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Raineyjo
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Mar 19, 2026 3:55 PM UTC
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Can I use Charge Anytime with a Pay As You Go meter?

I'm basically lost 🤣 firstly i pick up my first ev car tomorrow secondly ive an home smart 2 charging point installed my questions are what are the costs to me using a pay as you go meter / can I even use it if its pay as you go ? Do I need to register with ovo or just use as standard and pay through my meter , are there best times to charge ? Did I make a mistake lol

Abby_OVO
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Mar 20, 2026 10:28 AM UTC

Updated on 22/09/26 by Abby_OVO

 

Hey ​@Raineyjo 

 

I’m glad to see Blastoise186 has already stopped by with some helpful advice here. 

 

I would also add that as per the Charge Anytime terms of eligibility you do have to be a pay monthly customer; 5.1.1 You’re an existing OVO energy pay monthly customer and pay by direct debit – you can be on any compatible OVO tariff (and either supplied with both fuels or electricity only).

 

You can find out more, including full eligibility details for Charge Anytime on the terms and conditions page here.

 

If you do wish to switch over to pay monthly, Blastoise186 has left the contact details for the Support Team who’ll help get you switched over.😊

 

 

Do let us know if you go ahead with the change and how you get on.

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Blastoise186
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Blastoise186Super User
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Mar 19, 2026 7:29 PM UTC

Hi ​@Raineyjo ,

Gonna be a bit honest here… EVs and PAYG Electricity Meters are a recipe for disaster. I’d strongly recommend moving to Pay Monthly via Direct Debit so you can access Charge Anytime - it’ll be a LOT cheaper for you! Otherwise your credit will burn down fast.

Please contact OVO Support to make the arrangements if you want to move over - they’ll set you up.

 

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    Abby_OVO
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    Abby_OVOBest Answer
    Community Manager
    Mar 20, 2026 10:28 AM UTC

    Updated on 22/09/26 by Abby_OVO

     

    Hey ​@Raineyjo 

     

    I’m glad to see Blastoise186 has already stopped by with some helpful advice here. 

     

    I would also add that as per the Charge Anytime terms of eligibility you do have to be a pay monthly customer; 5.1.1 You’re an existing OVO energy pay monthly customer and pay by direct debit – you can be on any compatible OVO tariff (and either supplied with both fuels or electricity only).

     

    You can find out more, including full eligibility details for Charge Anytime on the terms and conditions page here.

     

    If you do wish to switch over to pay monthly, Blastoise186 has left the contact details for the Support Team who’ll help get you switched over.😊

     

     

    Do let us know if you go ahead with the change and how you get on.

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    OVO Energy Ltd, Floor 5, Crescent, Temple Back, Redcliffe, BS1 6EZ, (Company no. 06890795) registered in England and Wales.

    OVO (S) Gas Limited is registered in England and Wales (Company No. 02716495) at Floor 5, Crescent, Temple Back, Redcliffe, BS1 6EZ.

    OVO (S) Gas Limited is part of OVO Group Ltd