Ohme Home Pro
~£799 inc. installation
- 7.4kW charging speed
- Intelligent Octopus & smart tariff integration
- Solar panel compatible
- OZEV grant eligible
- Excellent iOS and Android app
- 3-year warranty
## Quick Verdict
**The Ohme Home Pro is our top pick for most UK homeowners.** The smart tariff integration is the best in the business, the app is superb, and the energy savings it generates can be substantial — often paying for the premium over basic chargers within the first year.
**Pros:**
- Best-in-class smart tariff integration
- Excellent, genuinely useful app
- Automatically charges at cheapest electricity rates
- Solar panel compatible
- OZEV grant eligible
- Good build quality
**Cons:**
- More expensive than basic alternatives
- Smart features require a smart electricity tariff to get full value
- App occasionally slow to update charge state
---
## Design and Build
The Ohme Home Pro is a compact, clean-looking unit. It's not the most beautiful charger on the market (that would be the Andersen A2), but it's perfectly presentable. The matte white finish works with most homes.
Build quality is solid — IP54 rated (dust and splash resistant), so it handles the British weather without complaint. The cable is a reasonable 7.5m — long enough for most driveways.
Installation is straightforward for any OZEV-registered electrician. Ohme has a network of approved installers, and most jobs complete in a couple of hours.
## The Smart Features — Where It Really Shines
This is where the Ohme Home Pro separates itself from the competition.
### Intelligent Octopus Integration
If you're on Octopus Energy's Intelligent Octopus tariff (6–8p/kWh for off-peak charging), the Ohme talks directly to Octopus's systems. You tell it what time you need the car ready and how full you want it — and it does the rest. It automatically schedules charging for the cheapest times, taking into account grid demand, your home's usage, and your departure time.
You don't set a timer. You just plug in.
### Other Smart Tariff Support
Even without Intelligent Octopus, the Ohme works brilliantly with other cheap-rate tariffs (Octopus Go, E.ON Drive Anytime, etc.). You set your cheap-rate window in the app and the Ohme will only draw power during those hours.
### Solar Integration
The Ohme Home Pro supports solar panel integration via a CT clamp. In solar-priority mode, it charges your car using surplus solar energy first, drawing from the grid only when solar isn't sufficient. It's not quite as sophisticated as the Myenergi Zappi's Eco+ mode, but it does the job well for most solar owners.
## The App
The Ohme app is one of the best EV charging apps available. Clean design, loads of useful data, and it actually works reliably.
Key features:
- Real-time charge status and power draw
- Cost per session (shows exactly what each charge cost in pence)
- Smart schedule management
- Carbon intensity tracking
- Historical data and trends
The one occasional gripe: the app can take 30–60 seconds to update the current charge state after opening. Minor, but noticeable.
## Charging Speed
The Ohme Home Pro delivers 7.4kW — the standard for home EV chargers. In real-world terms, that's roughly 25–30 miles of range added per hour, meaning most EVs will be fully charged from near-empty in 6–10 hours of overnight charging.
This is all you need for daily home use. If you want faster charging, you'd need to look at public rapid chargers.
## Installation
Installation is quick and clean. The unit itself is compact and the mounting plate is straightforward. Most installs complete in 2–4 hours.
Ohme's customer support during installation is notably good — they have a dedicated installer support line and responsive customer service if issues arise.
## Value for Money
At ~£799 all-in (before the OZEV grant deduction), the Ohme Home Pro sits in the mid-premium range. After the £350 OZEV grant, you're looking at ~£449.
Is it worth it versus a cheaper basic charger? If you're on Octopus or another smart tariff — almost certainly yes. The tariff savings alone can run to £300–£500 per year, meaning the Ohme's premium over a basic charger pays for itself in months, not years.
If you're on a standard flat-rate tariff with no off-peak rates, you'll get less value from the smart features. In that case, the Pod Point Solo 3 at ~£349 (post-grant) might be the smarter choice.
## Our Verdict
**Rating: ★★★★★ 4.9/5**
The Ohme Home Pro is the best home EV charger available to most UK buyers in 2026. The smart tariff integration is unmatched, the app is genuinely excellent, and for anyone on Octopus Intelligent or a similar smart tariff, the energy savings are real and substantial.
It's our top recommendation for the majority of UK homeowners buying their first home charger.
Check Current Price on Amazon →
---
*See also: [Best Home EV Chargers UK 2026](/best-picks/best-home-ev-chargers-uk/) · [OZEV Grant Guide](/guides/ev-charger-government-grant-uk/)*