The Short Answer
Every charger here charges at 7 to 7.4kW on a normal single-phase supply, so speed won't separate them. What does: whether the cable is attached, how it connects (4G or Wi-Fi), whether it can charge from your solar panels, the warranty, and the fitted price.
Our view, on the makers' own figures (25 October 2026): the cheapest fitted is the Ohme ePod (from £949 including standard installation); the longest warranty is the Andersen A3 (7 years); for solar, the myenergi zappi, which has two dedicated solar modes (ECO and ECO+). Whatever you choose, in our view the tariff saves more than the charger: Intelligent Octopus Go gives eligible cars six hours of smart charging from 8p a kWh.
Find Yours
Home charger chooser
Which home EV charger fits your drive?
9 chargers, from the makers' own pages, checked 25 October 2026. Four questions.
Do you want the cable attached to the charger?
Tethered: the cable stays on the charger. Untethered: you plug in your own cable each time.
Every Charger Compared
From each maker's own site, 25 October 2026. A blank means the maker's page doesn't say. All are single-phase chargers for a normal home supply; myenergi also sells a three-phase zappi for homes that have a three-phase supply.
| Charger | Power | Cable | Connects by | Solar | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pod Point Solo 3S | 7.4kW | Untethered, or tethered with a 6.5m cable | Solar integration (Pod) | Up to 5 years on charger and installation | £999 untethered, £1,049 tethered, standard installation included (or from £499 upfront bundled with a 2-year EDF tariff that has exit fees) | |
| Octopus Charge | 7.4kW | Untethered, or tethered with a 5m cable | 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for set-up | Solar panels only (Octopus) | 3 years, or 5 years for £79 | £1,029 untethered, £1,129 tethered, standard installation included |
| Ohme ePod | 7.4kW | Untethered; 5m and 8m cables extra | a 4G SIM | Solar panels only (Octopus) | 3 years | From £949 including standard installation (Ohme direct; £1,179 through Octopus) |
| Ohme Home Pro | 7.4kW | Tethered 5m Type 2; 8m extra | a 4G SIM | Solar panels only (Octopus) | 3 years | From £999 including standard installation (Ohme direct; £1,249 through Octopus) |
| Hypervolt Home 3 Pro | 7.4kW | Tethered only; 5m or 10m cable through Octopus | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet | Solar and battery (Octopus) | 3 years, or 5 years for £100 if bought within 30 days | £1,269 installed through Octopus; Hypervolt sells the charger from £690 and says installation generally costs £300 to £400 |
| myenergi zappi | 7.4kW | Tethered or untethered | Wi-Fi built in, or an Ethernet cable | ECO and ECO+ solar modes, CT clamp included | 3 years | From £779 for the charger; installation through an installer, priced separately |
| Andersen A3 | 7kW | Tethered 5.5m | Solar compatible (Andersen) | 7 years | From £995 for the charger plus installation from £435, mainland UK | |
| EO Mini Pro 3 | 7.2kW | Tethered 5m, or socketed with a 5m, 7.5m or 10m cable | CT clamps included for solar charging | Not on its home charging page | Not published on EO's site | |
| Easee One | 7.4kW | Socket that can be locked in the app to work as tethered | a built-in eSIM, or Wi-Fi as an option | 3 years | Not published (get a quote) |
Prices through Octopus include installation but can cost more than buying direct: Ohme sells the ePod and Home Pro from £949 and £999 with standard installation, against higher prices on Octopus's list. A "standard installation" has limits; our installation cost guide covers the extras.
What Every New Home Charger Has to Do
Home chargers sold in Great Britain since 30 June 2022 must meet the smart charge point regulations. GOV.UK says they have to send and receive information, work with any electricity supplier, keep charging if they lose their connection, show you how much electricity you've used, meet a cyber security standard, come with pre-set off-peak default charging hours that you can accept, remove or change, and allow a randomised delay to the start of charging. So these features should be on any new home charger sold in Great Britain; the regulations don't apply in Northern Ireland. One thing to ask about: myenergi's own FAQ says the zappi needs an internet connection and won't work without one, so check how any charger behaves if its connection drops.
Tethered or Untethered?
Octopus's definitions: tethered means a cable permanently attached to the charger; untethered means you plug in a cable at both ends, such as the one that came with your car. Pod's summary: untethered gives you the flexibility to use your own cable, which helps if you have several cars or need extra length, while tethered is quick and convenient to plug in. Some, like the Pod Point Solo 3S, Octopus Charge and zappi, come both ways; the Easee One has a socket you can lock in its app so it works as tethered.
4G or Wi-Fi?
A smart charger needs a connection for its app and smart tariffs. The Ohme chargers use a 4G SIM, Octopus Charge uses 4G with Wi-Fi as well, and the Easee One has a built-in eSIM. 4G chargers need a mobile signal where the charger goes (Octopus lists the Ohme chargers as requiring 3G or 4G). The Hypervolt and zappi connect by Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable, so if your Wi-Fi is weak by the drive, plan an Ethernet run or an extender before you choose one of those.
Charging From Solar Panels
To charge from spare solar, a charger has to know when your home is exporting. myenergi says its zappi has ECO and ECO+ modes and includes a CT clamp (a current sensor) in the box; EO says the CT clamps that come with the Mini Pro 3 let you charge from your solar panels; Andersen says the A3 is solar compatible. Octopus's own comparison lists Octopus Charge and the two Ohme chargers as working with solar panels, and the Hypervolt with solar and a battery; Octopus says its charger detects when your home is exporting. Pod says the Solo 3S has solar integration. See our guide to charging an EV from solar panels for what solar actually covers.
Earth Rods
myenergi zappi, Andersen A3 and Easee One say their chargers don't need an earth rod; Easee says that's because of its built-in protection against a broken supply neutral (open PEN). If a quote includes an earth rod for a charger whose maker says it isn't needed, ask why.
The Tariff Matters More Than the Charger
The charger is a one-off cost; the electricity is every week. Octopus's Intelligent Octopus Go gives eligible cars six hours of smart charging from 8p a kWh, and its charger checker lists all of these brands (support can depend on the model, so check yours there). Our guides to the best EV tariffs and the cost of charging an electric car have the numbers.
Getting It Fitted
Government chargepoint grants (75% off, up to £500, until 31 March 2027) cover renters and flat owners with their own off-street parking, and homes with only on-street parking that install a cross-pavement solution; owners of houses with a driveway don't get one. See our EV charger grant guide, the installation cost guide (including whether you need planning permission) and, if you park on the street, charging without a driveway.
Get a home charger fitted
Pod and Octopus sell 7kW home chargers with a standard installation, from £999 (Pod) and £1,029 (Octopus). Compare quotes from up to 3 local electricians. Free, no obligation, about 60 seconds.
