The Ohme Home Pro and Easee One sit at similar price points, but they take fundamentally different approaches to home EV charging. One bets everything on smart software and tariff integration. The other leads with gorgeous hardware and multi-charger flexibility. Both are excellent chargers. But which one should you actually buy? We've put them head-to-head across every category that matters for UK buyers in 2026.

Quick Comparison

Ohme Home Pro Easee One
Price (inc. install) ~£799 ~£919
Price after OZEV grant ~£449 ~£569
Charging speed 7.4kW 7.4kW
Cable 7.5m tethered Type 2 socket (tethered or untethered)
Smart tariff integration ✅ Intelligent Octopus, Agile, Go, E.ON ❌ Manual scheduling only
Solar compatible ✅ Built-in (CT clamp) ✅ Via Equalizer accessory (~£224 extra)
Load balancing Single unit only Up to 3 units on one fuse
Connectivity 4G 4G eSIM (lifetime) + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
RFID access control ❌ ✅ Built-in
IP rating IP54 IP54 + IK10
Warranty 3 years 3 years
OZEV grant eligible ✅ ✅
## Price and Value for Money The Ohme Home Pro comes in at roughly £799 including installation, compared to the Easee One at around £919. That's a £120 gap before any grant deductions. After the £350 OZEV grant (available to renters, flat owners, and landlords), you're looking at approximately £449 for the Ohme versus £569 for the Easee. But sticker price only tells half the story. The Ohme's smart tariff integration can save £300–£500 per year on electricity costs by automatically scheduling charging during the cheapest off-peak slots. The Easee can't do this — you set a manual schedule and hope your cheap-rate window doesn't change. **The maths:** The Ohme is cheaper to buy *and* cheaper to run if you're on a smart tariff. That's a significant double advantage. If you're on a flat-rate tariff with no off-peak rates, the running costs are identical and the price gap becomes the main consideration. ## Smart Features — The Biggest Difference This is where these two chargers diverge most sharply, and it's likely the deciding factor for most buyers. ### Ohme Home Pro: The Smart Tariff King The Ohme Home Pro's defining feature is its deep integration with UK smart electricity tariffs. With Octopus Intelligent Go, you tell the charger what time you need the car ready and to what level — and it handles everything. It communicates directly with Octopus's systems, scheduling charging across the cheapest overnight slots without any manual intervention. It also works brilliantly with Octopus Agile (variable half-hourly pricing), Octopus Go, and E.ON Drive Anytime. The charger reads real-time electricity prices and makes intelligent decisions about when to draw power. This isn't a gimmick. It's genuinely transformative for your electricity bills. On Intelligent Octopus Go, you can charge at 6–8p/kWh rather than the standard ~24p/kWh. Over a year of typical EV driving, that's hundreds of pounds saved — automatically. ### Easee One: Manual Scheduling Only The Easee One supports scheduled charging — you set a time window and it charges within those hours. It works, and it's simple. But that's where the smart features end. There's no Intelligent Octopus integration, no dynamic pricing optimisation, and no automatic tariff switching. If your off-peak window changes, you update the schedule manually. If you switch tariffs, you update it again. Where the Easee excels is in multi-charger load balancing. Up to three units can share a single 32A fuse, automatically distributing power between them. For blocks of flats, shared driveways, or multi-EV households, this is a standout feature the Ohme simply can't match. The Easee also includes built-in RFID access control — useful for preventing unauthorised use in shared or accessible locations. The Ohme doesn't offer this. ## The Apps ### Ohme App The Ohme app is one of the best in the EV charging space. It's polished, data-rich, and genuinely useful: - Real-time charge status and power draw - Cost per session in pence (accurate with smart tariffs) - Smart schedule management - Carbon intensity tracking - Historical usage trends The one recurring gripe: the app can take 30–60 seconds to update the current charge state when first opened. It's minor, but noticeable. ### Easee Charge App The Easee app is also well-designed — clean, modern, and intuitive. It covers the essentials well: - Current charge status and session data - kWh totals and monthly breakdowns - Scheduling and cable lock toggle - LED brightness controls - RFID tag management The main limitation is cost tracking: the app only accepts a single electricity rate per kWh. If you're on a time-of-use tariff with different peak and off-peak rates, the cost figures will be wrong. The Ohme handles this accurately. **App verdict:** The Ohme app wins on functionality and data accuracy, particularly for smart tariff users. The Easee app wins on pure design aesthetics. Both are reliable. ## Design Let's be honest — the Easee One wins this one comfortably. The Scandinavian design is genuinely beautiful: matte finish, clean angles, swappable colour faceplates. It looks like a piece of modern design, not a utility box. The Ohme Home Pro is perfectly presentable — compact, white, clean. But it's functional rather than striking. It won't make your neighbours jealous, but it won't offend anyone either. If aesthetics matter to you, the Easee is the clear winner. If you just want something that looks fine and works brilliantly, the Ohme is more than adequate. Both chargers are compact and wall-mounted. The Easee is marginally smaller (256 × 193 × 106mm vs the Ohme's slightly larger footprint), but neither dominates wall space. ## Solar Compatibility Both chargers support solar panel integration, but with different approaches. The **Ohme Home Pro** includes solar support via a CT clamp — built into the charger, no extra hardware needed. In solar-priority mode, it charges your car using surplus solar energy first, supplementing from the grid when solar isn't sufficient. It works, though it's not as sophisticated as the [myenergi Zappi's](/reviews/zappi-v2-review/) dedicated solar modes. The **Easee One** requires the separate Easee Equalizer accessory (~£224 plus installation) for solar functionality. Once fitted, you get two modes: Solar Only (charges exclusively from excess solar above 1.4kW) and Grid + Solar (prioritises solar but supplements from the grid). **Solar verdict:** The Ohme wins on convenience — solar support is built in. The Easee's solar capability is comparable once you've bought the Equalizer, but it's an extra purchase and installation step. If solar is your primary concern, neither is the best option — the [myenergi Zappi](/reviews/zappi-v2-review/) handles solar diversion more comprehensively. See our [solar panels and EV charging guide](/guides/ev-charger-solar-panels-uk/) for more. ## Installation Both chargers are OZEV grant eligible and have established installer networks across the UK. Installation typically takes 2–4 hours for either unit. The **Easee One** has a slight installation edge: integrated PEN protection means no earth rod is required, and built-in RCD Type B covers both AC and DC faults. The installer network type (TT, TN-S, TN-C-S) is auto-detected. It's a clean, straightforward install. The **Ohme Home Pro** installation is equally smooth, with responsive customer support during the process. Ohme has a solid network of approved installers. Both chargers are eligible for the OZEV EV Chargepoint Grant — up to £350 towards installation for renters, flat owners, and landlords. Homeowners who own their own house are not currently eligible. See our [OZEV grant guide](/guides/ev-charger-government-grant-uk/) for full details. ## Connectivity The **Easee One** wins here with triple connectivity: 4G eSIM (lifetime subscription, no extra cost), Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth BLE 4.2. If one connection method fails, there's always a backup. The lifetime 4G is particularly useful for chargers in locations with poor Wi-Fi coverage. The **Ohme Home Pro** connects via 4G. It's reliable in most locations, but having a single connectivity option means you're dependent on mobile signal quality at your charger's location. ## Who Should Buy Which? ### Buy the Ohme Home Pro if: - You're on Octopus Intelligent Go, Agile, or another smart tariff - You want automated charging optimisation without setting timers - You want the cheapest total cost of ownership (lower price + tariff savings) - You have or plan to install solar panels (built-in support) - You want the most accurate energy cost tracking - You prioritise smart software over stunning design ### Buy the Easee One if: - You need multi-charger load balancing (flats, shared parking, multiple EVs) - You want tethered/untethered flexibility from one unit - Design and aesthetics are a priority - You need RFID access control (shared or accessible locations) - You're on a flat-rate tariff where smart tariff integration doesn't matter - You want the most robust connectivity options (4G + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) ## Our Verdict **Winner: Ohme Home Pro** — for most UK buyers. This comes down to one question: are you on a smart electricity tariff, or likely to switch to one? If yes — and most EV owners in the UK should be — the Ohme Home Pro is the clear winner. It's cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, has built-in solar support, and its smart tariff integration is genuinely brilliant. The potential savings are hundreds of pounds per year, every year you own it. The Easee One is the better charger for specific use cases: multi-EV households, blocks of flats, shared parking, or anyone who values design and hardware flexibility above smart software. Its multi-unit load balancing is unmatched, the RFID is useful, and it's simply a more beautiful object. Neither is a bad choice. But for a single-charger installation on a smart tariff — which describes most UK buyers — the Ohme Home Pro delivers more value for less money. That's hard to argue with.

