Honda names Ohme as its home charging partner for the Super-One small EV
Honda Australia has appointed smart charging company Ohme as its exclusive home charging partner, as deliveries of its first electric car for Australia, the Super-One city car, get under way. Honda will recommend Ohme chargers to buyers who need a home setup, and the chargers will be on display at selected Honda Centres.
The Super-One has already proved popular, with its first 500-car allocation selling out, as we covered in our Super-One sell-out report. This deal is about what happens after the sale, and it matters because many Super-One buyers will be first-time electric car owners.
What the Honda and Ohme deal includes
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Partner status | Exclusive home charging partner for Honda in Australia |
| What Ohme supplies | Charger, installation, dealer training and ongoing support |
| Where to see it | Selected Honda Centres |
| Smart features | Off-peak scheduling and solar integration |
| Bundle pricing | Not announced |
Honda Australia director of automotive Robert Thorp says the aim is to help customers make the move to a battery electric car while keeping Honda’s ownership experience. Ohme is the largest home charging company in the UK and Ireland, is already the home charging partner for fleet manager SG Fleet here, and says it now has 200 dealer partners in Australia.
What it costs to charge a Super-One at home
Ohme says a full charge of the Super-One’s 29.6kWh battery could cost as little as $2.37 on an off-peak plan such as AGL’s Night Saver EV, which charges 8 cents per kWh between midnight and 6am. Based on the car’s 202km WLTP range, that works out to about $1.17 per 100km, before charging losses and supply charges.
| Electricity price | Full charge (29.6kWh) | Cost per 100km |
|---|---|---|
| Off-peak EV plan at 8c per kWh | About $2.37 | About $1.17 |
| Example general rate at 30c per kWh | About $8.88 | About $4.40 |
| Example public fast charger at 60c per kWh | About $17.76 | About $8.80 |
The 30c and 60c rates are examples only, as tariffs vary by state, retailer and charging network. Our public EV charging costs explainer shows typical prices on the road.
Do you need a wallbox for the Super-One
Not always. The Super-One has a small battery and accepts up to 6.6kW on single-phase AC or 10kW on three-phase AC, so a full charge on a single-phase wallbox is expected to take around five hours, which fits easily into an overnight off-peak window. Many owners who drive short daily distances may manage with a standard power point, although that is much slower.
A smart wallbox earns its keep through scheduling. It can automatically start charging when power is cheapest or when rooftop solar is producing a surplus, without you needing to remember. Ohme’s tethered Home Pro charger, which is rated at 7.4kW, carried a recommended price of $1,395 at its Australian launch, with installation extra. Honda has not said whether its customers will get special pricing, so treat any bundle price as unconfirmed until dealers release it. Our EV home charging guide covers installation costs and switchboard upgrades in more detail.
Super-One at a glance
The Super-One is priced from $36,900 drive-away, or $37,400 for the Two-Tone. It has a front motor making up to 70kW in Boost mode, a 29.6kWh battery and up to 50kW DC charging. It is not cheap for a small EV, so compare it with the options in our cheapest electric cars in Australia guide before you order.
