Best EV Chargers for UK Homes

Charge your electric vehicle at the cheapest and cleanest times using smart home tech.

Charge cheaper

Use off-peak energy and reduce costs

Charge greener

Use electricity when carbon is lowest

Automate charging

Smart chargers do it for you

Top EV Chargers for 2024

Ohme Home Pro

Best for smart tariffs

Integrates with Octopus, OVO and more. Automatically charges when electricity is cheapest.

Smart tariff integrationApp control7.4kW charging
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Hypervolt Home 3

Best all-rounder

Sleek design with powerful features. Great app, fast charging, and solar compatible.

8.6kW fast chargingSolar readyDynamic load balancing
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Zappi EV Charger

Best for solar owners

Automatically uses excess solar energy to charge your car. Maximise free charging.

Solar diverter built-inEco modesWorks with Eddi
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Wallbox Pulsar Max

Best compact design

Small but powerful. Perfect for tight spaces with premium build quality.

Compact size22kW capableBidirectional ready
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How to choose the right EV charger

Smart vs basic chargers

Smart chargers let you schedule charging and integrate with energy tariffs. Basic chargers just charge when plugged in.

App control

Look for chargers with good apps. You will use it to schedule charging and monitor costs.

Solar compatibility

If you have solar panels, get a charger that can use excess solar energy automatically.

Installation cost

Budget £800–£1,200 for installation. Some energy suppliers offer subsidised installation.

Charging on Octopus Agile?

If you can shift charging to cheaper half-hour periods, Agile pricing may reduce EV charging costs significantly. Use the planner to find the best window today.

Plan EV charging window

Smart tip

The cheapest time to charge your EV changes daily. Use live carbon data to find the best time and save money while reducing your carbon footprint.

Check live carbon intensity

Ready to charge smarter?

Find the perfect time to charge your EV using live energy data.