi-support@elli.eco
 
Elli customer service
Hotline: 00800 35541111* 
Email: elli-support@elli.eco
 
*Calls are free of charge. Costs may be incurred when calling from mobiles, depending on the provider. If your phone provider does not support this number, ask them to activate "00800" numbers. Costs are based on your provider's respective charges. Roaming charges may be incurred for calls from abroad.
All our private chargers have a charging point.
The charger and the sealed plug connector of your charging cable are splash-water protected on all sides (IP54).
Protection class IP54 guarantees this. Dust may ingress at low amounts, but this is harmless and perfectly normal.
Electromobility is increasingly dominating. This represents a great challenge for the general power supply. Occasionally this borders on the feasibility limits. Therefore, asking whether several chargers can be used in parallel is a legitimate question. In general, there are two basic prerequisites, that need to be met:
 
Obtain a permit from your local electricity grid operator
Commission your installation partner to inform your electricity grid operator about your project. Electricity grid operators have a good overview of the local network load and thus prevent temporal overloads.
 
Have the existing electrical installation in the house checked
The conditions applying to the local electricity grid, also apply to your own household. There generally also are limits to the power that it can access at a time. If your electricall installation reaches its limits, or if your maximum consumption power from the electricity grid has been limited by your network operator, load management may be reasonable. Load management regulates the charging power so that both the electricity grid or your household electrical installation are not overloaded.

We generally recommend contacting an electrician. They are familiar with the local conditions and can give you best-possible advice.
The charger is intended for electric vehicles of the European market and is delivered with the standardized AC plug connector for the European market (type 2).
The MID-certified energy meter in your Wallbox is installed in all Pro/Connect+ models. The meter measures the charging power and provides the measurement result for every charging session in your app. In this way you can track how many kWh you charged per charging session.


What is the added value of the installed energy meter?

Transparency: The energy meter gives you more transparency with regard to your charging sessions and you can exactly track how much you charged at what time.

Accounting: The energy meter comes in particularly handy for drivers of company cars or freelancers. For example, if you want to clearly distinguish between company-related and private charging sessions in your app, the energy meter is the perfect option for you. In this way, you can present bills for company-related charging sessions to your employer or ad them to your tax declaration.
Please note that the energy meter cannot be used as a basis for commercial settlement of public charging sessions since it does not comply with local calibration law (e.g. in Germany and Austria). However, this just means that you cannot operate your Wallbox as a public, fee-based charging point in these countries.


What does MID mean?

MID is short for Measurement Instruments Directive, which is the name of a directive for measurement instruments in the European Union. The directive generally describes the standards for calibration of measurement instruments. The energy meter in the internet-enabled Wallboxes are MID-certified and thus complied with this directive.
Does you installer or do you require technical details about your charger?

You will find all the technical information about the chargers
  • Charger (without connectivity) 
  • Charger Connect 
  • Charger Pro / Connect+
for the brands
  • Volkswagen 
  • Seat / Cupra 
  • Škoda
  • Elli 
  • Audi
at www.elli.eco/downloads under "Data Sheet." 
Currently, the wallbox is oriented primarily toward end customers. In order to meet the requirements of our business customers better in the future as well, we are working on a calibration law-compliant solution.
In principle, certainly, although the law states that everyone living in the multi-residence building must be in agreement. If, for example, at the annual owners’ meeting there is a vote on your plans, you must contact members who aren’t present, such as rental owners, and ask for their signature.
 
The feasibility of the installation also depends on the access to the electrical infrastructure at your parking space. If you select our preferred installation partner, they will help by providing a professional assessment of your situation. Alternatively, you may ask your own electrician for an assessment.
Why all the stress with a charger if I have normal sockets at home as well?

The simple answer: speed.

Using the normal household socket, you can mostly manage, depending on your local conditions, up to 2.3 kW. With a medium-size 58 kWh battery, that can mean approximately 26 hours until it is charged up again.

If you have a charger, theoretically up to 11 kW is possible, depending on local conditions. You then charge up the same battery (at 11 kW) in approximately 6 hours and have a fully charged battery every morning. 
That depends on several different things. If you live in your own home, with your own electricity meter, garage or parking space, you meet the most important criteria. If, for example, you rent a property but have your own parking space, it is usually also possible to install a Wallbox. The best thing to do to find out is to get in touch – by email, via our hotline or your nearest automotive partner.
To order additional charging cards, please contact the dealer of your charger or our customer service.
An MID-certified energy meter is integrated in our internet-enabled charger.
The energy meter measures the charging power and provides the measurement result for each charging session in the app. In this way you can track how many kWh you have charge per charging session.

The energy meter comes in particularly handy for drivers of company cars. For example, if you want to clearly distinguish between company-related and private charging sessions, the energy meter is the perfect option for you. In this way, you can present bills for company-related charging sessions to your employer or ad them to your tax declaration.

Look forward to improved export options!
We are currently working at an optimized possibility of exporting individual charging sessions. This will provide even better overview and usability of data. The function will be made available via a future software update.
Do you have a defect and want to order spare parts for your charger? All parts (e.g. front cover, screws, cables, etc.) that were included in the scope of delivery can be ordered from the manufacturer.
In this case, please contact your dealer. They are in contact with the manufacturer and can reorder the desired part.
 
If you can't reach your salesperson, contact customer service. You can find the contact details here in the app in the account settings under "Help" or "Contact us".
 
Please note: Spare parts must also be installed by your electrician.
Our models can be mounted on suitable walls or other permanent surfaces that fulfill certain requirements. These surfaces also include steles/stands. 
Thus, normally you can have the charger installed on a stele/stand if the minimum criteria are fulfilled. However, we currently do not offer corresponding accessories. Have you installation partner advise you here.

General Information Charger 2

The charger is our charging station for home use, which is available in three different versions:
Elli Charger Connect 2, Elli Charger Pro 2, and Elli Charger Pro 2 Eichrecht.

The chargers essentially differ in the following points:
  • The ability to connect to the Internet and thus provide remote access via the app
  • The ability to connect to the Internet via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or LTE
  • Inclusion of an MID-certified electricity meter
  • Inclusion of an Einrecht calibration law-compliant electricity meter (only in Germany)

Here is an overview of the chargers:

Elli Charger Connect 2
  • Connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • Access control via a charging card
  • Gets software updates
  • Has a built-in electricity meter to measure charging quantities

Elli Charger Pro 2 (incl. LTE)
  • Connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or LTE.  The data volume for this connection is included in our backend for a period of ten years
  • Access control via a charging card
  • Gets software updates
  • Has a MID-certified electricity meter to measure charging quantities and bill the employer if necessary

Elli Charger Pro 2 Eichrecht (incl. LTE)
  • Connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or LTE. The data volume is included in our backend for a period of ten years
  • Access control via a charging card
  • Gets software updates
  • Has a legally compliant electricity meter to measure charging quantities and also send bills in public areas

In Germany, these charger models are currently available with up to 22 kW (three-phase).

All models have a permanently installed 4.5 m or 7.5 m charging cable.

If you have any questions or require further information on the various models, please contact our sales team or Customer Support service.
We offer two power variants for our chargers: single-phase with up to 7.4 kilowatt (kW) charging power or three-phase with up to 11 kW charging power. Please note that some models may not be available in your country or that the power needs to be reduced due to statutory regulations. Best obtain information on this in the Internet or from your dealer.
If at your location both the single-phase 7.4kW variant and the three-phase 11kW variant is available, there are a few noteworthy differences:


What does "charging power" mean?

Generally, the charging power indicates how fast the battery can be charged at ideal conditions. To achieve maximum charging power, it is important (1) for the charger to support the power, (2) for you to have the required household connection, and (3) for your car to support the power.
Charging power is stated in kW (kilowatt). This means, after charging for one hour, you will have charged 11 kWh, overall. You just add the "h" to the unit. If you are charging for two hours, you will have charged double the amount, i.e. 22 kWh.


Your household connection - a little excursion in the field of electrical engineering

Now it gets a little complicated: To ensure that your charger can achieve the charging power, a few conditions must be met at home. The important factor is the number of the so-called phases. Simply put, phases are the live wires in a line. Mostly, a differentiation is made between single-phase and three-phase current ("alternating current"). For example, your conventional household socket provides single-phase current in most cases. Some household appliances (e.g. cooking zone or hob) often are separately provided with three-phase current since they consume a lot of energy.
If at your location both the 7.4kW and the 11kW variant is available, you can have a three-phase connection locally installed and buy the three-phase 11kWh charger since it is three-phase operated. However, if you only have a single-phase installation on site, you should opt for the 7.4kWh charger since it is single-phase operated.


Can I operate an 11 kW charger with a single-phase connection?

