diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/const.py b/custom_components/tibber_prices/const.py
index 6d17409..f8db896 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/const.py
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/const.py
@@ -162,12 +162,12 @@ HOME_TYPES = {
 # Currency mapping: ISO code -> (major_symbol, minor_symbol, minor_name)
 # For currencies with Home Assistant constants, use those; otherwise define custom ones
 CURRENCY_INFO = {
-    "EUR": (CURRENCY_EURO, "ct", "cents"),
-    "NOK": ("kr", "øre", "øre"),
-    "SEK": ("kr", "öre", "öre"),
-    "DKK": ("kr", "øre", "øre"),
-    "USD": (CURRENCY_DOLLAR, "¢", "cents"),
-    "GBP": ("£", "p", "pence"),
+    "EUR": (CURRENCY_EURO, "ct", "Cents"),
+    "NOK": ("kr", "øre", "Øre"),
+    "SEK": ("kr", "öre", "Öre"),
+    "DKK": ("kr", "øre", "Øre"),
+    "USD": (CURRENCY_DOLLAR, "¢", "Cents"),
+    "GBP": ("£", "p", "Pence"),
 }
 
 
diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/services.yaml b/custom_components/tibber_prices/services.yaml
index 676a0ea..d419c06 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/services.yaml
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/services.yaml
@@ -173,6 +173,16 @@ get_chartdata:
           example: prices
           selector:
             text:
+        metadata:
+          required: false
+          default: include
+          selector:
+            select:
+              options:
+                - include
+                - only
+                - none
+              translation_key: metadata
     arrays_of_objects:
       collapsed: true
       fields:
diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/services/get_apexcharts_yaml.py b/custom_components/tibber_prices/services/get_apexcharts_yaml.py
index 430da02..95403ad 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/services/get_apexcharts_yaml.py
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/services/get_apexcharts_yaml.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Response: YAML configuration dict for ApexCharts card
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
-from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any, Final
+from typing import Any, Final
 
 import voluptuous as vol
 
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ from custom_components.tibber_prices.const import (
     format_price_unit_minor,
     get_translation,
 )
+from homeassistant.core import ServiceCall
 from homeassistant.exceptions import ServiceValidationError
 from homeassistant.helpers import config_validation as cv
 from homeassistant.helpers.entity_registry import (
@@ -45,11 +46,9 @@ from homeassistant.helpers.entity_registry import (
 )
 
 from .formatters import get_level_translation
+from .get_chartdata import handle_chartdata
 from .helpers import get_entry_and_data
 
-if TYPE_CHECKING:
-    from homeassistant.core import ServiceCall
-
 # Service constants
 APEXCHARTS_YAML_SERVICE_NAME: Final = "get_apexcharts_yaml"
 ATTR_DAY: Final = "day"
@@ -261,21 +260,41 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
         # For rolling_window and rolling_window_autozoom, omit day parameter (dynamic selection)
         day_param = "" if day in ("rolling_window", "rolling_window_autozoom", None) else f"day: ['{day}'], "
 
