{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/",
  "checked": "2026-10-04",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "lists_checked": "4 October 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"Cord Zero EV charger review\", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "cord-zero",
  "name": "Cord Zero",
  "brand": "Cord",
  "answer": "The Cord Zero is a home EV charger rated at 7.36 kW single-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: three-phase or 22 kW version; Ethernet (not listed); vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home.",
  "notice": null,
  "power": {
    "text": "7.36 kW",
    "kw": [
      7.36
    ],
    "three_phase": false
  },
  "cable": "Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m / 8 m / 12 m",
  "tethered": true,
  "untethered": true,
  "solar_charging": "included",
  "load_management": "included",
  "pen_protection": true,
  "connectivity": [
    "Wi-Fi",
    "4G"
  ],
  "ocpp": "OCPP 1.6",
  "rfid": true,
  "ip_rating": "IP54 (socket) / IP65 (tethered)",
  "ik_rating": "IK08",
  "bidirectional": "none",
  "warranty": "5 years (product)",
  "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": "Smart tariff integration",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-home-ev-chargers/smart-tariff/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Built-in 4G",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-home-ev-chargers/4g/"
    }
  ],
  "features": [
    {
      "key": "warranty5",
      "label": "A warranty of 5 years or more",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 9,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "rfid",
      "label": "An RFID card or key reader",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 10,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "longCable",
      "label": "A tethered cable option of 7.5 m or more",
      "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": "4g",
      "label": "4G or mobile data, as standard or an option",
      "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": "ocpp",
      "label": "OCPP, for third-party charging platforms",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 16,
      "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": "ethernet",
      "label": "An Ethernet port, as standard or an option",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 13,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ip65",
      "label": "IP65 or higher dust and water rating",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 11,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "three",
      "label": "A 22 kW three-phase version",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 7,
      "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": "Sync Energy EV Charger",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/sync-ev/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Smart tariff integration",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.36 kW",
          "theirs": "7.4 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "2 of 3",
          "theirs": "1 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "5 years",
          "theirs": "3 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "VCHRGD Seven Pro",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/vchrgd-seven-pro/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Smart tariff integration",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.36 kW",
          "theirs": "7.4 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "2 of 3",
          "theirs": "1 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "5 years",
          "theirs": "3 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Andersen Quartz",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/andersen-quartz/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Smart tariff integration"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.36 kW",
          "theirs": "7 kW or 22 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "4G",
          "mine": "yes",
          "theirs": "no"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "5 years",
          "theirs": "7 years"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "7.36 kW, 32 A single-phase",
      "note": "230 V AC, 50/60Hz"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Type 2 socket (app cable lock) or tethered Type 2 cable 5 m, 8 m or 12 m"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "Type A RCD with 6 mA DC; PEN fault, surge, over/under voltage, over/under frequency and over-temperature protection"
    },
    {
      "label": "Load management",
      "value": "Dynamic load balancing; CT clamp included"
    },
    {
      "label": "Solar charging",
      "value": "Solar compatible; home battery compatible"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) and 4G, automatic switching"
    },
    {
      "label": "OCPP",
      "value": "OCPP 1.6"
    },
    {
      "label": "Access",
      "value": "RFID (13.56 MHz)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Dimensions (L x W x D)",
      "value": "320 x 210 x 132 mm"
    },
    {
      "label": "Enclosure",
      "value": "PC943; RGB LED"
    },
    {
      "label": "Ingress and impact",
      "value": "IP54 socketed, IP65 tethered; IK08"
    },
    {
      "label": "Operating temperature",
      "value": "-30°C to +50°C"
    },
    {
      "label": "Mounting",
      "value": "Wall; post at extra cost"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "5-year product warranty"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "7.36 kW single-phase (32 A), with a Type 2 socket or a tethered 5 m, 8 m or 12 m cable",
    "Wi-Fi and 4G built in, switching automatically; RFID fobs authorise charging offline",
    "Built-in Type A RCD with 6 mA DC protection, PEN fault, surge and voltage protection",
    "Dynamic load balancing with a CT clamp in the box; solar and home battery compatible",
    "Listed by Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go) and OVO (Charge Anytime)",
    "5-year product warranty"
  ],
  "included": [
    "Wi-Fi and 4G",
    "RFID authorisation",
    "CT clamp for dynamic load balancing",
    "Built-in Type A RCD and 6 mA DC protection",
    "PEN fault, surge, voltage, frequency and over-temperature protection",
    "App-controlled cable lock on the socket version"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Three-phase or 22 kW version",
    "Ethernet (not listed)",
    "Vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "Does the Cord Zero work with Intelligent Octopus Go?",
      "a": "Yes. Octopus lists the Cord Zero as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go, and OVO lists Cord for Charge Anytime (both checked 4 October 2026). Cord's own tariff page describes the Intelligent Octopus Go connection as a public beta."
    },
    {
      "q": "What cable lengths does the Cord Zero come with?",
      "a": "The tethered Cord Zero has a 5 m, 8 m or 12 m Type 2 cable. The socketed version uses your own cable, and the cable can be locked in from the Cord app."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Cord Zero work without internet?",
      "a": "Cord says charging can still be authorised with the supplied RFID card without an internet connection, but the Cord app and its features need a connection. The charger has Wi-Fi and 4G built in."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Cord Zero need an earth rod?",
      "a": "Cord lists PEN fault protection as built in. Your installer confirms the earthing arrangement for your property."
    },
    {
      "q": "What warranty does the Cord Zero have?",
      "a": "Cord gives a 5-year product warranty. Its standard installation also carries a 3-year installation warranty."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which chargers are similar to the Cord Zero?",
      "a": "Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro and Andersen Quartz 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 Cord Zero support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. Cord does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the Cord Zero, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the Cord Zero 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 Cord Zero 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": "Cord, Cord Zero socketed product page and specification",
      "url": "https://www.cord-ev.com/cord-zero-ev-home-charger.html"
    },
    {
      "label": "Cord, Cord Zero tethered product page and specification",
      "url": "https://www.cord-ev.com/cord-zero-tethered-ev-home-charger.html"
    },
    {
      "label": "Cord, EV tariff guide and compatibility",
      "url": "https://www.cord-ev.com/cord-ev-tariff-compatibility"
    },
    {
      "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"
    }
  ]
}