As part of the government-supported switch to electric vehicles (EVs), Harron Homes is installing new Ohme ePod charger ports at all of its newest plots at three developments: Sandlands Park in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, De Maulay Manor in New Rossington, Doncaster, and Nevison’s Fold in Barnsley, Yorkshire. With these advancements, homeowners will be able to keep their emissions lower while potentially saving up to a thousand pounds on their yearly travel expenses.
The Ohme ePod EV charger features dynamic smart charging technology that is able to connect with the national grid in real-time. The chargers then automatically adjust their charging so that drivers can take advantage of low-price charging times via smart electricity tariffs. They can also automatically charge when the highest levels of renewable energy are available, helping energy providers balance the supply and demand of electricity on the grid.
With the average UK driver covering 6,800 miles a year, dynamic charging on an off-smart electricity tariff such as Intelligent Octopus Go would, in a typical EV, cost just £127.50 for a year’s worth of driving. At the Standard Variable Tariff, that same annual mileage would cost £493. By comparison, the same mileage in an equivalent petrol car would cost a driver more than £1,200.
This aligns with Harron Homes’ own introduction of energy-efficient measures at its newest specification homes. Among these new measures are higher levels of insulation through-out the property, the use of aircrete blocks for better heat retention, thermal bridging technology, energy-efficient lamps, efficient decentralised extractor fans, and air-source heat-pumps.
“This agreement with Harron Homes Park underlines Ohme’s commitment to the built environment marketplace,” said David Watson, CEO at Ohme. “This link between Harron Homes and Ohme is a great collaboration and an important step towards a low-carbon future.”
Natalie Griffiths, Sales and Marketing Director for Harron Homes North Midlands, said, “At Harron, we design our homes with the customer in mind, utilising modern technology to make the home more energy efficient.
“The Ohme ePod charger ports are ahead of the curve in utilising the smart electricity tariffs to fine-tune charging times. Their potential to save customers money on their everyday running costs is an impressive benefit which we are proud to introduce to our residents.
“At the same time, we want to make it easy for customers to make the switch to electric vehicles. By installing these chargers, we’re putting homebuyers at a significant advantage ahead of future government legislation.”