Ohme ePod 7.4kW Smart EV Charger | OHMEX1GB003-BL | Untethered

Description

The Ohme ePod (OHMEX1GB003-BL) is a compact 7.4 kW, 32 A single-phase smart home EV charger with an untethered Type 2 socket, so you plug in your own charging cable. Ohme describes it as around twice as fast as a 3-pin plug, which makes it ideal for overnight home charging.

Smart control comes through the free Ohme app: set a Ready By time and charge target, add a price cap, link your energy tariff (including Octopus smart EV tariffs) and let the charger pick the cheapest slots. The supplied CT clamp enables dynamic load balancing and solar charging, and the charger stays connected through a built-in 3G/4G multinet SIM with over-the-air updates.

Safety is built in, with a 30 mA Type A RCD-DD with 6 mA DC detection and PEN fault detection. The IP54, IK08 rated enclosure measures just 230 × 140 × 100 mm, weighs 1.5 kg and mounts on a wall or post, indoors or outdoors, backed by a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.

7.4 kW

Charging power

32 A

Maximum current

Type 2

Untethered socket

3G / 4G

Built-in multinet SIM

IP54

Indoor / outdoor rated

3 years

Manufacturer's warranty

Installation and regulatory requirements

The ePod must be installed by a competent electrician who has checked the supply is adequate, in line with BS 7671 and the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation. The charger has no overcurrent protection built in: it must be fitted separately, and Ohme recommends a 40 A Type B MCB. Where an upstream RCD is required, it must be at least Type A 30 mA. The ePod complies with the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.

Charging cable not included

This is an untethered charger with a Type 2 socket, so the charging cable is not supplied. You will need a cable suited to your vehicle (a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, or Type 2 to Type 1 for Type 1 vehicles)

Mobile signal and CT clamp

Smart features rely on the charger's 4G mobile connection. If it cannot connect when you plug in, it works like a standard charger and will not run scheduled charging, so check signal strength at the install location. For load balancing and solar charging, the CT clamp must be fitted on the incoming live cable between the meter and the main fuse box. If load balancing is enabled and the clamp is removed or faulty, output falls to 16 A.

What's in the box

Ohme ePod, 1 × CT clamp, 2 × Wago lever connectors with connector box (for the CT clamp wiring only), hardware fixings with drill template, and an M25 cable gland with blanking grommet.

Key Features

Smart Scheduling and Tariff Integration

Schedule charging with Ready By times and repeat routines, set a maximum price cap and connect your tariff so the car charges in the cheapest windows. A max charge mode overrides smart charging when you need a full-speed top-up.

Dynamic Load Balancing

With the supplied CT clamp, the ePod monitors household demand and limits the current to the car so the main fuse threshold isn't exceeded. The clamp has a 0-50 A operating range and is not polarity sensitive.

Solar Charging Compatible

Solar charging is enabled with a working CT clamp, so the car can use surplus solar generation rather than grid power.

Built-In Protection

RCD-DD (30 mA Type A with 6 mA DC), PEN fault detection to BS 7671, Mode 3 charging, an IK08 impact rating and a fire-rated UL 94 V-0 enclosure.

Always Connected

A 3G/4G multinet SIM handles app control and over-the-air firmware updates. Ohme covers the SIM cost for the first 3 years. A 5-colour LED strip and three buttons give on-charger status and control.

Compact and Flexible to Install

Just 230 × 140 × 100 mm and 1.5 kg, wall or post mounted with rear or underside cable entry. IP54 and a -25°C to +50°C operating range suit indoor and outdoor locations.

The Ohme App

Control and Insight

Start or schedule sessions, set targets, track charging history and cost estimates, and export usage data.

Security

Use Approve plug-in to authorise sessions, and lock the charger or its front buttons remotely.

Multiple Cars

The multicar feature lets you save and switch between vehicles on one account. Selected car brands can also sync battery level.