In theory, you can, but we do not recommend it. The important thing is not only the number of phases but also how much current flows through the wires. With the 11 kW variant it is 16 A (Ampere) per phase or wire. With the single-phase 7.4 kW variant it is 32 A to achieve the best possible result despite the single phase.
In other words, if you use an 11 kW charger for single-phase charging, you “only” charge at max. 16 A, which is equivalent to 3.6 kW. In the case of two-phase charging, this would be 7.2 kW.
With the 7.4 kW charger, it depends solely on what maximum current is configured in the charger settings. As a general rule, 32 A is the maximum charging current that is technically possible.
 Art der Ladestation
Single-phaseThree-phase
Connected phasesSingle-phase7,4 kW3,6 kW
Two-phaseN/V7,4 kW
Three-phaseN/V11 kW
Important: The number of phases of the installation’s power supply that are connected determines the maximum charging rate.

Please note: In some countries, the power for single-phase operation is limited. So it may be the case that you can only load at less than the technically possible 7.4 kW. Consult your installation partner for this purpose.


What role does the car play?

The car also has something to say in this context: The car must also support both the number of phases and the maximum charging power. Should you use a three-phase 11 kW charger, make sure that your car supports a three-phase 11 kW charger.

Installation

No problem. Simply contact Customer Support; we will be happy to help. We need the charger’s serial number, which can be found on the right-hand side of the charger.

 

Installing a charger means work involving your house’s electrical system. As this work may only be carried out by trained specialists for safety reasons, you must not install the charger yourself. You must get it installed by specialists authorized to carry out the work in accordance with local regulations.

Important: E-mobility equipment may only be installed, uninstalled, maintained, or repaired by a qualified electrician. Faulty or inappropriate installation, repair, or modification of the e-mobility equipment, for example due to poor storage, use of non-original spare parts, changes contrary to the intended use, and inadequate implementation of the operating and installation instructions, may invalidate the warranty rights. The commissioned electrician must hand over a complete setup/installation report after completing the installation. Please keep this document as it may be required if you need to make a warranty claim.
You can find the CE certificate at: https://www.elli.eco/downloads (in the "CE certificate" tab). Look for the appropriate document for your Wallbox.
 
The internet-enabled Wallboxes comply with the following standards & regulations:
  • EN/IEC 61851-1 (2018)
  • EN/IEC 61851-21-2 (2018)
  • EN 301 489-1 V2.2.2
  • EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1
  • EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0
  • EN 301 489-52 V1.1.0
  • EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1
  • EN 301 511 V12.5.1
  • EN 300 330 V2.1.1
  • EN 300 328 V2.1.1
  • EN 301 893 V2.1.1
Important: Your electricity grid operator requires certificates for compliance with the standards IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-3-11, IEC 61000-3-12 but you cannot find them in the list? No problem: The standard EN/IEC 61851-21-2 (2018) includes the aforementioned standards. Just inform your electricity grid operator about this.
 
The Wallbox without connectivity complies with the following standards & regulations:
  • EN/IEC 61851-1 (2018)
  • EN/IEC 61851-21-2 (2018)
  • EN/IEC 61000-3­2 (2014)
  • EN/IEC 61000-3-3 (2013)
Would you like an overview of the charger components? You will find a short list here:
  • Panel
  • Front cover (including the LED display & RFID reader)
  • Main module with kWh meter and feed-through terminals (depending on charger model)
  • Charging cable (including CP cable)
  • HMI cable (only internet-enabled charger)
  • RFID cable (only internet-enabled charger)
  • RS485 cable (only internet-enabled charger)
  • 2 charging cards (RFID) (only internet-enabled charger)


Other components of the scope of delivery

Other components for fitting to the wall are made available with the delivery:
  • Wall bracket
  • Mounting set for main module (depending on charger model)
  • Fastening screws for front cover
  • Installation and user manual A
  • Installation manual B
If everything is present, your installer can start with the installation.
Would you like to install a charger in your underground garage? In theory, the procedure is no different from installation in an ordinary garage.

Internet connection in an underground garage
If you want to use an Internet-enabled charger in an underground garage, connecting to the Internet can be a challenge.

Find out what is possible in your case


Basically, you have several options for connecting your charger:
  • Ethernet: For the best stability, we recommend installing an Ethernet cable, even in underground garages. It is therefore best to check whether this is a practical solution for you.
  • Wi-Fi: Of course, Wi-Fi also works in theory, but connection problems often occur, usually due to the large distance from the router as well as the solid walls.
  • LTE: A useful workaround here is LTE. It might be a surprise, but in most garages the LTE signal is good enough. If your cell phone gets solid LTE reception where you want to install your charger, LTE is the most practical solution.

When purchasing the charger, make sure that the selected model supports the desired connection type.
All our models can be mounted on suitable walls or other permanent surfaces that fulfil the following requirements:
  • The surface must be even.
  • The surface must allow the installation of the charger in such a way that the charger is protected from external damage.
  • The surface must allow the installation of the charger in such a way that a 300 mm perimeter around the charger remains free. 
  • The surface must be protected from extreme solar radiation.
  • The surface must have a carrying capacity of at least 100 kg.
Your installer will find all the necessary information for the installation in the user manual as well as at www.elli.eco/downloads
Please be aware that you are not allowed to install your charger yourself! Please use our professional installation partner or mandate someone who is permitted to carry out the work according to local regulations.
Please make sure your installation partner documents the installation of your charger. We recommend photographing the log with your smartphone or making a digital copy in another form. This way, it is always ready when needed for warranty claims

You can find a template acceptance log in our download area at Commissioning protocol.

Your installation partner would like to use their own logs

Installation partners often use their own logs that document the type of hardware, tests they have run, installation details, and other information. Please make sure that it covers all the necessary details. To be absolutely sure, recommend that they use the template acceptance log in our download area.

Ask your installation partner to take a photo of the wiring. This will enable us to provide you with the best possible support in the future without you having to get in touch with your installation partner.
If you want to connect your second-generation charger, the Charger 2, to the Internet, follow these steps.

Connecting an Internet-enabled charger to the Internet via Ethernet

For service users only:
Prerequisite: You must first install an Ethernet cable to connect the charger via Ethernet.
  1. Connect the charger to the network using an appropriate Ethernet cable.
  2. If necessary, check the network configuration if the switch used requires this for new network users.
  3. Open the web browser of your choice and connect the charger via the host name.
  4. Log in to the charger settings as a service user.
  5. Navigate to and select the “Ethernet connections” option. The Ethernet screen and the corresponding MAC address are displayed.
  6. Activate/deactivate automatic address assignment (DHCP). The IPv4 or IPv6 addresses can only be entered if automatic address assignment (DHCP) is disabled. Otherwise these addresses will be displayed for your information only.
  7. Enter the following to configure an IPv4 address: IPV4 address, IPV4 subnet mask, IPV4 gateway
  8. Enter the following to configure an IPv6 address: IPV6 address, length of the IPV6 prefix, IPV6 gateway
  9. If necessary, change the charger’s host name and the default DNS server address.

No connection to web browser via Ethernet cable

If you are unable to establish a connection:
  1. Check whether the charger is connected to a network switch or an appropriately configured computer, and whether this is active and is not displaying any errors.
  2. Check whether the charger is displayed in the network environment display.
  3. If necessary, turn the switch or laptop off and on again.  
  4. Check the cable and disconnect and reconnect it if necessary.
  5. If necessary, contact the network administrator.
  6. When connecting via the host name, make sure everything is spelled correctly.

Integrating the Internet-enabled charger into the home Wi-Fi network  

For service users only:
The Wi-Fi hotspot can also remain active in client mode.
The charger is already equipped with an internal firewall and security mechanisms for IP-based network communication.
  1. Only install the charger on private networks and use a firewall there as well.
  2. Use either WPA2 (default setting) or WPA3 for secure Wi-Fi use. Wi-Fi operation with unencrypted protocols or protocols that no longer comply with the current security standard, such as WEP, is not possible.
  3. Select detected network
If you want to connect the charger to another Wi-Fi network as a client, select this network as follows:
  1. Log in to the charger configuration.
  2. Navigate to and select the “Wi-Fi connections” option. The “Wi-Fi connection” view with all available Wi-Fi networks arranged in order by signal strength is displayed.
  3. Click the right arrow for one of the detected networks and enter the network key (password) for it.
  4. Confirm the Wi-Fi connection.
Alternative for networks that do not transmit their SSID for security reasons and therefore do not show up in the list of detected networks:
  1. Select the “Add Wi-Fi” option in the “Wi-Fi connections” view.
  2. Enter the corresponding SSID and the network key (password).
  3. Confirm the Wi-Fi connection.
  4. Disconnect the Wi-Fi connection.
  5. Navigate to and select the “Wi-Fi connection” option.
  6. In the “Wi-Fi connection” view, disconnect the Wi-Fi that is connected.

Connecting an Internet-enabled charger to the Internet via LTE

For service users only:
This functionality is only available for the Charger Pro 2 and Charger Pro 2 Eichrecht. The LTE data volume is only included in combination with the Elli backend for a period of ten years.

Prerequisite: You need an eSIM card for LTE modem use to connect the charger via LTE. The eSIM card is already installed in the Pro versions of the charger.
  1. Log in to the charger configuration.
  2. Navigate to and select the “LTE connections” option.
  3. In the “LTE connections” view, activate the “LTE” option
  4. Default setting: LTE is activated.
  5. The following information is displayed: Signal strength of the LTE connection as a bar, name of the connected network
  6. Status of the connection: Connected, connecting, connected to unauthorized provider, not connected, fallback to 2G, SIM locked, PIN required, no SIM detected, error, not installed
  7. Parameters for LTE identification:
    IMSI: International Mobile Subscriber Identity,
    IMEI: International Mobile Equipment Identity,
    ICCID: Integrated Circuit Card Identifier Network mode  

If you want to connect your Internet-enabled first-generation charger to the Internet, proceed as described here.

