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When are off peak times for charging electric vehicle

  • October 28, 2024
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We have a podpoint EV charger installed at home. We are on simple energy tariff with OVO. Can anyone advise the cheapest time to charge my vehicle? We have been advised that our off peak rate for gas and electric is between 12 midnight and 7 am, however when charging my vehicle during this time the rate shown on my smart meter was £1.25 per hour, which seems rather high considering I only got 20 miles charge for 2 hours on my hybrid vehicle 

Best answer by Blastoise186

Updated on 24/02/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:

Since the 1st November 2023, Charge Anytime has been offering 7p per kWh for smart charging. It can be added to any OVO plan, including electric-only households.


The clever tech behind our app means you always charge your car at the greenest times when you smart charge. You also get personalised insights into your charging habits, and see how much money you're saving with Charge Anytime credits. All managed through our handy app. Here's how:
 

 

Who can get Charge Anytime

 

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! 

 

Hi @Lacey3103 ,

If you’re using Economy 7, the cheap hours are whatever your E7 Off-Peak times are. I must warn you however - there are NO cheap hours for Gas - it’s the same rate 24/7 for that.

You should consider Charge Anytime though - it may work out better for you.

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Blastoise186
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October 28, 2024

Updated on 24/02/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:

Since the 1st November 2023, Charge Anytime has been offering 7p per kWh for smart charging. It can be added to any OVO plan, including electric-only households.


The clever tech behind our app means you always charge your car at the greenest times when you smart charge. You also get personalised insights into your charging habits, and see how much money you're saving with Charge Anytime credits. All managed through our handy app. Here's how:
 

 

Who can get Charge Anytime

 

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! 

 

Hi @Lacey3103 ,

If you’re using Economy 7, the cheap hours are whatever your E7 Off-Peak times are. I must warn you however - there are NO cheap hours for Gas - it’s the same rate 24/7 for that.

You should consider Charge Anytime though - it may work out better for you.

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    BPLightlog
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    BPLightlogSuper User
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    October 28, 2024

    I think you are referring to the in home display (IHD) rather than the smart meter @Lacey3103 which won’t necessarily show the correct costs. 
    You will need to check on your actual usage and bill to see exactly what has been charged 

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      Shads_OVO
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      Shads_OVO
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      October 29, 2024

      Hi @Lacey3103,

       

      I can see our forum volunteers have already stopped by to answer your question here. Hope it’s been helpful.

       

      Please let us know if you have any further questions.

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