SolarMindThe short answer
myenergi already documents Octopus Agile scheduling for its zappi EV charger and libbi battery. SolarMind is separate optimisation software designed to coordinate compatible equipment through one household plan. The important comparison is your installed combination and available controls. [1] [2]
Feature comparison
| Area | SolarMind | myenergi |
|---|---|---|
| Product approach | AI software for compatible solar, battery and EV systems, currently in household trials. | The cited features run through myenergi products and account settings. [2] [1] |
| Agile battery charging | Agile is a focus for half-hourly planning; tariff and device support are checked. | libbi can select lower-priced overnight periods when grid charging is enabled. [2] |
| Agile EV charging | EV needs are part of the intended plan; direct controls depend on compatibility. | zappi’s Agile setup uses published prices to select overnight charging periods. [1] |
| Mixed brands | Direct or Home Assistant connections may be used for compatible equipment. | Check how your specific myenergi products interact with any third-party battery or charger. |
| Evidence to request | Trial results against your existing configuration. | Results for the installed zappi/libbi combination and your tariff, including any other controllers. |
Start with the equipment already in your home
If you already own zappi or libbi, understand their native settings before adding another optimiser. Make sure the tariff is configured correctly and ask how household battery use is affected when the EV starts charging.
A mixed-brand home may have different coordination needs from an all-myenergi setup. SolarMind’s intended role is to consider the household together, but we confirm the available controls for each inverter, battery and EV connection before a trial.
Questions for a useful comparison
- Which service decides when the EV charges and when the battery discharges?
- How are your chosen battery reserve and EV departure requirement handled?
- What happens if the tariff feed or device connection becomes unavailable?
- Is the claimed saving measured against your current configured system?
SolarMind does not have a published head-to-head field result against myenergi on this site. Compare supported functions and trial data, rather than assuming one app will always save more.