Honda names Ohme exclusive home charging partner in Australia for Super-One launch
By Eve
Honda has appointed smart charging firm Ohme as its exclusive home charging partner in Australia ahead of the launch of its Super-One electric city car, priced from $36,900. Under the deal, Ohme will supply home chargers and installation packages to Honda customers, with units on display at selected dealerships and training provided to Honda's dealer network. The Super-One features a 29.6 kWh battery offering 202 km WLTP range, with Ohme estimating a full charge could cost as little as $2.37 on off-peak tariffs.
Why it matters
The exclusive partnership model gives Ohme a direct route to Honda's customer base in Australia's growing small EV segment, while providing Honda with a turnkey home charging solution as it enters the competitive urban electric car market. For procurement teams, the dealership integration and installer training elements signal a structured approach to residential charging deployment tied to vehicle sales.
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- “Honda taps Ohme for smart home EV charging as $36,900 Super-One arrives”
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- 13 October 2026
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