Drivers who have bought a new home EV charger after 1 July should make sure it complies with the latest regulations, smart charging platform provider Ohme has warned.
New Government regulations, which became effective on July 1, require all home and workplace EV chargers to have smart capability, but some non-compliant chargers may still be sold after the 30 June cut-off date by individual sellers outside of official channels, Ohme said.
The new regulations mean that all smart chargers need to have a data connection to be able to measure and transmit records so that drivers can view their charging history, the company said. Drivers should ensure that their new charger meets the new regulations to take advantage of these new functions and for an improved charging experience in the future, it added.
Retailers are legally bound to only sell smart chargers from 1 July, according to Ohme Sales Director Stuart Clark. “If anyone buying a new EV charger is in doubt, they should check with the manufacturer or retailer and ask to see the Statement of Compliance for the charger which will confirm that it meets the latest regulations.”
The purpose of the new regulations is to help the National Grid adapt to the new demands of EVs and encourage drivers towards using smarter tariffs to avoid charging during peak hours, the company said.
Giving an example of its own product, the company said its Home Pro charger enables drivers to take advantage of all the times of low-price charging, not just particular set hours by connecting with the grid in real time automatically. Similarly, its app can guide the drivers to charge their EVs when prices drop below a set point. It also allows drivers the option to charge their car with renewable energy generation on the grid at its highest.