Ohme named official charging parter of smart UK

Smart UK has chosen charging specialist Ohme as its official home charging partner.

The deal means smart will recommend Ohme wallboxes to customers who need a home charging solution, and will have examples to view in smart showrooms. Ohme will offer smart customers a wallbox and installation packages, as well as providing training and support for smart retailers.

The partnership marks the latest major deal for Cork-based Ohme, which already counts major brands including Volkswagen, Hyundai, Polestar and Mercedes-Benz among those which recommend its devices.

David Watson, CEO of Ohme said: “The smart #1 and new #3 are some of the most exciting new electric vehicles on the market. This collaboration with smart helps to underline Ohme’s position as the UK’s fastest-growing home EV charging company. We’re looking forward to introducing smart’s customers to the benefits of dynamic charging and supporting its retailer network.”

“We are delighted to announce that we will be partnering with Ohme as our exclusive home charger supplier,” said Jason Allbutt, CEO smart UK. “Our vehicles are designed to offer an emotive yet intuitive experience that adapts to the user’s needs, making Ohme’s unique dynamic charging capabilities the perfect match for us.”

Ohme’s dynamic EV chargers use live data from the grid to optimise charging when energy is cheapest, and are compatible with any UK energy tariff including the UK’s most affordable rates from Octopus and OVO. Ohme estimates that fully-charging a smart #1 with a 62kWh battery on the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff could cost just £4.34. Ohme also offers drivers the option to charge their car when renewable energy generation on the national grid is at its highest, further lowering their CO2 impact.