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DFC202
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May 16, 2026
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Why is my Hypervolt Pro 3 Charger the same speed as my granny charger?

  • May 16, 2026
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I had a Hypervolt Pro 3 Charger installed on Thursday, today is the first time i have charged other than a quick test to ensure working. I am rather dissapointed i thought it would be a little faster and its not much faster than the 3 pin plug method.  3 pin plug is taking 10A and the Hypervolt Pro 3 can take 32A. Am i doing something wrong or have I wasted a lot of money for no real gain?

Best answer by DFC202

Yes, I charged last night after changing it to 32A, put it on at 20.30 had it set in OVO charge app to complete by 5.00 and it start straight away. So i’m glad it got that sorted i was beginning to worry.

 

Question, if i plug in anytime OVO will decide when it will charge, so it may stop and start depending on grid consumption? is that correct?

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Blastoise186
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Blastoise186Super User
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May 16, 2026

Howdy ​@DFC202 ,

That almost certainly sounds like either an intentional restriction was applied by the installer, or something isn’t set up properly.

Either way, I’d suggest talking to your installer - they can help with this.

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    DFC202Author
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    May 17, 2026

    I think I’ve sorted it the car was set to charge at 9A on a granny garter, so I’ve changed this to 32A.. next charge will tell.

     

      Ben_OVO
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      Ben_OVO
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      May 18, 2026

      Great news ​@DFC202 - have you charged again since yesterday morning?

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        DFC202Author
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        May 19, 2026

        No not yet, plan to charge Wednesday night.

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          Ben_OVO
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          May 20, 2026

          If you could let us know how it goes we’d appreciate it. Fingers crossed it’ll all be fine.

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            DFC202Author
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            May 20, 2026

            Will do

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              DFC202AuthorSolved
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              May 21, 2026

              Yes, I charged last night after changing it to 32A, put it on at 20.30 had it set in OVO charge app to complete by 5.00 and it start straight away. So i’m glad it got that sorted i was beginning to worry.

               

              Question, if i plug in anytime OVO will decide when it will charge, so it may stop and start depending on grid consumption? is that correct?

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                Nealeb
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                May 21, 2026

                That's what I see. If I use the car in the morning and know that I won't need it any more that day, I plug it in and sometimes see a short charge during the afternoon. As long as it is ready when I need it, who cares?

                  Ben_OVO
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                  Ben_OVO
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                  May 22, 2026

                  ​@DFC202 I’m happy to hear it’s all working as it should be now 🎉.

                   

                  In answer to your question, charging pauses and resumes whilst the car is plugged in. With Charge Anytime, your car will only charge during the optimal windows when there’s less demand on the grid.

                   

                  We’ve put all the FAQs for Charge Anytime in this topic, which might be of help to you:

                   

                   

                  Let us know if you have any further questions - always happy to help 😊.

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