Our Recommendation

Ohme Home Pro — Best for smart tariff users. Save money automatically.

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Easee One — Best for multi-charger setups, flats, and design lovers.

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--- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is the Ohme Home Pro worth the savings over the Easee One? For most UK buyers on smart tariffs — yes, decisively. The Ohme is cheaper to buy (~£120 less) and its tariff integration can save £300–£500 per year. However, if you need multi-charger load balancing, RFID, or tethered/untethered flexibility, the Easee offers features the Ohme can't match. ### Can I use the Easee One with Octopus Energy? You can be an Octopus customer and use the Easee One, but the charger doesn't integrate with Octopus's smart tariffs (Intelligent Go, Agile, etc.). You'll need to set manual charging schedules in the app rather than having the charger automatically optimise for cheapest rates. ### Which charger is better for a block of flats? The Easee One, hands down. Its ability to run up to three units from a single 32A fuse with automatic wireless load balancing makes it far more practical and cost-effective for multi-unit installations than the Ohme, which is designed as a single-charger solution. ### Do both chargers work with all electric vehicles? Yes. Both use the Type 2 connector standard, which is compatible with every mainstream EV sold in the UK. The Easee One's lockable socket works with any Type 2 cable. ### Which has better customer support? Both have good reputations. Ohme's customer support during installation is notably responsive, with a dedicated installer support line. Easee's support team is also well-regarded, and their installer partners report quick turnaround on tickets. Neither is a weak point. --- *See also: [Ohme Home Pro Review](/reviews/ohme-home-pro-review/) · [Easee One Review](/reviews/easee-one-review/) · [Ohme vs Pod Point](/reviews/ohme-vs-pod-point/) · [Best Home EV Chargers UK 2026](/best-picks/best-home-ev-chargers-uk/)*

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