Best Home EV Charger UK: myenergi Zappi vs Easee One

If you’re shopping for the best home EV charger in the UK, you’ll quickly find two names coming up again and again: the myenergi Zappi and the Easee One.

So how do you choose between them? In this guide, we’ll walk you through both chargers in detail and help you work out which one belongs on your wall.

What Both Chargers Have in Common

Before getting into the differences, it’s worth knowing where these two chargers are equal, because on paper they look very similar.

Both the myenergi Zappi and the Easee One deliver 7.4 kW of charging power, the standard output for a UK home with a single-phase electricity supply. That’s roughly 25–30 miles of range added per hour, which means most EVs can go from nearly empty to fully charged overnight.

Both chargers are OZEV-approved, meaning they meet the government’s safety and technical standards for home EV charging equipment. This matters for grant eligibility. Homeowners and renters with off-street parking may be able to claim up to £350, and that requires an OZEV-approved installer and charger.

Both are smart chargers, meaning they connect to your home network and can be controlled via a smartphone app. You can schedule charging to run overnight on cheaper off-peak tariffs. Rates like Intelligent Octopus Go can bring your cost per kWh down from around 24p to as little as 8p, which can save hundreds of pounds a year.

Both offer tethered and untethered options, and both carry a solid warranty. So how are they different and which one is right for you? We break it down below.

Head-to-Head: Zappi vs Easee One

myenergi Zappi: The Solar Champion

The myenergi Zappi is made in Lincolnshire, which makes it the standout British-built option among the top home chargers. It has been around long enough to have a strong track record, and it’s known as the EV charger built for homes with solar panels.

Zappi Specs at a Glance

• Charging speed: 7.4kW
• Tethered or untethered: Both options available
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Solar diversion:  Built-in, real-time, class-leading
• Octopus Energy compatibility: Intelligent Octopus Go 
• RFID access control: useful for open driveways
• Made in: Lincolnshire, UK

How the Solar Diversion Works

Most smart chargers can be scheduled to charge your EV during the hours when your solar panels are generating, but the Zappi also allows you to monitor your home’s live solar generation second by second and adjusts the charging rate in real time to match whatever surplus your panels are producing.

The myenergi Ecosystem

Zappi’s other major advantage is that it sits within the broader myenergi product range. If you pair it with a myenergi Eddi solar diverter or a myenergi Libbi home battery, the whole system communicates intelligently to decide where your surplus solar energy goes first. For households investing in a full renewable energy setup, this integration is difficult to replicate with any other single brand.

Choose the myenergi Zappi if

• You have solar panels on your roof.
• You’re planning to install solar in the next few years.
• You want to complete myenergi home energy system (Zappi + Eddi + Libbi)
• Being UK-made is important to you.
• You have a single EV and want to maximise renewable charging

Easee One: The Minimalist All-Rounder

The Easee One is Norwegian-designed and has built a loyal following in the UK. At just 1.5kg with a distinctive rounded shape and a clean, minimal face that comes in five colours. It has a reputation in the industry as the charger that reliably gets the job done.

Easee One Specs at a Glance

• Charging speed: 7.4kW
• Tethered or untethered: Both are switchable via app
• Connectivity: Built-in 4G (lifetime subscription) + Wi-Fi
• Solar diversion: Not built-in (requires Equaliser accessory)
• Octopus Energy compatibility: Manual scheduling only
• RFID access control: Via Easee key fob
• Made in: Norway

Built-In 4G

One of the Easee One’s standout features is a built-in eSIM with a lifetime 4G subscription included at no extra cost. This means the charger connects to the mobile network directly, independently of your home Wi-Fi.

Load Balancing for Multi-EV Households

The Easee One’s other headline feature is its dynamic load balancing. If you install two Easee units, they communicate with each other automatically and share your available electrical capacity between them.

If there’s any chance your household will have two electric vehicles in the next few years, the Easee makes future-proofing straightforward.

Tethered or Untethered Via App

One of the more clever practical features of the Easee One is that it can operate as either a tethered or untethered charger, and you switch between modes through the app. 

In tethered mode, the cable locks into place and behaves like a permanently attached lead. In untethered mode, it works as a socket, and you connect your own cable. As charging connectors evolve, this flexibility means your hardware doesn’t become obsolete.

Choose the Easee One if:

• You don’t have solar panels and have no plans to install them
• Design and visual impact on your property matter to you
• You have two EVs or expect to and want automatic load sharing
• Your home Wi-Fi doesn’t reliably reach where the charger needs to go
• You want the best-value smart charger on the market.

Home EV Charger FAQs

Does the Zappi work without solar panels? 

Yes, absolutely. The Zappi works perfectly as a standard smart charger; you can schedule charging around off-peak tariffs, monitor usage via the app, and charge at the full 7.4 kW.

Is the Easee One tethered or untethered?

Both, depending on your preference. You switch between modes through the Easee app. In tethered mode, the cable locks into the charger, and you leave it attached. In untethered mode, the charger functions as a socket, and you connect your own Type 2 cable.

What does OZEV approval mean?

OZEV is the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, the UK government body that oversees EV charging grants and standards. An OZEV-approved charger meets the technical and safety requirements for government grant schemes. Both the Zappi and the Easee One are OZEV-approved.

Which charger is better for Octopus Energy customers?

Both work with Octopus. The Zappi has official Intelligent Octopus Go integration, which automates scheduling. The Easee uses manual scheduling; you set your charging window, and it runs during those hours. Either approach gets you access to cheap overnight rates; the difference is how much manual input is involved.

Book a Personal Site Visit

Both the myenergi Zappi and the Easee One are EV chargers we install regularly across Cornwall and Devon. Joe visits every home before recommending a specific setup because the right charger for your property depends on your electrical setup, your parking arrangement, your solar situation and your plans for the future.

There’s no pressure and no generic quote over the phone. Just honest advice and a proper installation from a team that knows Cornwall’s homes.

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