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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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Tim_OVO
OVO Staff
OVO Forum Legend
January 18, 2023

Here’s the list of compatible cars and EVs, @Chris78 @Whipster2210:

 

https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers

 

Thoughts?

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Chris78Author
Rank 6
January 18, 2023

its great its a growing list but unfortunately models only not Manufactures so It still doesn't help me as I have a Mercedes 

Newcomer
January 21, 2023

Are there any plans to add the Kia EV6 to the list of compatible cars for the direct to vehicle service?

 

Rank 2
January 22, 2023

@Whipster2210 did you get it working with your Q4 in the end? I’m in exactly the same postition as you although still waiting for my Q4 to be delivered and have a Cupra Born due in March, but have a PodPoint already installed.

Rank 2
January 22, 2023

In a word, no. My Charge Anytime app is now linking with my my Audi app and reading the detail correctly such as the remaining battery and mileage. 

But, it doesn't seem to be able to locate my car even though the my Audi app knows exactly where it is. 

Im off to the Audi dealer tomorrow to see if I'm missing something. If not, then I'll be back in touch with Ovos team to try and fix the issue. 

Rank 2
January 22, 2023

Shame, sounds like it’s not too far off working though!

Rank 2
January 22, 2023

Shame, sounds like it’s not too far off working though!

I'll let you know when and how I get it fixed 

Newcomer
January 30, 2023

I looked into this with Audi Digital services and they said due to GDPR and Security you can’t link OVO app with My Audi app and can not share your cars location ! 
so I am guessing due to the OVO app wants to know that the car is at home then it will never work. 
 

Chris78Author
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January 30, 2023

I looked into this with Audi Digital services and they said due to GDPR and Security you can’t link OVO app with My Audi app and can not share your cars location ! 
so I am guessing due to the OVO app wants to know that the car is at home then it will never work. 
 

Thats strange hey said that because nearly all Audi cars work with the addon no mater what charger you have 

Rank 2
January 30, 2023

I looked into this with Audi Digital services and they said due to GDPR and Security you can’t link OVO app with My Audi app and can not share your cars location ! 
so I am guessing due to the OVO app wants to know that the car is at home then it will never work. 
 

It's funny isn't it. I'm sure they only tell you what they want you to hear. 

 

Quick update. 

Contacted Oldham Audi to check my software package. Told it was 3608, not 3699 and that they couldn't tell me any more as they didn't know who was responsible. No mention of GDPR. 

 

Contacted another dealer (not naming as they have been very good so far) who told me that whilst they hadn't done this before themselves, they didn't see why it couldn't be done, especially if Ovo and Kaluza were already developing this app for use in other cars.

 

I think the GDPR point is a pack of lies. 2 reasons. 

1) My myAudi app already connects to my Podpoint app and tells that exactly where my car is and how much battery is left.

2) any customer can authorise the sharing of personal data by any app or company so that its collection is for fair use.

I've still not got mine fixed and am a bit disappointed that I can't just allow Ovo to use my Podpoint data as that clearly shows where the car was charged. A possibility maybe?

I don't believe a word that I've heard yet from Audi that things aren't possible and will consider going to someone like Trading Standards if I get nowhere as surely they would look into this situation of a tariff being made not available by a Car dealer. 

Failing that, looks like I'll be investing in some solar panels to reduce my costs as no other energy supplier is playing ball at the moment on EVs