Has anyone managed to get an iD3 ver 3:0 to charge on a non smart meter. My car doesn't want to do the handshake to start the charge at anytime. If you have how did you set it up?
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Charge Anytime on VW iD3 ver3:0 with a non smart meter
Best answer by Jeffus
Updated on 20/07/25 by Abby_OVO
My understanding is that you need a smart meter

For full Charge Anytime Terms & Conditions, see this page. Eligibility criteria can be found under section 6, I’ve detailed this below direct from the T&Cs:
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6. Eligibility
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6.1 To be eligible for the Anytime add-on you must meet the following criteria (Eligibility Criteria):
- You must be an existing OVO energy pay monthly customer – you can be on any OVO tariff (and either supplied with both fuels or electricity only);Â
- You must have a compatible EV or EV Charger with a working internet connection. View list of compatible chargers and EVs at ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers. It is your responsibility to ensure your EV charger has the most up to date firmware installed, otherwise your charger may not be compatible; Â
- You must have a smart meter that can communicate half-hourly data to OVO – currently the main types of smart meters that work with Charge Anytime are SMETS2 meters by any manufacturer, and SMETS1 meters manufactured by Secure;Â
- You have to opt in to sharing half-hourly smart meter data with OVO. If you aren’t currently opted in to sharing half-hourly data you agree that we can automatically update your preferences if you select the Charge Anytime add-on;
- You have to comply and continue to comply with these Terms and the Core Terms and any other OVO terms which apply to you and Kaluza’s End User Licence Agreement;Â
- The data you provide must be accurate (see section 8 for details).
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