Skip to main content
Question

ev charging on pay as you go meters

  • March 19, 2026
  • 2 replies
  • 28 views
R
Rank 1
Forum|alt.badge.img

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

2 replies

Blastoise186
Super User
Forum|alt.badge.img+9
  • Blastoise186Super User
  • Super User
  • March 19, 2026

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.

 

Securing energy by zapping security bugs... For that is The Blastoise Way! Remember, I'm just like you - AI Powered Evil Geniuses aren't Staff!
    Abby_OVO
    Community Manager
    Forum|alt.badge.img+4
    • Abby_OVO
    • Community Manager
    • March 20, 2026

    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.

    Currently Playing: She's Electric
    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement

    OVO Energy Ltd, registered office 1 Rivergate Temple Quay Bristol, BS1 6ED, company no. 06890795 registered in England and Wales.

    OVO (S) Gas Limited is registered in England and Wales (Company No. 02716495) at 1 Rivergate, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6ED.

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