{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/andersen-quartz/",
  "checked": "2026-10-04",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "lists_checked": "4 October 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"Andersen Quartz EV charger review\", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/andersen-quartz/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "andersen-quartz",
  "name": "Andersen Quartz",
  "brand": "Andersen",
  "answer": "The Andersen Quartz is a home EV charger rated at 7 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase, sold tethered or with a Type 2 socket. It can charge from surplus solar, and Octopus and OVO list it for their smart EV tariffs. Not included: hidden cable storage (that is the A3 and A2); display, unless you choose the Quartz Vision; 4G or Ethernet.",
  "notice": null,
  "power": {
    "text": "7 kW / 22 kW",
    "kw": [
      7,
      22
    ],
    "three_phase": true
  },
  "cable": "Type 2 socket or tethered 5.5 m / 8.5 m (6.5 m on 22 kW)",
  "tethered": true,
  "untethered": true,
  "solar_charging": "included",
  "load_management": "included",
  "pen_protection": true,
  "connectivity": [
    "Wi-Fi",
    "Bluetooth (set-up only)"
  ],
  "ocpp": null,
  "rfid": false,
  "ip_rating": "IP65 (enclosure)",
  "ik_rating": null,
  "bidirectional": "none",
  "warranty": "7 years",
  "tariff_lists": {
    "octopusIog": {
      "listed": true,
      "tariff": "intelligent-octopus-go",
      "source": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/"
    },
    "eonDriveSmart": {
      "listed": false,
      "tariff": "eon-next-drive-smart",
      "source": "https://www.eonnext.com/tariffs/next-drive/smart"
    },
    "ovoChargeAnytime": {
      "listed": true,
      "tariff": "ovo-charge-anytime",
      "source": "https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers"
    }
  },
  "charger_types": [
    {
      "label": "Solar charging",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/solar-chargers/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Tethered",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-tethered-home-ev-charger/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Untethered (socket)",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-untethered-home-ev-charger/"
    },
    {
      "label": "22 kW three-phase",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/three-phase-home-ev-charger-uk/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Smart tariff integration",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-home-ev-chargers/smart-tariff/"
    }
  ],
  "features": [
    {
      "key": "three",
      "label": "A 22 kW three-phase version",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 7,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "warranty5",
      "label": "A warranty of 5 years or more",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 9,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "longCable",
      "label": "A tethered cable option of 7.5 m or more",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 11,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ip65",
      "label": "IP65 or higher dust and water rating",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 11,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "both",
      "label": "Sold tethered and with a socket",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 14,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "iog",
      "label": "Listed for Intelligent Octopus Go",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 15,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "load",
      "label": "Load management with no extra accessory",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 19,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "solar",
      "label": "Solar charging with no extra accessory",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 21,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "pen",
      "label": "PEN fault protection built in",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 21,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ocpp",
      "label": "OCPP, for third-party charging platforms",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 16,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "4g",
      "label": "4G or mobile data, as standard or an option",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 14,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ethernet",
      "label": "An Ethernet port, as standard or an option",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 13,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "rfid",
      "label": "An RFID card or key reader",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 10,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "all3",
      "label": "Listed by Octopus, OVO and E.ON Next for their smart tariffs",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 5,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "v2g",
      "label": "Bidirectional (V2G or V2H) hardware",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 1,
      "of": 26
    }
  ],
  "similar": [
    {
      "name": "myenergi zappi",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/zappi-charger/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "22 kW three-phase",
        "Smart tariff integration"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "2 of 3",
          "theirs": "3 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "7 years",
          "theirs": "3 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Wallbox Pulsar Max",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/pulsar-max/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "22 kW three-phase",
        "Smart tariff integration"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7 kW or 22 kW",
          "theirs": "7.4 kW or 11 kW or 22 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Solar charging",
          "mine": "yes",
          "theirs": "with an accessory"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "2 of 3",
          "theirs": "1 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "PEN protection",
          "mine": "built in",
          "theirs": "not listed"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "7 years",
          "theirs": "5 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Cord Zero",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Smart tariff integration"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7 kW or 22 kW",
