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Raspberry Pi & Co.

The easiest way to install evcc on a Raspberry Pi or similar single-board computers. Pre-configured and ready to go!

Experimental

With the evcc Linux images, you can set up evcc completely via the web UI. Usually, you don't need an evcc.yaml or console commands. However, the UI setup is still marked as experimental. In case of problems or for debugging, console commands may still be required.

Quick Start​

Download File​

Go to the evcc Linux Images and download the latest version for Raspberry Pi (armbian_evcc-{version}_rpi4b.img.zip).

Flash SD Card​

If not already available: Download balenaEtcher

  • Insert SD card into computer
  • Open balenaEtcher
  • Flash from file → select downloaded file
  • Select target → select your SD card
  • Flash! → wait until finished
Alternative

Instead of "Download File & Flash SD Card," you can also prepare the SD card by using the Raspberry Pi Imager (https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/).

The evcc image can be found under

  • choose OS
  • other specific-purpose OS
  • home assistance and home automation
  • evcc

Start Raspberry Pi​

  • Insert SD card into Raspberry Pi
  • Connect network cable (recommended) - alternatively set up WiFi
  • Connect power adapter
  • Wait until started

evcc Web UI​

evcc Password Setup

  • Open browser
  • Enter https://evcc.local/
    • Certificate warning must be accepted (normal, connection is encrypted)
    • Alternatively via IP address, e.g., https://192.168.1.123/ (determine IP in router)
  • Set administrator password (on first start)
  • Set up devices (wallbox, solar system, home battery, vehicles)
    • activate "experimental"
    • Note: At least one loadpoint must be created for evcc to run

evcc Welcome

Done! 🎉

System configuration and updates work via Cockpit. Log in there once to change the default Linux password.

Set up WiFi​

If no network cable is available, the Raspberry Pi creates a WiFi hotspot for initial setup.

  • Search for WiFi "evcc-setup" on your smartphone
  • Connect (no password required)
  • Select your home WiFi network from the list
  • Enter your home WiFi password
  • Raspberry Pi ends the hotspot and connects to your home WiFi
  • Continue with evcc Web UI

WiFi configuration can also be done later via Cockpit.

System Management via Cockpit​

Cockpit is a graphical system management interface for Linux. Here you can configure your system, install updates, and change network settings.

On first login, you'll be prompted to change the default password. Choose a secure password for system management. If you forget it, you'll need to flash the SD card again. There is no "forgot password" function.

Cockpit Login

Important Functions:

  • System: Overview of CPU, memory, and disk
  • Logs: View system logs
  • Networking: Configure network and WiFi
  • Terminal: Access to command line
  • Software Updates: Update system
note

The Linux user password and the evcc administrator password are different. One is for Linux system management, the other for evcc.

Hardware Recommendations​

evcc runs on various single-board computers and needs only few resources. Even 1 GB RAM is completely sufficient.

Supported Devices:

  • Raspberry Pi 3, 4, and 5 - all models work equally well
  • NanoPi R3S - compact, affordable, and comes with case and integrated eMMC storage

Storage: At least 16 GB SD card or eMMC. For longer lifespan, we recommend eMMC instead of SD card (e.g., with NanoPi). SD cards can wear out from frequent write operations. See also Armbian recommendations.

Power Supply: Use original power supply from respective manufacturer.

Network: Wired connection is strongly recommended. WiFi is possible but often less stable.

About the evcc Linux Image​

The evcc Linux image is based on Armbian and offers some practical features:

Updates:

  • Operating system: Security updates are automatically installed
  • evcc: Updates can be performed via Cockpit

SSH Access: You can connect via SSH with the admin user (same credentials as Cockpit).

Alternative Access:

More technical details can be found in the GitHub Repository.

Next Steps​

In the Features section, you can learn about all possibilities of evcc. Also download the iOS/Android app.