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Kia EV and OVO Charge Anytime - when will this be eligible for direct to vehicle (D2V)?

  • March 1, 2023
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I had a Easee charger fitted as recommended by my electrician last year. I am due to take delivery of my Kia EV shortly. I am also a OVO energy customer.

 

Bizarrely I seem unable to take advantage of the anytime + tariff as i have neither a compatible charger or car. How can this be the case? Has it now come to the point where you choose the car and charger based on an available electricity tariff?! Com on OVO get Kia on board ASAP.

    Best answer by Tim_OVO

    Updated on 25/02/25 by Abby_OVO

     

    There are now two ways you can get Charge Anytime:

     

    You must have an eligible EV or Smart Charger, we’re constantly looking into ways to broaden eligibility of this product so if your technology isn’t currently on this list keep an eye on our page for updates! 

     

    Thanks for the feedback, @philipgh @Tom Salmon. I appreciate this. 

     

    From my understanding, adding additional electric vehicles via direct to vehicle, and additional charges, means working with those companies and their technology to unlock Charge Anytime. As a result it’s very difficult to provide insight on time frames. I’m told that OVO are really keen to unlock Charge Anytime with any many partners as possible as fast as possible.

     

     

    Have you considered asking Kia?

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    Tim_OVO
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    Tim_OVO
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    March 2, 2023

    Thanks for posting, @philipgh. 

     

    I know OVO are hoping to work with as many EV manufacturers as possible to get Charge Anytime available. See the current list of eligible cars and chargers here. 

     

    Here’s a related topic:

     

     

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      philipghAuthor
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      March 3, 2023

      Hi Tim,

      It would be really helpful for customers of OVO if OVO could provide a bit more clarity around time frame. I have a Kia EV6 and would really like to know if and when I could start to use the Anytime+ tariff.

      Giving me a list of cars that can use it doesn't help me and just frustrates me even more.

      Thanks

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      Tom Salmon
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      March 3, 2023

      I could not agree more. I have a Kia Niro and a Pod Point charger - both internet enabled via Kia Connect and the Pod Point app yet I can't take advantage of Anytime+. Are these on the plan to be included?

      Cheers Tom

      Tim_OVO
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      Tim_OVOSolved
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      March 6, 2023

      Updated on 25/02/25 by Abby_OVO

       

      There are now two ways you can get Charge Anytime:

       

      You must have an eligible EV or Smart Charger, we’re constantly looking into ways to broaden eligibility of this product so if your technology isn’t currently on this list keep an eye on our page for updates! 

       

      Thanks for the feedback, @philipgh @Tom Salmon. I appreciate this. 

       

      From my understanding, adding additional electric vehicles via direct to vehicle, and additional charges, means working with those companies and their technology to unlock Charge Anytime. As a result it’s very difficult to provide insight on time frames. I’m told that OVO are really keen to unlock Charge Anytime with any many partners as possible as fast as possible.

       

       

      Have you considered asking Kia?

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      philipghAuthor
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      March 6, 2023

      Hi Tom,

       

      Yes I have asked my dealer, waiting on a response.

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        Jeffus
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        March 6, 2023

        Kia cars work with the Intelligent Octopus offer so not unreasonable to think OVO will add them at some stage. 

         

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          JellyBean
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          March 7, 2023

          Hi Tom,

           

          Yes I have asked my dealer, waiting on a response.

          Hi Philip. Interested to hear what your dealer says

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            philipghAuthor
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            March 8, 2023

            I am changing to Octopus. If OVO can’t give a steer on when I will change suppliers.

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            philipghAuthor
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            March 17, 2023

            Just an update Octopus Intelligent now doesn't work with Kia cars!

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            March 17, 2023

            I think Octopus Intelligent and Ovo Charge Anytime , both being type of use tariffs, need the same APIs to get data from either the vehicle or the charger. If a vehicle or charger manufacturer hasn't made them available there’s not much the energy company can do.

            You won’t have that with a ‘dumb’ time of use tariff - if Octopus still offer one of those?

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