Day-Ahead Market
Electricity market where prices are set for delivery on the next day, typically in hourly blocks.
Technical Details
Commonly used as a reference price curve for scheduling consumption. Smart charging can align charging to low-price hours and avoid expensive peaks.
Fleet Applications
Large depots can lower energy cost by shifting charging to cheaper hours while still meeting operational departure times.
Related Terms
Smart Charging
Intelligent management of EV charging sessions to optimize energy consumption based on grid constraints, energy prices, and vehicle schedule requirements.
Energy Arbitrage
The practice of purchasing energy when prices are low (off-peak) and using or selling it when prices are high (peak).
Predictive Charging
Charging that uses forecasts (prices, schedules, SoC, weather) to automatically plan optimal charging windows.
Intraday Market
Electricity market for trading closer to real time, enabling adjustments after day-ahead prices are set.
Energy Trading
Participation in wholesale electricity markets to buy (and sometimes sell) energy based on price signals.