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Got a new EV- With Charge Anytime charging at greenest times- Are there any restrictions on how quick it can charge?

  • November 15, 2023
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Hi, I am hoping to pick up my first EV this weekend and have a few questions. I've spent hours researching but still have a few questions!

 

The car is a VW e-Golf which is not compatible with OVO charge anytime so will have to get a compatible charger.

Ohme pro was my first choice as it's compatible with OVO and IO and also it's seems very popular. But unfortunately I don't like the look of it especially the cable bracket and holster. 

So I am now looking at the Indra smart Pro 

- Is the app compatible with OVO or do I have to use the Indra web app?

 

I am aware of how Charge anytime works as it uses the greenist time to charge the car. Are there any restrictions on how quick it can charge? For example, I come home with 20% battery and I need it to be 80% within 4 hours. Will it charge to 80% within this very short time?

 

And lastly, with the VW I believe there is an option to preheat the car before driving off, does this feature still work with OVO anytime?

 

Thank you 

Best answer by Chris78

Updated on 29/07/25 by Abby_OVO

 

Hi @E-golf Charge anytime wont change the speed of your charger if you buy a 7Kwh (what  most are) then that's what you get. With the E-Golf having one of the smallest EV battery's at 32kWh then 4 hours will get you 28kWh. So yes if your at 20% 4 hours will get you to 100%  

 

Want to know more about how Charge Anytime works? Check out this really helpful YouTube video from the team!

 

We’ve also got lots of really helpful topics on the Forum which might be helpful to you, check out our topic hub below for some of the top articles about Charge Anytime:

 

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  • November 16, 2023

Updated on 29/07/25 by Abby_OVO

 

Hi @E-golf Charge anytime wont change the speed of your charger if you buy a 7Kwh (what  most are) then that's what you get. With the E-Golf having one of the smallest EV battery's at 32kWh then 4 hours will get you 28kWh. So yes if your at 20% 4 hours will get you to 100%  

 

Want to know more about how Charge Anytime works? Check out this really helpful YouTube video from the team!

 

We’ve also got lots of really helpful topics on the Forum which might be helpful to you, check out our topic hub below for some of the top articles about Charge Anytime:

 

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  • November 16, 2023

Thank you. 

 

Anyone able to confirm the VW pre heating function and also the question about the Indra app/webapp please?

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  • November 16, 2023

Thank you. 

 

Anyone able to confirm the VW pre heating function and also the question about the Indra app/webapp please?

Also the smarthome@ovoenergy.com team are good at confirming specific queries.

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