If you want to set up an Ethernet (or LAN) connection, ask your installation partner to connect the Ethernet cable during installation. If everything is set up properly and connected to the router, you do not need to do anything else.


Activation and connection to the charger’s Wi-Fi hotspot

  1. Restart the charger.
  2. Wait until the blue charger LED (left LED) stops flashing.
  3. Search for Wi-Fi networks with your device (e.g., smartphone or laptop).
  4. Select the Wi-Fi hotspot SSID (number 1 in the picture).
  5. Enter the Wi-Fi hotspot password and confirm (number 2 in the picture).
  6. Check whether your device has established a connection to the charger.
You can find all the required data on the configuration sticker your charger came with:


Accessing the Configuration Manager

  1. Open your browser on your smartphone or computer (preferably Chrome or Firefox).
  2. Enter the IP address (192.168.123.4) in the address bar (number 4 in the picture).
  3. If you see a security warning, you can ignore it and continue.  


Navigate to the Internet settings

  1. Enter the Configuration Page Password to log in (number 5 in the picture).
  2. If you have set your own password and forgotten it, use the PUK to reset it (number 6 in the picture).
  3. Navigate to “Connectivity” in the menu.
  4. Now you can select the connection type.  


If you want to set up an LTE connection

  1. Navigate to “LTE.”
  2. Click “TURN ON LTE.”
  3. Important: If you only see low signal strength, then this is fine. Usually, even weak signals are perfectly adequate.
  4. Now click “LOGOUT” in the menu.
  5. Close the Configuration Manager by clicking “Close Hotspot” at the bottom of the screen.
  6. Your charger should now be successfully connected to the Internet via LTE.


If you want to set up a Wi-Fi connection

  1. Verify that LTE is switched off. To do this, navigate to “LTE” and, if switched on, click “TURN OFF LTE.”
  2. Navigate to “Wi-Fi.”
  3. Click “SCAN FOR NETWORKS.”
  4. Select the correct Wi-Fi network.
  5. Now enter the network key and click “CONNECT.”
  6. Important: You won’t receive a successful connection notification and you will be redirected to the list of available networks. Your charger will now connect in the background.
  7. Important: Now click “Logout” in the menu. Only now will the settings be applied.
  8. Close the Configuration Manager by clicking on “Close Hotspot” at the bottom of the screen.
  9. Your charger should now be successfully connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
You can currently only pair your charger with a user account.
However, there are options to separately record charging sessions and individually display them in the app by means of different charge cards.
Our wallboxes support so-called load management and therefore provide various solutions on how to make sure that your household connection is not overloaded. 
This information can be found in the password flyer or in the access data letter.

Configuration & Pairing

The second-generation chargers, the Charger 2s, support the WPA2 and WPA3 standard.  
The Internet-enabled first-generation chargers support the very widespread WPA2 standard.  
If you have downloaded the wrong charging app and paired your charger with it, we will explain step by step how to unpair your charger in the charging app:
 
1. Open your charging app.
2. Browse to the charger section.
3. Then open your charger settings.
4. In this menu, click "Unpair charging station".
5. Click "Unpair" to confirm that you really want to unpair your charger in the charging app.
6. Download the correct charging app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Important: Unfortunately all charger charging processes up to this point will subsequently no longer be available and they cannot be transferred to the new account.
After the initial set-up of your second-generation charger, the Charger 2, there are several ways to access the charger’s Configuration Manager.

Connect via the charger’s local Wi-Fi hotspot using:
  • The charger’s local IP address
  • DNS (host name)
The charger’s Wi-Fi hotspot is always active.

To access the charger configuration via the local network, it must already be integrated into the home network. This means that it cannot be accessed until you complete the initial setup by means of the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Please note: When you are prompted to confirm the IP address after you entered it, check to make sure you entered it correctly. If this is correct, confirm the security prompt and you will be taken to the password entry screen.
After the initial setup of a first-generation charger, you have several options for accessing the Configuration Manager.

Connection via the charger’s local Wi-Fi hotspot using
  • The local IP address
  • Charger’s DNS (host name)
The charger’s Wi-Fi hotspot is always activated when it is restarted, i.e., when the power supply is switched on again.  
To access the Configuration Manager via the local network, it must already be integrated into the home network. This means that it cannot be accessed until you complete the initial setup by means of the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Please note: When you are prompted to confirm the IP address after you entered it, check to make sure you entered it correctly. If the IP address is correct, press OK to confirm. The screen where you enter the password now appears.

Charging & Usage

Yes! The connected charge card can be used directly.

If you use the Volkswagen app, you have to activate the charge card under "Charge on the go".
You can charge all electric vehicles, fully electric and Plug-in hybrids, by VWGroup with our charger. Generally, you should bear in mind three things: the correct connector type, the charging mode and the supported number of phases.


Plug connector type and charging mode

Should you own a car of another brand, please bear in mind the following criteria, which your car must meet:
  • Type 2 plug connector: The charging socket of your car must support so-called type 2 plug connectors. The type describes the design of the plug connector.
  • Mode 3 charging mode: Your car must support the so-called "Mode 3" charging mode. Simply put, this describes the "method" of charging incl. communication.
Since the two criteria comply with the European standard, in all probability there should not be any compatibility issues if you bought your car in Europe. If in doubt, please contact your car dealer for information.


Single-phase or three-phase

You can decide, whether you purchase a single-phase (max. 7.4 kW) or a three-phase (max. 11 kW) charger (provided both variants are available in your country). This largely depends on your car, since it needs to support the number of phases. For more information, please see here.
With the second-generation charger, the Charger 2, you can set up a unique charging plan. It then also improves power consumption by using one of our smart charging functions. You can find more information in the smart charging functions category.
It couldn't be easier: As soon as your Wallbox is switched on, you just need to connect the plug connector of your Wallbox with the charging socket of your car. If you haven't previously activated private mode, your car will automatically identify the Wallbox and will start charging immediately.

To terminate charging, just unplug the connector. Make sure that your car is unlocked for this.

In case you have activated private mode, you additionally need to authorize the charging session (e.g. via your charge card).
You own an internet-enabled charger? Perfect!
By means of RFID authorization you can decide who may use your charger. You can activate the corresponding "Private mode" function via your app. Then, charging is only possible with a charge card.


Use several charge cards

If you want to enable several users and/or distribute charging sessions among several users, we recommend simply using various charge cards. This makes distributing of charging sessions among various users/cars possible.

As a rule, you will receive two charge cards with your charger. You can directly order additional cards in the app or from our customer support.
RFID authentication is a function of the internet-enabled chargers with the help of which you can decide yourself, who can use your charger.
 
You can activate and/or deactivate this function using your app. If this function is activated, charging is possible only with an RFID card. The RFID charging card looks like a usual credit card and serves as a "key." The charging process can only be started with an RFID charging card approved in the app.
 
Please note that you need an internet connection for the initial configuration of the RFID charging card.
The charging sessions are displayed in the charging app. Each charging session shows how long the vehicle was connected to the charger and the corresponding number of kWh charged. For this, the charger must be paired with the app.

You can also view the history of all assigned charging sessions in a list. These can be filtered by authentication mode and date. This list can be created as a time report for a maximum of one month as a PDF.
There is also a view that shows the history of all charging sessions per month in a year. This means the charging behavior can be analyzed and the total kWh charged for the selected period can be viewed.
Yes, of course! You can control the Internet-enabled models with an app for iOS or Android.

As our chargers are available for various Volkswagen Group brands, make sure you download the correct app.
If you’re using an Elli Connect or Pro, please download the Elli app.

If you want to control the second-generation charger using the charging apps from the Volkswagen, Škoda, or Cupra brands, temporarily use the Elli Mini app for the "Solar charging" and "Charging management" smart functions You will be sent a notification and given instructions for this in your charging app.
Do you have a second-generation charger, the Charger 2?

We recommend always leaving the charger switched on and connected to the vehicle. This means software updates can be installed automatically and the vehicle can be charged according to the schedule set by the solar surplus or market price-optimized charging functions.

If you want to switch the charger off permanently, you can switch off its dedicated fuse. However, if the charger is switched off, there is no Internet connection so there will be no updates to the software.
Are you charging with the first generation charger?

Your charger does not need to be switched off. It automatically goes into energy-saving mode after a while if it is not being used. You can recognize this by the fact that all LEDs on your charger have turned off.

As soon as you reconnect your car, your charger will automatically switch back on. (Note: Some chargers do not yet support energy-saving mode. However, we will be including this function in one of the next software updates.)
If you still want to switch off your charger permanently, you can also switch off the dedicated fuse on your charger. However, if the charger is switched off, there is no Internet connection so there will be no updates to the software.  
Of course, you can add further chargers to your account.

