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Will the Charge Anytime EV add on work with Podpoint or will I need to change the EV charger?

  • June 23, 2022
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Ive just gone onto the OVO drive tariff and want the Anytime Plan But I already have a Pod Point charger at home. Will the Anytime work with Podpoint or will I need to change the charger? I have a SMET2 smart meter.  

    Best answer by nealmurphy

    Updated on 04/11/25 by Abby_OVO

     

    Since 15th July 2025, Ohme chargers are 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.

     

    Hi @Chris78 

    Short answer is that the Podpoint charger won't be compatible with Anytime. You'll need either an Indra or Ohme charger as detailed in the FAQs on this page.

    https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/anytime#anytime-faq-smart-charger

     

     

     

    You must have an eligible EV or Smart Charger, we’re constantly looking into ways to add more eligibility for Charge Anytime, so if your technology isn’t currently on the list keep an eye on our page for updates!

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    Whipster2210
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    December 27, 2022

    More than happy to wait for an answer. Thankyou

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      Emmanuelle_OVO
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      December 28, 2022

      Hey @Whipster2210,

       

      Hope you had a great Christmas! I’ve asked the question… although I’m not sure anyone from the team is in until after the New Year. 

       

      I’ll keep you posted with any responses I get 😊

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      Whipster2210
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      December 28, 2022

      Thankyou Emmanuelle_OVO 

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      Whipster2210
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      January 14, 2023

      Thankyou Emmanuelle_OVO 

      Thanks to @Emmanuelle_OVO ive now been added to the pre launch Charge Anytime which means a 10p per kWh cost for my EV charging. Brilliant.

      The only downside is that the Charge Anytime Android App won’t connect to my car or my Audi App. It linked once and has recognised that it’s a Q4 and it but it constantly says “Car unplugged”. 
      my Audi App is working and shows when the car is charging. 
       

      Does anyone have any idea what I may be doing wrong?
      Suggestions appreciated. Thanks

      Tim_OVO
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      Tim_OVO
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      January 16, 2023

      I’ve flagged this to the team, @Whipster2210 - someone will be reaching out to you with an update. 

       

      For anyone else needing OVO to help, check out the contact details in the topic below:

       

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        January 17, 2023

        last year OVO published a list of compatible cars no mater what charger you had. Anyone know if that list has expanded at all??

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        January 17, 2023

        I’m not aware of updates to it.

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        last year OVO published a list of compatible cars no mater what charger you had. Anyone know if that list has expanded at all??

        I think it must have as i didn’t see my Q4 on the list, but been told i’m good to go. Just waiting for the guys at Audi to make me a key user for the connect system which appeared to be the issue with my app. 

         

        Support from Tim & Emmanuelle has been superb on here and in PM’s, so thankyou.

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          Chris78Author
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          January 17, 2023

          Yeah the Q4 wasn't on the list I've seen. Fingers crossed they will publish the new list 

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          Tim_OVO
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          January 18, 2023

          I’ll ask that question now, @Chris78 - hang fire :) 

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