Research from Parks Associates’ recent study, EV Charging at Home: User Demand and Preferences, shows EV (electric vehicle) owners are more inclined than non-EV owners to adopt smart home technologies. Among EV owners, 72% have at least one smart home device, compared to 44% of households without an EV, according to the research. Additionally, the research showed substantial interest among EV owners in allowing smart devices and utilities to manage home energy usage and coordinate charging with other appliances, particularly during peak periods.

Parks Associates said its latest consumer study of 8,000 U.S. internet households investigates consumers’ charging location and equipment preferences, charging behavior and frequency, user experience, affordability, and future expansion considerations.

“Charging can be a point of stress for EV owners, but they demonstrate an interest in broader tech solutions that can coordinate energy usage, save costs, and conserve resources,” Daniel Holcomb, senior research analyst, Parks Associates said. “The majority of EV owners find it highly valuable to have EVs coordinating with other devices for charging, while 34% are willing to let utilities adjust EV charging times during peak energy demand. EV owners are primed for the use of other smart home technologies that have similar capabilities, and many already own the devices to enable these scenarios.”

According to Parks Associates, partnerships are also driving this trend forward, such as the December announcement of the EV-home power partnership between Resideo and Ford, which integrates EV charging with smart home systems, synchronizing energy usage across various home devices for better efficiency and cost management.