Changan UK Partners with Ohme for Home EV Charging

Changan UK and Ohme: A Strategic Partnership for Home EV Charging in Malaysia

Changan UK has selected Ohme as its preferred home electric vehicle (EV) charging partner, a move that signals a shift toward smart, grid-aware charging for the brand's expanding UK lineup, including models like the Deepal S05 and S07. In Malaysia, this partnership offers a reference point for how Changan vehicles can potentially integrate with smart home charging ecosystems, aligning with the country's push toward EV adoption and renewable energy integration. The core offering is dynamic EV charging hardware that automatically adjusts to grid conditions and energy tariffs to optimise cost and environmental impact.

"Changan UK has chosen Ohme as its preferred home EV charging partner, indicating a focus on cost-optimised and green charging solutions for vehicles like the Deepal S05 and S07."

Key Facts

Ohme chargers utilise live grid data to automatically adapt charging times, seeking the most affordable and least carbon-intensive tariff periods, a feature designed for integration with UK-based dynamic energy plans.

What Is the Changan–Ohme Partnership?

This partnership is a commercial agreement where Changan UK will recommend Ohme home chargers to its customers, typically sold through the same retailer network. This simplifies the purchase process for buyers, allowing them to arrange their vehicle and home charging setup in one transaction involving trained specialists. The scope is currently UK-specific but signals the company's wider strategy for its global EV ecosystem.

Nic Thomas, Managing Director of Changan UK, explained the rationale behind the selection: "We looked for a partner with a genuine track record, not just a product to sell."

"With the successful introduction of the Changan Deepal S05 and S07 to the UK and exciting new models such as the new S05 Ultra PHEV on the horizon, we're delighted to be partnering with Ohme to the benefit of both Changan's customers and our growing retailer network."

— Nic Thomas, Managing Director, Changan UK (via CarSifu)

The partnership was formally announced on 22 September 2026, targeting the UK market initially, with no official confirmation of a Malaysian rollout for this specific charger pairing.

How Does Ohme's Smart Charging Work in Malaysia?

While Ohme is not a mainstream consumer brand in Malaysia, its technology platform offers a template for smart charging. The core function is that the charger receives live data on grid carbon intensity and energy prices. It then adjusts the car's charging speed or pauses it to ensure the vehicle is charged during the cheapest and greenest windows, which is essential for users on time-of-use electricity tariffs.

For Malaysian users, this concept relies on local energy providers like Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) offering such dynamic tariffs. The UK's energy market operates on half-hourly settlement, which differs significantly from the current standard residential tariff structure in Malaysia. At present, Malaysian homeowners typically pay a fixed rate per kWh (kilowatt-hour), which reduces the immediate cost-saving potential of a dynamic charger unless paired with solar power.

Ohme's dynamic chargers are engineered to automatically adjust to optimise cost and access the smartest, greenest energy tariffs, but their full functionality depends on local grid data and tariff availability.

Who Is This For in Malaysia?

The Changan–Ohme partnership is primarily relevant for Malaysian consumers eyeing the upcoming Changan Deepal S05 or S07 in the local market. The specific ideal user is a landed-property owner with an existing solar photovoltaic (PV) system, as Ohme's solar-boost feature can reduce grid reliance by using excess solar energy for vehicle charging, which is a practical benefit in sunny Malaysian conditions.

For residents of high-rise condominiums in Kuala Lumpur, the relevance is currently lower. Condo EV charging often requires proprietary building management system approval and often utilises shared AC chargers rather than smart chargers like Ohme. Additionally, the installation requires a dedicated circuit, which is more straightforward in landed properties. The source material does not specify Malaysian retail availability or local warranty terms for Ohme units, so importation would be required for early adopters.

For Malaysian owners of Changan EVs, the Ohme partnership highlights the growing availability of cost-optimising home chargers, but local viability depends on whether Changan Malaysia introduces a similar partnership model with a locally certified brand.

Common Questions

Does the Ohme charger work with Malaysian electricity standards (240V)?

UK-type appliances are generally compatible with Malaysia's 240V, 50Hz supply, as both use a 3-pin UK-style plug. However, installation in Malaysia would require confirmation of local certifications and potentially a new dedicated circuit by a licensed electrician. The source material does not confirm that Ohme units have been tested for Malaysian installation standards.

Will the smart tariff feature work with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in Malaysia?

Ohme's dynamic pricing features rely on real-time grid data feeds, which the UK grid provides. Currently, TNB does not offer the same granular, real-time pricing tariffs. The "solar boost" function, which utilises excess solar energy, would still work with standard Malaysian solar net-metering setups, offering a partial benefit to solar panel owners.

Where can I buy a Changan car with Ohme charger in Malaysia?

As of the publication date of the source material, the partnership announcement was specific to Changan UK. Prospective Malaysian buyers should contact official Changan Malaysia dealerships to enquire about local home charging partnerships, as the source material does not list any local distributor benefits for Ohme chargers.

Sources and Methodology

This article synthesises information primarily from the CarSifu news article titled "Changan UK chooses Ohme as home EV charging partner," published on 22 September 2026, and attributed to the Star Media Group Berhad. All direct quotes and statistical facts regarding the partnership are sourced from that text. This article is an analysis of that announcement and does not include independently verified data on Ohme's pricing in Malaysia.

Currency conversions were not required as the source material did not list pricing in USD or GBP. Localisation decisions were made to contextualise smart charging technology for Malaysian electrical standards (240V, Type G plugs) and the local energy grid operated by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).

This article was last updated on 30 May 2025. Information specific to Malaysia was not available in the original source and remains unverified for local conditions.