{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/givenergy-ev/",
  "checked": "2026-10-04",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "lists_checked": "4 October 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"GivEnergy EV Charger review\", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/givenergy-ev/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "givenergy-ev",
  "name": "GivEnergy EV Charger",
  "brand": "GivEnergy",
  "answer": "The GivEnergy EV Charger is a home EV charger rated at 7 kW single-phase, with a tethered cable. It can charge from surplus solar, but it is not on the Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists. Not included: socket (untethered) version; three-phase or 22 kW version.",
  "notice": "GivEnergy Ltd (company number 11571089) entered administration on 9 April 2026, according to Companies House. Industry reports say the company stopped trading and that the administrator said hardware warranties would not be honoured. GivEnergy's website still lists this charger with a 3-year warranty. Check who will honour the warranty and provide support before you buy, and speak to your installer if you already own one.",
  "power": {
    "text": "7 kW",
    "kw": [
      7
    ],
    "three_phase": false
  },
  "cable": "Tethered 5 m",
  "tethered": true,
  "untethered": false,
  "solar_charging": "included",
  "load_management": "unstated",
  "pen_protection": true,
  "connectivity": [
    "Wi-Fi",
    "Ethernet (LAN)"
  ],
  "ocpp": "OCPP 1.6J",
  "rfid": false,
  "ip_rating": "IP65",
  "ik_rating": null,
  "bidirectional": "none",
  "warranty": "3 years listed (see administration notice)",
  "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/"
    }
  ],
  "features": [
    {
      "key": "ip65",
      "label": "IP65 or higher dust and water rating",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 11,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ethernet",
      "label": "An Ethernet port, as standard or an option",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 13,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "ocpp",
      "label": "OCPP, for third-party charging platforms",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 16,
      "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": "load",
      "label": "Load management with no extra accessory",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 19,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "iog",
      "label": "Listed for Intelligent Octopus Go",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 15,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "both",
      "label": "Sold tethered and with a socket",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 14,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "4g",
      "label": "4G or mobile data, as standard or an option",
      "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": "rfid",
      "label": "An RFID card or key reader",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 10,
      "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": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 1,
      "of": 26
    }
  ],
  "similar": [
    {
      "name": "Andersen A3",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/andersen-a3/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "0 of 3",
          "theirs": "2 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "3 years",
          "theirs": "7 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Andersen Quartz",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/andersen-quartz/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7 kW",
          "theirs": "7 kW or 22 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cable",
          "mine": "tethered",
          "theirs": "tethered or socket"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "0 of 3",
          "theirs": "2 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "3 years",
          "theirs": "7 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Cord Zero",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7 kW",
          "theirs": "7.36 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cable",
          "mine": "tethered",
          "theirs": "tethered or socket"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "0 of 3",
          "theirs": "2 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "4G",
          "mine": "no",
          "theirs": "yes"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "3 years",
          "theirs": "5 years"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "7 kW / 32 A single-phase",
      "note": "230 V AC input, 50/60Hz"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Tethered Type 2 (IEC 62196-2), 5 m cable"
    },
    {
      "label": "Solar charging",
      "value": "Solar diversion for zero-export charging"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "Integrated Type B RCD and PEN fault detection"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "LAN and Wi-Fi"
    },
    {
      "label": "OCPP",
      "value": "OCPP 1.6J"
    },
    {
      "label": "Dimensions (H x W x D)",
      "value": "288 x 260 x 112 mm"
    },
    {
      "label": "Weight",
      "value": "4.5 kg"
    },
    {
      "label": "Ingress",
      "value": "IP65"
    },
    {
      "label": "Operating temperature",
      "value": "-30°C to +55°C"
    },
    {
      "label": "Enclosure",
      "value": "PC and ASA; natural convection cooling"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "3 years listed by GivEnergy; see the administration notice"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "GivEnergy Ltd has been in administration since 9 April 2026 (Companies House)",
    "7 kW single-phase (32 A) with a tethered 5 m Type 2 cable",
    "Solar diversion for zero-export charging, and can charge from a connected GivEnergy battery",
    "LAN and Wi-Fi; OCPP 1.6J",
    "Integrated Type B RCD and PEN fault detection",
    "IP65; 288 x 260 x 112 mm; 4.5 kg"
  ],
  "included": [
    "Solar diversion",
    "Integration with GivEnergy batteries",
    "Integrated Type B RCD",
    "PEN fault detection",
    "LAN and Wi-Fi"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Socket (untethered) version",
    "Three-phase or 22 kW version",
    "Listing on Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "Is GivEnergy still trading?",
      "a": "Companies House shows GivEnergy Ltd (11571089) in administration since 9 April 2026, with Christopher Brooksbank appointed. Industry reports say the company stopped trading and its staff were made redundant. Check the current position on Companies House."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will the GivEnergy EV Charger warranty be honoured?",
      "a": "Industry reports say the administrator stated that GivEnergy Ltd would not honour further hardware warranties. GivEnergy's website still lists a 3-year warranty for the charger. If you own one, speak to the installer or seller first; you may also have rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 against the seller, and under Section 75 if you paid by credit card."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can the GivEnergy EV Charger charge from solar?",
      "a": "GivEnergy describes it as a solar-diverting charger that can charge from excess solar, from the grid, or from a connected GivEnergy battery, with zero-export solar diversion."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the GivEnergy EV Charger need an earth rod?",
      "a": "GivEnergy lists integrated PEN fault detection and a Type B RCD. Your installer confirms the earthing arrangement for your property."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which smart EV tariffs work with the GivEnergy EV Charger?",
      "a": "It is not on the Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists (checked October 2026). Fixed-window EV tariffs, such as EDF GoElectric, E.ON Next Drive and Octopus Go, need only a timer on the charger or the car."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which chargers are similar to the GivEnergy EV Charger?",
      "a": "Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz 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 GivEnergy EV Charger support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. GivEnergy does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the GivEnergy EV Charger, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the GivEnergy EV Charger 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 GivEnergy EV Charger 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": "Companies House, GivEnergy Ltd (11571089) insolvency record",
      "url": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11571089/insolvency"
    },
    {
      "label": "GivEnergy, EV Charger product page and technical specifications",
      "url": "https://givenergy.com/hardware/ev-charger/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Going Solar UK, GivEnergy administration owner's guide (July 2026)",
      "url": "https://goingsolaruk.co.uk/givenergy-inverter-review/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Spirit Energy, GivEnergy goes into administration (17 April 2026)",
      "url": "https://blog.spiritenergy.co.uk/homeowner/givenergy-goes-into-administration-what-it-means-for-uk-homeowners"
    },
    {
      "label": "Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers",
      "url": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/"
    }
  ]
}