Honda Australia has appointed Ohme as its exclusive home EV charging partner, bringing vehicle selection and home charging closer together as the all-electric Super-ONE city car arrives in showrooms.
Under the partnership, Honda will recommend Ohme chargers to customers seeking a home charging solution. Chargers will be displayed at selected Honda Centres, with Ohme providing the charger, installation, dealer training and support.
For fleet and novated lease buyers considering an EV, the arrangement addresses a practical part of the ownership journey: organising charging before the vehicle arrives.
Supporting the switch to electric
Robert Thorp, Director of Automotive at Honda Australia, said the partnership would help customers make the transition to battery electric vehicles.
“Ownership experience has been a central pillar for Honda Australia over the course of our almost 60 years in the market,” Thorp said.
“With the release of the Honda Super-ONE, we are focused on maintaining our leading ownership experience by helping customers transition to owning a BEV.”
The Super-ONE is a compact electric city car with a 29.6kWh battery and a claimed WLTP driving range of 202km.
That combination could make it a consideration for urban fleet duties where daily travel requirements are predictable and vehicles have regular access to charging. Buyers would still need to assess its range, carrying capacity and charging arrangements against the intended task.
Managing when vehicles charge
Ohme’s smart charging functionality allows drivers to schedule charging when electricity prices are lowest. It also offers solar integration and the option to charge when renewable generation on the local grid is highest.
According to the announcement, a full charge of the Super-ONE could cost as little as $2.37 using an electricity rate of 8c/kWh, such as the cited AGL Night Saver EV tariff between midnight and 6am.
That figure is indicative, based on the stated battery capacity and tariff. Actual charging costs will depend on electricity plan eligibility, charging losses and household conditions.
For fleets with vehicles garaged at employees’ homes, the ability to schedule charging can help manage energy costs. However, fleet buyers will also need to establish how home electricity use is recorded and reimbursed; the announcement does not outline those capabilities under the Honda arrangement.
Building on fleet relationships
Ohme already has a presence in the fleet sector as an official home EV charging partner for SG Fleet in Australia and the UK. The company says it has also onboarded 200 dealer partners across Australia.
Matthew Evans, Head of Mobility at Ohme Australia, said the Honda agreement would support both customers and retailers.
“We look forward to giving Honda’s customers the best home-charging experience possible and supporting its retailers in every possible way,” Evans said.
For fleet buyers, the partnership highlights how the EV purchasing process is expanding to include the charging equipment, installation and support needed to keep vehicles ready for work.
