Waybox Enel: how smart domestic charging works

The tailored solution to charge your electric car at home, simply, safely and sustainably.

Charging your electric car at home is now the most convenient choice to manage your consumption independently and reduce costs in your bill. To do it in the best way, however, technology superior to a simple domestic socket is needed: a solution designed to be efficient, safe and ready to integrate with your daily habits.

This is where the Enel Waybox range was created, the wallbox designed to simplify your mobility and give value to your energy.

The advantages of Waybox compared to traditional charging

A wallbox is not just a charger, but an intelligent system that optimises the dialogue between network, home and vehicle. Compared to a standard socket, it offers concrete advantages:

It makes the best use of the available meter power, significantly reducing charging times. This means recovering the range needed for daily journeys in just a few hours, usually during night-time rest.

It integrates advanced protections against electrical faults, safeguarding both the home system and the vehicle battery.

Thanks to integrated connectivity, you monitor every session from your smartphone, analysing consumption and costs in real time.

IP55-certified casing (protection against water and dust) and IK08-certified casing (impact resistance), ideal both for the garage and for outdoor installations.

The Waybox range: models and technical differences for every need

The Waybox family is designed to be flexible, adapting from private garages to condominium or company parking areas.

Comparative analysis: Start vs Pro

Feature	Waybox Start Wifi	Waybox Pro Cellular
Ideal for	Simplicity and best price	Cellular connectivity and integrated meter
Power	Up to 7,4 kW or 22kW	Up to 7,4 kW or 22 kW
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and LTE/4G
Unlock	App and RFID card	App and RFID card
Power Management	Load Optimization	Load Optimization

Waybox Start is the ideal solution for those looking for an intuitive experience at the best price.

The Waybox Pro model is instead designed for those who need advanced connectivity. The setup for LTE/4G connection is essential when Wi-Fi is weak or absent, and the RFID reader allows the station to be used only by those who have the card, a key function for condominium or company installations.

Load Optimization technology: goodbye to meter disconnections

One of the most common doubts is the fear that connecting the car could make the “power trip”. The Waybox range addresses this problem through Load Optimization technology, a dynamic power management system that represents the true “intelligent” heart of the device.

How does energy balance work?

Through the installation of an external meter (a small current meter) or thanks to the meter integrated in the Waybox in the case of PRO Cellular, the Waybox is able to read the total absorption of the home in real time. If, while the car is charging, energy-intensive household appliances are switched on (such as oven, washing machine or air conditioner), the station software instantly reduces the current supplied to the vehicle. As soon as the household appliances are switched off, the Waybox restores the maximum power available for the car.

This continuous balancing mechanism is what distinguishes a professional wallbox from a simple connector, ensuring that the car charges in the shortest possible time without ever interrupting normal domestic activities. To learn more about how it works in general, you can consult our guide on how electric car charging works.

Solar Charging: the car charged by the sun

For those who have a photovoltaic system, Waybox becomes a tool to maximise self-consumption thanks to the Solar Charging function. With Waybox, it is possible to choose between two solar charging modes:

Eco Mode (Solar Only)

Fast Mode (Network + Solar)

It uses only the energy produced by the panels, bringing charging costs down to zero;

It combines solar energy with grid energy for faster charging.

Enel On Your Way App: manage charging from your smartphone

With the Enel On Your Way App, you can control charging simply and immediately. From your smartphone you can:

Schedule and monitor charging sessions in the time bands with lower energy impact;

Manage the station power to avoid overloads;

Access the public network to charge when you are travelling.

The same app also accompanies you away from home, simplifying the management of electric mobility in every situation.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Tariff Optimization functionality allows you to schedule the charging session in the most convenient time bands of your energy plan, reducing costs in your bill.

Wayboxes are constantly updated remotely (Over-the-Air), ensuring that functionalities, safety systems and protocols are always at the latest available version without manual interventions. Connect your Waybox to the internet network and register it on the Enel On Your Way App to keep it always updated.

The device is designed to store charging data both online and offline, ensuring that no information is lost even in the temporary absence of network connection.

Waybox is compatible with all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles equipped with a Type 2 connector, the European standard adopted by almost all models on the market.

Yes. The Solar Charging function is compatible with already installed photovoltaic systems. It is sufficient to connect Waybox to the system monitoring system via the Enel On Your Way App to enable the solar charging modes.