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OVO Charge Anytime - just switched to OVO and can't log in

  • July 14, 2023
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Hello everyone. I just joined OVO. I want to add OVO Charge Anytime, as I have a Tesla and I charge it at home. I downloaded the app but I cannot log in using the OVO credentials (either account number or email address + password I use for the account). Does anyone know what I am doing wrong?

Thanks for your help!

Best answer by BPLightlog

Updated on 21/02/25 by Chris_OVO

 

I'm still in the cooling off period. Do I need to wait until the end of it?

Like the FAQ mentions, it can be a few weeks after switching

The following topic may also be helpful:

 

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BPLightlog
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Super User
July 14, 2023

Hi @euge.86 , have you checked on the website for compatibility (charger etc)?

https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime

From there you will need to link your account first before you can do anything further.

You should also be aware that there will be a brief time before you can use Charge Anytime due to the smart meter needing to get back in sync

 

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euge.86Author
Rank 2
July 14, 2023

I was told that I only need to have a compatible car or charger. My charger is not compatible. My car is. I will check the link.

euge.86Author
Rank 2
July 14, 2023

I did follow the link and downloaded the app. I still cannot log in using my OVO credentials.

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
July 14, 2023

I was told that I only need to have a compatible car or charger. My charger is not compatible. My car is. I will check the link.

Yes, that’s correct .. 

https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime

but be aware of the delay after switching as well 

Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
euge.86Author
Rank 2
July 14, 2023

I'm still in the cooling off period. Do I need to wait until the end of it?

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
July 14, 2023

Updated on 21/02/25 by Chris_OVO

 

I'm still in the cooling off period. Do I need to wait until the end of it?

Like the FAQ mentions, it can be a few weeks after switching

The following topic may also be helpful:

 

Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
euge.86Author
Rank 2
July 14, 2023

Thank you. I didn't see that. 

euge.86Author
Rank 2
July 15, 2023

Ok I just received an email saying "Charge Anytime is Yours". I still cannot login to the app. I connect using my Google account, and then I put my credentials (email and password), but still nothing.

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
July 15, 2023

I don’t know if this earlier response is of use … 

The Charge Anytime app is used for direct to vehicle (D2V) control. Where a customer has an eligible vehicle but does not have an eligible charger, they should use the D2V app. Where a customer has an eligible charger (regardless of whether or not their vehicle is eligible), they should use the charger app.


The difference between the two at the moment is that the D2V customer will see savings in their D2V app, whilst the charger customer can see savings in a page called “Your EV” in the My OVO account.


If a customer has an eligible charger and has downloaded the D2V app, they are likely to be setting schedules in multiple apps which will cause a conflict in commands being sent to charge the battery. As a result they may miss their ready by times and will probably not be able to reconcile their Charge Anytime credits.

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euge.86Author
Rank 2
July 15, 2023

I'm sure I don't have an eligible charger. But I'm just surprised I cannot log in on the app. Is there anyone I can contact at OVO to understand what's going on? When I call the customer service, they just put me on hold. There doesn't seem anyone knowing how Charge Anytime works.