Welcome to Electric Road’s ‘Top 5 Home Charging Units Autumn 2022’.
At Electric Road, our key objective is to be as useful as we possibly can be for those considering their first/next electric car and related products & services. Domestic charging units are obviously important for those who can charge at home and researching for the right one can be confusing given the increasing number available on the market.
Owner Ratings
Based on the 5-bolt rating system from over 2,500 Top 5 EV Surveys received up to and including 30th September, Electric Road has extracted the top 5 highest-rated home charging units. Within the review forms, all owners have to provide a bolt rating out of 5 on their current charger. We’ve then worked out the average rating for each manufacturer.
We hope this summary of EV owners’ opinions will help you make the right decision when the time comes to purchase your first or next charging unit. Given how quickly the wider electric vehicle market is growing, the ‘Top 5 Home Charging Units’ will be updated each quarter ensuring you have the latest owner feedback from Electric Road.
Top 5 Home Charging Units
1. easee
easee takes top spot for Autumn 2022 with owners loving the design, app & range of features.
About easee
easee is a green-tech company established in 2018. We develop, design and manufacture our products in Scandinavia and currently export to countries all over Europe. Our ambitions further lie in becoming one of the largest companies in green technology in Europe within 2026, and one of the largest in the world within 2031.
(as published on their website, December 2022)
Here’s what some of our owners say about easee:
‘It has a small form factor and fits neatly on our garage wall. It came with a free lifetime SIM subscription that allows remote management of the charger. It also connects to my home Wi-Fi network. The Easee app controls exactly when the car is charged and is simple to use. Lastly, there is an active development community where software enhancements can be raised and ‘bugs’ reported.’
easee One 2021, Richard. Read the full Home charging unit review here
‘easee One – wanted a non-tethered charge point and I like that I registered a card to allow authorisation and not risk anyone coming along and plugging in. The whole design for e.g. that a second unit can be linked to the first and distribute from the one power connection is a great bonus for potentially having a second electric car in the family.’
Citroen E-C4 Shine Plus 50kWh 2021, John. Read the full Owner Review here
‘The easee One Home charger – it has a small form factor and a great app that allows us to schedule exactly when the car is charged.’
SEAT Mii Electric 2020, Richard. Read the full Owner Review here
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2. myenergi
myenergi moves down to 2nd place but their owners still rave about them including the futureproof qualities of their zappi when it comes to solar power.
About myenergi
myenergi are at the forefront of British renewable eco smart technology innovation and manufacturing. Their brand-new innovations complex is at the heart of the Humber Freeport, the epicentre of green technology in the UK. myenergi’s renowned zappi product was the world’s first solar and wind compatible electric car charger, well and truly putting British manufacturing back on the world stage!
(as published on their website, December 2022)
Here’s what some of our owners say about myenergi:
‘myenergi zappi because I have solar panels. It’s a British success story and an excellent unit.’
Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021, Dave C. Read the full Owner Review here
‘myenergi zappi 2 – it was the best available when I bought it and it integrates well with my PV.’
Renault Zoe ZE50 Iconic R135 2020, John W. Read the full Owner Review here
‘myenergi zappi – because it works well with solar power.’
MINI Electric Level 2 2021, Mike W. Read the full Owner Review here
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3. ChargePoint
About ChargePoint
Electric mobility is the smart choice. We make it the easy one, too. Since 2007, we’ve focused solely on offering the best electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for everyone involved in the shift to electric mobility.
ChargePoint Home is the easiest way to charge any electric vehicle (EV) at home. Beautifully crafted inside and out, Home has a sleek design, convenient LED status light and clever shelf that keeps the tethered charging cable neatly and safely tucked away.
- Faster: Charge at up to 7.4 kW, adding up to 40 kilometres of range per hour and fully charging most EVs in under 4 hours.
- Wi-Fi enabled: Use the ChargePoint app to schedule charging and set reminders, so you never forget to plug in.
- Tethered: Comes with a 6-metre or 8-metre attached cable to make charging easier.
- Smaller: Get speed and power all in a compact, ultra-thin design with a footprint of 28 cm x 18 cm.
Visit our resources page for more information.
(as published on their website, December 2022)
Here’s what one of our owners thinks about ChargePoint:
‘ChargePoint Home Flex – fast and easy and can be used with Tesla and other EVs.’
