diff --git a/core/loadpoint.go b/core/loadpoint.go
index 1e45db4a1..1dc72aec9 100644
--- a/core/loadpoint.go
+++ b/core/loadpoint.go
@@ -1850,7 +1850,9 @@ func (lp *Loadpoint) Update(sitePower, batteryBoostPower float64, rates api.Rate
 
 	case mode == api.ModeMinPV || mode == api.ModePV:
 		// cheap tariff
+		rate, _ := rates.Current(time.Now())
 		if smartCostActive {
+			lp.log.DEBUG.Printf("smart cost active: %.2f", rate.Price)
 			err = lp.fastCharging()
 			lp.resetPhaseTimer()
 			lp.elapsePVTimer() // let PV mode disable immediately afterwards