An Ohme charger is the smart-tariff specialist of the UK home-charging market. The compact Ohme ePod and the cable-tethered Ohme Home Pro both deliver 7kW and plug straight into time-of-use tariffs so your car charges automatically when electricity is cheapest.
Market context: Smart Home Charge listed the Ohme ePod at £932.40 (Ohme ePod, charger plus standard installation) in mid-2026. Prices change and your own quote depends on your home — get a quote for your property.
Ohme has become the default recommendation for drivers on a smart electricity tariff. Where most chargers simply switch on and off to a schedule, an Ohme charger talks directly to tariffs such as Intelligent Octopus Go — the charger and the energy supplier agree the cheapest charging window and top the car up automatically overnight, even adjusting in real time when the grid is cleanest. For a typical home that can be the difference between charging at 7p and 30p per kWh.
There are two units to choose from. The Ohme ePod is a tiny untethered 7kW wall box — you bring your own Type 2 cable — that suits homeowners who want the most discreet possible install. The Ohme Home Pro is the tethered sibling with an attached cable and a small colour screen on the front, which is the easier day-to-day choice if you would rather not handle a cable each time. Both are OZEV-compliant smart chargers, so they qualify wherever the EV chargepoint grant applies.
Verdict: if you are (or plan to be) on a time-of-use tariff, an Ohme charger is the strongest value pick because the tariff savings usually dwarf the small hardware premium. If you never intend to leave a flat-rate tariff, a simpler charger may serve you just as well — see our chargers hub to weigh the alternatives.
An Ohme charger is a standard 7kW single-phase home install: a qualified, OZEV-approved electrician mounts the unit, runs a dedicated circuit from your consumer unit and commissions it on your Wi-Fi. A typical fit takes 2–4 hours.
Because Ohme units are smart-charge compliant, they are eligible for the EV chargepoint grant where you qualify (renters and flat owners especially). Check the grant rules before you book so the discount is applied to your quote.
The Ohme ePod is fitted by the major UK suppliers and by the independent OZEV-approved installers in our network. Compare a provider's “from” price before you commit.
We quote your Ohme install per home rather than a fixed list price, so your figure depends on your property. For market context, in mid-2026 Smart Home Charge listed the Ohme ePod at £932.40 and Ohme themselves from £949, both including standard installation; Octopus Energy listed the ePod at £1,149 including install and support. Your own quote may differ once an installer assesses the run.
The ePod is a compact untethered 7kW unit (you supply your own Type 2 cable). The Home Pro is tethered with an attached cable and a small colour screen, which is more convenient day to day. Both are 7kW and both integrate with smart tariffs.
Yes. The Ohme charger has one of the deepest smart-tariff integrations available and works with Intelligent Octopus Go and other time-of-use tariffs, charging automatically in the cheapest off-peak windows.
Yes, Ohme units are smart-charge compliant and qualify for the EV chargepoint grant where you are eligible — typically renters and flat owners. Confirm your eligibility before booking so any discount is applied to your quote.
For drivers on a smart tariff it is one of the best home chargers you can buy. The Ohme ePod and Home Pro pair reliable 7kW charging with the deepest tariff automation on the market, so the car tops up automatically in the cheapest off-peak windows. The main caveats are minor: the ePod is untethered, and you pay a small premium for the tariff integration.
Ohme home chargers ship with a manufacturer warranty (typically three years on the ePod and Home Pro), and a reputable OZEV-approved installer adds their own workmanship guarantee on the installation. Always confirm both the hardware warranty and the install guarantee in writing on your quote before booking.