-        data_generator = (
-            f"const response = await hass.callWS({{ "
-            f"type: 'call_service', "
-            f"domain: 'tibber_prices', "
-            f"service: 'get_chartdata', "
-            f"return_response: true, "
-            f"service_data: {{ entry_id: '{entry_id}', {day_param}{filter_param}, "
-            f"output_format: 'array_of_arrays', insert_nulls: 'segments', minor_currency: true, "
-            f"connect_segments: true }} }}); "
-            f"return response.response.data;"
-        )
-        # All series use same configuration (no extremas on data_generator series)
-        # Hide all levels in header since data_generator series don't show meaningful state values
-        # (the entity state is the min/max/avg price, not the current price for this level)
-        show_config = {"legend_value": False, "in_header": False}
+        # For rolling window modes, we'll capture metadata for dynamic config
+        # For static day modes, just return data array
+        if day in ("rolling_window", "rolling_window_autozoom", None):
+            data_generator = (
+                f"const response = await hass.callWS({{ "
+                f"type: 'call_service', "
+                f"domain: 'tibber_prices', "
+                f"service: 'get_chartdata', "
+                f"return_response: true, "
+                f"service_data: {{ entry_id: '{entry_id}', {day_param}{filter_param}, "
+                f"output_format: 'array_of_arrays', insert_nulls: 'segments', minor_currency: true, "
+                f"connect_segments: true }} }}); "
+                f"return response.response.data;"
+            )
+        else:
+            # Static day modes: just return data (no metadata needed)
+            data_generator = (
+                f"const response = await hass.callWS({{ "
+                f"type: 'call_service', "
+                f"domain: 'tibber_prices', "
+                f"service: 'get_chartdata', "
+                f"return_response: true, "
+                f"service_data: {{ entry_id: '{entry_id}', {day_param}{filter_param}, "
+                f"output_format: 'array_of_arrays', insert_nulls: 'segments', minor_currency: true, "
+                f"connect_segments: true }} }}); "
+                f"return response.response.data;"
+            )
+        # Configure show options based on level_type and level_key
+        # rating_level LOW/HIGH: Show raw state in header (entity state = min/max price of day)
+        # rating_level NORMAL: Hide from header (not meaningful as extrema)
+        # level (VERY_CHEAP/CHEAP/etc): Hide from header (entity state is aggregated value)
+        if level_type == "rating_level" and level_key in (PRICE_RATING_LOW, PRICE_RATING_HIGH):
+            show_config = {"legend_value": False, "in_header": "raw"}
+        else:
+            show_config = {"legend_value": False, "in_header": False}
 
         series.append(
             {
@@ -286,13 +305,12 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
                 "yaxis_id": "price",
                 "show": show_config,
                 "data_generator": data_generator,
-                "stroke_width": 1,
+                "stroke_width": 1.5,
             }
         )
 
     # Note: Extrema markers don't work with data_generator approach
-    # ApexCharts requires entity time-series data for extremas feature
-    # Min/Max sensors are single values, not time-series
+    # ApexCharts card requires direct entity data for extremas feature, not dynamically generated data
 
     # Get translated name for best price periods (needed for tooltip formatter)
     best_price_name = (
@@ -334,12 +352,11 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
                 "entity": best_price_entity,
                 "name": best_price_name,
                 "type": "area",
-                "color": "rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.2)",  # Semi-transparent green
+                "color": "rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.05)",  # Ultra-subtle green overlay (barely visible)
                 "yaxis_id": "highlight",  # Use separate Y-axis (0-1) for full-height overlay
                 "show": {"legend_value": False, "in_header": False, "in_legend": False},
                 "data_generator": best_price_generator,
                 "stroke_width": 0,
-                "curve": "stepline",
             }
         )
 
@@ -391,7 +408,7 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
         "header": {
             "show": True,
             "title": title,
-            "show_states": True,
+            "show_states": False,
         },
         "apex_config": {
             "chart": {
@@ -399,16 +416,16 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
                 "toolbar": {"show": True, "tools": {"zoom": True, "pan": True}},
                 "zoom": {"enabled": True},
             },
-            "stroke": {"curve": "stepline", "width": 2},
+            "stroke": {"curve": "stepline"},
             "fill": {
                 "type": "gradient",
-                "opacity": 0.4,
+                "opacity": 0.45,
                 "gradient": {
-                    "shade": "dark",
+                    "shade": "light",
                     "type": "vertical",
-                    "shadeIntensity": 0.5,
+                    "shadeIntensity": 0.2,
                     "opacityFrom": 0.7,
-                    "opacityTo": 0.2,
+                    "opacityTo": 0.25,
                 },
             },
             "dataLabels": {"enabled": False},
@@ -418,18 +435,21 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
             },
             "legend": {
                 "show": False,
-                "position": "top",
-                "horizontalAlign": "left",
-                "markers": {"radius": 2},
+                "position": "bottom",
+                "horizontalAlign": "center",
             },
             "grid": {
                 "show": True,
                 "borderColor": "#f5f5f5",
                 "strokeDashArray": 0,
-                "xaxis": {"lines": {"show": True}},
+                "xaxis": {"lines": {"show": False}},
                 "yaxis": {"lines": {"show": True}},
             },
-            "markers": {"size": 0},
+            "markers": {
+                "size": 0,  # No markers on data points
+                "hover": {"size": 2},  # Show marker only on hover
+                "strokeWidth": 1,
+            },
         },
         "yaxis": [
             {
@@ -446,11 +466,11 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
                 "opposite": True,
             },
         ],
-        "now": {"show": True, "color": "#8e24aa", "label": "🕒 LIVE"},
-        "all_series_config": {
-            "stroke_width": 1,
-            "group_by": {"func": "raw", "duration": "15min"},
-        },
+        "now": (
+            {"show": True, "color": "#8e24aa"}
+            if day == "rolling_window_autozoom"
+            else {"show": True, "color": "#8e24aa", "label": "🕒 LIVE"}
+        ),
         "series": series,
     }
 