Via the app

If you are using an internet-enabled charger you can simply trigger restart via your app. To do this, access the settings of your charger and tap "Restart" or "Restart charger".


Via power supply

If you are using a charger (without connectivity) or the method via the app is not possible, have the power supply (mostly via the fuses in the control cabinet) interrupted. After waiting for approx. one minute, power supply can be re-established.
Setting a minimum charging power for your charger is not possible.

The reason for this is that your charger can just tell your car which maximum is available, but not the minimum.
In this way, you can limit the charging flow, but not set a minimum thereshold.
 
By the way: As a rule, electric vehicles will only perform a charging session if a certain minimum value of available power is present. This frequently is 6 Ampere. Some cars even allow setting this minimum value. Best take a look in the operating manual of your car.
By using the app you can, for instance, get an overview of your charging history, manage your charging cards (RFID) and find public charging stations close by easily. Also, the app is important to keep your wallbox up to date.

We constantly expand the features of the app to provide you with the best charging experience possible.
Yes, our second-generation charger, the Charger 2, was developed specifically for sustainable charging. Our charger is therefore equipped with the following smart solar charging functions:
  • Forecast-based solar charging
  • Solar surplus charging
  • Dynamic solar phase control
  • Price-optimized charging
Further information can be found in the smart charging and energy management category.
After a certain period of inactivity the energy saving mode is switched on and thus reduces power consumption. You can identify this by all LEDs of your charger going out. The complete shutdown of the LEDs only occurs on the Elli Charger model, without connectivity. The power supply is reduced for the Connect and Pro/Connect+ models. Of course, you can always "wake up" your charger at any time. Just connect your car.

Notice, Some models do not yet support energy saving mode. This function will soon be provided via an software update.

The table below lists the respective power consumption of the various chargers in energy saving mode.
 
Model
1-phase (max. 7.4 kW)
3-phase (max. 11 kW)
 
Elli Charger (without connectivity)
0.55 W
0.65 W
> additional power savings through LED's off
Elli Charger Connect
0.70 W
0.83 W
> only reduce the power supply
Elli Charger Pro/Connect+
0.70 W
0.83 W
> only reduce the power supply

Please note that individual models may not be available in some countries.
Of course, you can also lend the charger to a guest to charge their car.

Automatic billing is not yet possible for a number of reasons.
If it’s a charger with MID-certified energy meters, you can view the charging quantities via the app and tell the guest what they are.

For a better overview, the guest can also be given a separate charging card so that charging sessions are more clearly separated from each other in the app. If the power supply contract tariffs are known, then pro rata costs can be provided.

A charger with the Eichrecht variant can also be used for business purposes: It can be used as a public charging station and the charging session can be billed accordingly as soon as the charger is connected to a charging station management system. You can do this because our Eichrecht charger complies with the German Eichrecht calibration law.
You can exclusively use the charger for charging electric vehicles that are compatible with a type 2 plug connector and the "Mode 3" charging mode.

The charger is not intended for devices other than electric vehicles.
Unfortunately you cannot read the overall counter reading of your energy meter (only with the models Pro or Connect+). However, you can view and track individual charging sessions via the app.

Look forward to improved export options
We are currently working at an optimized possibility of exporting individual charging sessions. This will provide even better overview and usability of data. The function will be made available via a future software update.

Activate the private mode

As soon as you activate the private mode of your charger, only those persons can use it as a charging station that you authorize to do so. For this, access your charger settings in the app and activate "Private mode".

If you have activated the private mode, the following options are available for charging.


Charge card (RFID)

You can start individual charging sessions by means of the supplied charge card. To do this, you must first pair the charging card with your charger. 


Remote start

Soon you can manually start individual charging sessions via the app on your smartphone. This is especially handy if a guest wants to charge their car. For some models, this function is still being developed but as soon as it is available, it will be activated via a software update.
The charger supports activation via charging cards (RFID) and you want to link your charging card to the charging app?

You will need an Internet connection to initially configure the charging card with your charger. If you want to install the charger in an area such as an underground garage where there is no Internet connection or it’s not very good, we recommend completing the configuration before installing the charger in this location.

It is important for the charging card to match the brand of the charging app.
You want to charge your car in a manner that a specific charged condition of your battery is never exceeded?
 
If your car supports this, you need to actively make these settings in your car.

The charger is technically not capable of commanding the car up to which charged condition it is a allowed to charge. Your charger can only control the charging speed. The charger merely communicates the available speed to the car.
We recommend always pairing the car with the charger and having it ready for the start of the charging session. This means that the solar forecast-based, solar surplus, or market-optimized smart charging functions can be used at any time.
Depending on the setting, authentication may be required for the charging session, as with private charging, or it may not be required, as with free charging, i.e., anyone can charge the vehicle.

It is possible to authenticate manually via RFID card, NFC, or mobile app. You can also authenticate automatically via Plug & Charge.
In online mode, active OCPP connection: You can choose between instant and private charging in the app.

In offline mode: The authentication mode can be selected in WebConfig under "Vehicle management – Free charging". 

Yes, the Charger 2 has a local authentication list that can be configured via WebConfig. 
Online mode: RFID cards can be managed via the app.

Offline mode: RFID cards can be managed via the local authorization list in WebConfig.

Software Updates

It goes without saying that you are at liberty to reject the update. However, this may impair the security as well as functionality of your charger. You will then also potentially not be able to use new functions or functionalities may be restricted.
 
Very important: If you fail to install the update within the prescribed 14-day period, Elli will subsequently not be liable for any product defects that are caused by a lack of updates.
Once a new update is available, you can trigger its installation yourself at any time in the charger settings of your charging app.
 
Please note: If you fail to install the update within the prescribed 14-day period, Elli will subsequently not be liable for any product defects that are caused by a lack of updates.
The changelog of our software update on this website and the FAQs provide detailed information about the content of our software updates as well as questions and answers on the subject. It goes without saying that our customer service will also be happy to personally advise you.
For this purpose, please initially check your Internet connection and try to optimize it, if at all possible.
 
In parallel, we will be checking chargers with internet capability that are having issues installing the update in our IT systems and will enable the option to change between LTE, WiFi and Lan on affected chargers. If your charger is affected, we ask you to also change to a more stable alternative.
 
Are you unsure about how to change between LTE, WiFi and Lan? We are happy to help you with that. For this purpose, simply check our instructions.
 
Please do not hesitate to drop us a line by email or give us a call if you have any more questions or require support.
If you had previously rejected an update and decide to nevertheless install it at a later point, you can trigger the update at any point in the charger settings of your charging app in the "Charging at home" section.
If you have a charger with internet capability, you can find the current charger software version in your charging app in the charger's settings in "Charging at home".
The charger will always prioritize the update during installation. It will not be possible to charge with the charger during this time. However, the software installation usually only takes a few minutes.
The update will only be installed after having completed the charging process (if the charger is online). The charging process will not be interrupted.
You can recognize it on a second-generation charger, a Charger 2, by the fact that the entire LED bar flashes yellow while the remaining LEDs are switched off.
  • After successful installation, there will be a restart.
  • During a restart, all red LEDs light up briefly.
Please don’t worry, this is normal. As soon as the charger LED lights up white again, the installation is complete and the charger is back to its normal state.
With a first-generation charger, you’ll recognize this by the fact that the first LED on the left of your charger changes the way it is lit or the way it flashes, while the remaining LEDs are switched off.
  • The charger changes to a continuous yellow as soon as the file is downloaded.
  • It then flashes yellow briefly.
  • Your charger then restarts. The left LED flashes blue while this is taking place.
  • After the restart, the left LED flashes green.
  • As soon as the update has been successfully installed, it lights up green continuously (normal status).
Important: Please do not disconnect the charger from the power supply or the Internet while the update is being installed. This is absolutely essential to ensure that the update is successfully installed and to avoid your charger malfunctioning.
We are continuously working on improving our products and being able to offer you new features.
 
As soon as a software update is available and you have linked your charger with Internet capability to a charging app, you will be notified in your app and be able to directly start the update from there.
 
For this reason, we recommend you regularly open the app to check whether a current software update is available.

Home Energy Management System

A Home Energy Management System is a system for planning and controlling energy usage in private households. As well as saving resources and being environmentally friendly, the goal is, for example, to reduce energy costs to a minimum and simultaneously ensure the energy requirements of the user – or to best distribute self-produced photovoltaic electricity.

The system also ensures that the electrical installation at your home is not overloaded while using more flexible, easily controllable electrical equipment.
The perfect situation in terms of sustainability: The sun is shining and you want to directly use the sustainably produced power in your car or realize charging with excess power?
 
Our Internet-ready chargers feature EEBus communication which allows your charging station and photovoltaic installation to coordinate.
EEBus is an IP-based communication standard used by many home energy management systems (HEMSs) to manage power installations. Optimized charging is now possible thanks to a new software update (v3.8.12; v3.29.1). This means your charger can pair with the photovoltaic installation via an EEBus-enabled HEMS. 
Additional conditions for compatibility with a PV system
  • Your PV system supports communication via EEBus
  • You already have a HEMS, possibly already integrated in your PV control; best ask your electrician about this
  • You have an internet-enabled charger
  • Your charger is running on software version v3.8.12; v3.29 or higher
  • The electrical infrastructure of your house is designed accordingly. It's best to ask your electrician
You are worried that your charging station might overload the household electricity connection?
 
