New untethered Smart Ohme Epod released but not showing on oVo choice of smart chargers. Surely this is an oversight and it will be compatible as it looks like it should be. Any ideas ?
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Is the Ohme Epod compatible with OVO's Charge Anytime add on for EV charging?
Best answer by mirving123
Updated on 02/06/25 by Chris_OVO
From 15 July Ohme chargers will no longer be compatible with Charge Anytime. We’ve recently updated the technology behind Charge Anytime. This is so we can keep making improvements and create new products that reward customers for driving EVs.
It's not been possible to integrate Ohme with this new technology. If you have an Ohme charger you’ll still be able to sign up to Charge Anytime by connecting with an eligible vehicle. We’re constantly looking to open up the eligibility to more EV models so if you don’t see your EV here, keep an eye on our page.
You can see all eligibility details in our Charge Anytime page here.
OVO are working with chargers and electric vehicle manufacturers to unlock Charge Anytime. At the moment the Ohme Epod isn’t on our list of compatible chargers but watch this space.
Is your EV on the list for ‘direct to vehicle’ ?
Just had confirmation from OVO that the Ohme epod is compatible.
There are now two ways you can get Charge Anytime:
You must have an eligible EV or Smart Charger, we’re constantly looking into ways to broaden eligibility of this product so if your technology isn’t currently on this list keep an eye on our page for updates!
+1- Plan Zero Hero
It might be compatible soon! However, it probably takes time to get things set up backstage before it can be made compatible.
Yep I agree with blatoise,
Is your EV on the list for ‘direct to vehicle’ ?
+2- Plan Zero Hero
I see the new Ohme ePod changer works with the Octopus Intelligent tariff so i would expect it to get added to the OVO offer reasonably quickly to keep up.
Yep I agree with blatoise,
Is your EV on the list for ‘direct to vehicle’ ?
I am getting the Cupra Born v3 so I can link to the car for now so all good. In regards the Ohme epod it looks the same features of the Ohme that’s listed. I do wonder if I could select the one that’s listed and it would just work🤷♂️
Updated on 02/06/25 by Chris_OVO
From 15 July Ohme chargers will no longer be compatible with Charge Anytime. We’ve recently updated the technology behind Charge Anytime. This is so we can keep making improvements and create new products that reward customers for driving EVs.
It's not been possible to integrate Ohme with this new technology. If you have an Ohme charger you’ll still be able to sign up to Charge Anytime by connecting with an eligible vehicle. We’re constantly looking to open up the eligibility to more EV models so if you don’t see your EV here, keep an eye on our page.
You can see all eligibility details in our Charge Anytime page here.
OVO are working with chargers and electric vehicle manufacturers to unlock Charge Anytime. At the moment the Ohme Epod isn’t on our list of compatible chargers but watch this space.
Is your EV on the list for ‘direct to vehicle’ ?
Just had confirmation from OVO that the Ohme epod is compatible.
There are now two ways you can get Charge Anytime:
You must have an eligible EV or Smart Charger, we’re constantly looking into ways to broaden eligibility of this product so if your technology isn’t currently on this list keep an eye on our page for updates!
+1Hi
just looking to buy an Ohme ePod - we’re you able to get this up and running? I notice the website and the Twitter team don’t seem to think it’s compatible with the tarriff?
+1- Plan Zero Hero
It’s worth giving it a try. :)
Otherwise, Direct 2 Vehicle might be an option
+2- Plan Zero Hero
Hi
just looking to buy an Ohme ePod - we’re you able to get this up and running? I notice the website and the Twitter team don’t seem to think it’s compatible with the tarriff?
Just tagging
+2- Plan Zero Hero
Interestingly the epod is mentioned by Ohme in this announcement on the Kaluza website.
Kaluza supply the software to OVO Energy for the Anytime tariff.
Kaluza is part of the overall OVO Group.
“Ohme is delighted to be an official charging partner of OVO with its Charge Anytime tariff. We are committed to reducing the motoring costs for EV drivers and supporting the global transition to renewable energy and in conjunction with our new ePod charger and best-selling Home Pro charger, this new tariff is a great step towards that.”
https://www.kaluza.com/ovo-energy-launches-kaluza-powered-electric-vehicle-charging-plan/
Hi
i have Ohme Epod and it works really well. I asked the same question and I had word back from OVO and Ohme that it was fine because the only difference between the Ohme products is that one is tethered and the epod isn’t. ‘Under the bonnet’ it’s the same.
+1Yep
+1I’ve flagged it to the team,
In the meantime, can you confirm you’re on the quote page, and it won’t let you unselect the economy 7 option?
+1Thanks
i don’t suppose you know how I can sign up without your system putting me on an Economy 7 tarriff? I have a single rate SMETS2 smart meter but it seems something somewhere disagrees and nobody in the call centre seems to be able to help…
You’ve called out here wanting a single rate plan to match your meter’s current set up. The Quote page only offer like for like tariffs so somewhere you’re listed as two rate. That’s why the tariffs you’re seeing has separate day and night rates (called Economy 7, our current two rate tariff offering 7 hours of off peak rates).
It might be worth asking your current supplier to check if your meters and your listing on the national database is correctly showing as single rate...
+1Checked with them yesterday twice by chat, and by phone today and they assure me it’s set to ‘01’ for a standard domestic customer. Is it possible your system has cached data from some time ago - there was a 2 rate meter when we moved in October 2022 but it was replaced in November
We’ve replied to your other topic on this here,
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