@@ -529,6 +549,30 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
                 if current_price_sensor:
                     trigger_entities.append(current_price_sensor)
 
+                # Pre-calculate metadata server-side for dynamic yaxis and gradient
+                # This avoids async issues with config-template-card variables
+                # Create service call to get metadata
+                metadata_call = ServiceCall(
+                    hass=hass,
+                    domain="tibber_prices",
+                    service="get_chartdata",
+                    data={
+                        "entry_id": entry_id,
+                        "minor_currency": True,
+                        "metadata": "only",
+                    },
+                    context=call.context,
+                    return_response=True,
+                )
+                metadata_response = await handle_chartdata(metadata_call)
+                metadata = metadata_response.get("metadata", {})
+
+                # Extract values with fallbacks
+                yaxis_min = metadata.get("yaxis_suggested", {}).get("min", 0)
+                yaxis_max = metadata.get("yaxis_suggested", {}).get("max", 100)
+                avg_position = metadata.get("price_stats", {}).get("combined", {}).get("avg_position", 0.5)
+                gradient_stop = round(avg_position * 100)
+
                 return {
                     "type": "custom:config-template-card",
                     "variables": {
@@ -539,6 +583,42 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
                         **result,
                         "span": {"start": "minute", "offset": "-120min"},
                         "graph_span": "${v_graph_span}",
+                        "yaxis": [
+                            {
+                                "id": "price",
+                                "decimals": 2,
+                                "min": yaxis_min,
+                                "max": yaxis_max,
+                                "apex_config": {
+                                    "title": {"text": price_unit},
+                                    "decimalsInFloat": 0,
+                                    "forceNiceScale": False,
+                                },
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "id": "highlight",
+                                "min": 0,
+                                "max": 1,
+                                "show": False,
+                                "opposite": True,
+                            },
+                        ],
+                        "apex_config": {
+                            **result["apex_config"],
+                            "fill": {
+                                "type": "gradient",
+                                "opacity": 0.45,
+                                "gradient": {
+                                    "shade": "light",
+                                    "type": "vertical",
+                                    "shadeIntensity": 0.2,
+                                    "opacityFrom": 0.7,
+                                    "opacityTo": 0.25,
+                                    "gradientToColors": ["#transparent"],
+                                    "stops": [gradient_stop, 100],
+                                },
+                            },
+                        },
                     },
                 }
             # Rolling window modes (day is None or rolling_window): Dynamic offset
@@ -549,6 +629,31 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
             # If 'on' (tomorrow data available) → offset +1d (show today+tomorrow)
             # If 'off' (no tomorrow data) → offset +0d (show yesterday+today)
             template_value = f"states['{tomorrow_data_sensor}'].state === 'on' ? '+1d' : '+0d'"
+
+            # Pre-calculate metadata server-side for dynamic yaxis and gradient
+            # This avoids async issues with config-template-card variables
+            # Create service call to get metadata
+            metadata_call = ServiceCall(
+                hass=hass,
+                domain="tibber_prices",
+                service="get_chartdata",
+                data={
+                    "entry_id": entry_id,
+                    "minor_currency": True,
+                    "metadata": "only",
+                },
+                context=call.context,
+                return_response=True,
+            )
+            metadata_response = await handle_chartdata(metadata_call)
+            metadata = metadata_response.get("metadata", {})
+
+            # Extract values with fallbacks
+            yaxis_min = metadata.get("yaxis_suggested", {}).get("min", 0)
+            yaxis_max = metadata.get("yaxis_suggested", {}).get("max", 100)
+            avg_position = metadata.get("price_stats", {}).get("combined", {}).get("avg_position", 0.5)
+            gradient_stop = round(avg_position * 100)
+
             return {
                 "type": "custom:config-template-card",
                 "variables": {
@@ -561,6 +666,42 @@ async def handle_apexcharts_yaml(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa:
                         "end": "day",
                         "offset": "${v_offset}",
                     },
+                    "yaxis": [
+                        {
+                            "id": "price",
+                            "decimals": 2,
+                            "min": yaxis_min,
+                            "max": yaxis_max,
+                            "apex_config": {
+                                "title": {"text": price_unit},
+                                "decimalsInFloat": 0,
+                                "forceNiceScale": False,
+                            },
+                        },
+                        {
+                            "id": "highlight",
+                            "min": 0,
+                            "max": 1,
+                            "show": False,
+                            "opposite": True,
+                        },
+                    ],
+                    "apex_config": {
+                        **result["apex_config"],
+                        "fill": {
+                            "type": "gradient",
+                            "opacity": 0.45,
+                            "gradient": {
+                                "shade": "light",
+                                "type": "vertical",
+                                "shadeIntensity": 0.2,
+                                "opacityFrom": 0.7,
+                                "opacityTo": 0.25,
+                                "gradientToColors": ["#transparent"],
+                                "stops": [gradient_stop, 100],
+                            },
+                        },
+                    },
                 },
             }
 
diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/services/get_chartdata.py b/custom_components/tibber_prices/services/get_chartdata.py
index eadf5ea..b9f6177 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/services/get_chartdata.py
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/services/get_chartdata.py
@@ -21,8 +21,9 @@ Response: JSON with chart-ready data
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
+import math
 import re
-from datetime import timedelta
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
 from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any, Final
 
 import voluptuous as vol
@@ -41,6 +42,9 @@ from custom_components.tibber_prices.const import (
     PRICE_RATING_HIGH,
     PRICE_RATING_LOW,
     PRICE_RATING_NORMAL,
+    format_price_unit_major,
+    format_price_unit_minor,
+    get_currency_info,
 )
 from custom_components.tibber_prices.coordinator.helpers import (
     get_intervals_for_day_offsets,
@@ -53,6 +57,161 @@ from .helpers import get_entry_and_data, has_tomorrow_data
 if TYPE_CHECKING:
     from homeassistant.core import ServiceCall
 
+
+def _calculate_metadata(  # noqa: PLR0912, PLR0913, PLR0915
+    chart_data: list[dict[str, Any]],
+    price_field: str,
+    start_time_field: str,
+    currency: str,
+    *,
+    resolution: str,
+    minor_currency: bool = False,
+) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    """
+    Calculate metadata for chart visualization.
+
+    Args:
+        chart_data: The chart data array
+        price_field: Name of the price field in chart_data
+        start_time_field: Name of the start time field
+        currency: Currency code (e.g., "EUR", "NOK")
+        resolution: Resolution type ("interval" or "hourly")
+        minor_currency: Whether prices are in minor currency units
+
+    Returns:
+        Metadata dictionary with price statistics, yaxis suggestions, and time info
+
+    """
+    # Get currency info (returns tuple: major_symbol, minor_symbol, minor_name)
+    major_symbol, minor_symbol, minor_name = get_currency_info(currency)
+
+    # Build currency object with only the active unit
+    if minor_currency:
+        currency_obj = {
+            "code": currency,
+            "symbol": minor_symbol,
+            "name": minor_name,  # Already capitalized in CURRENCY_INFO
+            "unit": format_price_unit_minor(currency),
+        }
+    else:
+        currency_obj = {
+            "code": currency,
+            "symbol": major_symbol,
+            "unit": format_price_unit_major(currency),
+        }
+
+    # Extract all prices (excluding None values)
+    prices = [item[price_field] for item in chart_data if item.get(price_field) is not None]
+
+    if not prices:
+        return {}
+
+    # Parse timestamps to determine day boundaries
+    # Group by date (midnight-to-midnight)
+    dates_seen = set()
+    for item in chart_data:
+        timestamp_str = item.get(start_time_field)
+        if timestamp_str and item.get(price_field) is not None:
+            # Parse ISO timestamp
+            dt = datetime.fromisoformat(timestamp_str) if isinstance(timestamp_str, str) else timestamp_str
+            date = dt.date()
+            dates_seen.add(date)
+
+    # Sort dates to ensure consistent day numbering
+    sorted_dates = sorted(dates_seen)
+
+    # Split data by day - dynamically handle any number of days
+    days_data: dict[str, list[float]] = {}
+    for i, _date in enumerate(sorted_dates, start=1):
+        day_key = f"day{i}"
+        days_data[day_key] = []
+
+    # Assign prices to their respective days
+    for item in chart_data:
+        timestamp_str = item.get(start_time_field)
+        price = item.get(price_field)
+        if timestamp_str and price is not None:
+            dt = datetime.fromisoformat(timestamp_str) if isinstance(timestamp_str, str) else timestamp_str
