Suzuki has marked the start of sales for the e Vitara – its first fully electric car – by selecting Ohme as its solus home EV charging partner.

The Japanese carmaker will recommend Ohme chargers to customers who need a home charging solution. Ohme chargers will be available to view in Suzuki dealers, with Ohme providing a full solution, including the charger and installation as well as dealer training and support.

David Kateley, director of automobile at Suzuki GB Plc, said: “As Suzuki’s first-ever electric car, the introduction of e Vitara will be crucial for us in the UK and our partnership with Ohme will play an important part in that car’s success.

“Ohme’s cutting-edge technology will help to lower running costs for owners, while their commitment to customer service makes them an ideal match for us improving the ownership experience of the e Vitara still further.”

The new e Vitara will be offered with the choice of two battery options, 49kWh and 61kWh, giving WLTP ranges of 213 and 264 miles respectively. The line-up will also include Motion and Ultra grades, as well as the option of Suzuki’s all-new Allgrip-e four-wheel-drive system.

Ohme’s dynamic EV chargers use live data from the grid and are compatible with the UK’s best and most affordable energy tariffs. Ohme chargers automatically adjust to optimise the cost of charging, accessing all the times of the smartest, greenest and lowest-cost energy tariffs as well as featuring a solar boost function reducing reliance on the grid.

Fully charging an e Vitara with the 61kWh battery using an Ohme charger on a dynamic EV tariff such as Intelligent Octopus Go, could cost just £4.27 (based on its 264-mile WLTP range). 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.

David Watson, CEO of Ohme, said: “With Suzuki’s expertise in the four-wheel drive market, the e Vitara is a great choice for those wanting to combine 4×4 technology with electric motoring. We’re looking forward to introducing Suzuki’s customers to the benefits of dynamic charging and supporting its dealer network.”