Home charging - charger suggestions?

[Adammac39]

What’s the best/efficient home chargers people are getting I’ve looked at a couple pod point, egg, any suggestions on any cheaper options?

 

[Jomarkh]

If you do a lot of milage check out the Ohme then you can get a cheap overnight tariff from Octopus Energy

 

[siteguru]

Likewise with Zappi, or even Wallbox. If you're not after a time of day tariff (they don't suit everyone) then pretty much any 7kW EVSE will do.

 

[Tight Git]

First decide which EV tariff will best fit your usage/mileage/charge pattern etc. then choose the charger that works with the tariff.

 

[MGFour]

Also do you have or considering getting solar panels? as some have features to work with solar better

 

[Ian Key]

If you want to take advantage of Octopus's tariffs then you will need a compatible charger, either an Ohme or a Zappi. The Zappi if you want to add solar or batteries at a later date.

If you just want a cheap charger ask whoever is doing the instillation what they recommend as if there are any problems they will have to sort it out. Or see if your energy supplier has any offers on EV chargers and instillation.

 

[richev]

The Zappi works really well with intelligent octopus go tariff. Registered the Zappi, linked account to octopus, now when car is plugged in I get a notification on the phone when it will start charging at the cheaper rate. Initial cost is more expensive but huge savings on the tariff if charging a lot.

 

[Grriff]

We've been very happy with our Hypervolt. The electrician who fitted it was also impressed.

 

[Shrink Proof]

We've been very happy with our Hypervolt. The electrician who fitted it was also impressed.

Another vote for Hypervolt. Their online support has been fast and efficient too.