Best Home EV Chargers UK 2026: Compare Models — comparing the top 10

What to look for in home EV chargers

Charge speed: 7kW is the standard for a single-phase home supply, which is almost all UK homes. Units rated at 22kW require a 3-phase supply — if your home doesn't have one, you're paying for capacity you can't use.

Smart features that matter: Solar-aware charging uses your surplus generation rather than grid power. Scheduled off-peak charging is useful if you're on a time-of-use tariff. Dynamic load balancing prevents the charger and your house circuits from tripping the breaker simultaneously.

Tethered vs untethered: Tethered (cable fixed to the unit) is tidier for a single-car household on a fixed connector. Untethered gives flexibility when you change cars or have multiple connectors in use.

OZEV grant: The £350 OZEV grant applies to eligible properties — confirm you qualify before buying, as the criteria include property type and existing supply.

Common mistake: Choosing a charger on its maximum charge speed when the car's onboard charger is the real bottleneck. A car with a 7kW onboard charger charges at 7kW regardless of whether the wallbox is rated 7kW or 22kW. See Stage 2 of the guide for smart tariff context.