OVO Charge Anytime Review and Guide

Many OVO energy electricity tariffs and plans exist, all helping you to save money, energy and the planet with OVO’s eco-conscious model.

But, today, we will be solely focusing on one OVO tariff focused on electric car drivers – the popular OVO Anytime tariff.

This article provides an in-depth guide to using the OVO Charge Anytime and gives our honest opinion on whether OVO EV charging is worth the hype.

What is the OVO Charge Anytime tariff?

In a nutshell, the OVO Charge Anytime tariff is an add-on for OVO customers aimed specifically at EV drivers. Those with a compatible set-up can charge their electric cars at the greenest and cheapest times for just 7p per kilowatt-hour (kWh) – coming in at 2p per mile*.

It’s worth noting that OVO refunds the cheaper electricity prices in the form of credit the month after charging.

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

Simply put, to be able to charge cheaper and greener with OVO Charge Anytime, you need to have a compatible EV charging setup. This includes:

• A compatible smart electric vehicle (EV) OR a compatible EV charger installed at home (you don’t need both)
• A compatible smart meter (one that is set to half-hourly reads)
• Be an OVO energy customer for your electricity (switch to OVO)
• A smartphone (either iOS or Android)
• OVO app

How does OVO Charge Anytime work?

Charging your electric car with the OVO Charge Anytime tariff is effortless. To do so, simply:

1. Connect your OVO account with either your compatible EV or OVO EV charger.
2. Opt into smart charging on your OVO account
3. Plug your electric car into charge with a home charger
4. Set when you want your EV charging to be finished on the OVO Charge Anytime app
5. Leave OVO to do the rest, charging your electric car at the cheapest, greenest hours following the schedule you set
6. Your Charge Anytime credits will appear in your account the month after using the OVO tariff, with the billing charged at the standard rate

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

If you don’t have an OVO electricity tariff compatible electric car, you will need one of the following compatible home EV chargers to take advantage of OVO Charge Anytime:

• Ohme Home Pro
• Ohme ePod
• Indra Smart PRO
• Hypervolt Home 3 Pro

Recently, OVO announced a trial of the OVO Charge Anytime tariff with Anderson, specifically on their Anderson A2 and Anderson A3 Models. The outcome of the Anderson trial will dictate whether or not the chargers will be compatible with OVO as standard in the future.

That said, many EV chargers can actually work with OVO Charge Anytime tariff – even if they are not named a compatible OVO energy EV charger. But the key takeaway is that you must have a compatible EV. For example, the VCHRGD Seven is technically compatible, but only with the right electric car.

So, if you already have a home charger and are interested in OVO’s EV tariff, don’t despair. Instead, check whether your electric car is on OVO’s list.

Which electric cars are compatible with Charge Anytime?

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

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

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

Find the full list of OVO Anytime compatible electric cars.

Is OVO Charge Anytime tariff any good? Is it worth switching?

Yes – it’s absolutely worth taking advantage of the OVO Charge Anytime tariff when it comes to charging your electric car at home. As it happens, the OVO Charge Anytime Tariff is one of the cheapest EV tariffs on the market. In fact, when compared with other major energy suppliers, the OVO Anytime tariff ties with the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff for the cheapest EV home charging tariff in the UK.

Not only can those with a compatible set-up charge their EV for as little as 7p per kWh – a very competitive electricity price for an EV tariff – but it promotes a greener future. For one, OVO prioritises charging when energy is more renewable and fewer fossil fuels are used. And another, OVO plants 1 million trees a year to create a more carbon-neutral world.

Summary:

• To put it simply, the OVO Energy Charge Anytime tariff is an add-on for OVO Energy customers, designed specifically for EV drivers.
• The OVO energy EV tariff allows you to charge your electric vehicle at the greenest and cheapest times for just 7p per kWh at home.
• Cheaper electricity prices from the OVO energy tariffs are refunded as credit the month after charging.
• EV chargers such as the Ohme Home Pro, Ohme ePod and Indra Smart Pro are compatible OVO EV chargers.
• Strictly speaking, many home chargers, such as the VCHRGD Seven, are also compatible OVO car chargers – as long as you have a compatible EV.
• Similarly, many models from BMW, Cupra, Mini, Porsche, Renault, SEAT, Skoda, Tesla, Volkswagen, and Volvo are compatible OVO electric cars. A full list of compatible cars is available on the OVO website.

Please note – there are full terms and conditions for the ovo anytime rates. You can find these on the OVO website.

*The 2p a mile claim is based on an average of 7,000 miles at an average of 4 miles per kWh. Actual sum per mile is 1.75p. Individual costs will vary based on your vehicle efficiency and driving style.

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

Fully charged or a top 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. Plug in and charge without having to leave your property.

Go the extra mile and purchase an Ohme Home Pro or Ohme ePod today and reap the rewards of the OVO Charge Anytime tariff. Or, if you have an OVO compatible electric car, browse our full range of home EV chargers below.

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