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February 27, 2023
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Introducing Charge Anytime - next generation EV charging

  • February 27, 2023
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Introducing Charge Anytime - next generation EV charging

Updated on 25/08/25 by Chris_OVO:

Here’s the latest on our new electric vehicle charging type-of-use plan

 

We’ve relaunched Anytime as Charge Anytime. It’s not only a new name, we’ve made some updates to the product and we want to tell you all about it…

 

See our Charge Anytime product page here

 

What are the headline facts about Charge Anytime?

 

  • Smart charge your electric vehicle for 7p per kWh whenever you need to,
  • Now available to be added to any OVO plan, including electric-only households,
  • Intelligently optimises your charge for when the energy is at its greenest.*
     

Am I eligible?

 

You can see all eligibility details in our Charge Anytime page here.

 

  • You must be an OVO Energy customer and have an eligible car or charger. We’re constantly looking to open up the eligibility of this product to more EV models and chargers, so if you don’t see your tech here, keep an eye on our page. 

 

Our customers and trialists have really played a huge role in shaping Charge Anytime, not least the members of this forum. Leave a comment below if you have any questions, feedback and to let us know if you’ll be adding Charge Anytime to your OVO plan.

 

Want to know more about how Charge Anytime works? Check out this really helpful YouTube video from the team!

 

We’ve got a dedicated topic hub to all things Charge Anytime, so if you’re having any issues, take a look through the guides below, and if you’ve got any other questions feel free to ask our community:

 

 

 

*Our smart tech will aim to charge your car at a time when the grid has more renewable energy in it. Meaning it’s less likely your EV will be charged by energy from fossil fuels.

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    fgl1975
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    May 23, 2023

    Hi,

    Looking to get an EV charger. Was leaning toward the Indra but Trustpilot reviews resulted in second thoughts. I stumbled across wa-EV and the results there seem too good to be true (nothing less than 5*).

    So wondering if anyone in this forum has one of theirs installed and what their thoughts are on their charger. Also,  presume this is compatible with charge anytime, but confirmation would be appreciated.

    Thanks again for any info.

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    Priceyred
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    May 23, 2023

    I have a ohme home pro, works amazingly well with the OVO charge anytime tariff. You need to check whichever one you get is compatible with the charge anytime (unless your car is). The ohme pro is neat and compact and the app is simple to use. 

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    Nick Challacombe
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    May 23, 2023

    I have a GivEnergy 8.25 Kw and am going to install a newer version as well which is 9.25 but is easier to fit.

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    W Sharp
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    May 24, 2023

    Unless you have an Ohme or an Indra you’re wasting your time, I also looked at the Indra but the reviews put me off, I bought the Zappi instead but unfortunately it is not eligible to OVO

    Abby_OVO
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    Abby_OVO
    Community Manager
    May 24, 2023

    Hey @fgl1975 

     

    You can check here for compatible chargers, but it does look like this isn’t eligible at the moment. OVO are always looking to add new compatible chargers, so it’s possible this’ll be added some time down the line.

     

    You can also check on there for what EVs are eligible for direct-to-vehicle charging, and see if yours is on the list.

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    fgl1975
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    June 30, 2023

    Hi,

    Want to sign-up for Charge Anytime but do not have a compatible charger. Aware I can get the schedule via the Kaluza app, but thinking about security. Would the Charge Anytime/Kaluza app allow me to lock the charger I have? Or would this be done seperately through any charger app?

    Thanks,

    BPLightlog
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    BPLightlogSuper User
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    June 30, 2023

    Hi @fgl1975 , I’m not sure about the charger lock but you can use Charge Anytime with either a compatible charger or EV. There’s a check routine via their website. 
    https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime

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      Blastoise186
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      Blastoise186Super User
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      June 30, 2023

      If supported, you’d use the charger app or a physical key to lock the charger. That’s out of scope of the Charge Anytime app.

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        Nick Challacombe
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        November 3, 2023

        Has anybody found out how to change their EV with the OVO account.

        I have been going round in circles this morning. I pick up my new EV tomorrow and thought I should change the details as it is a different make and battery size.

        I have been passed from pillar to post!

        Blastoise186
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        Blastoise186Super User
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        November 3, 2023

        Hi @Nick Challacombe ,

        The Smart Home Team can help you with that if memory serves. Try smarthome@ovoenergy.com .

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