Due to the high charging power you may individually be required to take preventive measures. Your charging station provides a number of options for this. Please consult your electrician to discuss the option best suitable for your needs. They are familiar with your household installation and will know best which option makes sense for you and which doesn't.


Static limitation of power

You can limit the charging power of your charging station to a fixed value. The advantage of this option is that it can be realized fairly easily. However, the charging power will never be higher than the set limit. If your household conumes less power at a certain time, and thus theoretically permits higher power of the charging station, you will never utilize the full potential. Commission your installation partner with setting a static limit.


Dynamic load management via CT coils

Other than with the static limit of power you can have your charging station set so that it always utilized the available potential of the household connection. For this purpose, your electrician needs to install so-called CT coils that - simply put - measure the household consumption and communicate that to your charging station. Then your charging station will control the charging power so that charging takes place as fast as possible without overloading your household connection. Please commission your installation partner with installing dynamic load management via CT coils.
 
Please note that in some countries increased technical requirements apply for dynamic load management. Please obtain information from your electrician.


Dynamic load management via EEBus

Your internet-enabled charger supports intelligent controlling via EEBus via the software update (version v3.8.12;v3.29.1).
In this context a so-called Home Energy Management System (HEMS) is frequently used, which controls all energy consumers and energy sources in your household (e.g. PV system) in real time. Many of these devices communicate via the IP-based EEBus communication. The charger supports the functions "Blackout Protection" and "PV optimized charging" via the EEBus interface. Please note that the EEBus remote station also supports these functions.
The standardised device language EEBus enables simple and direct data exchange between your home appliances. This enables you to intelligently control your daily power flows and save costs, for example.
 
This requires EEBus communication which is available on our Internet-ready chargers. If the latest version of the software is installed on your charger, you can intelligently manage daily power flows.

LED Charger 1

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up yellow
  • Vehicle LED lights up yellow
  • House LED lights up yellow
  • Charging is not possible

What does that mean?

The installed CT coils or your House Energy Management System (HEMS) indicate that the overall power consumption of the house is too high and interrupt charging. This prevents overload of your household connection. Your charger will increase the charging speed as soon as more power is available.
 

What can I do?

You have not installed dynamic load management (via CT coils or EEBus) or you are not aware of it? 
  • Please contact us so we can support you!
You have installed dynamic load management?
  • Are many household appliances in use while charging? If several devices are active at the same time, your maximum connected load can be reached quickly. Try to avoid using many devices at the same time.
  • The problem occurs regularly and often and you do not suspect a connection with other consumers in the house? Ask your installation partner to check the setting of the charger (especially the DIP switches) again and compare it with those in the operating instructions. It is possible that the values were set too conservatively. Advice: ask your installation partner to document this with photos if they cannot help you. In this way we can ideally support you in the further process.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!

What condition is present:

  • All LEDs are off


What does that mean?

Your charger is probably switched of or is in energy saving mode.
 

What can I do?

  • Connect the car to the charger. If the LEDs light up, your charger was in energy saving mode and is now ready for charging.
  • If the LEDs remain switched off, make sure that the fuses and the fault-current circuit breaker are switched on.
  • If the fuses do not present a problem, contact your installation partner and ask them to check that wiring (especially the CP cable) was performed correctly. An exact description can be found in the operating instructions and the installation instructions (https: //www.elli .eco / downloads). A tip: ask your installation partner to document this with photos if they cannot help you. In this way we can ideally support you in the further process.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you! You can find information about this in the app under Account Settings and "Help" or "Contact Us".

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up yellow
  • House LED lights up yellow
  • Vehicle LED is unchanged
  • Charging is possible

What does that mean?

The installed CT coils or your House Energy Management System (HEMS) indicate that the overall power consumption of the house is too high and slow down charging. This prevents overload of your household connection. Your charger will increase the charging speed as soon as more power is available.


What can I do?

You have not installed dynamic load management (via CT coils or EEBus) or you are not aware of it? 

  • Please contact us so we can support you!

You have installed dynamic load management?

  • Are many household appliances in use while charging? If several devices are active at the same time, your maximum connected load can be reached quickly. Try to avoid using many devices at the same time.
  • The problem occurs regularly and often and you do not suspect a connection with other consumers in the house? Ask your installation partner to check the setting of the charger (DIP switch) again and compare it with those in the operating instructions. It is possible that the values were set too conservatively. A tip: ask your installation partner to document this with photos if they cannot help you. In this way we can ideally support you in the further process.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up red
  • Vehicle LED lights up red
  • Charging is not possible

What does that mean?

Your charger has detected a ground fault (mass) that is caused by your vehicle.

What can I do?

Do you own an internet-enabled charger?

  • Please check that the latest software update is installed. Please see here on how to get your charger updated.
  • In case you have already installed the latest update, continue with the help information for the charger (without connectivity) (see below).

Do you own the charger (without connectivity) or have you installed the latest update?

  • If the car is connected to a charger, please disconnect it. Wait for the charger to be ready for operation before reconnecting the car.
  • If the car is not connected to a charger of disconnecting was not successful, restart your charger. Please see here for details on how to do this.
  • If the fault continues to persist, have the charging cable and the plug connector checked for contamination.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up red
  • Vehicle LED and house LED are either unchanged or off
  • Charging is not possible
 

What does that mean?

Your charger detected an internal error during a self-test, has lost the protective earth or is overheated.
 

What can I do?


The problem occurs when the device is started up for the first time.
Do you have an internet-enabled charger and the problem persists immediately after installing the charger? Please note the following:
  • Ask your installer to check the wiring of the charger. Advice: ask your installation partner to document the wiring with photos. In this way we can ideally support you in the further process, if you need further support.
  • If the installer cannot find a fault, please leave the charger switched on and wait approx. 24 hours.
  • If possible, try to connect the charger to the internet. You can set this up using the Configuration Manager. If you do not have the opportunity to do this, it is not necessarily a problem. In this error state, the charger automatically switches on the LTE module (also with a charger without connectivity).
  • In the meantime, your charger carries out a self-test and a software update - practically the self-healing scheme.
  • Please make sure that you leave the charger switched on during this time.
  • If you still have no success after 24 hours, contact us so that we can support you!
Important: Always leave your charger switched on until you receive a response from your support partner.

The problem occurs suddenly and charging has already worked before.
Please proceed as follows:
  • If a car is connected, disconnect it from your charger. Wait for about an hour. If the error disappears, try again.
  • If no car is connected or the previous step was unsuccessful, switch off your charger and avoid sources of heat (e.g. direct sunlight). Your charger may be overheated. After about two hours of waiting, restart your charger. Please read more information here on how to best proceed.
  • If the problem persists, please ask your installation partner to check the wiring of your charger. Often the so-called HMI cable is not connected correctly or the power cables are mixed up. Information on correct wiring can be found in the operating instructions and the installation instructions ( https: //www.elli .eco / downloads ). A tip: ask your installation partner to document this with photos if they cannot help you. In this way we can ideally support you in the further process.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!
Important: Always leave your charger switched on until you receive a response from your support partner.

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up green
  • Vehicle LED lights up green
  • Charging session has been paused

What does that mean?

The vehicle is connected to the charger. Charging is currently not taking place. Either your car is fully charged or it has paused the session.

What can I do?

  • Check that your car is fully loaded. Sometimes charging is faster than you think...
  • If your car hasn't been fully charged, please check your vehicle settings to see if maybe your car blocks the charging session due to a setting.
  • If you cannot find a fault, restart the charging session by removing the charging cable, waiting for a short wile and reconnecting the charging cable.

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up green
  • Vehicle LED lights up red
  • House LED is unchanged
  • Charging is not possible

What does that mean?

A ground fault may be present in the control line. Also, communication between the car and the charger may be invalid.

What can I do?

Is this message also displayed if the car is not connected to the charger?
  • Please check that the plug connector of the charging cable or the charging socket of the car are not soiled or damaged. If this is the case, have the soiling/contamination or the defect removed by your electrician.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!
The problem is only indicated if the car is connected to the charger or you are not sure about it?
  • Disconnect the connection with your car and wait for the charger to be ready for operation (charger LED light up green). Then re-connect the charging connector in your car. If the problem could thus be remedied, it may be due to soiling/contamination of the plug so that the connection with the car is not always stable.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!
Your house LED is green?
That’s a good thing!

Your wallbox is successfully connected to your HEMS (Home Energy Management System) or to the CT coils and will intervene when necessary. If, for example, an overload is detected and the load management is properly configured, your wallbox and your car will automatically reduce the available charging power from now on.

What condition is present?

  • The RFID LED flashes green.

What does that mean?

The vehicle is connected to the charger. The charger has accepted authorization and the charging session is starting.

What condition is present?

  • The RFID LED flashes white

What does that mean?

The vehicle is connected to the charger. The charger check the authentication of the charge card used.

What can I do?