+            date = dt.date()
+            # Find which day this date corresponds to
+            day_index = sorted_dates.index(date) + 1
+            day_key = f"day{day_index}"
+            days_data[day_key].append(price)
+
+    def calc_stats(data: list[float]) -> dict[str, float]:
+        """Calculate comprehensive statistics for a dataset."""
+        if not data:
+            return {}
+        min_val = min(data)
+        max_val = max(data)
+        avg_val = sum(data) / len(data)
+        median_val = sorted(data)[len(data) // 2]
+
+        # Calculate avg_position and median_position (0-1 scale)
+        price_range = max_val - min_val
+        avg_position = (avg_val - min_val) / price_range if price_range > 0 else 0.5
+        median_position = (median_val - min_val) / price_range if price_range > 0 else 0.5
+
+        # Position precision: 2 decimals for minor currency, 4 for major currency
+        position_decimals = 2 if minor_currency else 4
+
+        return {
+            "min": round(min_val, 2),
+            "max": round(max_val, 2),
+            "avg": round(avg_val, 2),
+            "avg_position": round(avg_position, position_decimals),
+            "median": round(median_val, 2),
+            "median_position": round(median_position, position_decimals),
+        }
+
+    # Calculate stats for combined and per-day data
+    combined_stats = calc_stats(prices)
+
+    # Calculate stats for each day dynamically
+    per_day_stats: dict[str, dict[str, float]] = {}
+    for day_key, day_data in days_data.items():
+        if day_data:
+            per_day_stats[day_key] = calc_stats(day_data)
+
+    # Calculate suggested yaxis bounds (floor(min) - 1 and ceil(max) + 1)
+    yaxis_min = math.floor(combined_stats["min"]) - 1 if combined_stats else 0
+    yaxis_max = math.ceil(combined_stats["max"]) + 1 if combined_stats else 100
+
+    # Get time range from chart data
+    timestamps = [item[start_time_field] for item in chart_data if item.get(start_time_field)]
+    time_range = {}
+
+    if timestamps:
+        time_range = {
+            "start": timestamps[0],
+            "end": timestamps[-1],
+            "days_included": list(days_data.keys()),
+        }
+
+    # Determine interval duration in minutes based on resolution
+    interval_duration_minutes = 15 if resolution == "interval" else 60
+
+    # Calculate suggested yaxis bounds
+    # For minor currency (ct, øre): integer values (floor/ceil)
+    # For major currency (€, kr): 2 decimal places precision
+    if minor_currency:
+        yaxis_min = math.floor(combined_stats["min"]) - 1 if combined_stats else 0
+        yaxis_max = math.ceil(combined_stats["max"]) + 1 if combined_stats else 100
+    else:
+        # Major currency: round to 2 decimal places with padding
+        yaxis_min = round(math.floor(combined_stats["min"] * 100) / 100 - 0.01, 2) if combined_stats else 0
+        yaxis_max = round(math.ceil(combined_stats["max"] * 100) / 100 + 0.01, 2) if combined_stats else 1.0
+
+    return {
+        "currency": currency_obj,
+        "resolution": interval_duration_minutes,
+        "data_count": len(chart_data),
+        "price_stats": {"combined": combined_stats, **per_day_stats},
+        "yaxis_suggested": {"min": yaxis_min, "max": yaxis_max},
+        "time_range": time_range,
+    }
+
+
 # Service constants
 CHARTDATA_SERVICE_NAME: Final = "get_chartdata"
 ATTR_DAY: Final = "day"
@@ -102,6 +261,7 @@ CHARTDATA_SERVICE_SCHEMA: Final = vol.Schema(
         vol.Optional("rating_level_field", default="rating_level"): str,
         vol.Optional("average_field", default="average"): str,
         vol.Optional("data_key", default="data"): str,
+        vol.Optional("metadata", default="include"): vol.In(["include", "only", "none"]),
     }
 )
 
