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Cork provider Ohme is running a six month domestic flexibility trial with ESB Networks in Ireland, offering drivers up to €78 to plug in at home whenever parked. The EV Flex scheme uses Ohme hardware and software to charge vehicles when grid electricity is abundant and demand is low. Ohme previously ran a similar UK Crowdflex trial that paid participants a collective £400,000 over seven months.

Why it matters: Demand side flexibility trials demonstrate a revenue model for charge point operators and network operators to manage grid stress while incentivising off peak charging. Proven customer engagement in these schemes can inform procurement specifications for smart charging infrastructure and tariff design in both markets.

UK home charging firm Ohme has introduced a Park&Charge function on its ePod S charger, enabling landlords and building managers to administer shared charge points via a management platform while residents access charging through the Ohme app. The feature allows property managers to set pricing, add or remove users and monitor usage, while drivers can pay, start sessions and view activity. The launch coincides with the UK government extending its OZEV grant for landlords and renters to £500 per charge point.

Why it matters: The product addresses a longstanding barrier to EV adoption in multi occupancy buildings by offering a turnkey management solution for shared charging infrastructure. Property developers and landlords now have a commercially viable option for meeting resident charging demand while controlling costs and access, potentially accelerating procurement in the residential sector.

Manchester based Leasing Options, which placed third in the BN25 league table with 14,666 orders in 2025, has partnered with Ohme to highlight misconceptions about EV charging costs. AA research shows 80% of drivers believe EVs are too expensive to purchase and only 21% think they are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel. Ohme data reveals that at the UK's standard variable tariff of 27.69p per kWh, an EV can travel around 90 miles for the cost of a gallon of unleaded petrol, which powers a typical petrol car for 40 miles, while smart off peak tariffs at 7p per kWh can extend that range to over 350 miles.

Why it matters: Persistent cost misconceptions may slow EV adoption and reduce demand for charging infrastructure, despite data showing EVs cost significantly less per mile than petrol vehicles. Correcting these perceptions is critical for CPOs and fleet operators to justify investment in home and workplace charging solutions.

Smart charging firm Ohme ran an energy trial involving 20,000 electric vehicle owners who left their cars plugged in to test demand flexibility, according to This is Money. The trial explored how managed charging schedules could reduce costs for drivers by shifting load to off peak periods. Results aim to inform future tariff structures and grid balancing strategies in the UK market.

Why it matters: Large scale demand flexibility trials provide data that charge point operators and energy suppliers need to design cheaper time of use tariffs and optimise grid services. Demonstrating consumer willingness to stay plugged in supports business cases for smart charging infrastructure and vehicle to grid investments.