Technical Specifications

Electrical

Power rating

7.4 kW

Rated current

32 A maximum

Nominal supply

230 V AC, single-phase, 50 Hz

Supply connections

L + N + E, up to 6 mm² conductor

Overcurrent protection

Not fitted - to be fitted separately (40 A Type B MCB recommended)

Earth leakage protection

RCD-DD, Type A 30 mA with 6 mA DC (IEC 62955)

PEN fault detection

Built in (BS 7671 722.411.4.1 (iv))

Charging mode

Mode 3

Socket

Type 2 to IEC 62196 (untethered)

Smart Features and Connectivity

Connectivity

3G/4G multinet SIM (cost covered by Ohme for the first 3 years)

Control

Ohme app or three buttons on the charger

Status indication

5-colour LED strip

Technology

Dynamic load balancing and solar charging (with working CT clamp), over-the-air updates

CT clamp

0-50 A operating range, 2000:1 ratio, 0-25 mA output, no polarity requirement

CT data cable

Ethernet, twisted pair or Belden cable, up to 60 m

Fallback behaviour

Limited to 16 A if load balancing is on and the CT clamp is missing or faulty; pauses for at least 5 minutes if available current falls below 6 A

Mechanical and Environmental

Dimensions (H × W × D)

230 × 140 × 100 mm

Weight

1.5 kg (1.9 kg shipping)

Mounting

Wall or post, indoor or outdoor

Cable entry

Rear or underside, M25 gland and blanking grommet supplied

Ingress protection

IP54

Impact rating

IK08

Operating temperature

-25°C to +50°C

Storage temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Operating humidity

5% to 95% RH

Enclosure

PC945(GG), fire rated UL 94 V-0

Finish

Black

Compliance and Warranty

Approvals

UKCA marked; UK Smart Charge Points Regulations 2021 compliant

Standards

BS EN 61851-1:2019, BS IEC 62955:2018, BS EN IEC 61000-6-3:2021, BS EN IEC 61000-6-1:2019, IEC 62196-1, BS 7671

Warranty

3 years (36 months from date of installation), parts and labour

Identification

Brand

Ohme

Product

Ohme ePod 7.4 kW smart EV charger

Order code / MPN

OHMEX1GB003-BL

Model code

EP0-07GB-WB-BLSTD-01

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ePod come with a charging cable?

No. It is an untethered charger with a Type 2 socket, so you plug in your own cable. Ohme offers 5 m and 8 m cables as optional extras. Make sure the cable suits your car's inlet; Type 1 vehicles need a Type 2 to Type 1 cable.

Will it work with my car, and how fast will it charge?

It works with Type 1 and Type 2 electric vehicles using the right cable, and is intended for vehicles that do not require ventilation while charging, which covers all mainstream EVs. As a guide, 40 kWh of charge takes about 5.5 hours at the full 7.4 kW, but your car's onboard charger sets the maximum rate, and charging slows if load balancing needs to reduce current.

Do I need the Ohme app?

For smart features, yes. The free Ohme app (iOS and Android) handles scheduling, price caps and tariff integration. Without the app the charger runs in plug and charge mode, charging at full speed as soon as you plug in and following any schedule set in the car.

What does the CT clamp do?

It measures your property's electrical demand so the ePod can balance the load and keep demand below your set threshold, and it enables solar charging. Fit it on the first incoming live cable between the meter and the main fuse box. It is not polarity sensitive. Without a working clamp and with load balancing on, output is limited to 16 A.

What happens if mobile signal is poor?

The ePod relies on its 4G connection for app features and scheduling. If it cannot connect at plug-in it behaves like a standard charger and won't run scheduled sessions, though you can still start charging manually. Check signal at the charger location before installation.

What supply protection does it need?

The charger has an internal RCD-DD (30 mA Type A with 6 mA DC) and PEN fault detection, but no overcurrent protection. Your installer needs to fit it separately; Ohme recommends a 40 A Type B MCB. Any upstream RCD must be at least Type A 30 mA. The installer should design the circuit to BS 7671.

How is it installed and set up?

A competent electrician mounts the charger (4 fixing holes, drill template supplied), connects Live, Neutral and Earth, fits the CT clamp and commissions it using the Ohme Installer Web App or the buttons on the charger. Installer mode must be switched off before leaving site. You then pair the charger with your own Ohme account in the app.

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