| Charger | Best for | Cable | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohme Home Pro / ePod | Overnight smart tariffs | Tethered or socket | Limited |
| myenergi zappi | Homes with solar panels | Tethered or socket | Yes, built in |
| Hypervolt Home 3 Pro | Clean design, good app | Tethered | With add-on kit |
| Easee One | Two chargers, compact | Socket | Limited |
| Pod Point Solo 3S | Simple, widely supported | Tethered or socket | Solar modes |
| Tesla Wall Connector | Tesla owners | Tethered | Via Tesla app |
Tethered or untethered?
Tethered chargers have the cable attached: plug in and go. Untethered (socket) chargers look neater and you use your car's own Type 2 cable. Most drivers charging daily at home prefer tethered.
7kW is the sweet spot
Nearly all UK homes have a single-phase supply, which tops out at about 7.4kW for a home charger. 22kW chargers need three-phase power, which few houses have, and many cars can't take 22kW on AC anyway.
Check tariff compatibility
If you're planning to use a smart EV tariff, check the tariff's current list of supported chargers or cars before choosing. Lists change, so we check at survey.
Common questions
Which charger is best?
There's no single best. For tariff-led overnight charging, Ohme and Hypervolt are popular. With solar, zappi leads. For two cars, Easee is neat. We'll recommend one at your survey.
Can I supply my own charger?
Yes, as long as it's new, UK-compliant and smart-regulations approved. We'll quote installation only.