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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
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    Tim_OVO
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    March 13, 2023

    Hi there and thanks for posting this. 

     

    We won’t be able to give specific time frames for EV models that are currently not compatible for Charge Anytime.

     

    Even if we asked the person at Kaluza who is leading on this, they are dependent on the other company (either the EV or charger manufacturer), so any answer we would give would be a guess. My advice is to find the best energy plan that suites your needs. 

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    ianasrodrigues
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    April 20, 2023

    Dear OVO team, I’ve just been notified that there has been a software upgrade to my Pod Point home charger that now allows it to do smart charging:

     

    Are there any plans for this home charger to be added to the list of compatible chargers for the Charge Anytime EV scheme sometime soon?

     

    Many thanks

      Blastoise186
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      Blastoise186Super User
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      April 20, 2023

      Well, if it’s got Smart Charging now then that’s a step forwards which could unlock future compatibility.

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      juliamc
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      April 20, 2023

      @ianasrodrigues thanks for that news - mine also seems to have been changed but no info ? How were you notified ?

      Tim_OVO
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      Tim_OVO
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      April 20, 2023

      Hi @ianasrodrigues,

       

      It’s true that Podpoint isn't currently compatible with Anytime, although as you mention, some models have received a smart update recently. I would imagine this will have flagged up on the development team’s radar.

       

      For customers with an incompatible charger, we would advise looking at the direct to vehicle (D2V) route and checking if their vehicle is compatible.

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      deklinda
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      June 1, 2023

      Trying to sign up for Anytime charge with ovo. As a current account holder i have a podpoint solo3 and will be getting VW id4. It is saying not compatabile at this time.

       If i enter details as not a current customer it says i am compatabile. Can anyone confirm if pod point or VWid4 are ok for this offer.

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      June 1, 2023

      Trying to sign up for Anytime charge with ovo. As a current account holder i have a podpoint solo3 and will be getting VW id4. It is saying not compatabile at this time.

       If i enter details as not a current customer it says i am compatabile. Can anyone confirm if pod point or VWid4 are ok for this offer.

      The id4 is compatible according to the list (with v3+ software) 

      Do you also have a smart meter or is there something else from the T’s & C’s needed?

      https://www.ovoenergy.com/terms/charge-anytime-terms

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        deklinda
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        June 1, 2023

        The id4 is compatible according to the list (with v3+ software) 

        Do you also have a smart meter or is there something else from the T’s & C’s needed?

        https://www.ovoenergy.com/terms/charge-anytime-terms

         

        I have a smart meter, must be a glinch on the ovo website

        Tim_OVO
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        Tim_OVO
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        June 2, 2023

        Very interesting, @deklinda we’ve had something similar posted this week:

         

         

        I’ll get it flagged. As BPLightlog mentions your EV is compatible with Charge Anytime via direct-to-vehicle. 

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        mirobertson
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        June 2, 2023

        Sorry for bringing this older post alive again…but my query is linked…does anyone have any experience of D2V charging with Charge Anytime (EV is compatible) but using a PodPoint Solo 3 charger?  Just interested in knowing how anyone has found this setup.  I assume you just ignore the PodPoint app entirely and set your charge needs via the OVO Charge Anytime app.

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