          "theirs": "7.36 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "4G",
          "mine": "no",
          "theirs": "yes"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "7 years",
          "theirs": "5 years"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "7 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase",
      "note": "Installer manual: 7.2 kW (1-phase) or 22 kW (3-phase), 32 A, adjustable from 6 A per phase"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Type 2 socket, or tethered Type 2 cable",
      "note": "Tethered: 5.5 m or 8.5 m (7 kW), 6.5 m (22 kW)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Load management",
      "value": "Adaptive Fuse CT clamp included on 7 kW; 3 grid CT clamps with 22 kW"
    },
    {
      "label": "Solar charging",
      "value": "Basic mode with the grid CT clamp; advanced mode needs an extra solar CT clamp (not on 22 kW)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "Internal 6 mA DC (EN 62955) and 30 mA AC; PEN fault detection"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz); Bluetooth LE 5 for set-up only"
    },
    {
      "label": "Display",
      "value": "None; Quartz Vision adds a 4.3-inch LCD"
    },
    {
      "label": "Dimensions (unboxed)",
      "value": "286 x 172 x 110 mm"
    },
    {
      "label": "Installed weight",
      "value": "3.4 kg to 5.2 kg"
    },
    {
      "label": "Ingress protection",
      "value": "IP65 enclosure core, IP44 Type 2 cable"
    },
    {
      "label": "Operating temperature",
      "value": "-25°C to +40°C"
    },
    {
      "label": "Standby power",
      "value": "10 W"
    },
    {
      "label": "Colours",
      "value": "11 colours (4 standard, 7 premium metallic); optional Accoya wood or limited-edition fascias"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "7 years (Andersen Care Cover)"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "7 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase",
    "Type 2 socket, or tethered with a 5.5 m or 8.5 m cable (7 kW) or 6.5 m cable (22 kW)",
    "Adaptive Fuse CT clamp included with 7 kW units; 22 kW units ship with three grid CT clamps",
    "PEN fault detection built in, with internal 30 mA AC and 6 mA DC protection; Andersen says no earth rod is needed",
    "Quartz Vision version adds a 4.3-inch display",
    "7-year warranty (Andersen Care Cover, subject to warranty terms)"
  ],
  "included": [
    "Socket or tethered versions",
    "22 kW three-phase version",
    "Adaptive Fuse CT clamp for load limiting (7 kW units)",
    "Solar charging (basic mode uses the supplied CT clamp)",
    "PEN fault detection",
    "11 colour choices and optional Accoya wood fascia"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Hidden cable storage (that is the A3 and A2)",
    "Display, unless you choose the Quartz Vision",
    "Advanced solar mode on the 22 kW unit",
    "4G or Ethernet"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "What is the difference between the Andersen Quartz and the A3?",
      "a": "The Quartz is smaller (286 x 172 x 110 mm against 430 x 310 x 148 mm), is available at 7 kW or 22 kW, and comes as a socket or tethered unit. The A3 is 7 kW only and has a 5.5 m cable stored inside the housing, plus convenience lighting. Both have a 7-year warranty."
    },
    {
      "q": "What cable lengths does the Andersen Quartz come with?",
      "a": "Tethered 7 kW units have a 5.5 m or 8.5 m cable; tethered 22 kW units have a 6.5 m cable. The socket version uses your own cable. A cable hook in the casing colour can be added to tethered units."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can the Andersen Quartz charge from solar?",
      "a": "Andersen lists the Quartz as solar compatible. The installer manual describes a basic solar mode using the grid CT clamp and an advanced mode that needs a separately bought solar CT clamp; advanced solar is not available on the 22 kW unit."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Andersen Quartz work with Intelligent Octopus Go?",
      "a": "Yes. Octopus lists the Andersen Quartz as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go, and OVO lists Andersen for Charge Anytime (both checked 4 October 2026). Andersen says all Quartz chargers have been integrated with Intelligent Octopus Go since September 2025."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does installing the Andersen Quartz involve?",
      "a": "A qualified installer fits it on its own circuit, checks your supply and earthing, and notifies your network operator. Andersen lists built-in PEN fault protection. For solar charging, ask for the supply sensor to be fitted on the same visit."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which chargers are similar to the Andersen Quartz?",
      "a": "myenergi zappi, Wallbox Pulsar Max and Cord Zero share the most charger types with it (such as solar charging, cable type and smart tariff listings). They are listed by how many types they share, then A to Z; this is not a ranking. Compare any two side by side on our compare page."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Andersen Quartz support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. Andersen does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the Andersen Quartz, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the Andersen Quartz cost?",
      "a": "We do not list prices, because they change often and most people buy a charger fitted, so the price depends on the installer and your home. Ask two or three installers for a fitted price for the Andersen Quartz by name. If you rent, or own a flat with private off-street parking, the EV chargepoint grant can cover 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint, up to £500."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Andersen EV, Andersen Quartz product page",
      "url": "https://andersen-ev.com/pages/andersen-quartz"
    },
    {
      "label": "Andersen EV, Quartz installer manual v1.6 and user manual v1.0",
      "url": "https://andersen-ev.com/pages/support-downloads"
    },
    {
      "label": "Andersen EV, compare charge points",
      "url": "https://andersen-ev.com/pages/our-charge-points"
    },
    {
      "label": "Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers",
      "url": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/"
    },
    {
      "label": "OVO Energy, Charge Anytime compatible EVs and smart chargers",
      "url": "https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers"
    }
  ]
}