@@ -162,6 +322,7 @@ async def handle_chartdata(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa: PLR091
     resolution = call.data.get("resolution", "interval")
     output_format = call.data.get("output_format", "array_of_objects")
     minor_currency = call.data.get("minor_currency", False)
+    metadata = call.data.get("metadata", "include")
     round_decimals = call.data.get("round_decimals")
     include_level = call.data.get("include_level", False)
     include_rating_level = call.data.get("include_rating_level", False)
@@ -174,6 +335,44 @@ async def handle_chartdata(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa: PLR091
     level_filter = call.data.get("level_filter")
     rating_level_filter = call.data.get("rating_level_filter")
 
+    # === METADATA-ONLY MODE ===
+    # Early return: calculate and return only metadata, skip all data processing
+    if metadata == "only":
+        # Get minimal data to calculate metadata (just timestamps and prices)
+        # Use helper to get intervals for requested days
+        day_offset_map = {"yesterday": -1, "today": 0, "tomorrow": 1}
+        offsets = [day_offset_map[day] for day in days]
+        all_intervals = get_intervals_for_day_offsets(coordinator.data, offsets)
+
+        # Build minimal chart_data for metadata calculation
+        chart_data_for_meta = []
+        for interval in all_intervals:
+            start_time = interval.get("startsAt")
+            price = interval.get("total")
+            if start_time is not None and price is not None:
+                # Convert price to requested currency
+                converted_price = round(price * 100, 2) if minor_currency else round(price, 4)
+                chart_data_for_meta.append(
+                    {
+                        start_time_field: start_time.isoformat() if hasattr(start_time, "isoformat") else start_time,
+                        price_field: converted_price,
+                    }
+                )
+
+        # Calculate metadata
+        metadata = _calculate_metadata(
+            chart_data=chart_data_for_meta,
+            price_field=price_field,
+            start_time_field=start_time_field,
+            currency=coordinator.data.get("currency", "EUR"),
+            resolution=resolution,
+            minor_currency=minor_currency,
+        )
+
+        return {"metadata": metadata}
+
+    # Filter values are already normalized to uppercase by schema validators
+
     # If array_fields is specified, implicitly enable fields that are used
     array_fields_template = call.data.get("array_fields")
     if array_fields_template and output_format == "array_of_arrays":
@@ -620,7 +819,34 @@ async def handle_chartdata(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa: PLR091
             null_row = [points[-1][0]] + [None] * (len(field_names) - 1)
             points.append(null_row)
 
-        return {data_key: points}
+        # Calculate metadata (before adding trailing null to chart_data)
+        result = {data_key: points}
+        if metadata in ("include", "only"):
+            metadata_obj = _calculate_metadata(
+                chart_data=chart_data,
+                price_field=price_field,
+                start_time_field=start_time_field,
+                currency=coordinator.data.get("currency", "EUR"),
+                resolution=resolution,
+                minor_currency=minor_currency,
+            )
+            if metadata_obj:
+                result["metadata"] = metadata_obj  # type: ignore[index]
+        return result
+
+    # Calculate metadata (before adding trailing null)
+    result = {data_key: chart_data}
+    if metadata in ("include", "only"):
+        metadata_obj = _calculate_metadata(
+            chart_data=chart_data,
+            price_field=price_field,
+            start_time_field=start_time_field,
+            currency=coordinator.data.get("currency", "EUR"),
+            resolution=resolution,
+            minor_currency=minor_currency,
+        )
+        if metadata_obj:
+            result["metadata"] = metadata_obj  # type: ignore[index]
 
     # Add trailing null point for array_of_objects format if requested
     if add_trailing_null and chart_data:
@@ -633,4 +859,4 @@ async def handle_chartdata(call: ServiceCall) -> dict[str, Any]:  # noqa: PLR091
                 null_point[field] = None
         chart_data.append(null_point)
 
