Ohme: Residential EV charging with tariff scheduling and app control

Overview

Ohme combines home EV charging hardware with software that schedules charging against the driver's needs and supported energy tariffs. This makes the product a managed charging arrangement rather than simply a wall-mounted electrical outlet. The hardware choice determines the cable arrangement and local controls, while the software handles charging preferences and tariff integration.

The UK range reviewed here includes Home Pro and ePod. Both are rated at 7.4 kW and use mobile connectivity, but their physical interfaces differ. Solar charging adds another selection consideration: the feature depends on compatible charger hardware and a working current transformer at the installation.

Offering

The UK comparison page specifies Home Pro at 7.4 kW and 32 A, with a built-in LCD screen and a tethered five-metre Type 2 cable. An eight-metre cable is an option. The ePod has the same stated power rating but uses an untethered arrangement and does not have the Home Pro screen.

These differences affect daily use more directly than the shared headline power figure. A tethered installation keeps its charging lead at the property; an untethered installation needs the appropriate separate cable. The reviewed prices include standard UK installation, so unusual electrical work and prices in another market require a separate check.

Technology

The charger comparison documents a 4G multi-network SIM connection, app controls, tariff integration and software updates. The reviewed material does not establish a customer-configurable local Modbus map or an open OCPP connection for a separate industrial controller. The documented integration path is therefore the Ohme charging service and its supported functions.

The Irish solar guide distinguishes Solar Boost from Solar Only. One supported setting can supplement available solar power with grid electricity; another waits for sufficient surplus generation. The guide also identifies the CT as necessary for solar operation and explains that older installations may lack the required charger components.

The Ohme app and Installer Portal have different roles: drivers manage charging preferences, while installers commission the charger. The Volkswagen Group data integration reads vehicle state of charge; it does not establish an open charger-control API. Manufacturer documentation.

Markets

For a household, the useful comparison begins with required energy before departure, the available supply and the electricity tariff. Ohme's tariff partnership announcement explains the role of scheduled charging, while its current charger comparison identifies the hardware options. A historical promotional offer is not used here as evidence of a current tariff entitlement.

Homes with generation should also review the solar eligibility conditions. A charger installed before January 2023 may lack the necessary components, and a missing or ineffective CT prevents the feature from working as intended. The published guide gives different solar modes rather than promising that every charging session will use solar energy alone.

Company

Ohme's company announcement states that the business was founded in 2017. Its 2023 corporate statement distinguishes the UK operating company, headquartered in central London, from Ohme Global Holdings Limited based in Ireland. The headquarters shown here refers to the UK operating business. Its current UK office is at Wellington House on The Strand, London; this does not assign that address to the Irish holding company.

The official website provides the current product and support entry points, while its contact page routes enquiries by need. Product specifications in this profile refer to the named UK charger comparison; the separately cited Irish guide supports the solar operating details.