Best Home EV Chargers

Choosing the Best Home EV Charger

There are a few key considerations when choosing the right home EV charger.

Charger type and power rating

We recommend installing a Mode 3 charger, a dedicated socket on a dedicated circuit, and in almost all cases we recommend a 32A unit giving 7.4kW on a single-phase supply. This future-proofs the installation: even if your current vehicle charges more slowly, the next one almost certainly will not. The charger has no risk of overpowering the car, every EV has an onboard charge controller that regulates what it draws.

Tethered vs untethered

A tethered charger has a cable permanently attached to the unit. An untethered charger has a Type 2 socket and you supply your own cable. We have historically recommended untethered for flexibility, but tethered chargers have become significantly more popular, the convenience of simply picking up the cable and plugging in is hard to argue with, and virtually all modern EVs use a Type 2 inlet, so compatibility is rarely a concern.

Smart vs dumb

A 'dumb' charger is essentially a dedicated socket without monitoring, scheduling, or remote control. Smart chargers allow scheduling (to charge at off-peak tariff rates overnight), monitoring of kWh consumption, solar integration, and remote access. All chargepoints must be smart to qualify for the OZEV grant, and in practice the smart functionality adds significant value, particularly for households with solar PV.

Solar integration

If you have solar panels, a solar-aware charger can automatically divert surplus generation to charge your car rather than exporting it to the grid. The Zappi is specifically designed around this functionality, while the Andersen and Hypervolt also offer solar integration.

Which Charger Should I Choose?

Zappi (myenergi) is our most popular charger among solar PV system owners. It is specifically designed to maximise solar self-consumption, with three charging modes: fast (full power from the grid), eco (uses surplus solar, topped up by grid), and eco+ (solar only). It is the best choice if solar integration is your primary priority.

Andersen is our recommendation for customers where aesthetics matter most. Andersen now offers three models, the Quartz, A3, and A2, all featuring solar compatibility, WiFi connectivity, and a market-leading 7-year warranty. Their unique hidden cable system keeps the unit neat when not in use. The A2 is available in single and three-phase configurations with cable lengths up to 8.5m; the A3 is a more compact single-phase option; the Quartz is the entry-level model and the only one available as a universal socket.

Tesla Wall Connector is the recommended charger for Tesla owners, integrating natively with the Tesla app and vehicle scheduling.

Hypervolt is a strong all-round performer, well-designed, reliable, and with good smart tariff and solar integration features.

Sigenergy EV charger is the natural choice for customers installing a Sigenergy SigenStor battery system, integrating with the wider Sigenergy ecosystem for coordinated solar, battery, and EV charging management.

In the past we have also installed chargers by EO, EVBox, and Rolec, these are no longer in our standard range but we can discuss alternatives if you have a specific requirement.

Home charger comparison table

Here is a comparison of the key features of our most popular domestic EV chargers:

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Please note that we only install domestic EV chargers when fitting a new solar PV system at the same property. If you would like a quote for the supply and installation of solar and an EV chargepoint, please complete our online form: