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Charge Anytime only works with some chargers? What happens if I switch from OVO?

  • September 2, 2022
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I am soooo confused.  i have been reading up on Ovo’s EV plans on and off all day…..

Nothing is very clear.

I have not yet bought a charger, even though i was not wanting one of Ovos. But is it

true i have to have one of theres to upgrade to drive?   

I do not have a smart meter and i do not have gas.(oil only).

if i buy one of ovo’s chargers - what happens if i eventually move from ovo?   is my 

charger then useless with another energy company?

 

Best answer by nealmurphy

Updated on 02/06/25 by Chris_OVO

 

From 15 July Ohme chargers will 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.

 

 

 

The limitation you have is that you are electricity-only and therefore not currently eligible for the EV tariffs from OVO.

This may well change in the future when tariffs are released again, but that doesn't help you in the meantime.

The only cheap off-peak EV tariff currently available to new customers that I'm aware of (as of 2/9/22) is the Octopus Go/Go Faster/Intelligent range. These all require a smart meter in order to send 30 minute readings, so you'd need to have one fitted before you could move onto the EV tariff. Go/Go Faster work with any cars and chargers. Intelligent requires a compatible car or charger (currently Ohme chargers).

 

we are getting a golf 8 style ehybrid - and looking at getting a Easee one charger?   its untethered because we may get another in the future.   

 

The golf is a good move. Most new cars will have a Type 2 socket, so getting a tethered charger isn't really a big issue (it's one reason that there are less options for untethered chargers now). 

I have an MG ZS EV and an original Nissan Leaf (with a Type 1 socket), so I use an untethered charger. But now Nissan has moved over to Type 2 on the newer models.

I may get a slap on the wrist from the OVO mods for saying this, but I believe the VW Golf could well be compatible with the Intelligent tariff and so give you 6+ cheap hours each night without needing to have a specific charger. I know VW IDs are not compatible yet but other models of VW should be, but worth checking if this includes the e-hybrid. If it does, your car has just unlocked the 6 cheap hours for household use for you, so well worth having.

 

Close @Blastoise186 

ChaDeMo and CCS are the connectors used on public rapid chargers. Your car would use one or the other. CCS is becoming the standard, ChaDeMo is a bit Betamax.

 

For home charging the car will either have a Type 1 or Type 2 socket. Type 2 is the most common now (even on new Leafs).

 

If you are buying a new EV it's very unlikely you will need a Type 1 cable, so a tethered Type 2 should be fine. No sign of Type 3's, that would just be cruel!

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February 8, 2023

Hopefully soon! Keep an eye on this forum as it’ll likely get announced here as well as other places. :)

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February 9, 2023

Hey @cmccullie,

 

I asked our specialist team about your query and they’ve responded:

 

Charge Anytime doesn't use the car's engine to read your charging data, it uses the vehicles API/ app software to record location data when you're charging at home. Currently Charge Anytime doesn't support Land Rover EVs but this isn't to say we won't in the future. Charge Anytime requires us to communicate with your EV and link it to our smart charging platform, Kaluza. To do this we need permission from the manufacturer to access the specific EVs API so we can see its location when charging from home. 

 

Currently only a select few have agreed this and can reliably send the data to our platform so we can provide you with accurate Charge Anytime credits. We don't have a timeline for future EV support right now as the product has only just launched.

 

We have your details registered so if things change we will be sure to let you know and get you signed up. You can view our current list of compatible EVs and chargers below. 

 

https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers 

 

Thanks

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February 9, 2023

Hi interesting to see previous reply where Taycan was not OCTOPUS list of cars eligible for EV tariff, I have the opposite, Land Rover is not on OVO list but is compatible with OCTOPUS, on checking it appears to use the same principle as OVO, that their app will tell the car to charge (assuming it is at home and plugged in), sure your boffins will explain why Jaguar and Land Rover- JLR - will accept OCTOPUS app but only the Jaguar app will work with OVO.

Anyway did my sums for January consumption and even with Octopus charging a slightly higher tariff for gas and electric if I was on OCTOPUS GO I would have saved £76, no brainier I think!

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