Ohme ePod vs Home Pro: What's the difference?

Same technology. Different design. The Ohme Home Pro and Ohme ePod are two of the best-selling EV chargers on the market.

But if you are here, you are likely wondering: What is the difference between the Ohme Home Pro and Ohme ePod? In the fight of the Ohme Home Pro vs Ohme ePod – which is better? And finally, which Ohme EV charger should I choose?

Here, we discuss the differences between the two chargers and compare the Ohme Home Pro vs ePod in form and functionality.

Ohme Home Pro

What’s the difference between the Ohme ePod and Home Pro?

Simply put, the main difference between the Ohme ePod and the Ohme Home Pro is the design. The Ohme ePod is a tethered home charger – where the charging cable is permanently attached. In comparison, the Ohme Home Pro is an untethered charger, where you have to plug and unplug the charging cable each charging session.

On top of this, the Ohme Home Pro also has an LCD screen to manage home electric vehicle charging. Unfortunately, the Ohme ePod does not have this feature, and the lack of the screen creates a different look and shape to the charger.

While they look different aesthetically, the premium smart features remain the same. Both allow you to track home charging costs, take advantage of the best EV energy tariffs on the market (Intelligent Octopus Go, for example), and charge with cheaper off-peak electricity.

Likewise, the Ohme ePod and Home Pro are equally user-friendly. They both have buttons on the front of the charger, and also use a 3G/4G signal to connect your electric car, the Ohme app on mobile, and Ohme charger to easily manage charging sessions. Each charger can top-up your electric car battery up to 7.4kW, too.

Both chargers also have:

• Earth rods (built in earthing protection)
• Sim cards for 3G/4G connection
• Load balancing
• The capability for solar charging

Ohme Home Pro or ePod, which is better?

The Ohme ePod and Home Pro are extremely similar. Both Ohme chargers are identical in smart charging functionality and technology, with the only differences between the chargers being style and size. With this in mind, when it comes to the Ohme ePod vs Ohme Home Pro, one is not better than the other – it is subjective.

But, if you’re looking for the cheaper of the two, the Ohme ePod just pips it – but only by £20-£30.

Additionally, if you want a home charger that works with Type 1 and Type 2 electric cars, the Ohme ePod is for you. In fact, the Ohme Home Pro only comes in a Type 2 form. So, those with a Type 1 electric car wouldn’t be able to use the Home Pro.

Ohme ePod

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