
For anyone on a 3 to 6kW supply who wants to charge the electric car at home without tripping the limiter. The TopAC wallbox has a charging current adjustable from 6 to 16A, while the Shelly EM measures the whole house with its clamp: the app shows how much headroom is left and the charge is adjusted to match.
What it does
- The wallbox charges the car with a current adjustable from 6 to 16A: you pick the value to suit the meter's power rating.
- The Shelly EM, with the 50A clamp on the incoming conductor from the meter, measures in real time the power the whole house draws.
- By comparing household consumption with the available power, charging is reduced or paused when the oven, the washing machine or the air conditioner starts, according to the functions the wallbox provides.
- Charging can be scheduled for the hours when the home uses least, at night for example.
- The Shelly EM history shows how much energy the house uses and how much of it goes to the car.

How to install it
What's in the kit

| Qty | Item | Unit price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TopAC 11kW wallbox (Shelly)EV charging | 252,54 € | 252,54 € |
| 1 | Shelly EM + 50A clampEnergy monitoring | 38,99 € | 38,99 € |
| 1 | Electraline surface-mount consumer unit, 4 modulesAccessory: DIN enclosure · 2 DIN modules + spare space | €18.73 | €18.73 |
| 1 | Assorted crimp ferrules, 900 piecesAccessory: wiring · wiring inside the distribution board | €11.99 | €11.99 |
| 1 | Wago 221-413 lever connectors, 10 piecesAccessory: connections · connections inside the distribution board | €8.99 | €8.99 |
| Kit total | €331.24 |
Prices taken from Amazon.it on 22/09/2026: they can change, and the price shown by Amazon at the time of purchase is the one that applies.
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Before you order
Do you need a hub?
No: the wallbox and the Shelly EM connect straight to the home Wi-Fi. Good Wi-Fi coverage is needed both at the consumer unit and in the garage or parking space where the wallbox goes.
Does it work with Alexa and Google Home?
The Shelly EM connects to Alexa and Google Home through the Shelly integration, but with a meter it is the app that really matters. The wallbox is managed with its own app and with the integrations the manufacturer lists; if in doubt, write to us from the contact page.
Do you need an electrician?
Yes: the wallbox needs a dedicated circuit with the required protective devices, and the Shelly EM has to be fitted in the consumer unit. The 230V connections must be made by qualified personnel with the system isolated. The electrician also checks the cable cross-section and the maximum current to set.
Can I charge with a 3kW supply?
Yes, by setting a low current: at 6A the car draws about 1.4kW and leaves headroom for the house. Charging is slower, but overnight it is often enough. The Shelly EM history helps you work out which current to use without tripping the limiter.
What happens if the internet goes down?
The wallbox keeps charging with the settings it has saved and the Shelly EM keeps measuring. Control from outside the home, notifications and the history update in the cloud resume once the connection is back.
Can I add solar later?
Yes: the Shelly EM has two measuring channels, so with a second clamp you can also measure the solar system's production. Using the surplus for charging requires the functions the wallbox provides: write to us from the contacts section and we will check the configuration.
Are there batteries?
No: the wallbox and the Shelly EM are mains-powered. There are no batteries to replace and no routine maintenance on the meter beyond the firmware updates from the app. The wallbox follows the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
What if a product is out of stock on Amazon?
Write to us from the contact page quoting the kit code: we will point you to a compatible alternative, checked against the other devices just like the rest of the kit. Avoid swapping an item for a similar one without checking protocol, power supply and type of connection: a different model may not work with the rest of the kit.
Why buy on Amazon?
Purchase, delivery, returns and warranty are handled by Amazon: you will see the times and conditions on Amazon at the moment of purchase. The kit itself is ours: we chose the parts, checked that they work together and wrote this installation guide. The link opens the cart with every item already added.
Notes
Not included
- Dedicated electrical circuit, cables and protective devices for the wallbox
- Meter power upgrade
- Type 2 charging cable, if not supplied with the wallbox
- Wi-Fi routers and repeaters
- Electrical work
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