Welcome to Electric Road’s ‘Top 5 Home Charging Units’ Winter 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 2,800 Top 5 EV Surveys received up to and including 31st December 2022, 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 unit. We’ve then worked out the average rating for each manufacturer as shown below.

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 (4.82)

Easee (once again!) takes top spot with owners particularly loving the design, app & range of features.

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, February 2023)

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

‘Easee one charging unit – very happy with it and it’s untethered so doesn’t clutter the garage up.’

Renault Megane E-Tech Launch Edition 60kWh 2023, Paul. Read the full Owner Review here

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2. myenergi (4.74)

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, February 2023)

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. Hypervolt (4.58)

(as published on their website, February 2023)

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

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4. Tesla (4.56)

Speed – Wall Connector is compatible with Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y and is capable of providing up to 44 miles of range per hour of charge, with up to 11.5 kW / 32 amp output, depending on model.

Convenience – Wall Connector can adapt to most home electrical systems, with customisable power levels on a range of grid connection and amperage. This versatility allows installation in most homes, apartments and workplaces. The lightweight 24-foot (7.3 meter) cable allows the Mobile Connector to be left in the car.

Connectivity – Set up your Wall Connector via the Tesla App version 4.10 or newer and connect it to a local Wi-Fi network to see real-time status and manage settings on your Wall Connector. Firmware updates will be automatically sent to the Wall Connector to improve the user experience and introduce new features. To download the Tesla App or Add a new product, visit Tesla app on your mobile device.

Note: Wall Connectors purchased after July 1st 2022 have required functionality to be Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 compliant in UK. Tesla App 4.10 or newer must be used to setup their product in app and details will be provided at point of purchase.

Power Sharing – Power sharing is ideal for households that need to charge more than one Tesla at the same time, but may not have enough power for multiple electrical circuits. This functionality allows up to six Wall Connectors to share power from one circuit while still allowing your vehicles to receive a sufficient charge.

Indoor/Outdoor Compatible – Wall Connector’s lightweight design allows for versatile, indoor or outdoor mounting.

(as published on their website, February 2023)

Here’s what some of our owners say about their Tesla Wall Connector:

‘Tesla Wall Connector – would certainly recommend as it works perfectly so far.’

Model 3 Long Range 2021, Harry. Read the full Owner Review here

‘It meets 88% of my charging needs based on the stats in my Tesla app. I had a contractor run a dedicated line. I used a local contractor at a significantly lower cost than the one suggested by Tesla.’

Model S 90D 2015, Mahern. Read the full Owner Review here

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5. Andersen (4.54)

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
  • • • lightweight, flexible and durable tethered cable and plug with hidden storage
      • remote visibility & control via our Konnect+ app
• ADAPTABLE
  • • • 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
• SMART – meets the current Smart Charging regulations which are now required by law for all home charge points sold in the UK
• EXPERT SERVICE
  • • • installation by our own qualified electricians with extensive EV experience
      • standard or Premium installation options
      • personal demonstration of the charger & app following our installation
• MARKET-LEADING WARRANTY – Full 3-year warranty on our units & any electrical work completed by our team.

(as published on their website, February 2023)

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

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