While there are multiple ways for EV drivers to charge their electric vehicles (EVs), dedicated chargers installed at properties are the best way to charge your EV.
Home EV charging provides many benefits, such as cheaper, greener and more convenient charging sessions – especially compared to public charging infrastructure across the UK.
Commercial EV chargers also provide a better charging experience for customers and employees alike.
But what is the best EV home charger? What is the best commercial EV charger? Which are the best EV chargers on the UK market in 2024?
Stay tuned as we rank the best electric vehicle chargers available in 2024.
Firstly, it’s crucial to understand that there isn’t a single superior EV charger that outshines all others. The best EV charger is actually contingent on your specific situation, needs, and personal preference, given that not all EV chargers are identical.
To get into this, all EV chargers are the same in the sense that they charge your car using electricity. However, they can vary quite differently, coming in different sizes, shapes and speeds. But this is especially the case with home EV chargers, which come with different smart features, aesthetics, prices and more.
So, we’re going to take you through the best electric car chargers based on specific factors to help you make an informed decision.
Home EV chargers will help save you money from the get-go, as all smart chargers now have the ability to schedule charging overnight. During these off-peak hours, electricity prices are significantly cheaper than those during the day.
But, if you want a home charger that can save you money on energy bills, the best home EV charger to choose is the Ohme EV charger.
Whether you choose the Ohme Home Pro (tethered) or the Ohme ePod (untethered), you’ll be able to access Ohme’s leading marketing technology.
Compatible with all energy tariffs, including Intelligent Octopus and OVO Charge Anytime, you can sync your Ohme with your tariff and unlock potential savings of up to £600 a year* compared to a standard home charger as your Ohme will charge at the cheapest rate available to you.
*Based on using a Time of Use or EV specific energy tariff and driving 10,200 miles a year.
The VCHRGD Seven charger comes packed with your most-wanted smart EV charging features at a fantastic price point.
Pre-equipped with a solar CT clamp on installation, you can use the VCHRGD Seven to harness surplus solar power for free electric vehicle charging without the need for additional purchases (so long as you have solar panels).
What’s more, dynamic load management ensures safer charging by tracking and adjusting power output based on the property’s electrical demand – at no additional cost.
VCHRGD also provides two free RFID cards for different charging options, letting users start and stop charging with taps of the provided RFID card.
On top of the VCHRGD’s extensive range of smart features, VCHRGD also pushes further on the green aspect. In fact, as part of their sustainability commitment, VCHRGD plants seven trees with Ecologi for every charger manufactured.
The Easee One stands out as a future-proof EV charger designed with innovation, adaptability and style in mind.
Approximately 69% smaller than other EV chargers on the market and coming in five different colour choices, the Easee One stands out as the best EV charger for those who favour form and style with its sleek Scandinavian elegance.
Not only is the Easee One known for its looks, but it’s the best charger for futureproofing. For example, the Easee One’s front cover is interchangeable, meaning if you decide to change the exterior of your house or if you move, you can adapt and change the colour to match.
Additionally, with the Easee One’s cable lock, you can lock your untethered cable in place to give the illusion of a tethered charger, with the look and feel, meaning you don’t have to invest in a new charger if you change your mind.
It comes as no shock that the Tesla Wall Connector is the best home charger for Tesla owners. Stay on brand, match your charger with your vehicle, and ensure maximum style consistency.
The sleek, lightweight Tesla design allows for versatile indoor or outdoor installations and can reach heights of 22kW (so you can charge at the 11 kW maximum onboard charging rate of Tesla cars, including the Model 3).
While the Tesla may lack the wide range of smart charging features, you can still schedule, manage and track charging from the Tesla app. Not to mention how you can manage your Tesla vehicle from the same app, too.
Although it’s important to note that the Tesla will need an earth rod.
The ChargeArm is a new EV charging solution that allows electric car owners with no off-street parking, such as those with terraced houses, to be able to have a home EV charger – meaning you no longer have to resort to slow, messy and dangerous three-pin plug EV charging with a granny charger.
The charging arm extends and suspends from a distinct height at the front of your property, allowing you to easily charge your EV without bothering pedestrians or posing a safety hazard – a perfect solution for those with on-street parking.
If you are with British Gas for your electricity, the Hive Mini Pro 3 is the best EV charger for you, no questions asked. Not only is the Hive neat and discreet – roughly the size of an A5 notepad – guaranteeing a stylish unit, but the Hive comes with coveted smart features and the chance for British Gas users to save significantly on EV charging costs.
To start, the Hive has integration with the British Gas EV tariff, meaning you can schedule your EV charging from 12am-5am and get access to lower electricity prices (8.95p per kWh) with the British Gas EV tariff.
On top of this, with the Hive SmartCharge add-on, your Hive charger will configure the best charging times for you, working out the savings and then deducting them straight from your energy bill.
