Polestar has signed up Ohme as its official smart charger partner in Ireland.

Ohme’s smart chargers can automatically adjust their charging to take advantage of all the times of low-price charging with off-peak tariffs

The agreement will see Polestar recommend Ohme chargers for all its sales supporting drivers who need an EV charging solution.

Ohme, which is based in Cork and London, provides dynamic smart chargers able to automatically adjust their charging to take advantage of all the times of low-price charging with off-peak tariffs.

David Watson, CEO at Ohme, said: “Our new collaboration with Polestar underlines Ohme’s position as one of Ireland’s fastest-growing dynamic EV charging companies. Polestar has revolutionised the introduction of EVs in terms of launching an entirely new luxury brand. With Ohme’s technology giving drivers the control to get more from their EVs, Ohme and Polestar are a natural partnership.”

Ohme figures show the benefits of smart charging. Charging a Polestar 2 Long range Single motor with a 78kWh battery and an Ohme smart charger on an off-peak electricity tariff could cost €216.60 for driving 10,000km over a year. By comparison, charging on the Standard Tariff would cost €700.15.

Jonathan Goodman, head of Polestar UK & Ireland, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Ohme as our recommended home charger supplier for our Irish owners. Ohme’s award-winning smart chargers and excellent approach towards customer service and professionalism align with Polestar’s core values and culture. This collaboration means that we are now able to provide customers with a significant cost saving and a whole EV offering – both a Polestar performance electric vehicle and a charging solution to match.”