Get 6,000 Free
Miles With OVO
Cheaper, smart home charging with OVO. Switch to OVO’s Charge Anytime EV add-on for easy, affordable charging at just 7p per kWh.
Why Have We Partnered With OVO?
At The Electric Car Scheme, we make the switch to electric easy for everyone. We have partnered with OVO to give our drivers exclusive access to 6,000 free miles of EV charging via their dedicated EV charging add-on - so you don’t have to worry about costs!
OVO’s Charge Anytime add-on is compatible with most electric cars and home charge points. The Charge Anytime add-on allows EV drivers to smart charge their car for just 7p per kWh - that’s under 2p per mile!
What Is OVO Charge Anytime?
OVO Charge Anytime uses smart tech which means you always smart charge your car at the greenest times, at a super-low rate. Plus, you can see how much money you’re saving with Charge Anytime credits. The app automatically charges your car when rates are lowest, costing under 2p per mile.
You could charge your EV for as little as £217 when you add OVO Charge Anytime to your plan. Enjoy flexible, app-controlled charging with no time limits, and power your car when the grid is greenest.*
How Does OVO Charge Anytime Work?
To access OVO’s Charge Anytime add-on you must be an OVO home customer. Once you’re signed up to OVO you can add Charge Anytime to your OVO plan for free and save up to £626 a year when you smart charge your EV from home.
Connect your EV or charger with your OVO account and opt-in for smart charging. Check compatibility here.
Opt into Smart Charging
Choose when you want to charge and OVO’s smart technology will do the rest. You can manage everything in the OVO app.
Set your EV to charge
OVO adds Charge Anytime credit to your bill each month. Your bill will reflect the smart charging rate of 7p per kWh.
View credit in your account
OVO Charge Anytime Benefits
Affordable EV charging
Charge for 7p per kWh any time you smart charge your EV. This works out to be under 2p per mile, which is 80% less than the price of petrol.
If you need your car urgently, you can override your smart charging schedule with the Charge Now function.
You’re in the driving seat
Set the time you need to charge - OVO’s smart technology will determine when to charge your EV.
Add Charge Anytime to your energy plan. All you have to do is plug in and save. You can also monitor everything in the OVO app!
Go greener with Charge Anytime
Your EV will be charged when the grid is greenest.*
OVO's smart tech will aim to charge your car at a time when the grid has more renewable energy in it. Meaning it’s less likely your EV will be charged by energy from fossil fuels
Am I Eligible For OVO Charge Anytime?
You must have a compatible electric car or home charge point, a smart meter and an OVO account. If you're an OVO customer, simply log in to your account to check if your set-up is compatible. And if you're not with OVO, you can still find out if your set-up is compatible before you switch.
Get 6,000 miles Of Free EV Charging
We understand that leasing an electric car for the first time can be a big change, so we’re making it easier with 6,000 free miles! Just switch to OVO as your energy provider, choose the Charge Anytime EV add-on, and enjoy your miles on us.
You must be an Electric Car Scheme customer to benefit from this promotion. Once eligible, we will email you a unique promo code along with instructions on how to participate. OVO will then confirm and process your free miles!
Ready To Electrify Your Company?
I’m An Employer
You must be signed up to The Electric Car Scheme for your employees to have access to the 6,000 free miles offering. Launch The Electric Car Scheme with confidence knowing you're getting the best prices.
I’m An Employee
If your company is already signed up for The Electric Car Scheme, simply head over to our online quote tool, select an eligible car, and a member of our EVS Team will get you on the road with 6,000 free electric miles.
Missed our OVO launch webinar?
Catch up with our OVO launch webinar and discover how you can get 6,000 free miles when you order your electric car! In this session, Cameron from The Electric Car Scheme joins Mik and Harry from OVO to explain the benefits of OVO’s Charge Anytime tariff and how you can take full advantage of it.
Whether you're considering switching to an electric car or looking for ways to reduce your energy costs, this video will help you take action. Enjoy the insights and start saving today!
Frequently Asked Questions
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OVO smart tech aims to charge your car when the grid has more renewable energy in it, within the time you’ve set. Meaning it’s less likely your EV will be charged by energy from fossil fuels. For full details about Charge Anytime, read through the full terms and conditions.
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This saving claim has been calculated by comparing the 'Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD: 210 miles' doing the UK average of 7,000 miles with Charge Anytime with a smart charging rate of 7p per kWh & 3.65m/kWh versus the 'BMW 3 Series with a 820 Mile Range and 13 Gallon Tank' doing 7,000 miles using petrol where the price per litre is £1.40.
The 'Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD: 210 miles ' equates to 1.92p per mile. Whilst the 'BMW 3 Series 820 Mile Range, 13 Gallon Tank' equates to 10.09p per mile. Resulting in driving petrol being over 5 times more expensive.
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You need to have a compatible EV and Smart Charger to join OVO Charge Anytime. You only need either a compatible EV or smart charger, not both. This can be viewed on OVO's website here.
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In order to benefit from this promotion you must be an Electric Car Scheme customer. Therefore your company must be signed up, and your car ordered through the scheme.
If you would like to learn more about the scheme and the promotion, you should book a call with one of our Product Specialists here.
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Actual sum is £626.82 When you add Charge Anytime to your plan, your home energy rate will stay the same, but the energy consumed by your EV will be charged at an effective rate of 7p per kWh when EV smart charging (thanks to payment of your Charge Anytime charging credit).
The £626 saving is based on an average Charge Anytime customer using 3100kWh a year to charge their EV using the Charge Anytime add on. The Charge Anytime rate on 01/04/2025 is 7p per kWh for Charge Anytime charging compared to the OVO’s UK average SVT rate of 27.22p per kWh. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle efficiency, driving style, EV charging usage and the cost per kWh of your standard home energy tariff.
To get the Charge Anytime add-on, you’ll need to have a compatible electric vehicle and/or EV charger, a smart meter, and to download our app. You’ll also need to agree to your smart meter sharing half-hourly readings with us. For full details of compatible chargers and EVs please see our Charge Anytime terms and conditions.
If you need your car in a hurry, you can override your smart charging schedule with the Charge Now function. You'll be charged at your standard home electricity rate when you're not smart charging.