# How to maximize NeoGrid® Credits (practical tips)

Written by Vincent Moser  
February 4, 2026

# Table of contents  
1. [In general](https://support.ostrom.de/en/articles/13618442-how-to-maximize-neogrid-credits-practical-tips#h_d6d891d517)  
2. [1) Use NeoGrid® AI as often as possible](https://support.ostrom.de/en/articles/13618442-how-to-maximize-neogrid-credits-practical-tips#h_520357a0bb)  
3. [2) Give NeoGrid® AI a large charging window](https://support.ostrom.de/en/articles/13618442-how-to-maximize-neogrid-credits-practical-tips#h_12be316412)

Credits can fluctuate from day to day even if your charging behavior stays the same. Still, over time you can earn more credits by keeping a few things in mind.

# In general

_The longer your EV is plugged in and the more often you use NeoGrid® AI, the more NeoGrid® AI can optimize within your charging window—and the higher your credits will be._

Specifically, these two levers help:

# 1) Use NeoGrid® AI as often as possible

Activate NeoGrid® AI every time you charge at home. Every additional optimized kWh increases your share of the total savings—and therefore your credits.

# 2) Give NeoGrid® AI a large charging window

The longer your car remains plugged in (with the same amount of energy needed), the more opportunities NeoGrid® AI has to take advantage of favorable times and trade the required electricity.

**Example:**

- **Scenario 1:** NeoGrid® AI is allowed to optimize from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (10 hours).
- **Scenario 2:** NeoGrid® AI is only allowed to optimize from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (4 hours).

In **Scenario 1**, NeoGrid® AI has significantly more options to use hours with particularly favorable real-time prices—leading to more savings and more credits. If, on the other hand, you plug in your car or activate NeoGrid® AI only so late that it just finishes charging in time, there are fewer opportunities to generate savings.