Tesla Model 3 Long Range 2019, Chris. Read the full Owner Review here
Are you seriously considering your first or next EV? Then visit Electric Road’s CAR FINDER to get the right car for you!
4. Andersen
About Andersen
ANDERSEN EV builds and installs the UK’s only premium EV charge point for your home.
- BEAUTIFUL – unrivalled aesthetics tailored to suit your home
- CUSTOMISED – 96 colour and finish combinations with a choice of metal or wood front panels
- EASY TO USE
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- lightweight, flexible and durable tethered cable and plug with hidden storage
- remote visibility & control via our Konnect+ app
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- ADAPTABLE
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- 7kW or rapid 22kW versions. Compatible with all car brands
- solar ready as standard
- automatic, free over-the-air software upgrades
- capable of responding to high demand on your home’s electrical supply
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- SMART – meets the current Smart Charging regulations which are now required by law for all home charge points sold in the UK
- EXPERT SERVICE
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- installation by our own qualified electricians with extensive EV experience
- standard or Premium installation options
- personal demonstration of the charger & app following our installation
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- MARKET-LEADING WARRANTY – Full 3-year warranty on our units & any electrical work completed by our team
(as published on their website, December 2022)
Here’s what some of our owners say about Andersen:
- ‘Discreet unit with no unsightly cable hanging
- Plug stow away compartment
- Variety of colours/finishes
- Blends in.’
Andersen 2022, Garvinby. Read the full Home charging unit review here
‘It has really good looks, the cable is not visible when you are not using it. It is fitted with a 8.5m cable so I can park my car in various positions and still be able to reach. It has a sensor so it can throttle back on the charging if the electrical demands are high in the rest of the house. The reviews on it were good and the App is simple to install. It will be easy to connect to a solar system in the future.’
Andersen A2 2021, Mark Evans. Read the full Home charging unit review here
‘The unit is installed on the front of our house about 5m from the pavement so we wanted something that looked nice and was neat and tidy. Also, I wanted a unit that would last and had all the necessary smart features (scheduled charging, load regulation, solar support). The Andersen A2 looks great, the build quality is tremendous and it ‘just works’. Also, their support is very good as well.’
Andersen A2 2020, Chris. Read the full Home charging unit review here
Are you seriously considering your first or next EV? Then visit Electric Road’s CAR FINDER to get the right car for you!
5. Hypervolt
About Hypervolt
- Connected through wi-fi or ethernet – Hypervolt chargers use your wi-fi or ethernet network to offer a seamless connected experience at no extra cost
- Over the air software updates – Hypervolt chargers are automatically upgraded to the latest firmware over-the-air, allowing you to easily benefit from the latest features!
- Integration with your smart home – control your charger using your voice, using Amazon Alexa! Check status, control brightness, schedule charging, control cost, and more!
- Integrated cost control – take maximum advantage of the cheapest energy tariffs, through advanced cost reports, scheduled charging, and more!
- Install without an earth rod – with built in state-of-the-art pen protection, Hypervolt chargers do not require an earth rod to be installed. Faster, cheaper, and much safer!
- Charging driven by energy tariff – take advantage of the cheapest night rates and take advantage of your smart meter! Just plug in your car and let your charger work for you!
- Automated load management – never have to worry about tripped fuses or using all your appliances. Hypervolt chargers automatically adjust to household load.
- Optimal for solar charging – charge your car directly from the sun! Hypervolt is compatible with all solar panel installations, enabling you to charge for free, forever!
(as published on their website, December 2022)
Here’s what some of our owners say about Hypervolt:
‘Hypervolt – great system with a lifetime of free updates, cool LED lights and compatible with solar power.’
Hyundai IONIQ 5 2021, Alan. Read the full Owner Review here
‘It looks great, works well. There is a dedicated Facebook page for users and the CEO of the company is a member. Customer service is outstanding.’
MG ZS EV Excite 2021, Richard. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Hypervolt because it’s clever, easy to use, reliable and has the best customer support. It’s also quirky with a range of LED settings from ‘Festive’ to ‘Peace’ (Ukrainian Flag).’
MG5 EV Long Range Exclusive 2021, Olivarus. Read the full Owner Review here
Are you seriously considering your first or next EV? Then visit Electric Road’s CAR FINDER to get the right car for you!
