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Tim_OVO
OVO Staff
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Jun 15, 2023 9:27 AM UTC
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Have you had a smart electric vehicle charger installed by OVO Energy?

Have you had a smart electric vehicle charger installed by OVO Energy?

Updated on 16/01/25 by Abby_OVO

 

Hi OVO Research Forum group,

 

We want to hear from you if you’ve gone through OVO’s relatively new electric vehicle (EV) smart charger installation journey. 

 

Leave a comment below if that’s you and we’ll follow up with some questions to hear how your experience was.

 

Thanks,
Tim

19 replies

Newcomer
Jun 15, 2023 9:31 AM UTC

No unfortunately not but wish I had done so when first mentioned 

Mal
Rank 4
Jun 15, 2023 9:57 AM UTC

Hi Tim_OVO

 

No - my INDRA smart charger was installed by Charged-EV. On another thread, I reported it as going faulty recently, and am pleased to say that it was replaced by a brand new one yesterday. I now have to get in touch with someone to get it restored to work with the OVO 10p per unit Drive Anytime rate. I’ll find my previous thread and ask there.

 

Tony

 

Newcomer
Jun 15, 2023 10:04 AM UTC

I don't need one, I get my 12 v battery charged by an efficient alternator on my 60 plus mpg ice ULEZ compatible car.

Newcomer
Jun 15, 2023 10:19 AM UTC

Hi Tim

No. I had an Easee charger installed. This was in October 21. It has some decent functionality and I can set the cost of my KWh etc so I know how much it is costing each charge. 
 

Did not know OVO had a charger, but may look into it if my current one gives me any issues. Unless of course you are offering to install one for me to test. 
kind regards 

Andy

Newcomer
Jun 15, 2023 10:58 AM UTC

No.  I don't have an EV

Newcomer
Jun 15, 2023 12:33 PM UTC

Looking into buying an EV (not new) in the coming months, so looking into the possibilities and options for a charger.

Jun 15, 2023 12:37 PM UTC

No, we are thinking more about a hybrid vehicle than EV due to range issues and battery concerns.

Newcomer
Jun 16, 2023 7:41 AM UTC

No, I don't have an EV but I keep trying to win one 🚗😊

Newcomer
Jun 17, 2023 11:05 AM UTC

When I moved home two years ago, I went for the same company that installed my previous charger - PodPoint. I did so because I thought Ovo would offer cheaper electricity with all chargers at some point.

Ovo has been promising discounted electricity for car charging for at least three years now, but each time I click through, they say that only their charger can get the discount - AT PRESENT. There’s been no move to allow discount on other chargers in all this time. Some promise!

My daughter told me that there’s another energy supplier offering cheap car charging and unless Ovo make a move soon, I’ll be migrating. You can’t live on promises.

Tim_OVO
OVO Staff
Tim_OVOAuthor
OVO Forum Legend
Jun 20, 2023 12:35 PM UTC

Thanks to you all for getting back to me. 

 

@Mal1955 what charger do you have then? Granny charger?

 

@Geoff Riley very exciting, look at those links I’ve posted below about Charge Anytime. Cheaper energy rates for EV charging!

 

@bmathieson what EV do you have? You might be able to get Charge Anytime via direct-to-vehicle…

 

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