Ohme ePod

Some car manufacturer's provide an API (Application Programming Interface), which allows your Ohme ePod to access certain information about your car, such as its battery percentage.

Cars that support this function allow your Ohme ePod to automatically charge it to the target percentage you set on your Ohme's smartphone app.

Car manufacturers that support this feature are:

• BMW 

• Hyundai 

• Jaguar 

• Land Rover

• Kia 

• Nissan 

• Renault 

• Tesla 

• MINI

If you're car's manufactuer isn't on the list above, then you will need to create a schedule that specifies how much charge you would like to add to the current charge percentage of your vehicle.

For example, if you return home with 20% charge in your vehicle (Most will display the battery percentage on its infotainment screen or a dedicated app if it has one) and you want to top it up to 80%, then you will need to create a schedule with a target charge of 60%.

Yes you can.

The Ohme ePod features a universal socket, which means that both Type 1 and Type 2 cables can be used.

No, you'll need to either already have a EV charging cable or purchase one separately.

We have a range of 5m and 10m charging cables on our EV accessories page, all of which are compatible with the Ohme ePod.

No, the Ohme ePod is only available as a 7.4kW unit. Most UK residential properties however cannot make use of 22kW EV chargers anyway and 7.4kW is more than enough for the majority of EV drivers. Find out why in our guide to 22kW three-phase charging.

The Ohme ePod is rated at IP55 for water ingress and is designed to work outside in all weathers.

As part of our standard installation, our engineers will complete the initial app setup on the day of installation.

However, if you need to re-add your Ohme ePod EV charger to the accompanying app post-install then you can follow the instructions on our Ohme Home Pro product support page (the steps are identical). 

No, the Ohme ePod is only available in black currently.

There is a 3-year warranty on the product supplied by Ohme. Any issues under warranty should be dealt with directly by Ohme.

Smart Home Charge also provides a one-year installation warranty.

The Ohme ePod has its own SIM card to connect to the UK's mobile data network.

It doesn't link directly to your mobile, but your phone is a good indicator as to whether the Ohme will function correctly in your area.

The Ohme uses 3G and 4G across a variety of networks, so it works well in most areas in the UK but it is worth checking what your mobile phone signal is like in the exact location you want the charger. If it's not particularly strong you may be better off with a charge point that connects to your home WiFi (assuming that is within range).

Ohme has issued a statement of compliance for the ePod, which can be found here.

The biggest difference two is that the Ohme Home Pro is a tethered unit (meaning that the charging cable is permenantly attached) and the Ohme ePod is untethered (meaning that you will need to insert a charging cable into it in order to use it).

The Ohme Home Pro charger also has a built in screen for showing statuses and changing charge settings where as the Ohme ePod doesn't and has limited controls from the charge point itself.

The Ohme ePod is also cheaper than the Ohme Home Pro.

Ohme chargers come built-in with a universal sim card which uses whichever network has the strongest signal in the charge point's area to communicate with Ohme's backend servers.

Whilst signal coverage in the UK is generally good, it's important to check the coverage in the area you plan to have your Ohme charger installed before arranging your installation.

Please refer to our charger placement guide if you would like more information.

Many customers will not need any upgrades to their electricity supply before having an EV charger installed. All installers are however required to notify the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) of any EV charger installations, who will advise you and us if an upgrade to your property’s main fuse is necessary. This depends on your property’s “maximum demand” estimate, (which is submitted by our in-house technicians to your DNO as part of our process), the size of the main fuse or if your property is on a looped supply (connected to your neighbour). Any potential works will be handled by your DNO and they will contact you directly if this is the case.

If you have an EV or plug-in hybrid, or have one on order, then you are ready to get a charger installation quote. Simply choose the electric car charger you like the look of and select "Request a Quote" at the top of this page. Don't worry if you're not 100% sure on the charger - there will be time to swap this before payment if your change your mind.

Every installation is unique, which is why we ask you to complete our remote Online Site Survey. We need to properly assess the work involved in order to give you an accurate and honest quote. Our website prices are meant to be a guide and show the minimum cost for an installation of each particular charger. So, that means the quote we email to you may be different to the price on the website.

Typically this is one to four weeks after payment. The main factors that affect your installation date are your remote site survey completion time and whether your DNO needs to complete any upgrades to your electricity supply before we install your charger. We keep you updated at each stage of the process, but you can help keep things moving by completing your remote site survey quickly.

You can still get an installation from us even if you can’t find your vehicle on our website. Simply “Request a Quote” for the charger you like and tell us which vehicle you have in the quote form. Our EV database is updated regularly but are not meant to be a definitive guide – there are simply too many new EVs and plug-in hybrids being launched for us to keep up!

Smart Home Charge is a nationwide installer, covering England, Scotland and Wales. We have experienced engineers covering all major cities and regions. Find out if we install EV chargers in your area with our location checker.

Yes. Our engineers will complete the initial setup and pairing of the charger app with the charge point itself as this is considered as part of the installation. However, the engineers are not required to demonstrate how the app works or set up any schedules for you. Visit our EV charger support section for useful tips and troubleshooting.

As OZEV-approved installers, we are able to help you apply for the EV Chargepoint Grants supplied by the Government landlords, renters, workplace and more. Our team will assess your eligibility for the grant and work with you to supply the right evidence to the Government in order to claim the grant. Your installation will not be booked until we have all the required documentation to submit your claim to the Government.

However, as an installer Smart Home Charge does not approve or reject your claim and a successful charger installation does not mean your claim was approved. It can take up to three months post installation for confirmation of approval or rejection of your claim from the Government.