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Tim_OVO
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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.

192 replies

Newcomer
November 21, 2023

i have the podpoint 

i can use it on manual but not with the charge anytime with the BMW i5 

Rank 8
November 21, 2023

I have an Indra Smart Pro, It works with my new car, a Subaru SolTerra Touring providing you do not try to set up the charging timings etc on your car. The same applied to the SsangYong. You set the charging times on the Kaluza App and if you have charge any time  then all you have to do is set the time you want the car charged .

Hope this helps.

Rank 8
November 21, 2023

Yes, yours may too, see the next reply.

Newcomer
November 21, 2023

on charge anytime my car which  is the i5 does not appear 

 

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
November 21, 2023

on charge anytime my car which  is the i5 does not appear 

 

Not currently, you’re right. 
If you had an Indra or Ohme charger you could use it but I think you said that you had a Pod point

Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
Rank 8
November 21, 2023

Or an Indra Smart Pro, I am led to believe.

Newcomer
November 21, 2023

so if i change the charger would i be able to use it with charge anytime on the i 5

 

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
November 21, 2023

so if i change the charger would i be able to use it with charge anytime on the i 5

 

Yes - Charge Anytime works with a compatible charger or a compatible EV

Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
Newcomer
November 21, 2023

Great when I got a free podpoint with my car.  

Rank 8
November 21, 2023

7p a KWh is quite a temptation and as yet I have found that it works. Octopus are the next lowest at 7.5p but I do not think that is anytime.