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Chris78
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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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    January 30, 2023

    Like I say, Podpoint knows where my car is, so why can't Ovo. 

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    Chris78Author
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    January 30, 2023

    I don't think it's anything to do with location or talking to the audi app. It's all down to how often it logs the energy usage some apps are hourly and for the addon to work it needs to be logged more frequently 

     

     

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    Whipster2210
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    January 30, 2023

    I don't think it's anything to do with location or talking to the audi app. It's all down to how often it logs the energy usage some apps are hourly and for the addon to work it needs to be logged more frequently 

     

     

    Which app @Chris78  

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    Ukman1234
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    January 30, 2023

    To be honest it seems like neither Audi nor OVO understand how it all works

    surely it should be the case that the OVO app be linked with the Charger unit and nothing to do with the vehicle itself ? 
    i can schedule charging through my Podpoint charger which has no bearing on what car is being charged. 
     

    Can’t understand why they have Audi cars on the OVO compatibility list if it doesn’t work , I presumed it would have all been agreed with Audi and tested before rolling out or it’s false advertising?

     


     

     

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      Ukman1234
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      January 30, 2023

      It’s strange, as I have plugged my car in to charge and the OVO App can obviously see something is charging as the ring around the clock is pulsating ! 
      I just can’t schedule a charge for cheaper rate maybe? 
       

      will again speak to someone at OVO 

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        Whipster2210
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        January 30, 2023

        It’s strange, as I have plugged my car in to charge and the OVO App can obviously see something is charging as the ring around the clock is pulsating ! 
        I just can’t schedule a charge for cheaper rate maybe? 
         

        will again speak to someone at OVO 

        That was the same as mine (i posted an image here 8 days ago).

        Since then, a couple of charges but no savings :-( 

         

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        Whipster2210
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        January 30, 2023

        Just checked my Ovo Energy App and for the first time ever it is now recognising that my electric car was charged at home. 

        Hopefully OVO can now see that the link between my car, my podpoint charger and my Charge Anytime app is working.

         

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        Chimaera500
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        January 30, 2023

        I’ll keep watching with interest. It seems like all the elements needed are there it’s ‘just’ getting them all to play nicely together…

         

        i don’t buy the GDPR aspect either. That’s usually rolled out as an excuse to make people go away when they don’t know what else to say 🤣 with appropriate permissions granted by the customer for data sharing for legitimate reason there’s no need for this to be a showstopper as far as I’m aware.

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          Ukman1234
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          January 30, 2023

          Just checked my Ovo Energy App and for the first time ever it is now recognising that my electric car was charged at home. 

          Hopefully OVO can now see that the link between my car, my podpoint charger and my Charge Anytime app is working.

           

          Does the Dashboard still say about the cars location issue ? 
          be interesting to hear if you got credits and was on the 10p KWh tariff or just charged as standard 

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          Whipster2210
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          January 30, 2023

          Just checked my Ovo Energy App and for the first time ever it is now recognising that my electric car was charged at home. 

          Hopefully OVO can now see that the link between my car, my podpoint charger and my Charge Anytime app is working.

           

          Does the Dashboard still say about the cars location issue ? 
          be interesting to hear if you got credits and was on the 10p KWh tariff or just charged as standard 

           

          Yes, still shows the same location issue and I haven't had any confirmation yet about whether I'll get any credit or not. 

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