  • Please wait for at least 1 Minute. Generally this process is completed automatically. Should the RFID LED continue flashing, please follow the steps below.
  • Please restart your charger. Please see here on how to do this.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!

What condition is present?

  • All LEDs light up red
  • Charging is not possible

What does that mean?

There may be various reasons for this message.
 

What can I do?

Is your car connected to the charger?

  • Disconnect the connection with your car and wait for your charger to be read for operation (charger LED lights up green). Then reconnect the plug connector with your car.
  • If this doesn't work, check if the app may have been deactivated on the charger.
  • If you cannot find a fault in the app, please restart your charger. If this also doesn't help, pleas follow the next steps.

Do you have an internet-enabled charger?

  • Please check your network settings in the app and make sure that the charger has a working Internet connection. Please contact us so we can support you!
Always leave your charging station switched on until you receive a response from your support partner.
 

Do you have the charger without connectivity?

  • There may be a technical problem. Please contact us so we can support you!

What condition is present?

  • The RFID LED flashes red
  • Charging is not possible

What does that mean?

The charger has rejected authorization.

What can I do?

  • Your charge card is rejected? Please make sure that your charge card is paired with the charger via the app.
  • Please note that you can only use the charge card that is intended for the respective app. If, for example, you own an "ID.Charger Connect" and you want to use the supplied VW charge card with an app other than the one specified for VW, an error message will be displayed. Therefore, please use the app that is compatible with your charge card.

What condition is present?

  • The RFID LED lights up green.
  • All other LEDs are unchanged

What does that mean?

The car is connected to a charger. The charger is waiting for authentification via charge card or via the app.

What can I do?

  • To start the charging session, authorize the charging session either by your charge card or via the app (Notice: activation via the app may not be available yet and will soon be activated by means of a software update)
  • You wand to manage the settings for authorization of your charging sessions? Please see here on how to change the settings for your authorization.

What condition is present?

  • All LEDs are flashing red
  • Charging is not possible

What does that mean?

WARNING: ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! 
 
  • There is a risk of life-threatening electric shock that can cause burns, serious injury and death. 
  • Please be extremely careful and do not reach into contacts.
  • Your charger has detected that the output relay contacts have fused. If the charger is switched on, voltage may be present at the charging connector.

What can I do?

  • Have your charger be shut down at the control cabinet. If possible, disconnect the charging connector from the car and attach the cap onto the plug connector. Please contact your installation partner and have the charger checked. Ask your installation partner to document the wiring inside the charger by means of photos.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!
Info: This article only applies for internet-enabled chargers.
 

What condition is present?

  • The charger LED lights up blue
  • Charging is not possible


What does that mean?

The Configuration Manager can be accessed via a Wi-Fi hotspot. In this condition your charger is not yet ready for charging.
 

What can I do?

  • You want to configure your charger? For a detailed description on how to configure your Elli charger, please see the Configuration Instructions at https://www.elli.eco/downloads.
  • You want to charge immediately? Please wait for at least 5 minutes. Generally this process is completed automatically. The charger LED will then light up green.
  • If the charger remains in this condition, open the Configuration Manager and manually close the hotspot by clicking "Close Hotspot" in the lower margin of the screen.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!
Info: This article only applies for internet-enabled chargers.

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED flashes blue
  • Charging is not possible

What does that mean?

The charger is currently booting and starting up. This generally takes place after restart.

What can I do?

  • Please wait for at least 5 minutes. As a rule, this process is completed automatically. Then, the blue LED stops flashing and lights up permanently. Now you can configure the charger. For a detailed description on how to configure your Elli charger, please see the Configuration Instructions at https://www.elli.eco/downloads.
  • If the LED doesn't stop flashing, restart your charger and wait again for the blue LED to stop flashing.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you! 

What condition is present?
 

  • The charger LED lights up green
  • The house LED is unchanged
 

What does that mean?

Your charger is in ready condition and, as a rule, is ready for charging.
 

What can I do?

  • Start the charging session by connecting the charging cable to your car. If you have activated the private mode, you need to authorize the session.
  • You want to charge your car but the charging session doesn't start? Please check your vehicle settings to see if maybe your car blocks the charging session due to a setting.
  • If your vehicle settings are alright, contact your installation partner and ask them to check that wiring (especially the CP cable) was performed correctly. An exact description can be found in the operating instructions and the installation instructions ( https: //www.elli .eco / downloads ). A tip: ask your installation partner to document this with photos if they cannot help you. In this way we can ideally support you in the further process.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up yellow
  • Vehicle LED lights up yellow
  • Charging session has been paused


What does that mean?

The charging session has been paused by the app or the charger.
 

What can I do?

  • Please stop the charging session and restart your charger. Please see here on how to do this.
  • If the error occurs again, deactivate the private mode in the app. Subsequently, charge briefly (for approx. 10 seconds) and then stop the charging session. Then reactivate the private mode in the app. Then try again charging with your charge card. Important: The charger must be online during this entire process!
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!
Info: This article only applies for internet-enabled chargers.
 

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED flashes green
  • Vehicle LED is unchanged
  • House LED is unchanged
  • Charging is still possible, incl. authorization via RFID
 

What does that mean?

Your charger has lost the internet connection to the Elli servers. Consequently, digital services via the app are currently only available to a limited extent.
 

What can I do?

Is your charger connected to the internet via Wi-Fi?
  • First, try resetting the router. Then your charger will automatically re-establish the connection.
  • If this didn't help yet, please restart your charger. Please see here on how to do this.
  • If the problem persists, plese check your network settings. You will find a detailed description on how to connect your charger here.
  • Possibly the available signal strength of the Wi-Fi connection is not sufficient. It can be improved e.g. with the help of repeaters that are installed in the proximity of your charger to amplify the signal there.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!
Is your charger connected to the internet via Ethernet?
  • First, try resetting the router. Then your charger will automatically re-establish the connection.
  • If this didn't help yet, please restart your charger. Please see here on how to do this.
  • If this didn't help either, check all your connectors and cables that are part of the network connection. Attention: The plug connection inside the charger must only be checked by your installation partner. Before contacting them, please perform all other steps.
  • If everything seems to be in order, please also consult your internet provider. Maybe they can detect a fault in your household connection, that is easily remedied.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!
Is your charger connected to the internet via LTE?
  • Please check the signal strength of the mobile radio network at your charger, e.g. via your mobile phone. If your mobile phone only receives a weak signal, the same may be the case at your charger. In this case check in the Configuration Manager whether your Wi-Fi connection is switched off. Many people have their Wi-Fi option permanantly activated, which may disturb the signal. If you cannot resolve this problem, you may want to opt for an internet connection via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
  • You have checked your signal strength at the charger and the signal is alright? Please restart your charger. Please see here on how to do this.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up green
  • Vehicle LED flashes green
  • The vehicle is charging
 

What does that mean?

The car is connected and currently charging.

What condition is present?

  • Charger LED lights up yellow
  • Vehicle LED flashes green
  • Charging is possible
 

What does that mean?

Due to increased temperatures in your charger, it only allows charging sessions at lower power. As soon as the charger has cooled down, it will continue the charging session at maximum power.
 

What can I do?

  • Is your charging station exposed to sources of heat that may cause increased temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight)? Try preventing such sources of heat to ensure maximum charging power.
  • If this condition occurs regularly and even at times where external influences are ruled out almost completely (e.g. during cool nights), please contact us so we can support you!

What condition is present?

  • House LED lights up red
  • Charging is not possible

What does that mean?

It seems the CT coils are incorrectly configured.
 

What can I do?

  • Contact your installation partner and ask them to check the settings of the DIP switches. They need to comply with the settings described in the manual. An exact description can be found in the operating instructions and the installation instructions ( https: //www.elli .eco / downloads ). A tip: ask your installation partner to document this with photos if they cannot help you. In this way we can ideally support you in the further process.
  • Unfortunately, that didn't help yet? Please contact us so we can support you!

Troubleshooting - General

The car controls the charging speed
In theory, there can be many reasons why the speed is slower than expected. In the rarest of cases, the charger is the cause of the problem, as the speed is actively controlled by the car. The charger itself tells the car the available charging speed.

We recommend checking the settings on the car that could be reducing the charger’s performance. Common reasons for low speed are:
  • The car optimizes the charging session to increase the battery’s service life. The settings can usually be adjusted here.
  • There are noticeable losses due to the current conversion processes in the car. This is completely normal and is no cause for concern.

The charger and the car must harmonize
Second-generation charger, Charger 2:
It is important that the car supports the number of phases, the current, and the maximum charging speed. If the car only supports one phase and the charger has three phases (with max. 22 kW), only one phase goes through to the car battery.

First-generation charger:
Make sure that your car supports the number of phases, the current, and the maximum charging speed. For example, if you have a three-phase charger (with max. 11 kW), but your car only supports one phase, only one phase will be fed through to the car battery.
Please also check the corresponding amperage: The three-phase charger charges with a maximum of 16 amps per phase. The single-phase charger charges with a maximum of 32 amps. For example, if you connect a three-phase charger to a car that supports 32 amps but only single-phase charging, the charger will only use 16 amps on one phase, which is half as much as the car can actually handle.

