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Comparison · 4 products tested against published criteria
Installation cost, tariff integration and load balancing matter more than the headline kilowatt rating.
By THRYV News Desk · Updated August 14, 2026 · 10 min read
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Almost every home charger delivers the same 7.4 kW on a single-phase supply, so the rating is not the decision. What separates them is whether they can follow a cheap overnight tariff automatically, whether they balance load against the rest of the house, and what the installer will charge to fit them.
| Product | Score | Price | Power | Tariff control | Load balancing | Offline use | Warranty | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| myenergiZappi v2.1Best overall | 9.0 | from $1,050 installed | 7.4 kW | Native + solar diversion | CT clamp included | Full local control | 3 years | myenergi |
| OhmeePodBest for cheap tariffs | 8.8 | from $850 installed | 7.4 kW | Automatic, tariff-aware | Optional CT clamp | Charges, no scheduling | 3 years | Ohme |
| EaseeEasee One | 8.3 | from $900 installed | 7.4 kW | Scheduling via app | Built-in, multi-unit | Charges at set current | 3 years | Easee |
| WallboxPulsar PlusBest value | 8.0 | $649.99 at Wallbox As of 23 Aug 2026, 15:40 UTC | 7.4 kW | Manual schedules | With Power Boost accessory | Yes, fixed schedule | 2 years | Wallbox$649.99 |
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Prices shown without a retailer are manufacturer list prices. Checked offers show the retailer and the time we last verified the price.
Best if you have solar on the roof.
from $1,050 installed
Best tariff automation for grid-only homes.
from $850 installed
Neatest installation, strong multi-unit support.
from $900 installed
Cheapest capable unit, tethered cable included.
$649.99
at Wallbox
As of 23 Aug 2026, 15:40 UTC
With solar on the roof the Zappi pays for its premium within a couple of years. Without it, the Ohme ePod extracts the most value from a dynamic tariff for the least installed cost, and the Wallbox Pulsar Plus is the honest budget option if you charge on a fixed cheap rate anyway.
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