For ultimate convenience, you can also manage your electric car charger and any other Hive products at home with the award-winning Hive app.
The evec provides an affordable electric vehicle charging solution for EV owners without compromising style or functionality.
While the smart features aren’t as extensive as others, you still get sort-after smart features at a fraction of the price – given that it’s one of the cheapest 7kW home EV chargers on the market.
In a sleek black with LED lights, the evec app allows you to set charging schedules and manage your charging.
With unmatched reliability, flexibility and cutting-edge smart features, the Sevadis Maxicharger promises a reliable, robust commercial EV charger making it the best EV charger for business in 2024.
The Sevadis Maxicharger has an industry-leading fault rate of below 0.75%, ensuring next to no need for callbacks or issues with your unit. So, you can enjoy the benefits of your commercial EV chargers in peace.
Choose between a wall-mounted, floor-mounted or floor-mounted pillar, select the charging rate you require (i.e. 7kW, 22kW or more), choose the connectivity options (Wi-Fi, 4G or Bluetooth), and more with the Sevadis Maxicharger – promising maximum flexibility to match your commercial needs.
In addition, employees or customers can activate charging sessions via an RFID card, smartphone app or contactless payment for ultimate convenience and ease of use.
And with seamless communication with a number of back-office management systems such as Monta, you can easily set up billing options, view charging statistics and manage your commercial EV charging points with the Sevadis Maxicharger.
Which are the best EV chargers? In our opinion, the best EV chargers in the UK in 2023/2024 are:
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This type of electric charger has it's own cable to charge your car.
This type of electric charger requires a seperate cable to charge your car.
Spread over a 60 month period.
Tenants and homeowners are eligible for finance.
You decide the amount of months.
Minimum of £1000.
We will contact you to process the credit application. Approval is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. 13.9% APR representative. T&Cs apply.
Your order is not confirmed until your application has been approved.
We lay SWA cable laid at 600mm deep, with a protective cable warning tape laid 150mm above the cable. These are laid on a sand or sifted sand soil bed then backfilled.
We position overhead cables at a minimum height of 3.5m and are run along a catenary wire. The cable run should not be accessible to vehicles.
Standard Installation
Our instant price is fixed if it falls within our standard installation package plus any additions that you have selected (extra cabling for example). This package covers the majority of homes in the UK. Before we undertake your installation we will carry out a digital survey to check that nothing has been missed. After reviewing the survey results some additional work may be required in order to complete your installation safely and to the required standards. If this is the case, we will contact you well before the installation date and advise the cost of any required work. You can then continue with your installation, or alternatively we will refund you in full if you do not want to proceed.
Included in our standard installation is :
• Fitting of a single phase charge point to a brick or plaster wall or other suitable permanent structure
• Up to 10 metres of cable, run and neatly clipped to the wall between the electricity supply meter / distribution board and the charge point.
• Routing of the cable through a drilled hole in a wall up to 500mm (20 inches) thick if this is needed.
• The fitting and testing of electrical connections and protections required for the charge point.
• An additional three way consumer unit, if required
• Installation of a Type A RCBO in an RCBO enclosure
• Up to 3 metres of plastic trunking to conceal interior wiring.
• An O-pen earth protection device if the charge point requires it. (This is NOT an earth rod)
• Up to 4 hours of labour from your installer to complete the work.
• Electrical testing of the whole installation.
• Handover and setup of the charge point and any app that may be needed.
Not included in our standard installation (additional work) :
• Where the installation requires additional cabling over and above the amount you have told us about.
• Upgrade/replacement of the main incoming supply fuse where the local DNO (eg Northern Powergrid) would need to attend site.
• If the charge point is to be mounted on a post/pedestal rather than an existing wall and where you have not selected a post as an extra cost option in your order.
• Installation of a charge point to a three phase supply.
• Where gas and water mains bonding (earthing) is not in place at your property. If this is not in place, additional work would be required before installation of the charge point.
• Any groundwork that has not been selected during the order process.
A Surge Protection Device is not included in our standard installation.
What else you need to know :
• On the day of installation, please ensure that the area around your consumer unit (fuse box), incoming electricity supply meter and proposed charge point location (including where the cable is expected to be run) is clear and free of obstructions.
• We will need your WiFi password as part of the installation process in order to connect your charge point to the internet. Please have this available for the installer. Details will not be kept.
• The charge point must be on your own designated off road parking.
• The charger will be fixed in line with current guidelines at a height where it cannot be hit by a vehicle.
• Our installers are not able to enter loft spaces; lift floorboards or flooring; take apart any furniture of work above a height of 2m. If you anticipate that any of this may be required, then please contact us and we can discuss in more detail and provide you with a quotation.
• Should there be extreme weather conditions our installers may not be able to continue with you installation if it is not safe to do so (for example flooding). They will always do their best to complete the work where they can.
If you have any questions then please contact our customer service team who will be happy to help. Please also read our terms and conditions.
