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Overview
The Ohme ePod is the compact, socket-only sibling of the Ohme Home Pro. It shares every smart feature — automatic tariff scheduling, OCPP 1.6J, solar integration via CT clamp, and load management — at $195 less by removing the tethered cable. The ePod’s form factor is notably small, making it one of the most discreet smart charger installations available.
Same brains, no cable
The ePod’s feature set is identical to the Home Pro:
| Feature | Ohme ePod |
|---|---|
| Tariff scheduling | Yes — automatic, retailer-integrated |
| Price cap | Yes |
| OCPP | 1.6J |
| Solar integration | Yes (CT clamp) |
| Load management | Yes |
| Output | 7.4kW (32A, single-phase) |
| Cable | Socket only |
| IP | IP55 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
The practical trade-off is convenience. A tethered charger means you walk into the garage, grab the cable, and plug in. A socket charger means you retrieve the cable from the boot or a wall hook, connect to the charger, then connect to the car. It’s a minor step, but one that matters if you charge daily.
ePod vs E2 Flex: the socket charger comparison
Both are socket-only smart chargers with OCPP. The comparison:
| Ohme ePod | Evnex E2 Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,200 | $799 |
| Tariff scheduling | Automatic | Manual only |
| OCPP | 1.6J (open) | 1.6 (closed) |
| Solar | Yes (CT) | No |
| Load management | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3yr | 4yr |
The E2 Flex is $401 cheaper with a longer warranty. The ePod adds tariff scheduling and solar integration. On a flat-rate tariff without solar panels, the E2 Flex is the better buy by a wide margin. On a time-of-use tariff with solar, the ePod’s combined tariff and solar optimisation can save $200–$400 per year — recovering the price premium within 1–2 years.
Who should buy the Ohme ePod
Best for:
- Buyers who want Ohme’s tariff scheduling at the lowest Ohme price
- Households with a spare Type 2 cable who prefer socket flexibility
- Tight wall spaces where the compact ePod form factor is an advantage
Skip if:
- You’re on a flat-rate tariff — the Evnex E2 Flex at $799 is better value
- You want a tethered cable — the Home Pro at $1,395 is the neater install
- Budget is tight — the $401 premium over the E2 Flex only pays off on complex tariffs with solar
