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V2G Tariff, Smart Meters, and Solar Panel Export Payments - how does it all link up?

I am hoping someone from OVO will be able to help me with this. With your new (upcoming?) V2G tariff which pays for exported energy: 1) Does this work with a smart meter (SMETS2?) which keep track of 'exported' energy kWh via a separate reading? Therefore it's counting both the EV car's expo...

When will OVO announce what will happen after the Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial ends?

Hi,For ~12 months now we have been told that Ovo are deciding what will happen when the V2G trial ends. This information will be extremely helpful for us triallists to know, so can you confirm when this will be announced please?TIADave

Article Our Vehicle to grid (V2G) trial is moving into its next phase – here’s what’s happening

V2G trial developments - here’s what you need to know If you’re starting to get interested in getting a V2G charger: Thanks for registering an interest in the trial. We’re no longer accepting new registrations as we start analysing the insights we continue to gather. Keep your eyes on this V2G p...

The EV Everywhere plan is relaunching!

Updated on 19/08/20: Smart Chargers stop being offered on the 24th of March 2020 We’ve got some exciting news to announce and a new offer for any new EV customer signing up to OVO and fixing onto our EV tariff! The EV Everywhere plan is relaunching! With any new sign up, you’ll be able to choose e...

EV Everywhere - what’s it all about?

Updated on 01/02/21: Have you heard of the new trial of OVO Drive Anytime? More info here.Please be advised that we no longer offer the green add ons separately to OVO Beyond. Check out this topic for a guide on how to add OVO Beyond via your online account You may have seen that we’ve posted a fe...

Article New V2G trialler and my installation experience - how much have trialists actually saved on bills from this setup?

Hi, I finally had my V2G installed yesterday after over 6 months of delays (half due to Covid). I got my Nissan Leaf specifically having being accepted provisionally on to the trial.I did not expect the unlooping work to be carried out by Western Power, much less the lockdown. My 3pin through the...

Our First Official Smart Charger Install is complete!

Big congratulations to @UC Bear on becoming the first official OVO customer to have our brand new Smart Charger installed!! I'm sure @UC Bear will update us all over the next few days on how the first few charges are going. He's already given our installers some great feedback which is awesome!...

Article Top EV Apps

One problem being an EV Owner is knowing which apps are the best to download or for a new EV owner you may be thinking… Which ones do I need to install First of let’s start with Zap map Zap map is a really useful app which allows you to view every charging point located in the UK. You can see if the...

Q&A about the Kaluza app, time of use tariffs and vehicle to grid chargers - Kaluza AMA

How much CO2 emissions have been prevented by the V2G trial?Will OVO offer time of use tariffs similar to Octopus?What is likely to be the future of the V2G chargers once the trial has ended and will there be the option to control them without the Kaluza platform? (Will we have direct control over t...

Article Vehicle to Grid: “Min/Max” charging coming soon!

24/01/2020 Update: this is now live, see here! So what’s going on? Whilst battery chemistry and charging methods are still hiding some secrets, one commonly agreed upon belief is that charging a battery to (and leaving it at) 100% can be a cause of earlier degradation. It’s because of this that on...

V2G Charger Stopped Working - Reset RCD and now no mains power at all!

V2G installed Friday. Woke up this morning and saw an error on V2G app that said ‘Restore internet connection to continue charging” Went outside and saw box had no power. Opened meter cabinet and noticed RCD for the V2G had tripped so reset. Small ‘pop’ and now no house power, even meter display is...

OVO Smart Charger stopped working - can you replace?

My ovo smart charger tripped both switches in the consumer unit last week when plugged in overnight. Flipped the switches back up and the unit powers on but no longer works with my car! When plugged in it tries to charge but then the Car says there is an issue with the power source. When are you abl...

V2G Climate timer questions

Hi, Because it probably won't get asked properly here, the FB group are seeing troubles using the climate timers its send the V2G box into fault, any further updates from you end ? They are getting hardware faults on the apps and then having the reset the V2G box

DD increases AGAIN on the vehicle to grid (V2G) trial - can this be stopped?

Good morning @Tim_OVO @Ash_OVO @Transparent This is a great concern to me, the hugely increase Direct debit has reared its ugly head once again, this time Almost TRIPPLE what is required and I cannot alter it, this needs to stop a lock needs to be applied to the accounts of V2G trialing account...

Check out my V2G (Vehicle to grid) installation with OVO Energy!

I had my V2G installed yesterday so it's been less than 24 hours but here's what happened. The guys (5 of them) turned up on time and were really nice, and after a cup of tea they started work. As you can see there is a lot of kit and fortunately it didn't rain. A word of warning, these chaps can dr...

The V2G app has changed! But do we like it?

Hello all, Back again! Well as some might have seen the FB group has been on fire with the “new” face of the app last night, I have had message pinging all over !! Firstly I think its a step in the right direction, however I feel its a bit confused? We did like the old page with the “boost button”...

I might trade in my Nissan Leaf but I need to understand cost saving of V2G - how can I figure out actual costs and savings?

Hey all,We’re considering a switch to the MG5 EV. No, it’s not as attractive or featureful as the Leaf but we’ve outgrown it in terms of interior/boot space and the MG is the only electric estate going - with greater range and of course cheaper.But that last statement has got me wondering: Yes, it’s...

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