Deye wallbox and photovoltaics: charging an electric vehicle from the sun
19 October 2026 · SK Partner s.r.o.
How to charge an electric vehicle from your own photovoltaic system? The Deye SUN-EVSE11K01-EU-AC wallbox with a power of 11 kW communicates with the Deye hybrid inverter and, in Solar Only mode, charges the car from surplus solar energy. Parameters, charging modes and connection.
An electric vehicle is one of the largest loads in a house. If you charge it from your own photovoltaic system, you make use of surplus energy that would otherwise go to the grid at a low feed-in price. For this purpose Deye offers the SUN-EVSE11K01-EU-AC wall-mounted charger, which links directly to the Deye hybrid inverter.
Why charge your car from photovoltaics
During the day the photovoltaic system generates the most energy, but household consumption tends to be low. The battery stores part of the surplus and the rest usually goes to the grid. A car in the garage or in front of the house is another “storage unit” — a wallbox linked to the inverter charges it precisely when there is enough energy and limits charging when there is a shortage.
The Deye SUN-EVSE11K01-EU-AC wallbox at a glance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 11 kW |
| Power supply | 3 × 230 V (400 V), max. 16 A |
| Connector | Type 2 (Mennekes), 5 m cable |
| Communication | WiFi 2.4 GHz, LoRa (range up to 200 m), Bluetooth |
| Protection rating, temperature | IP66, -40 to +55 °C |
| Protections | overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, 6 mA DC leakage current |
| Weight | 3.75 kg |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Three charging modes
You set the mode in the Deye Cloud app:
- Plug & Play — charging starts as soon as the car is plugged in.
- Scheduled charging — up to 4 time windows, for example for a cheap night-time tariff.
- Solar Only — the car is charged only from surplus solar energy.
How the wallbox links to the Deye inverter
The wallbox communicates with the Deye hybrid inverter via LoRa with a range of up to 200 m, so there is no need to run a data cable. According to the manufacturer, the charger is part of the Deye wireless energy management system, which is supported by all Deye hybrid inverters.
The inverter knows how much energy the photovoltaic system is generating at any moment and how much the house is consuming, and controls charging accordingly. You can read more about controlling appliances in the article Deye EMS: how to manage energy at home and in business.
Installation
The wallbox is connected to a three-phase 400 V supply. Thanks to its IP66 protection rating, it can also be installed outdoors — on a façade, under a shelter or in a car park. The circuit protection and supply cable cross-section will be specified by an electrician according to the particular installation.
Frequently asked questions
Which electric vehicles can I charge?
All electric vehicles with a Type 2 (Mennekes) connector, which is the standard in Europe.
Do I need a battery with the wallbox?
It is not a requirement. A battery does help, however, when the photovoltaic system is generating little — the car can also be charged from energy stored during the day.
Which inverter suits the wallbox?
Any Deye hybrid inverter. For family homes we recommend the SG05LP3 three-phase inverters with the SE-F16 battery — ready-made inverter + battery sets can be found in the catalogue.
Where to buy the wallbox
The Deye SUN-EVSE11K01-EU-AC wallbox is available in our range together with Deye inverters and batteries. After registration, companies see partner prices directly in the online shop.