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Ohme ranks 1st of 15 in UK home EV chargers AI answers: named in 236 of 352 answers (67.0%, ±6.2). Strongest on Gemini (86.7%), weakest on Google AI Mode (43.3%). Named in 59 of 60 questions.
Headline figures
- Visibility
- 67.0% ±6.2
- Named in
- 236 of 352 answers
- Rank
- 1st of 15
- Change
- First reading
The ± is the margin of error: if we had asked a different mix of similar questions, the figure would land inside this range 95 times in 100.
Visibility over time
| Scan | Visibility | 95% range |
|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 | Visibility: 67.0% | 95% range: 60.5% to 72.9% |
Engine by engine
| Engine | Ohme | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Ohme: 76.7% (46 of 60) | Category average: 33.8% |
| Claude | Ohme: 60.0% (36 of 60) | Category average: 26.7% |
| Gemini | Ohme: 86.7% (52 of 60) | Category average: 36.0% |
| Perplexity | Ohme: 68.3% (41 of 60) | Category average: 25.2% |
| Google AI Overviews | Ohme: 67.3% (35 of 52) | Category average: 23.1% |
| Google AI Mode | Ohme: 43.3% (26 of 60) | Category average: 14.2% |
The questions
Ohme was named in 59 of 60 questions.
| Question | Ohme named by | Others named instead |
|---|---|---|
| What's the best home EV charger in the UK for a smart tariff? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: None |
| Which home EV charger works best with solar panels? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Perplexity | Others named instead: myenergi (3 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), GivEnergy (1 engine), Indra (1 engine) |
| Which chargers can my energy supplier's EV tariff control automatically? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which EV charger is best for charging from spare solar power when I also have a home battery? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: myenergi (3 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (3 engines), GivEnergy (2 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Easee (1 engine) |
| Which smart chargers are best at scheduling cheap overnight charging, and how do they compare? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: None |
| Which home EV chargers show the cost of each charging session in their app? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which smart EV charger gives the best value if I'm on an off-peak electricity tariff? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Hypervolt (1 engine), Indra (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine) |
| Which home EV chargers work with solar panels on a three-phase supply? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: myenergi (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), GivEnergy (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine) |
| Which smart chargers have the most reliable apps for scheduling charging? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: None |
| How do the main smart chargers compare for a home on both a solar export tariff and an EV tariff? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Andersen EV (1 engine), GivEnergy (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers meet the UK smart charge point regulations that came in during 2022? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home chargers support vehicle-to-home or vehicle-to-grid in the UK? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude | Others named instead: Indra (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Zaptec (3 engines), Easee (1 engine) |
| Which EV charger works best alongside a heat pump and a home battery on a time-of-use tariff? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Can a smart charger really cut my charging costs, and which ones pay for themselves fastest? | Ohme named by: Gemini, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Pod (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| If I change energy supplier, will my smart charger still work with the new tariff, and which brands are most flexible? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which smart chargers are least likely to lose their Wi-Fi connection? | Ohme named by: Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Wallbox (4 engines), Easee (2 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Hypervolt (1 engine), Pod (1 engine) |
| Which smart chargers can follow a tariff that changes price every half hour? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home chargers can be controlled from the same app as my solar inverter? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | Others named instead: Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| What's the cheapest home charger that can charge my car from solar panels? | Ohme named by: Claude, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: None |
| I already have an old charger with no smart features. Which smart charger is worth upgrading to for a cheap night tariff? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: None |
| What's the best home EV charger to buy in the UK? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: None |
| Tethered or untethered: which home chargers are best for each? | Ohme named by: Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine) |
| What are the most reliable home EV chargers with the best app? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home EV chargers are made in the UK? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | Others named instead: Hypervolt (3 engines), myenergi (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), Rolec (2 engines), Indra (1 engine) |
| What's the best value home EV charger for a household with one car and no solar panels? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| How do the most popular UK home chargers compare on features and price? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: None |
| Which home charger is best if two electric cars share one driveway? | Ohme named by: Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Easee (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charger brands have the best warranty and customer service? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charger has the neatest design for the front of a house? | Ohme named by: Claude, Gemini | Others named instead: Andersen EV (3 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Easee (1 engine), EO Charging (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| How much does a good 7kW home charger cost in the UK, and which models are cheapest without losing smart features? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: None |
| Is a 22kW home charger worth it over a 7kW one, and which models offer it? | Ohme named by: Claude | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), Easee (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Alfen (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers work with every make of electric car? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: None |
