Car chargers - which if any to choose?

Hi ​@Scooter ,

Given that pretty much every new EV and Charger in Europe (and this includes the UK) has now standardised on CCS/CCS2, you should be able to use almost any Charger with almost any EV. But it’s worth checking anyway - both Chargers that OVO offers do run on CCS/CCS2 so you will ideally want to get an EV that runs on that as well.

Currently, I recommend you go down the Hypervolt route if you want to use Charge Anytime - out of the two on offer, it’s proven itself to be far more reliable for this purpose and would be the better choice.

Charger installs require specialist installers - since OVO offers this as part of the deal anyway, I STRONGLY recommend you make use of that service rather than using a “normal” electrician. There’s no drawbacks other than maybe paying for extra stuff if needed - but it’s worth it.

That’s a very helpful reply, thanks. Are you an actual person or a bot? Don't mean to be rude but your profiles a bit ambiguous!

I am a Blastoise, so I’m neither Human nor AI since I’m effectively a turtle with water cannons on my back. :D

However, there is a human who directly controls me. He is known for being Neurodiverse and has a unique posting style that you don’t see very often. The AI Powered Evil Genius thing is just a joke he puts into the forum signature to remind folks that the Blastoise you see before you isn’t a member of OVO Staff.

He’s just a bit of a shy type who doesn’t like to reveal himself directly, so Blastoise186 is also his online identity. It’s quite clever when you think about it. ;)

Well, that’s clear then!

There is the difference between AC and DC charging. CCS chargers are the large, commercial, three-phase, DC chargers that are scattered around the country. The chargers at home (single phase) are called AC Type 1 (rare), Type 2 (common) and sometimes called Menekes rated up to 7kW.

Yes, thanks. I meant your identity:)

As a simple guide if you dont have solar then you can chose to control either the car (needs to be compatible) or a charger.

If you have solar then you need to control a compatible charger. All of that will become clear in the set up process.

Not sure where this thread is going.

OVO have a list of compatible chargers. Amongst them are Ohm Anderson and Indra

I have the Indra. It works perfectly and I have benefitted from the cheap rate offered by Charge Anytime. OVO fitted my Indra and they did a good job. I monitor the usage data and cost. Charge Anyrime is a good product and works for me.

if you haven’t already twigged the advise given about the installation of a CCS charger at home is misconceived. 
 

At a standard rate of 7p per kWh I chose to use Charge Anytime to fuel my EV. My solar my panels reduce my electricity consumption from the grid. I dont recognise the argument for charging my car with solar but if I had a bank of batteries and zero home grid consumption my view might change.

Hi Peter and BobTom

Thanks for your help. BobTom do you mean this Andersen outfit: https://andersen-ev.com. They have a wider range which might suit our property better than the ones featured on the Ovo site.

Just a heads up regarding Andersen. Only the Andersen A2 and A3 are currently listed as enabled for Charge Anytime. I would advise against the Quartz at this time if you’re planning to use that integration, just until it gets officially added to the list.

Full list at https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers

But it appears that Ohme has been removed from the list.