I'm looking to purchasing a VW e-Golf and trying to find out if it's compatible with OVO anytime. I will be using the standard 3 pin charger.
I have read conflicting info. On OVO checker it says not compatible but I'm sure someone on the forum said it was compatible.
Also the terms and conditions say it is,
https://www.ovoenergy.com/terms/anytime
Please can someone clarify?
Best answer by kopweb
Updated on 28/02/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:
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!
Hi
My posts may have contributed to your confusion on this subject. I have a 2022 Golf e-Hybrid Style (essentially a GTE) for which I have been successfully getting full Charge Anytime credits since March - using only a standard 3-pin granny charger. But maybe I just got lucky. I worried that I might lose out when VW changed their own app, but the transition was seamless.
What I would say is that mine’s a plug-in hybrid, so the granny charger is adequate. If you’re considering a used fully electric e-Golf, I agree with
On the other hand, if you install an EV Charger from the approved list, you should be able to access Charge Anytime for almost any EV including an e-Golf. But a charger is a chunky investment.
+1Hi
Only the VW ID EVs are compatible if memory serves. Unfortunately, that three-pin basic charger won’t work either.
+1Updated on 28/02/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:
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!
Hi
My posts may have contributed to your confusion on this subject. I have a 2022 Golf e-Hybrid Style (essentially a GTE) for which I have been successfully getting full Charge Anytime credits since March - using only a standard 3-pin granny charger. But maybe I just got lucky. I worried that I might lose out when VW changed their own app, but the transition was seamless.
What I would say is that mine’s a plug-in hybrid, so the granny charger is adequate. If you’re considering a used fully electric e-Golf, I agree with
On the other hand, if you install an EV Charger from the approved list, you should be able to access Charge Anytime for almost any EV including an e-Golf. But a charger is a chunky investment.
Hi
My posts may have contributed to your confusion on this subject. I have a 2022 Golf e-Hybrid Style (essentially a GTE) for which I have been successfully getting full Charge Anytime credits since March - using only a standard 3-pin granny charger. But maybe I just got lucky. I worried that I might lose out when VW changed their own app, but the transition was seamless.
What I would say is that mine’s a plug-in hybrid, so the granny charger is adequate. If you’re considering a used fully electric e-Golf, I agree with
On the other hand, if you install an EV Charger from the approved list, you should be able to access Charge Anytime for almost any EV including an e-Golf. But a charger is a chunky investment.
Thanks..how did you manage to get the anytime tariff to work?
+2Hi
My posts may have contributed to your confusion on this subject. I have a 2022 Golf e-Hybrid Style (essentially a GTE) for which I have been successfully getting full Charge Anytime credits since March - using only a standard 3-pin granny charger. But maybe I just got lucky. I worried that I might lose out when VW changed their own app, but the transition was seamless.
What I would say is that mine’s a plug-in hybrid, so the granny charger is adequate. If you’re considering a used fully electric e-Golf, I agree with
On the other hand, if you install an EV Charger from the approved list, you should be able to access Charge Anytime for almost any EV including an e-Golf. But a charger is a chunky investment.
Thanks..how did you manage to get the anytime tariff to work?
There use to be a Golf listed on the anytime app for a short while if you installed it.
I don't think it is there to select anymore. You could download the app to check.
So you will get stuck at the first hurdle now as well as the issue that 3 pin plugs are not officially supported.
You could email the ovo team to confirm you can't use your car unless you buy a compatible charger.
+1The fact remains that the software seems to work when connected, so I’m not sure why it has taken so long to add a wider range of VWs on to the compatibility list.
But in any case the granny charger would still be an issue for a full-fat EV.
Thank you
Any more update on this? Any more cars and chargers planned to be fully integrated?
No updates currently
Doesnt make any sense does it? if the E golf works with the software - why cant they put it
back in the drop down? some people said they managed to get it to work!?
is it really all about the charger and not the car?
Hey
VW eGolf isnt compatible. You can check this for full compatibility list:
https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers
The eligibility checker may be confusing as it does let you tick wrong answers too (in case you have a compatible charger and to gather data). So this may have caused some confusion here over compatibility.
+1No updates currently
Did you ever get a road map from the development team for VW models - especially since the partnership announcement between Ovo and VW Group?
I’m thinking specifically of the new 2024 Golf 1.5 TSI eHybrid and GTE, which have a comparable electric range to some full EVs.
I’m interested in this subject, I have a VW E Up which isn’t listed as compatable but its sister car the Skoda Citigo IV which is identical is on the list. They both use the same. maps and More software for scheduling charging. I am currently using the 3 pin granny charger whilst at home and charge overnight which is sufficient for our purpose, it would be nice to be able to use charge anytime without the need for a wall charger.
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