BG Sync EV Charger Review: A Charger to Sync Into Your Life?

What is the Sync EV charger?

The BG Sync EV charger, or newly rebranded Sync Energy charger, the Wall Charger 2 is a 7.4kW, Type 2 home EV charger, available in tethered (with a 7.5m charging cable) or untethered. It’s entirely compatible with all electric and hybrid plug-in vehicles, and uses Wi-Fi connectivity to string a stable connection between your EV, your charging point and the BG Sync EV app.

Like the industry standard, the Sync EV charger comes with a three-year manufacturer’s warranty.

What’s more, the Sync EV charger is compliant with The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations and comes with no earth rod, for cheaper, quicker installation.

With the brief introduction out of the way, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of our BG Sync EV charger pros and cons.

Sync EV Charger Review: Pros

1. The BG Sync EV charger app

Expand your home EV charging experience with the BG Sync App (technically, the newly rebranded Sync Energy App). Packed with smart technology, you can vastly improve your charging management with the following features:

• Charge scheduling: With the schedule charging feature, your electric car will charge whenever you want. Want cheaper, greener electricity rates? Set your EV to charge overnight during off-peak hours.
• Monitor energy usage: Make informed decisions about your energy usage, with detailed analytics.
• Control your solar EV charging: Manual or automatic solar EV charging – you decide with the touch of a button.
• Push notifications: Stay up to date with your EV charging with instant notifications on your phone.
• Multiple users: Manage guests on the smart app and let friends and family use your BG sync EV charger.

2. Colour customisation

Chop and change your BG Sync EV with their different fascia colour options. Pick an anthracite grey or blue grey to perfectly complement your home or stand out from the crowd with a bright, eye-catching signal red or racing green.

3. LED Status Indicator

No need to dig through the diagnostics on the app or call Sync Energy for support. A glance at your Sync EV charger and its LED light will tell you everything you need to know.

Dark green? On charge. Solid yellow? No internet connection. Flashing blue? Plugged in, awaiting command.

Clear, instant diagnostics to keep you fully informed and fully charged, always.

4. Weatherproof and durable

The BG Sync EV’s IP55 rating laughs in the face of rain, dust, and the unpredictable British weather, keeping your electric car charging safe and smooth no matter the forecast.

Pair that with its IK10 impact resistance, and you’ve got an electric vehicle charger that can withstand the bumps, knocks, and scrapes of everyday life.

In essence, the BG Sync is entirely life-proof.

5. Solar Compatible

Take advantage of free, excess solar energy with the BG Sync EV and your solar PV system.

Slash your electricity bills while promoting a greener, cleaner home.

What’s better, you can set your BG Sync EV to charge with solar automatically with Auto Solar Charge. Green energy on autopilot.

6. BG Sync’s Tariff Sense

Unique to BG Sync EV, their Tariff Sense feature allows your EV charger to connect to any tariff, so long as the tariff doesn’t require control over the unit.

Get real-time data, select the cheapest time to charge, and browse how much each charging session is costing you.

7. Charge levels

Protect your electric car’s battery and increase longevity by setting charging levels with the BG Sync EV charger.

Your charging session will stop once it’s reached its target percentage, never daring to brush over the recommended limit.

BG Sync EV Charger Review: Cons

1. Design woes

While not inherently bad, in our opinion, we feel the BG Sync EV’s style lacks the same individualism as other electric car chargers on the market. All in all, offering a generic charging point aesthetic.

Of course, the colour options for the interchangeable front cover do help add an edge to the Sync EV charger, especially if you go bold with a powerful red or daring dark green. Credit is given where credit is due.

However, if you take away the colour aspect, you fall slightly short with a run-of-the-mill charger.

If you are one for straightforward tech, the BG still might be for you. But if you fancy an electric car charger with a little bit more flair, perhaps have a shop around – the Easee One and the Indra Smart Lux are good options.

2. Tariff integration compatibility

At a glance, the BG Sync EV charger seems to be compatible with all EV tariffs to date. But unfortunately, if you read the small print, it won’t work with some of the best.

For instance, it’s not compatible with the coveted Intelligent Octopus Go EV tariff, as it requires full access and control over your unit. This may be an issue for the savvy frugal types who want to charge for as little as 7p per kWh. If this is you, take a look at the Ohme Home Pro.

BG Sync EV Charger Review: Are BG Sync EV chargers any good?

Overall, the BG Sync EV charger brings a lot to the charging table: a handy, feature-filled app, colour customisation, a helpful LED Status Indicator, a strong, weatherproof build, their unique tariff sense, and solar compatibility.

But, if you’re an electric car owner whose motives are strictly cost saving, then the BG’s lack of compatibility with some of the cheapest EV tariffs on the market may mean it’s not the charger for you.

And for full transparency, while not badly designed, other home EV chargers out there offer more interesting and unique styles that may be more compatible with your home or personal aesthetic.

Ready to start your home EV charging journey?

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