I just got an email to say that the Megane is now compatible with the Octopus Intelligent Go tariff. It's in beta, and the steps look a little strange, but it is compatible with any home charger.
It's 7p/kWh from 11:30-5:30 and then they also notify you of any "surge" pricing during the day when it is also 7p/kWh.
I've done the calculations and Agile is still cheaper for me with how rarely I charge my car, but it's amazing that the Megane is now compatible.
Been on Octopus Intelligent Go since Sept 2023 never had an issue charging with my Ohme Home Pro.
Some good groups on FB for Octopus Intelligent Go + Ohme Integration
Gave up on Octopus a couple of months ago. They made a complete arse of my solar export setup, incorrectly charged me £400 then ignored all my attempts to get them to correct it until I left a bad review on Trust pilot. It was then fixed the same day. Don't believe the marketing hype.
neilgall wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2024 10:09 am
Gave up on Octopus a couple of months ago. They made a complete arse of my solar export setup, incorrectly charged me £400 then ignored all my attempts to get them to correct it until I left a bad review on Trust pilot. It was then fixed the same day. Don't believe the marketing hype.
That's a shame, I've happily been with octopus for a fair few months now and I have nothing but good things to say about them. Much better than British Gas ever were
Just had a look at the Megane is no longer listed as compatible, wonder what has happened in the last 15 days, this is odd as as few days ago it was showing as compatible but I found out that it needed to be setup in the Smart Charge app.
mto_ev wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 9:06 am
Just had a look at the Megane is no longer listed as compatible, wonder what has happened in the last 15 days, this is odd as as few days ago it was showing as compatible but I found out that it needed to be setup in the Smart Charge app.
mto_ev wrote: ↑Thu Aug 15, 2024 10:44 am
Ah that is for the charger not the car, previously the car had been compatible.
Very strange... If you sign up to the updates, that's how I got the notification of the beta. It might be that they're only doing it by invitation now while they sort out the issues.
I have to say, it is a very strange workaround, you need a separate app to initiate the charge to the car. I'm sticking with Agile for now anyway, but hopefully they bring it out fully for the Megane
I am using agile for over year now, average price is 12p with always peaking to 35-40p 16:00-18:00 with overnight dropping to around 7-10p https://agile.octopushome.net/dashboard , change your area to compare pricing
Works for me more as multiple times there are pricing below 0 where they pay you for using electricity, but i am covered by the peak prices due to home solar/ battery system.
skaramanga wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:56 am
I am using agile for over year now, average price is 12p with always peaking to 35-40p 16:00-18:00 with overnight dropping to around 7-10p https://agile.octopushome.net/dashboard , change your area to compare pricing
Works for me more as multiple times there are pricing below 0 where they pay you for using electricity, but i am covered by the peak prices due to home solar/ battery system.
I'm on agile too, but I know some people prefer the fixed rates so you can always charge for cheap at night. For example last night was 18p/kWh to charge my car on agile. Different strokes for different folks.
