Ford and Ford Pro have partnered with Ohme as its new electric vehicle (EV) home charging partner in Ireland.
As part of the Ford Power Promise, Ford dealers across the Republic of Ireland will provide complementary Ohme chargers to qualifying customers.
The deal comes on the back of results from a recent Ford survey of 5,000 drivers across Europe found that 25% of customers feel more uncertainty and complexity when buying an electric car. In addition, one of eight people find it too difficult to arrange charging at home.
Building on Ohme’s existing partnership with Ford in the UK through Octopus Energy, Ohme will provide a full solution including the charger and installation as well as dealer training and support.
To charge at home during the Energia EV Smart Drive off-peak rate (2am–6am) a customer can add almost 30kW of battery power for €2.79 (9.42c/kWh using a 7.4kW charger).
To fully charge a new Puma Gen-E car during EV Smart Drive off-peak hours will cost just €5, compared to spending €58 to €70 on petrol.
In addition to free home-charger and standard installation, the Ford Power Promise entitles customers to an eight year battery warranty and a service plan for maintenance, five-year towing assistance and access to 750 charging locations with 2,127 public charge points through Ford’s BlueOval Charge Network.
Ohme’s dynamic EV chargers use live data from the grid and automatically adjust to optimise the cost of charging and accessing the smartest, greenest and lowest cost energy tariffs, as well as featuring a solar boost function reducing reliance on the grid.
John Manning, Market Lead, Ford of Ireland, said:
“Switching into an electric vehicle for the first time can be a daunting prospect for some drivers, so Ford has decided to simplify and de-stress the entire ownership experience by launching a one-of-a-kind promise to new electric vehicle buyers. This commitment from Ford, and partnership with Ohme, aims to strengthen our Power Promise and entice new buyers into the exciting world of electric vehicles and stimulate additional demand for our freshest-ever lineup of electric passenger cars.
“Ohme’s technology enables EV drivers to charge at the lowest-cost and greenest times of the day, helping them to reduce overall running costs. Ford sales of electric passenger cars across Ireland are up 500% on last year and this partnership drives a strong proposition for electric passenger and commercial vehicles in 2026.”
David Watson, CEO of Ohme, said:
“With Ford’s long-standing strong relationship to Ireland and especially to County Cork, this is a collaboration that’s close to home both personally and professionally.
“With the new Puma Gen-E as well as the Capri, Mustang Mach E and Explorer, plus its electrified commercial vehicle range, Ford has one of the strongest EV line-ups on the market which can now be charged with the best EV home charger on the market.”
Image courtesy of Ohme/Ford