-    return {data_key: chart_data}
+    return result
diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/de.json b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/de.json
index f01d2cc..338344b 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/de.json
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/de.json
@@ -995,9 +995,13 @@
                     "name": "Durchschnitts-Feldname",
                     "description": "Benutzerdefinierter Name für das Durchschnitts-Feld in der Ausgabe. Standard ist 'average', falls nicht angegeben. Wird nur verwendet, wenn include_average aktiviert ist."
                 },
+                "metadata": {
+                    "name": "Metadaten",
+                    "description": "Steuerung der Metadaten-Einbindung in der Antwort. 'include' (Standard): Gibt Chart-Daten und Metadaten mit Preisstatistiken, Währungsinformationen, Y-Achsen-Vorschlägen und Zeitbereich zurück. 'only': Gibt nur Metadaten zurück ohne Chart-Daten zu verarbeiten (schnell, nützlich für dynamische Y-Achsen-Konfiguration). 'none': Gibt nur Chart-Daten ohne Metadaten zurück."
+                },
                 "data_key": {
                     "name": "Daten-Schlüssel",
-                    "description": "Benutzerdefinierter Name für den obersten Datenschlüssel in der Antwort. Standard ist 'data', falls nicht angegeben. Für ApexCharts-Kompatibilität mit Array von Arrays verwende 'points'."
+                    "description": "Benutzerdefinierter Name für den obersten Datenschlüssel in der Antwort. Standard ist 'data', falls nicht angegeben."
                 }
             }
         },
@@ -1074,6 +1078,13 @@
                 "peak_price": "Spitzenpreis-Zeiträume"
             }
         },
+        "metadata": {
+            "options": {
+                "include": "Einbeziehen (Daten + Metadaten)",
+                "only": "Nur Metadaten",
+                "none": "Keine (nur Daten)"
+            }
+        },
         "volatility": {
             "options": {
                 "low": "Niedrig",
diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/en.json b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/en.json
index 64394d1..09dad8d 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/en.json
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/en.json
@@ -933,7 +933,7 @@
                 },
                 "data_key": {
                     "name": "Data Key",
-                    "description": "Custom name for the top-level data key in the response. Defaults to 'data' if not specified. For ApexCharts compatibility with Array of Arrays, use 'points'."
+                    "description": "Custom name for the top-level data key in the response. Defaults to 'data' if not specified."
                 },
                 "include_level": {
                     "name": "Include Level",
@@ -994,6 +994,10 @@
                 "average_field": {
                     "name": "Average Field Name",
                     "description": "Custom name for the average field in the output. Defaults to 'average' if not specified. Only used when include_average is enabled."
+                },
+                "metadata": {
+                    "name": "Metadata",
+                    "description": "Control metadata inclusion in the response. 'include' (default): Returns both chart data and metadata with price statistics, currency info, Y-axis suggestions, and time range. 'only': Returns only metadata without processing chart data (fast, useful for dynamic Y-axis configuration). 'none': Returns only chart data without metadata."
                 }
             }
         },
@@ -1070,6 +1074,13 @@
                 "peak_price": "Peak Price Periods"
             }
         },
+        "metadata": {
+            "options": {
+                "include": "Include (data + metadata)",
+                "only": "Only metadata",
+                "none": "None (data only)"
+            }
+        },
         "volatility": {
             "options": {
                 "low": "Low",
diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nb.json b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nb.json
index 4b8d5c5..84680b3 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nb.json
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nb.json
@@ -991,9 +991,13 @@
                     "name": "Gjennomsnittsfelt-navn",
                     "description": "Tilpasset navn for gjennomsnittsfeltet i utdata. Standard er 'average'. Brukes bare når include_average er aktivert."
                 },
+                "metadata": {
+                    "name": "Metadata",
+                    "description": "Kontroller metadata-inkludering i svaret. 'include' (standard): Returnerer både diagramdata og metadata med prisstatistikk, valutainformasjon, Y-akse forslag og tidsperiode. 'only': Returnerer bare metadata uten å behandle diagramdata (raskt, nyttig for dynamisk Y-akse konfigurasjon). 'none': Returnerer bare diagramdata uten metadata."
