honda-eprogress.co.uk

What It Is

Honda e:PROGRESS is a smart home EV charging app from Honda Motor Europe, designed for compatible plug-in models such as the Honda e, Honda e:Ny1, and Honda CR-V e:PHEV. By connecting the vehicle, a My Honda+ account, electricity tariff information, and optional solar data, it automatically creates charging schedules. The goal is to reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions while still meeting the user’s departure time and target battery level.

Core Features and Integrations

The core feature is “Intelligent Charging.” After users set their regular departure times, minimum/target battery levels, and optimization preferences, the system automatically schedules charging. Available modes include cost optimization, carbon optimization, a balance between cost and carbon, and solar optimization. Solar mode forecasts generation based on the user’s solar system specifications and location, without requiring additional hardware. It can work with existing home chargers, standard three-pin sockets, and supports dynamic tariffs, dual-rate tariffs, and fixed-rate electricity plans. On the third-party side, Honda works with Lunar Energy to use its GridShare AI software; charger installation can be assisted through Pod Point.

Pricing and Requirements

Pricing is straightforward: the first year is free, then £75/year. The website claims potential savings of up to £1,175/year, but this figure is based on assumptions such as being in southern UK, specific time periods, vehicle efficiency, electricity prices, and connection time, so it should not be treated as a universal guarantee. In terms of requirements, users need a compatible Honda vehicle and a My Honda+ subscription.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are that it is easy to get started, does not require changing the charger or energy supplier, and can automatically handle dynamic pricing and lower-carbon charging, making it practical for household EV users. The privacy policy also discloses the types of data collected, Honda’s role as controller, GDPR contact details, and EU Data Act data access information. The main limitations are its strong tie-in to the Honda ecosystem and the lack of team permissions, open APIs, self-hosting, or enterprise management information. It offers limited value for non-Honda owners.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is best suited to individual car owners in the UK and German markets who use Honda plug-in vehicles, have home charging access, and want to reduce electricity bills while minimizing manual scheduling. The text does not disclose availability for access or payments from China, so this remains unknown. Even if accessible, it lacks adaptation information for Chinese electricity tariffs, vehicle models, and the local charging ecosystem. More realistic alternatives for Chinese users include automakers’ built-in charging management tools, TELD, Star Charge, the NIO charging network, or local home-charging apps.