EV charger and Octo Intelligent Go

2 comments started 2023-10-25 last 2023-10-25
GivEnergy ProductsEV Charger
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#1 downfield

Well the GE EV charge point is ordered and due for delivery in a couple of weeks. I'm experiencing slight misgivings though because the GE blog post on the charge point says that they are working on the integration with variable tariffs such as OI Go - and we all know that can mean a long wait.
I'm impatient because I need the 6 hour window to charge my 19.5kWh home batteries through my single Gen2 5.0 hybrid inverter.
So wondering if I should get an Ohme installed as well so that I qualify for OI Go and then sell it when the GE integration is announced?
Has anyone heard any feedback from Octo on timing of the GE integration? I want to believe it won't be long given that they worked with GE on the Intelligent Flux.

#2 Hook

Wallbox are also compatible now.

https://electricdrives.tv/wallbox-and-octopus-energy-group-join-forces-to-make-ev-charging-more-efficient-and-affordable-across-the-uk/

I’ll wait for the early adopters to report back first. Givenergy’s record doesn’t fill me with the greatest confidence.

I would like to be able to charge without discharging my battery and also integrate with excess solar in the same app.

I’m fortunate that my EV is compatible with io with my granny charger and I have free charging at work.