Welcome to Electric Road’s ‘Top 5 Home Charging Units’ Spring 2023 in association with Xcite Car Leasing.
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 4,000 Top 5 EV Surveys received up to and including 31st March 2023, 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 (4.75)
Easee keeps the number 1 position 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, June 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
‘We have the Easee One charger, it is super easy to use the app. We have a ‘time of use’ tariff and the timer is easy to use too. We have also set up RFID tags so when the hubby’s plug-in hybrid comes, we can work out who has used what energy. This is really easy to view. You can set up the rate you pay for energy and it shows you the cost. It also looks really smart, it’s small and designed in Norway so it can cope with some rough conditions.’
Citroen E-C4 50kWh 2021, Mark. Read the full Owner Review here
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2. myenergi (4.73)
We innovate and manufacture affordable, pioneering, technology for our customers. From starting out in the Humber Freeport, the epicentre of green technology in the UK, to our recent global expansion, our vision remains; To create the myenergi eco-smart home: a simple, accessible, and convenient eco-system that save our customers money and increase their energy independence, ultimately removing the barriers to a greener future.
(as published on their website, June 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. Tesla (4.64)
Wall Connector is the fastest way to charge at home. For two or more Tesla cars, multiple Wall Connectors can share power to meet household charging needs. Wall Connector connects to Wi-Fi to receive the latest features via over-the-air firmware updates.
Wall Connector is designed for houses, apartments and workplaces. The lightweight design allows for versatile, indoor or outdoor mounting that adapts to a range of electrical systems. Work with your own electrician or connect with a Tesla Certified Electrician to install a Wall Connector in your home.
(as published on their website, June 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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=3. Pod Point (4.64)
Pod Point customers love the range of features and reliability of their charging units.
Pod Point is one of UK’s leading providers of electric vehicle charging. Since forming in 2009, we have manufactured and sold over 195,000 charging points** across the UK. We’ve also developed an extensive public network connecting EV drivers with 8,200+ charging bays** at locations including Tesco, Lidl and Center Parcs.
We install smart home charging points for customers of major automotive brands including Audi, BMW, Hyundai and KIA while our Workplace and Fleet customers include countless high profile companies like Skanska, DPD, DHL, Evri and EDF. We also work with top property developers and managers like Barratt Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Redrow and Bellway to wire up their developments.
Through our network of home, workplace and public charging points we have powered over 1.4 billion miles* of electric driving.
* In 2022 and as of 31st December 2022.
**As of 31st December 2022.
(as published on their website, June 2023)
Here’s what some of our owners say about Pod Point:
‘Pod Point – it’s good, easy to use and was fitted well within the time of getting our EV.’
Citroen e-C4 2021, Paul. Read the full Owner Review here
‘7kW Pod Point – have only had one problem in 7 years and it was sorted quickly with minimal stress.’
Hyundai IONIQ 5 2021, Nick PJ. Read the full Owner Review here
‘Pod Point – yes, recommend it. Charge times can be set and if you put the cost of your kWh for electric it will give you the daily cost of charging.’
Skoda ENYAQ iV 60 2021, Popeye. Read the full Owner Review here
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4. Hypervolt (4.56)
(as published on their website, June 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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