OVO Charge Anytime EV Tariff Review: Rates, Pros & Cons

Quick OVO Charge Anytime summary:

Please note: Rates, electricity prices and OVO details are correct as of October 2026. Details can change; however, we aim to update regularly.

What is OVO Charge Anytime?

In short, OVO Charge Anytime is an EV tariff add-on. If you’re with OVO for your home energy supply and have an electric vehicle, simply add Charge Anytime on top of your usual OVO Energy tariff to get discounted electricity.

How much is OVO Charge Anytime?

Since 1 October, the OVO Charge Anytime rate has been set at 13.33p per kWh, a slight decrease from 14p per kWh, but a jump from 7p per kWh before 4 November 2025.

How does OVO Charge Anytime work?

1. If you’re with OVO for your electricity, you can quickly add OVO Charge Anytime in the app or on your OVO energy account. If you don’t have the app, download the OVO Charge app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Connect your OVO account with either your compatible EV or OVO EV charger and opt into smart charging on your OVO account.
3. Plug your electric car in to charge with a home charger and Set when you want your EV charging schedule, i.e., when you want your EV to be charged.
4. Leave OVO to do the rest, charging your electric car at the cheapest, greenest hours following the schedule you set.

OVO Charge Anytime rates and plans (October 2026)

Source: OVO.

What happens if I exceed my monthly limit?

If you exceed your monthly limit on your chosen OVO plan, you can still charge your EV; charging won’t be stopped.

But beware that will be charged at the typical electricity rate. The Ofgem standard electricity rate is currently capped at 26.32p per kWh.

Are there any benefits to going with an OVO Charge Anytime plan?

• Vouchers: Get a free yearly public charging voucher ranging from £120 for Standard and Premium to £240 for Standard Plus and Premium Plus. Over 400,000 charging points across the UK are included with these vouchers, including popular EV charging networks such as Osprey, InstaVolt, Fastned and Ionity.
• EV charger cover: Included with every Charge Anytime monthly plan, OVO’s EV charger cover offers fault and repair coverage, as well as replacement for added peace of mind.
• Discounts: Enjoy 15% off Kwik Fit Club tyres and ClearWatt battery health checks with an OVO Anytime subscription.

How much can you save with the OVO electric car tariff?

What do you need to take advantage of the OVO Charge Anytime EV tariff?

• Be an OVO Energy customer
• Have a smart meter installed at home
• Have an electric car
• Have a compatible EV charger

Which smart home EV chargers are compatible with the OVO Charge Anytime EV tariff?

• Hypervolt: Hypervolt Home 3 and Hypervolt Home 3 Pro
• Andersen: Andersen A2 Andersen A3, and Andersen Quartz
• Indra: Indra Smart LUX and Indra Smart Pro
• Zappi: Zappi GLO and Zappi 2.1
• NexBlue: NexBlue Edge and NexBlue Point 2
• Cord: Cord Zero and Cord One
• Evec: VECO1

Sadly, since July 2025, the Ohme Home Pro and Ohme ePod are no longer compatible with OVO.

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Which electric cars are compatible with Charge Anytime?

Good news: the number of OVO-compatible cars is extensive. Many models from popular electric car manufacturers are compatible, opening a new charging opportunity for many drivers.

Here are the manufacturers that have many EVs that work with Charge Anytime:

• BMW
• Cupra
• Mini
• Porsche
• Renault
• SEAT
• Skoda
• Tesla
• Volkswagen
• Volvo.

Does OVO have an exit fee?

No, you can cancel OVO Charge Anytime without incurring any cancellation charges.

That said, if you cancel your original OVO Energy tariff and move to a different provider, you may be subject to an exit fee if you are on their 1-year or 2-year tariff plans.

What are the benefits of the OVO EV tariff?

• Charge at any time, day or night: Charge anytime, literally. With other EV tariffs, you can only charge with discounted electricity during a set window. There’s no fixed window.
• 50% cheaper than current standard electricity rates (October 2026): Charging your electric car at 13.33p per kWh works out at 4p per mile – significantly cheaper than Ofgem’s current electricity cap of 26.32p per kWh.
• Discounts and incentives for plan versions: Free public charging vouchers, 15% off Kwik Fit and charger cover promise an all-round improved EV charging experience. More so than other EV tariffs, which don’t offer additional incentives.
• Predictable electricity bills: Know exactly what you’re paying with set electricity costs.
• Cancel anytime: No fixed contract, meaning you can cancel and switch to another EV tariff.

What are the downsides of the OVO Charge Anytime tariff?

• Pay-as-you-go is more expensive than other EV tariffs: At 13.33p per kWh, while cheaper than Ofgem’s price cap, it is more expensive than other EV tariffs. Intelligent Octopus Go, for example, is set at 7.6p per kWh.
• Voucher usage: With the benefits of smart home chargers, the need for public charging stations could be void, especially if you don’t travel far for work or pleasure. Will you use the voucher, or is it simply a nice-to-have?

How does OVO Charge Anytime compare to other EV tariffs on the market?

Compare all EV tariffs in our best EV tariff guide 2026.

Is it worth choosing OVO Charge Anytime?

Yes, it’s absolutely worth taking advantage of the OVO Charge Anytime EV tariff when it comes to charging your electric car at home. As it happens, the OVO Charge Anytime tariff is one of the most flexible EV tariffs on the market, with no specific off-peak window. Charge, quite literally, anytime.

That said, it’s not the cheapest EV tariff in 2026 – that crown goes to EDF’s Pod Point Plug & Power at 6.18p per kWh (as of October 2026).

Who should choose OVO Charge Anytime?

2. Shift workers: Delivery drivers, nurses, and doctors would benefit from the flexibility of the Charge Anytime tariff against other stricter EV tariffs with set windows overnight.
3. Existing OVO customers: Easy to add the OVO Charge Anytime and start saving.
4. High-mileage drivers: A 12,000-mile EV driver can save roughly £478 a year with the OVO Charge Anytime.
5. Multi-EV drivers: Specific options for multiple EVs; multi-vehicle plus plans for multi-EV households – higher mileage.

Who should not choose OVO Charge Anytime?

• EV drivers wanting the cheapest EV tariff: EDF currently holds the title of cheapest EV tariff at 6.18p per kWh.
• EV drivers without a compatible EV charger or car: Switching to OVO could be costly and time-consuming to replace your EV charger and not possible to change your EV.

Want to take advantage of the OVO Charge Anytime EV tariff?

Fully charged or topped up, your electric car will never be without charge with a home EV charging point. In fact, home EV chargers provide the ultimate convenience while maximising cost savings. Charge without having to leave your property.

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