If the car supports less charging speed (kW) than the charger can provide, the car won’t be able to charge any faster.

Last thing to check: Charger settings
In rare cases, settings that were input by the electrician can lead to a slower charging speed. In such a case, we recommend contacting the electrician to find the possible cause.

Here are some of the options when using a second-generation charger, the Charger 2:
Has the electrician reduced the maximum speed, for example to avoid overloading your home connection or to comply with legal requirements?
  • The temperature can have an influence
  • The HEMS can have an influence
  • The smart meter gateway can have an influence
  • The smart functions can have an influence
When using a first-generation charger:
  • Has your electrician reduced the maximum speed, for example to avoid overloading your home connection or to comply with legal requirements?
  • Has your electrician incorporated and configured what are known as CT coils for dynamic load management – also to avoid overloading your home connection?
  • Has your electrician changed any settings on the charger circuit board, especially the DIP switches?
Ask your electrician to check this and ideally take a photo of the configuration on the circuit board, especially the DIP switches. If you are at a loss, contact your seller or Customer Support. You can find information on this in the account settings under “Help” or “Contact us.”

Please note that in some countries, there are increased technical requirements for dynamic load management. Simply ask your electrician for more information.
If you are using a Pro/Connect+  model all information on your charging sessions, incl. kWh values should be displayed in the app per charging session. However, in individual cases the values may not be displayed.
 

Values are generally not displayed

If the kwh value is not displayed for any of your charging sessions, please perform the following steps:
  • Check that your charger is equipped with an energy meter. Please note that only a Pro/Connect+ model is equipped with an energy meter. The Connect model does not have an energy meter and is therefore not able to display the kWh values.
  • If you are using a Pro/Connect+ model, check that your smartphone and the v are connected to the Internet and that your app has been correctly paired with the charger. If charging sessions are generally displayed, everything is in order here.
  • If the app has been paired correctly, check that your app is up to date. If not, update your app.
  • In case that values are still not displayed successfully after the update, restart your charger and subsequently try another charging session.
  • If restart doesn't help, log off the app and uninstall the app. Then try installing the app again and log on.
  • If the problem continues to persist, this is most probably due to an error in the installation. Contact your electrician and ask them to check the correct connection between the meter and the circuit board (particularly the RS485 cable). Ideally, they make photos of the charger wiring, so we can give you optimum support.
  • If even a check by the installing electrician doesn't help, please contact our customer support.


Values are not displayed occasionally

If it is sometimes the case that no kWh value is displayed, but mostly the values are shown, a measurement error may have occurred during this charging session. To make sure that you can still use the data without concern, the faulty value is hidden. However, this occurs very rarely, if at all.
 
If this issue occurs frequently, please perform the steps as specified in "Values are generally not displayed".

Search for helpful information

The majority of potential errors has already been reported and we are familiar with them. Therefore, we have provided a large list of articles that may help you in troubleshooting. Just search for a few keywords in the search function or acess "Troubleshooting". There you will also find explanations on the different LED indications.


Contact customer support

Please also feel free to contact customer support. You can contact us via our hotline or via our e-mail adress. We will directly take care of your request. With internet-enabled models, many malfunctions can be solved easily via remote access. Otherwise we will send an  installer to you as soon as possible.
 
Important: We will of course correct malfunctions free of charge. However, it is a requirement that these are not self-inflicted. So that you are optimally preotected, we recommend our professional installation service.

Don't worry. This is normal in the most cases.

Your charger emits a slight operating noise, which you can hear in its absolute proximity. This is normal and no reason for concern. If you walk away from the charger a few steps, you will no longer hear it.
In rare cases, the noise may be louder. If you perceive the noise as particularly loud and disturbing, and if you are able to still hear it at a greater distance, please contact our customer support.

Is your car locked and set correctly?

As a rule, your car will interlock the charging cable as soon as you lock the car. This is to make sure that nobody can end your charging session in an unauthorized manner. If you unlock your car, you should be able to remove the plug connector.
 
If your car is unlocked but the cable can still not be removed, try interrupting the charging session. You can either do this via the app or by holding a charge card, if used, in front of the reader at the wallbox.
Check your car for any settings you made that prevent removing the charging cable. Maybe the car prevents removal of the cable as long as the charging session is still active.


Do not exert too much force.

Under normal conditions, the charging cable can be removed fairly easily. Therefore, do not exert high force to prevent any damage to the charging cable.
 
If you still cannot remove the charging cable, please contact your dealer or our customer support.
Tripping of the fault-current circuit breaker or the line protection circuit breaker may have a various causes that are either due to the wallbox or your house infrastructure.
 
To protect both your wallbox and your infrastructure, we recommend contacting your installation partner. They should check the wallbox and the relevant components of your household electrical system.
 
Please do not try switching on fuses without prior consultation of your electrician!
Please perform the following steps:
  • Check the LEDs on your charger for any indicated fault condition. If there is a fault present, please see the operating instructions or here in the help center for any troubleshooting instructions.
  • If your charger does not indicate a fault, check that your vehicle detects a charging session.
  • If your vehicle does detects no or a faulty charging session, check the app to see if a charging session has been started or if a fault is indicated there. If so, please follow the instructions in the app.
  • If no fault is indicated in the app or if you are not using an app, please check that you have correctly connected the charging cable. Also check the cable for defects.
  • If the charging cable is correctly connected and not defective or soiled, this is most probably due to an error in the installation. Contact your electrician and ask them to check the correct connection between the meter and the circuit board (particularly the RS485 cable). Ideally, they make photos of the charger wiring, so we can give you optimum support.
  • If even a check by the installing electrician doesn't help, please contact your dealer or our customer support.

Can’t find the answer to your question using the search function in our FAQs?

Then simply contact our Customer Support service.


You can find the contact details here in the app in the account settings under “Help” or “Contact us”.

How to interpret the displayed charging duration.

After you have connected your car and authenticated yourself, the charging session is started and the "clock is ticking". However, the clock doesn't stop ticking after the car is fully charged but only when you remove the connector from your car. In summary: the displayed duration does not give you any information on how long current has flown but only on how long your car was connected to the station.
 
In fact, it is not easy to define when a charging session is actually over. Ultimately, it is always the car that decides when current is required and thus activates current flow. The charger only acts as a mere switch between the car and your houshold electrical system and thus make sure that your car gets the current neede, if connected.
You can often view the duration of the exact active charging session in your car.
 
By the way: If your app displays an endless charging session, although no car was connected, this is probably due to an error. In that case, please contact your support.


How to interpret the displayed charging duration.

Maybe you have compared the measured values of your charger with the values of your car. It would indeed be a miracle if they were perfectly identical.
The difference generally is due to transformation losses and the own consumption of the car. For example, transformation of alternating current to direct current in your car will cause energy losses.

Use the values indicated in the app for any payments and settlements. These values indicate the actual (cost-relevant) consumption or the current that you need to pay for charging your car. In this way you can make sure that you are not stuck with any additional costs.
First check whether you have paired your app with the charger. If you have not already done so, use the QR code that came with the configuration data. The app shows you step-by-step how to proceed here.

For the second-generation charger, the Charger 2, the QR code can be found on the access data letter, and for the first-generation charger, you will find it on the configuration sticker.

By the way: You can only pair one app with the charger at a time. If you have used several apps in the past that are compatible with the charger, unpair the charger from the app that you no longer want to use. Now pair the desired app.
Important: If the charger has been paired with a new account or the app has been changed in the meantime, you can no longer access any entries from the old account.
Check again carefully which parts are in the shipping box. Sometimes small items, especially the configuration data information, can slip and get lost between other elements.

Please compare all parts with the list in the operating instructions.
If a part is actually missing, simply contact your seller or our Customer Support service.
Once you have unfastened all ten screws that secure the panel to the housing, you can now remove the panel using a plastic card. To do this, simply slide the plastic card between the panel and the charger’s housing and remove the panel bit by bit working your way around the outside.

Important: Do not apply too much pressure or use force to remove the panel, as this could damage it.
You can track your current charging session in real time, including the source of the electricity (power from the grid, solar power from PV system). The charging strategy is also displayed drawing on forecast electricity prices and the solar power available.

This underscore the impact the smart charging functions have and the improvements they deliver.
Some but not all data and settings will be lost. A few configurations will still be there after you reset your charger to the factory settings. 

Please note that data may be lost when you reset your charger. 
There may be cases where a software issue is detected and the charger is rebooted remotely by Technical Support. This step is taken to fix any problems that may exist and ensure that the charger is working properly.
An update may fail if the Internet connection is unstable. The file may be corrupted during download. It is possible to schedule the update for a time when the Internet connection is more stable. 
Notification will be sent whenever new firmware is available to ensure the device is always up to date. Patches are applied to fix security vulnerabilities. For that reason, firmware notifications cannot be deactivated.

If you agree to automatic updates, you will no longer receive notifications when a new firmware version is available. 

Purchase & Payment Modalities

Please check the reminder's reference and your orders with already initiated payments. We would like to ask you to send our customer service proof of payment so they can further verify your payment.
It is not possible to change the invoice address unless you change the company name, address, etc. Please contact our customer service and send us a copy of the commercial register entry, etc.

