Skip to main content
T
Rank 2
TheHollywoodStroller
Rank 2
July 16, 2024
Solved

EV Cars Bank Miles

  • July 16, 2024
  • 25 replies
  • 704 views

Hi

I am an OVO customer and have just ordered my 1st EV.

I have been advised about OVO Beyond and that you can bank 100 miles a month.

What isn’t explained is, exactly how does this work or get calculated? How do you bank and claim the miles?

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Best answer by TomThumb

My Bad

Apologies for any confusion caused from my part.🙁

I only got my Bev the middle of May, just as the offer changed.

 

From what I see now, my free100 mile beyond offer ceased in May, literally just after I signed up, as ovo revamped the criteria 

The new offer from beyond has just removed active charge anytime customers from receiving the free 100 miles a month & has in all essence past this offer over to customers who don’t drive with electric (albeit atm)

Tom…


 

25 replies

Firedog
Super User
FiredogSuper User
Super User
July 16, 2024

Read all about the scheme here. You can read an introduction to it here: https://company.ovo.com/85-of-public-want-to-buy-an-electric-car-by-2030-despite-delayed-fossil-fuel-car-ban/

Noel | I have no official status; I'm just a volunteer who comes here to help other customers. My gear: Aclara SGM 1416-B Electricity-only E7 meter; Chameleon IHD3-PPMID-AAA | It may look as if I know what I’m talking about, but don’t let that fool you. |
T
Rank 2
TheHollywoodStrollerAuthor
Rank 2
July 17, 2024

Thanks for reply.

It states :

Anytime rate at the time you redeem your free miles up to a maximum redemption value of 14p/kWh. The 100 free miles a month or 2,400 free miles over 24 months  is calculated based on the assumption that the average electric vehicle will require 1 kWh of charge for a distance of 4 miles. 

 

So by my reckoning, that means you receive 25kWh credit per month which equates to £1.75 at 7p/kWh or £3.50 based on upto 14p/kWh.

 

is my interpretation correct?

THS
TomThumb
Rank 6
TomThumb
Rank 6
July 17, 2024

@TheHollywoodStroller & @Firedog 

I had communication that the free 100 miles beyond add on had ceased about a month ago.


 Maybe they missed a few remaining links of this previous offer.

 

Tom…

As a Beyond customer, you're currently getting free EV miles every month with Charge Anytime. This offer has now ended, which means you won't receive credit from next month onwards. We're sorry about this.
 

You can still smart charge your EV for under 2p a mile¹
 

Although the offer has come to an end, you'll still be able to smart charge your EV at a lower rate of 7p per kWh. Anytime you like, day or night. This could save you up to £440 a year² when you smart charge your EV at home with Charge Anytime.
 

Unlock more exclusive rewards with Beyond
 

Whether it's home energy insights or discounts on tech, there are lots of other ways Beyond can help you save today for a greener tomorrow. To check the latest and greatest offers, head to the updated OVO app.
 
3 meters: Smart Gas & Smart Elec / Traditional Gas meter
T
Rank 2
TheHollywoodStrollerAuthor
Rank 2
July 17, 2024

Thanks TomThumb appreciated. 

It seems OVO's website is out of date then. All this is doing is forcing me to look at a more cost efficient provider. A hassle I could do without 🤦🏻‍♂️

Thabks again

THS

THS
Blastoise186
Super User
Blastoise186Super User
Super User
July 17, 2024

Actually, it might be accurate. Leave this with me - I’m checking.

Tom might be thinking of an old offer but I can double check to be sure

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!
    Blastoise186
    Super User
    Blastoise186Super User
    Super User
    July 17, 2024

    Confirmed - it’s active. The 100 miles thing Tom was thinking of relates to a previous version that was unrelated. That one is gone but the one being asked about in this thread is the current version.

    You should be able to set it up via the app. The idea is you can bank 100 miles a month prior to setting up Charge Anytime and then get them credited to your account later. Do it now and you should at least score something from it.

    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!
      T
      Rank 2
      TheHollywoodStrollerAuthor
      Rank 2
      July 17, 2024

      Many thanks again.

      So back to the point... is my assumption correct that it's worth about £1.75 a month and no more the £3.50

      Thanks again. 

      THS

      THS
      Blastoise186
      Super User
      Blastoise186Super User
      Super User
      July 17, 2024

      Pretty much yes - but this would be on top of the discounted rates for EV Charging so in an (admittedly pretty complicated way) makes for a 100% discount off of standard rates.

      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!
        T
        Rank 2
        TheHollywoodStrollerAuthor
        Rank 2
        July 17, 2024

        Thanks for confirming. I can't help but feel that Octopus' offering is better due to the overnight tariff for all things electric though. 

        Decisions Decisions decisions...!

        Cheers

        THS

        THS
        TomThumb
        Rank 6
        TomThumbSolved
        Rank 6
        July 17, 2024

        My Bad

        Apologies for any confusion caused from my part.🙁

        I only got my Bev the middle of May, just as the offer changed.

         

        From what I see now, my free100 mile beyond offer ceased in May, literally just after I signed up, as ovo revamped the criteria 

        The new offer from beyond has just removed active charge anytime customers from receiving the free 100 miles a month & has in all essence past this offer over to customers who don’t drive with electric (albeit atm)

        Tom…


         

        3 meters: Smart Gas & Smart Elec / Traditional Gas meter
          Show more replies
          Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement

          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