{"id":7532,"date":"2025-01-08T16:40:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T16:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/?post_type=guides&#038;p=41309"},"modified":"2025-01-10T12:21:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:21:55","slug":"how-to-charge-with-ohme","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/support\/how-to-charge-with-ohme\/","title":{"rendered":"How to charge with Ohme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To charge your vehicle with your Ohme charger, it\u2019s as simple as plugging the charging cable into the vehicle\u2019s charging port. When it is first installed, Ohme will behave as a \u2018Plug and Go\u2019 charger, and charge immediately upon plugin until the charger is unplugged or the vehicle stops the charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of your Ohme charger, and use the Smart features available, we recommend downloading the Ohme app and creating an account to pair with your charger. 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