Please note that your invoice address must match the VAT ID and associated company data saved by the tax authority. 
We currently offer payment via bank transfer.
Invoices will be issued upon delivering the goods and will be sent to the email address saved in the account. Check your email’s spam folder as the email may have ended up there. Please contact our customer service if this is not the case.
 
Please refer to your order or the invoice for information about the payment terms.
 
Credit notes will also be sent by email upon receiving your return within the required timeframe.
Invoices issued by CSM (Charging Site Management – manage charging stations) must not be paid in conjunction with invoices issued by the Elli Partner Shop. These must always be paid for with separate payments.
If the billing does not work, please contact our customer service by phone or e-mail. Of course, we will support you in case of problems with the billing.
Regardless of the place of delivery, any invoices for orders from the Elli Partner Shop will be issued in EUROS. Unfortunately, it is not possible to issue invoices in a different currency.
Invoices for goods sold within Germany will contain the sales VAT applicable at the time of delivery.
 
Sales VAT will not be charged for goods sold outside Germany. This requires your VAT ID having been enabled for cross-border business within the EU by the tax authority responsible for you. VIES
 
Orders from the Elli Partner Shop require a correct, valid and validated VAT ID.
Please send us a proof of the change in company name, e.g. a copy of the commercial register entry and we will adapt your master data in the dealer account accordingly.
Please contact our customer service to help you with your issue.

Delivery

In this case please immediately contact our customer service so that we can verify where your delivery is together with our logistics partner. 
Please refer to the product information in the Elli Partner Shop for data on delivery times. Please note that delivery times may temporarily change.
If you reject the delivery, please immediately contact our customer service. Returns will be checked upon reaching our logistics center.
If you have received goods that do not match your order, please contact our customer service immediately so that we can initiate a replacement delivery.

Please do not independently return goods without having been instructed accordingly by Elli.

Registration

The name, address, and VAT ID provided is compared with the data saved by your national tax authority (VIES) https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/#/vat-validation.
The data must match otherwise registering your company at the Elli Partner Shop will not be possible.
Please note that only one registration/login is possible per company.
Please contact customer service to reset your password.
Please note that we require a valid Partner-ID that has been assigned to you to be able to register your company. The Partner-ID should contain 5 digits. You will also have to select the brand your Partner-ID is associated with.
Please contact our customer service if you are unable to complete your registration despite having a valid Partner-ID number.

As part of registration, the validity of your Partner-ID is compared with the data saved by Volkswagen Group. If the data does not match, it will not be possible to enable your account.
Your account is immediately enabled for the Shop once the data you provided as part of registration has been validated (valid Partner-ID and VAT ID). 
Your VAT ID must correspond to the data saved by your national tax authority for successful account activation and registration to the Elli Partner Shop. You can check your company’s name, address, and VAT ID (tax ID) as per commercial register (VIES) https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/#/vat-validation.

Please note that your Partner-ID must be valid. If your data is invalid, please contact our customer service.
You can add an email address for invoices only during registration. Please contact customer service if you need to add or edit the invoice email address.
At this point registration is only available for authorized Volkswagen Group dealers with a valid PARTNER number for their company.
You need to successfully register your company at the Elli Partner Shop to be able to submit an order for your dealer account.
Please note that existing accounts from the old "Dealer Webshop" https://dealer-webshop.elli.eco/ are no longer valid for the Elli Partner Shop. Also, existing registrations for the "Charging Site Management Console" cannot be used to log in to the Elli Partner Shop. It is absolutely necessary to register anew to be able to submit orders at the Elli Partner Shop.
Follow the steps of the registration flow.   

The following information is required for this purpose:
You can submit orders for your site/company once you have successfully registered. If there are any problems with the registration, please contact our customer service. 
 
Please note that currently only one registration or login is possible.
Please check your email’s spam folder. If the email is still not received, please contact our customer service.
It is currently not possible to register several locations/branches using one login. If you want to register a different branch of your company, you need to use different login data for this purpose (different email address) and create a new account with the associated information for this location/branch as part of registration.
Please refer to this article for more information about registration.

Products

You can purchase sets consisting of 25 RFID cards from the Elli Partner Shop. These can be used to authorize charging processes at the wallbox and/or for charging at public infrastructure (MSP), providing they have been linked to the corresponding user's account.

You can also purchase sets consisting of 5 RFID cards to authorize charging processes at your site's charging stations available as part of the “Charging Site Management” product (VAS products only).
 
Please refer to the information in the Elli Partner Shop for product details and more information about using the two products.
As a dealer, you can buy items belonging to different brands in the Elli Partner Shop.

The Elli Partnershop offers the relevant charger models, spare parts and RFID cards from the Elli product portfolio, as a Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH brand, for your respective market.

Please refer to the offer in the "Products" section of the Elli Partnershop for the corresponding product variations.
Dealers are at liberty to offer products at any sales price for their own markets.
Wallboxes for the various brands' corresponding models do not differ from each other in their functional scope.

For instance VW ID. Charger Connect, Škoda iV Charger Connect, Seat Charger Connect, Elli Charger Connect, AUDI Wallbox plus are technologically identical.
No. As soon as a new update is available, we will notify wallbox users about this in the app, provided the wallbox has been linked using an Elli charging app.

The app will feature step-by-step instructions about how to directly start the update in the app to update the wallbox.

Order

Once our logistics partner has shipped the charger you will receive a shipping notification by email featuring a tracking link to check the delivery status.
Unfortunately, you can no longer change the order after having completed it. Alternatively use the option to cancel the order. For this reason, also refer to this article.
Orders must be submitted in the Elli Partner Shop and we cannot accept orders by phone or email.
If you are unable to complete an order in the Elli Partner Shop, please contact our customer service and state the error message and include screenshots of the entire screen where possible.
If your VAT ID has not been enabled for cross-border business within the EU, please contact your national tax authority responsible for your company. You can exclusively submit orders at the Elli Partner Shop if you have provided a correct, valid and validated VAT ID.
 
Contact Elli customer service if you are still experiencing issues.
Canceling possible in the Shop:
After having completed the order you can only cancel it if the order has not yet been set to “In delivery” status. You can view and cancel the order in the Elli Partner Shop in the "My Account" section.

Canceling possible with customer service:
After having successfully completed the order it will be possible to cancel it before the order has been set to “In delivery” status. You can contact customer service and have the order canceled.
Orders that have already been set to “In delivery” status will be shipped to the delivery address stated in the order. Any already completed deliveries can be returned as defined in the general terms and conditions. For more information refer to this article.
Wallboxes are shipped free of charge, shipping costs are already included.
 
Use the tracking link included in the shipping notification to obtain information about the delivery status. All items are shipped individually.
Any items that have already been delivered can be returned as defined in the general terms and conditions.
 
Unfortunately, it is not possible to cancel items individually. Please cancel the entire order and submit a new order. For more information refer this article.
Yes, as a dealer you are not tied to a brand when ordering wallboxes. You can also order wallboxes by several brands in one order.
It is unfortunately not possible to change the delivery address after successfully completing the order. However, if the order is not yet in “In delivery” status, you can cancel the order and submit a new order stating the preferred delivery address.

Orders that are already in “In delivery” status will be shipped to the delivery address stated in the order.
No, we currently do not grant volume discounts on the sales price.
Items can be returned as specified in the terms and condition. Please contact our customer service if you would like to return items. Please note that vouchers cannot be returned.

Please note there is a flat-rate handling fee per wallbox. Please refer to our general terms and conditions for more detailed information, available at the following link: https://partner.elli.eco/en/public/terms-and-conditions
Yes, this is possible in the check-out process.

Warranty

In an effort to guarantee smooth processing of your issue for you and your customers, consumers are welcome to contact the Elli customer service of the corresponding brand who will also deal with device replacements, if required.
We are happy to help if you as a dealer have been tasked with directly processing the issue on behalf of customers. Please first of all obtain the following information from your customer to process the issue:
  • Copy of the original invoice issued to the customer
  • Complaint form including the documents described therein 
 
Please forward these documents to customer service for downstream processing. The customer service contact details are here:
 
We will keep you updated about the verification and processing of the complaint case.

Vouchers

Instructions on how to redeem the credit for charging at public infrastructure using the following apps have been printed on the vouchers.
 
  • Elli Charging
  • Volkwagen App
  • MyŠkoda
  • MyCUPRA
The (remaining) credit is displayed to users in the corresponding app after having redeemed the voucher.
 
For more information about vouchers' terms and conditions of use have been listed here.
The Elli Partner Shop offers you 25 Euro and 100 Euro vouchers, for Sweden 250 and 1000 SEK. These can be redeemed as credit to settle charging processes as part of the Mobility Service provided by Elli in the following apps:
 
  • Elli Charging
  • Volkwagen App
  • MyŠkoda
  • MyCUPRA
 
For more information about the Mobility Service range offered by Elli has been provided here:
 
Vouchers cannot be returned or revoked once your order is shipped.

In case of damage or loss during the shipping process of vouchers, you can contact customer service and get the items replaced. 

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