Mercedes-Benz has appointed Ohme as its new home charge point provider, joining existing partner PodPoint.

The agreement will see Mercedes-Benz recommend Ohme chargers to customers and an Ohme Home Pro charger will be on display in Mercedes-Benz retail showrooms.

Ohme’s dynamic smart charger can connect with the national grid in real time and automatically adjust its charging for drivers to take advantage of smart off-peak tariffs.

David Watson, CEO of Ohme said: “Mercedes-Benz has one of the strongest premium line-ups of electric vehicles. This collaboration with Mercedes-Benz underlines Ohme’s position as one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic smart charging companies in the UK. We’re looking forward to introducing Mercedes-Benz customers to the benefits of smart charging and supporting its network of agents.”

Charging a Mercedes-Benz EQA with a 66kWh battery from 0 to 80% charge with an Ohme smart charger on a smart off-peak tariff, such as Octopus Intelligent, could cost from £3.96. Charging the same car on a standard tariff would cost almost £16.

Ohme also offers drivers the option to charge their car when renewable energy generation on the national grid is at its highest, further lowering their CO2 impact.

"We are delighted to announce that we will be partnering with Ohme as our recommended home charger supplier," added Jason Allbutt, head of product and planning for Mercedes-Benz. "Ohme’s technological innovation and excellent approach towards customer service align with the core values of Mercedes-Benz."

This latest partnership sits alongside Ohme's existing relationships with the Volkswagen Group and Motability.