Compatible chargers for Intelligent Go

Intelligent Go can be a cheap way to charge an EV at home, but the smart part only works when Octopus can control either the charger or the car. The smart scheduling is what creates the charging plan, adds eligible off-peak slots and keeps the whole-home cheap window separate from ordinary daytime use.

If your setup is not compatible, you may still be able to use a fixed overnight schedule. You just will not get the automatic Intelligent Go scheduling on top, and you should not assume a charger app screenshot can override what Octopus bills from half-hourly meter data.

The quick compatibility check

Before choosing a charger or switching tariff, check these four things.

1. The car: some vehicles connect directly to Octopus, so the charger matters less.
2. The charger: some home chargers connect directly to Octopus, so any EV with the right connector can use the smart schedule.
3. The control route: use either the vehicle integration or the charger integration. Do not let the car, charger and Octopus app all schedule the same session.
4. The smart meter and account: Intelligent Go still depends on Octopus being able to read your meter and settle the half-hourly usage properly.

Octopus’s own eligibility flow is the source of truth because support changes by model, software version and sometimes charger generation. Treat older lists, including this guide, as a starting point rather than a guarantee.

Chargers with Intelligent Go integration

Octopus and charger makers currently promote Intelligent Go support across several charger families. Octopus also says the chargers it sells are compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go, but the exact model, generation, phase type and account setup can still matter, so check before buying, especially with second-hand or older units.

Charger family	What to check
Ohme Home Pro and Ohme ePod	Common Intelligent Go choices, with the integration built around app-led smart charging.
Myenergi Zappi	Useful if you also care about solar diversion. Check the current firmware and Octopus connection route.
Hypervolt Home	A popular smart charger option. Make sure the specific model and software are eligible.
Indra Smart PRO and Smart Lux	Worth checking if you want a smart charger with solar-aware features.
Wallbox Pulsar Plus and Pulsar Max	Can work with Octopus when the Wallbox account is linked correctly.
Andersen Quartz, A3 and supported A2 models	Octopus now flags Andersen support. Andersen says all Quartz and A3 models work, plus single-phase A2 models sold since January 2024.
Simpson & Partners Home Series	Generation 2 and 3 units are promoted for Intelligent Go support. Older hardware may need checking or upgrading.
VCHRGD Seven and Seven Pro	VCHRGD announced direct Intelligent Go integration in 2026. Confirm the exact model and installer setup.

This is deliberately not a ranked list. The best charger depends on installation cost, tethered or untethered preference, solar plans, warranty, support and whether you already have a compatible car.

Charge Cap and long charging sessions

Intelligent Octopus Go now needs one extra check for drivers who often ask for a large top-up. Octopus describes a fixed whole-home off-peak window overnight, with additional smart EV charging scheduled through the app when eligible. Its Charge Cap guidance is about how much smart EV charging Octopus will schedule in a 24-hour period, not about the charger brand by itself.

That means compatibility is only half the question. Before relying on a new charger, check whether the Octopus app can see the vehicle or charger, whether the Charge Cap setting appears for your account and whether your normal target can be met without clashing with the car’s own timer, the charger’s own schedule or a solar/battery automation.

Direct vehicle integration

Some EVs can connect to Octopus through the vehicle account. In that setup, Octopus controls the car’s charging session rather than the charger.

That can be handy if you already have a basic charger, because the charger becomes the power supply and the car handles the smart timing. It can also be less tidy if the car’s app connection is unreliable or if a software update changes what is supported.

Vehicle compatibility changes often. Octopus has previously supported major brands such as Tesla, Volkswagen Group, BMW, MINI, Ford and Nissan in some form, but you should check the actual model and software version in the live eligibility tool.

What if your charger is not compatible?

You can still charge an EV at home without Intelligent Go smart scheduling. The practical alternatives are:

• use Octopus Go with a manual overnight schedule if you want a simpler cheap window
• use Intelligent Go only if your car can integrate directly
• stay on a standard or flexible tariff while you work out whether a charger upgrade is worthwhile
• compare public charging and home charging if you cannot charge reliably at home

The main thing you miss is automatic scheduling outside the fixed overnight window. If you do most of your charging overnight anyway, the lost benefit may be smaller than it looks. If you need frequent daytime top-ups, compatibility matters more.

Choosing without overbuying

Do not buy a charger only because it appears on one compatibility list. Before committing, check:

• whether your car already has direct Intelligent Go integration
• whether the charger model, generation and phase type are supported
• whether you need solar diversion or only simple EV charging
• whether your installer can set up the app, Wi-Fi and firmware properly
• whether Octopus can confirm eligibility before you switch tariff
• whether you are comfortable with Octopus relying on third-party charger, vehicle and app connections for control, while the bill itself is still settled from smart-meter readings

For many households, Ohme is the simple route because it is built around tariff integration. Zappi or Indra may make more sense for solar-aware homes. Andersen, Hypervolt, Wallbox, Simpson & Partners and VCHRGD can also be sensible if the specific model fits your installation and budget.

If you are still planning the installation, start with home charging basics. If you already have a charger and just want to know whether Intelligent Go is worth it, compare the charging pattern with Go and Intelligent Go tariff details, the smart-tariff terms and the EV charging calculator.