| What home EV chargers do electricians recommend most? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home EV chargers have had the fewest faults and recalls? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home chargers have built-in load balancing so I don't need to upgrade my main fuse? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| What's the difference between budget and premium home chargers, and which brands sit where? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| My home charger keeps failing. Which brand should I replace it with? | Ohme named by: Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: myenergi (1 engine), Pod (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers qualify for the UK government's EV chargepoint grant for flats and rented homes? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Rolec (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers can I get on a monthly subscription instead of paying upfront? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Pod (3 engines) |
| Which home charger is best for a plug-in hybrid rather than a fully electric car? | Ohme named by: Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Wallbox (1 engine) |
| What should home EV charger installation cost in the UK, and which brands are worth it? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which EV charger companies include installation in the price? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home chargers are best when the driveway is a long way from the consumer unit? | Ohme named by: Claude, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: Hypervolt (1 engine), Pod (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers have built-in PEN fault protection so the installer doesn't need an earth rod? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: None |
| Which installers fit home chargers on listed buildings or in conservation areas, and which chargers look least obtrusive? | Ohme named by: Claude, Gemini | Others named instead: Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), Pod (1 engine), Project EV (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charging options work if I don't have a driveway? | Ohme named by: No engine | Others named instead: Pod (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Why do EV charger installation quotes vary so much, and which companies give fixed prices? | Ohme named by: Gemini, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Pod (1 engine) |
| Which home charger companies have the best-rated installers? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: Hypervolt (2 engines), Pod (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), EO Charging (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charger brands come with their own national installation service? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Andersen EV (1 engine), Pod (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Can I replace my charger using the existing wiring, and which brands make that simple? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Wallbox (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| Which charger is best for an older house that might need a consumer unit upgrade? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Is it better to buy a home charger through my car dealer, my energy supplier or direct from the brand, and which brands are best bought direct? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charger companies are quickest to book and complete an installation? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home charger companies handle the DNO application if my house needs a supply upgrade? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Pod (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers can I get fully installed for under £800 that still work with smart tariffs? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home chargers are suitable for fitting on a detached garage? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | Others named instead: Andersen EV (2 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Easee (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), Pod (1 engine) |
| Which home charger brands do installers prefer fitting, and why? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home charger companies offer a free survey before installation? | Ohme named by: Claude, Gemini, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Indra (1 engine), Pod (1 engine) |
| I'm moving house. Can I take my EV charger with me, and which brands make reinstalling easy? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Easee (2 engines), myenergi (1 engine), Pod (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| What's the difference between a standard and an extended charger installation, and which companies are upfront about the extras? | Ohme named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Pod (2 engines), Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine) |
Where Ohme was named
A small sample of what the engines wrote. These are their own words: we have not verified what they say and they are not our view. The figures above count every answer, quoted or not.
ChatGPT,
Which home chargers have built-in load balancing so I don't need to upgrade my main fuse?
Ohme Home Pro / Ohme ePod - Have dynamic load balancing; Ohme provides or offers a CT clamp to monitor your total house current and automatically reduce charger current when you're close to the supply limit.
ChatGPT,
Which EV charger companies include installation in the price?
Ohme - Home Pro and ePod are sold as "including standard installation"; they define in a PDF what counts as standard install (distance to meter, no major rewiring, etc.).
ChatGPT,
Which home charger companies have the best-rated installers?
Ohme units are widely fitted by energy suppliers (Octopus, OVO, etc.) and independent firms.
Claude,
Which home EV chargers show the cost of each charging session in their app?
Ohme and Zappi (myenergi), common in the UK and Europe: Both support tariffs and show session cost and savings.
Claude,
Which EV charger works best alongside a heat pump and a home battery on a time-of-use tariff?
Ohme ePod or Home Pro. This is the easiest choice if you're on Octopus Intelligent Go or a similar tariff.
Claude,
If I change energy supplier, will my smart charger still work with the new tariff, and which brands are most flexible?
Ohme. It has a good reputation for tariff flexibility.
Gemini,
Which home chargers qualify for the UK government's EV chargepoint grant for flats and rented homes?
Ohme: Ohme Home Pro, Ohme ePod (very popular for integrating with EV tariffs like Octopus Go/Intelligent)
Gemini,
Which home charger companies handle the DNO application if my house needs a supply upgrade?
