EV Chargers
Sync Energy EVWC2S7G 7.4kW WiFi Untethered
British-built budget-tier smart charger with WiFi. 7.4kW untethered Mode 3 — straightforward and well-priced.
£292.00 ex VAT
How it scores
Scores based on published manufacturer specifications and weighted criteria — not lab testing. Methodology.
Specifications
- Phase
- single
- Max kW
- 7.4
- Tethered
- No
- Connector
- Type 2
- IP rating
- IP54
- Smart features
- app_control, scheduling, ocpp, dc_fault_protection
- Warranty years
- 3
What I noticed
Sync Energy (sold under the BG Electrical brand at some retailers) is a budget-tier UK-distributed charger that covers the essentials: 7.4kW Mode 3 charging, WiFi for scheduling, OCPP for back-end integration, and built-in DC fault protection. The EVWC2S7G is the untethered (socketed) variant with a Type 2 socket.
This is the right pick for households that want a no-frills smart charger without paying for solar-divert algorithms, tariff integrations, or premium app design they won't use. The build quality is solid, the install is straightforward, and the price is genuinely competitive.
Who it suits
Households on flat-rate electricity tariffs without solar PV, who plug in nightly and don't need sophisticated scheduling. Also a sensible pick for landlords/renters where the charger may need to move between properties.
What I'd watch for
No solar divert. No tariff-specific integrations (you can schedule via the app but it's not as automatic as Ohme or Hypervolt). The app is functional rather than polished. Lower UK installer familiarity — confirm experience before commit.
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