Elli (VW-Gruppe) Charger 2 / Connect 2 / Pro 2
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The control path for this device is implemented, but not yet verified end-to-end on real hardware. Reading and display are unaffected.
What Franzl can do with this device
| Measure live power | ✓ |
| Meter energy (kWh) | ✓ |
| Read state of charge (SoC) | — |
| Control power | ✓ |
| Control operating mode | ✓ |
How it connects
Franzl uses the Home Assistant custom integration lbbrhzn/ocpp (installable via HACS). If your device is set up there, Franzl finds it automatically.
Setup
Gen-2 models only: connection via Home Assistant's OCPP backend (integration ocpp). The wallbox registers as an OCPP 1.6J client, and control runs through its entities. Gen-1 models (ID. Charger Connect/Pro, Škoda iV, Cupra, Audi Wallbox plus) only support EEBus and are not supported here.
Prerequisites
- OCPP Security Profile 2 (wss:// + HTTP Basic Auth) configured in the HA OCPP backend, otherwise the wallbox won't connect
- Only ONE OCPP backend active at a time on the wallbox: either the Elli cloud or Home Assistant
- Disable PV surplus charging on the wallbox itself (otherwise you get double control)
- Leave the wallbox's internal Modbus server disabled (it otherwise takes priority over OCPP)
- Keep the firmware up to date before commissioning
Device fits? Then nothing stands between you and getting started.
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