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1P3P requires at least firmware version 3.187.0, RFID at least 3.156.0. Vestel Support provides on request the latest version 3.187.42 (as of Sept. 2026). It resolves the issue with phase switching.

Supported features

• RFID: Integrated RFID card reader for vehicle identification.
• 1P/3P: Automatic phase switching. Useful for solar surplus charging.
• Built-in meter: Support for an integrated meter.
• Dimmable: Power consumption can be reduced (e.g. § 14a EnWG). See External Limit.

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🐜 Known limitations

Phase switching occasionally disables itself. (Fixed in v3.187.42, see requirements) More details

Parameters

Name	Description	Value	Level
id	Modbus ID Default: 1	int	required
host	IP address or hostname Example: 192.0.2.2		required
port	Port Default: 502	int	required

Configuration example for evcc.yaml

If you don't want to configure via the UI, you can alternatively use this YAML block.

chargers:
    - name: my_charger
      type: template
      template: vestel

      # Modbus TCP
      modbus: tcpip
      id: 255
      host:  # Hostname
      port: 502 # Port