Smart UK has chosen Ohme as its new and exclusive official home EV charging partner.

Smart will recommend Ohme chargers to customers who need a home charging solution

Smart will recommend Ohme chargers to customers who need a home charging solution, while the chargers will be on display at Smart dealers to show their dynamic capabilities.

The partnership debuts ahead of the arrival next year of the #5 electric SUV– pronounced ‘hashtag five’ – which marks the revitalised brand’s third fully electric car following the #1 and #3, and expands the Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture into a new segment.

Jason Allbutt, CEO Smart UK, said: “We are delighted to announce that we will be partnering with Ohme as our exclusive home charger supplier. 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.”

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.”

Ohme’s EV chargers use live data from the grid and are compatible with any UK energy tariff including the UK’s most affordable rates from Octopus and Ovo.

The 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 a Smart #1 with a 62kWh battery using an Ohme on a dynamic EV tariff such as Intelligent Octopus Go 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.