Ohme (via their approved installation network) - Coordinates DNO approval before installing their chargers.
Gemini,
Which smart EV charger gives the best value if I'm on an off-peak electricity tariff?
When considering value for an off-peak or smart EV energy tariff, the Ohme Home Pro (tethered) or Ohme ePod (untethered) is widely considered the overall best-value smart EV charger.
Perplexity,
Which home EV chargers show the cost of each charging session in their app?
Ohme Home Pro and Ohme ePod - the Ohme app tracks charging costs and supports tariff integration for session-by-session cost monitoring.
Perplexity,
Which smart chargers have the most reliable apps for scheduling charging?
Ohme Home Pro or Ohme ePod - best for smart tariffs
Perplexity,
Which smart chargers can follow a tariff that changes price every half hour?
Ohme Home Pro and Ohme ePod - support dynamic tariff integration and are designed to work with tariffs such as Octopus Agile and OVO Charge Anytime.
Google AI Overviews,
Which smart chargers can follow a tariff that changes price every half hour?
Ohme (e.g., Ohme Home Pro ): Frequently recommended and widely praised for direct integration capabilities with dynamic half-hourly tariffs, allowing users to set price caps and automatically schedule charging during the cheapest slots.
Google AI Overviews,
My home charger keeps failing. Which brand should I replace it with?
Ohme (e.g., Ohme Home Pro ): Best for drivers who want automated charging synced with dynamic or time-of-use energy tariffs (such as Octopus ) to automatically charge when electricity is cheapest.
Google AI Overviews,
What's the best home EV charger in the UK for a smart tariff?
The Ohme Home Pro is widely considered the best home EV charger in the UK for smart tariffs, thanks to its built-in tariff integration, interactive LCD screen, and direct compatibility with major dynamic and time-of-use tariffs like Intelligent Octopus Go.
Google AI Mode,
Which chargers can my energy supplier's EV tariff control automatically?
Ohme : Models like the Ohme Home Pro and Ohme ePod feature deep, native API integrations built specifically for automated smart tariffs like Intelligent Octopus Go.
Google AI Mode,
Which home EV chargers show the cost of each charging session in their app?
Ohme (Ohme Home Pro / ePod) : Ohme's platform is heavily centered around tariff tracking.
Google AI Mode,
How do the main smart chargers compare for a home on both a solar export tariff and an EV tariff?
Ohme approaches charging through a software-first lens deeply integrated with dynamic energy tariffs.
Answers that did not name Ohme
A sample of up to 10 answers, not the full set.
ChatGPT
Which smart chargers are least likely to lose their Wi-Fi connection?
Named instead: Pod, Hypervolt, Wallbox, Easee
Claude
Which home EV charger works best with solar panels?
Named instead: myenergi, Wallbox, Easee, Tesla Wall Connector
Gemini
Which home EV charger works best with solar panels?
Named instead: Hypervolt, myenergi, Andersen EV, Wallbox, Tesla Wall Connector, GivEnergy
Perplexity
Which EV charger is best for charging from spare solar power when I also have a home battery?
Named instead: Hypervolt, myenergi, Tesla Wall Connector
Google AI Overviews
Which home EV charger works best with solar panels?
Named instead: Hypervolt, myenergi, Indra
Google AI Mode
Which EV charger is best for charging from spare solar power when I also have a home battery?
Named instead: GivEnergy
ChatGPT
Which home charger has the neatest design for the front of a house?
Named instead: Hypervolt, Andersen EV, Wallbox, Easee
Claude
Which EV charger is best for charging from spare solar power when I also have a home battery?
Named instead: myenergi, Wallbox, Easee, Tesla Wall Connector
Gemini
Which EV charger is best for charging from spare solar power when I also have a home battery?
Named instead: Hypervolt, myenergi, Wallbox, Tesla Wall Connector, GivEnergy
Perplexity
Which smart EV charger gives the best value if I'm on an off-peak electricity tariff?
Named instead: Hypervolt, myenergi, Indra
Sources
- reddit.com50 answers
- bestchargers.co.uk45 answers
- smarthomecharge.co.uk43 answers
- cord-ev.com36 answers
- google.com36 answers
- ohme-ev.com33 answers
- octopus.energy28 answers
- evcompared.co.uk27 answers
- wepoweryourcar.com25 answers
- whatcar.com25 answers
Own site: linked in 33 of 236 answers that named Ohme (14.0%).
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