+                },
                 "data_key": {
                     "name": "Datanøkkel",
-                    "description": "Tilpasset navn for datanøkkelen på toppnivå i svaret. Standard er 'data' hvis ikke angitt. For ApexCharts-kompatibilitet med Array av arrays, bruk 'points'."
+                    "description": "Tilpasset navn for datanøkkelen på toppnivå i svaret. Standard er 'data' hvis ikke angitt."
                 }
             }
         },
@@ -1070,6 +1074,13 @@
                 "peak_price": "Topp prisperioder"
             }
         },
+        "metadata": {
+            "options": {
+                "include": "Inkluder (data + metadata)",
+                "only": "Kun metadata",
+                "none": "Ingen (kun data)"
+            }
+        },
         "volatility": {
             "options": {
                 "low": "Lav",
diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nl.json b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nl.json
index 42e79f7..0f8121f 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nl.json
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/nl.json
@@ -991,9 +991,13 @@
                     "name": "Gemiddelde veld-naam",
                     "description": "Aangepaste naam voor het gemiddelde veld in de uitvoer. Standaard is 'average'. Alleen gebruikt wanneer include_average is ingeschakeld."
                 },
+                "metadata": {
+                    "name": "Metadata",
+                    "description": "Beheer metadata-opname in het antwoord. 'include' (standaard): Retourneert zowel grafiekdata als metadata met prijsstatistieken, valuta-info, Y-as suggesties en tijdsbereik. 'only': Retourneert alleen metadata zonder grafiekdata te verwerken (snel, handig voor dynamische Y-as configuratie). 'none': Retourneert alleen grafiekdata zonder metadata."
+                },
                 "data_key": {
                     "name": "Gegevenssleutel",
-                    "description": "Aangepaste naam voor de gegevenssleutel op het hoogste niveau in het antwoord. Standaard is 'data' als niet opgegeven. Voor ApexCharts-compatibiliteit met Array van arrays, gebruik 'points'."
+                    "description": "Aangepaste naam voor de gegevenssleutel op het hoogste niveau in het antwoord. Standaard is 'data' als niet opgegeven."
                 }
             }
         },
@@ -1070,6 +1074,13 @@
                 "peak_price": "Piek prijsperioden"
             }
         },
+        "metadata": {
+            "options": {
+                "include": "Opnemen (data + metadata)",
+                "only": "Alleen metadata",
+                "none": "Geen (alleen data)"
+            }
+        },
         "volatility": {
             "options": {
                 "low": "Laag",
diff --git a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/sv.json b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/sv.json
index a3146b7..afabf78 100644
--- a/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/sv.json
+++ b/custom_components/tibber_prices/translations/sv.json
@@ -991,9 +991,13 @@
                     "name": "Genomsnittsfältsnamn",
                     "description": "Anpassat namn för genomsnittsfältet i utdata. Standard är 'average'. Används endast när include_average är aktiverad."
                 },
+                "metadata": {
+                    "name": "Metadata",
+                    "description": "Styr metadata-inkludering i svaret. 'include' (standard): Returnerar både diagramdata och metadata med prisstatistik, valutainformation, Y-axelförslag och tidsperiod. 'only': Returnerar endast metadata utan att bearbeta diagramdata (snabbt, användbart för dynamisk Y-axel konfiguration). 'none': Returnerar endast diagramdata utan metadata."
+                },
                 "data_key": {
                     "name": "Datanyckel",
-                    "description": "Anpassat namn för datanyckeln på toppnivå i svaret. Standard är 'data' om inte angivet. För ApexCharts-kompatibilitet med Array av arrayer, använd 'points'."
+                    "description": "Anpassat namn för datanyckeln på toppnivå i svaret. Standard är 'data' om inte angivet."
                 }
             }
         },
@@ -1070,6 +1074,13 @@
                 "peak_price": "Topp prisperioder"
             }
         },
+        "metadata": {
+            "options": {
+                "include": "Inkludera (data + metadata)",
+                "only": "Endast metadata",
+                "none": "Ingen (endast data)"
+            }
+        },
         "volatility": {
             "options": {
                 "low": "Låg",