{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/eo-mini-pro-3/",
  "checked": "2026-11-02",
  "checked_label": "November 2026",
  "lists_checked": "2 November 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"EO Mini Pro 3 EV charger review\", specs checked November 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/eo-mini-pro-3/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "eo-mini-pro-3",
  "name": "EO Mini Pro 3",
  "brand": "EO Charging",
  "answer": "The EO Mini Pro 3 is a home EV charger from EO Charging, rated at 7.2 kW single-phase, sold tethered or with a Type 2 socket. It can charge from surplus solar, but it is not on the Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists. Not included: three-phase or 22 kW version; published warranty length. EO Charging does not say whether it has vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home.",
  "notice": null,
  "power": {
    "text": "7.2 kW",
    "kw": [
      7.2
    ],
    "three_phase": false
  },
  "cable": "Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m",
  "tethered": true,
  "untethered": true,
  "solar_charging": "included",
  "load_management": "included",
  "pen_protection": true,
  "connectivity": [
    "Wi-Fi",
    "Ethernet",
    "4G (optional)",
    "Bluetooth"
  ],
  "ocpp": "OCPP (used for the ev.energy app)",
  "rfid": false,
  "ip_rating": "IP56/IP54 (as stated by EO)",
  "ik_rating": "IK08",
  "bidirectional": "none",
  "not_stated": [
    "bidirectional"
  ],
  "warranty": "Not published on EO's product page",
  "tariff_lists": {
    "octopusIog": {
      "listed": false,
      "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": false,
      "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": "Built-in 4G",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-home-ev-chargers/4g/"
    }
  ],
  "features": [
    {
      "key": "both",
      "label": "Sold tethered and with a socket",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 15,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ethernet",
      "label": "An Ethernet port, as standard or an option",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 15,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "solar",
      "label": "Solar charging with no extra accessory",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 17,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "4g",
      "label": "4G or mobile data, as standard or an option",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 17,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ocpp",
      "label": "OCPP, for third-party charging platforms",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 18,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "load",
      "label": "Load management 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": 25,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "rfid",
      "label": "An RFID card or key reader",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 16,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "iog",
      "label": "Listed for Intelligent Octopus Go",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 15,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ip65",
      "label": "IP65 or higher dust and water rating",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 14,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "longCable",
      "label": "A tethered cable option of 7.5 m or more",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 11,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "warranty5",
      "label": "A warranty of 5 years or more",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 9,
      "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": "not-stated",
      "chargers_with_it": 1,
      "of": 26
    }
  ],
  "similar": [
    {
      "name": "Cord Zero",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.2 kW",
          "theirs": "7.36 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Solar charging",
          "mine": "yes",
          "theirs": "yes, hardware not stated"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "0 of 3",
          "theirs": "2 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "not published",
          "theirs": "5 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2)",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/hive-sync-energy-2/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.2 kW",
          "theirs": "7.4 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "0 of 3",
          "theirs": "1 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "not published",
          "theirs": "3 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Humax MX7",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/humax-mx7/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.2 kW",
          "theirs": "7.4 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "not published",
          "theirs": "5 years"
        },
        {
          "label": "Bidirectional",
          "mine": "not stated by the maker",
          "theirs": "hardware ready, not yet active"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "7.2 kW single-phase"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Type 2 socket, or tethered 5 m cable",
      "note": "Socket version: EO cables of 5 m, 7.5 m or 10 m"
    },
    {
      "label": "Solar charging",
      "value": "Yes, CT clamps included"
    },
    {
      "label": "Load management",
      "value": "Power balancing to avoid overloading the supply"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "Built-in PME fault protection; integral 6 mA DC leakage detection"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth as standard; 4G as an optional extra"
    },
    {
      "label": "App",
      "value": "ev.energy (EO app migration from 4 August 2025)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Dimensions",
      "value": "230 x 151 x 125 mm"
    },
    {
      "label": "Ingress",
      "value": "IP56/IP54 (as stated by EO)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Operating temperature",
      "value": "-25°C to 50°C"
    },
    {
      "label": "Mounting",
      "value": "Wall or post, indoor or outdoor"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "Not published on EO's product page"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "7.2 kW single-phase; 230 x 151 x 125 mm, which EO compares to an A5 notepad",
    "Socket version, or tethered with a 5 m cable (the only tethered length)",
    "CT clamps included as standard for solar charging and power balancing",
    "Built-in PME fault protection and integral 6 mA DC leakage detection, so EO says no earth rod or Type B RCD is needed",
    "The EO app was replaced by the ev.energy app, with migration starting on 4 August 2025",
    "EO does not publish the warranty length on its product page; it must be fitted by an EO Approved installer to be covered"
  ],
  "included": [
    "CT clamps for solar charging and power balancing",
    "Built-in PME fault protection",
    "Integral 6 mA DC leakage detection",
    "Cable holster",
    "Wall or post mounting, indoors or outdoors"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Three-phase or 22 kW version",
    "Listing on Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists",
    "Published warranty length"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "Which app does the EO Mini Pro 3 use?",
      "a": "EO moved EO Mini Pro 3 customers to the ev.energy app, starting the automatic migration on 4 August 2025. The charger connects to ev.energy over OCPP. EO's support page points customers to ev.energy for app support."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can the EO Mini Pro 3 charge from solar?",
      "a": "Yes. EO says the Mini Pro 3 comes with CT clamps as standard so it can charge from solar panels, supplementing with grid energy on cloudy days."
    },
    {
      "q": "What cable lengths are available for the EO Mini Pro 3?",
      "a": "The tethered version is only available with a 5 m cable. The socket version can be used with EO cables of 5 m, 7.5 m or 10 m."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the EO Mini Pro 3 need an earth rod?",
      "a": "EO says the built-in PME protection prevents the need for an earth rod. Your installer confirms the earthing arrangement for your property."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the EO Mini Pro 3 work with Intelligent Octopus Go?",
      "a": "EO is not on Octopus's list of supported chargers for Intelligent Octopus Go (checked 2 November 2026). Octopus can also connect through some cars instead of the charger. EO says the Mini Pro 3 works with a range of smart charging apps."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which chargers are similar to the EO Mini Pro 3?",
      "a": "Cord Zero, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2) and Humax MX7 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": "Is the Hive Mini Pro 3 EV Charger the same as the EO Mini Pro 3?",
      "a": "Yes. Hive sells it as the Mini Pro 3 EV Charger, tethered or untethered, and EO says it has partnered with Hive. Both checked 11 October 2026. Check the model name on your quote."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the EO Mini Pro 3 support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. EO Charging does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the EO Mini Pro 3, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the EO Mini Pro 3 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 EO Mini Pro 3 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": "EO Charging, EO Mini Pro 3 home charging page",
      "url": "https://www.eocharging.com/home-charging"
    },
    {
      "label": "EO Charging, ev.energy app migration (EO Mini Pro 3 support)",
      "url": "https://www.eocharging.com/support/home-charging/eo-mini-pro-3/ev-energy-app-migration"
    },
    {
      "label": "Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers",
      "url": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/"
    }
  ]
}