{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/hive-sync-energy-2/",
  "checked": "2026-10-04",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "lists_checked": "4 October 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2) review\", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/hive-sync-energy-2/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "hive-sync-energy-2",
  "name": "Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2)",
  "brand": "Hive",
  "answer": "The Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2) is a home EV charger rated at 7.4 kW single-phase, with a Type 2 socket for your own cable. It can charge from surplus solar, and Octopus lists it for Intelligent Octopus Go. Not included: three-phase or 22 kW version through Hive; published dimensions, weight or IP rating on Hive's or Sync Energy's product pages.",
  "notice": null,
  "power": {
    "text": "7.4 kW",
    "kw": [
      7.4
    ],
    "three_phase": false
  },
  "cable": "Type 2 socket (untethered)",
  "tethered": false,
  "untethered": true,
  "solar_charging": "included",
  "load_management": "included",
  "pen_protection": true,
  "connectivity": [
    "Wi-Fi",
    "Ethernet",
    "4G (selected models)"
  ],
  "ocpp": "OCPP 1.6J",
  "rfid": false,
  "ip_rating": null,
  "ik_rating": null,
  "bidirectional": "none",
  "warranty": "3 years with Hive installation (2 years without)",
  "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": 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": "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": "ethernet",
      "label": "An Ethernet port, as standard or an option",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 13,
      "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": "both",
      "label": "Sold tethered and with a socket",
      "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": "ip65",
      "label": "IP65 or higher dust and water rating",
      "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": "Cord Zero",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Smart tariff integration",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW",
          "theirs": "7.36 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cable",
          "mine": "socket (untethered)",
          "theirs": "tethered or socket"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "1 of 3",
          "theirs": "2 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "3 years",
          "theirs": "5 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Indra Smart PRO",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/indra-smart-pro/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Smart tariff integration",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "1 of 3",
          "theirs": "3 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "PEN protection",
          "mine": "built in",
          "theirs": "not listed"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ohme ePod",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ohme-epod/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Smart tariff integration",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": []
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Charger",
      "value": "Sync Energy Wall Charger 2"
    },
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "7.4 kW maximum"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Type 2 socket (untethered)",
      "note": "Sync Energy also makes a 7.5 m tethered version; ask Hive if it can supply it"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "PEN fault protection, RCD and DC leakage protection (Hive)",
      "note": "Sync Energy lists a 30 mA Type A RCD with 6 mA DC"
    },
    {
      "label": "Load management",
      "value": "Household load balancing (Hive)"
    },
    {
      "label": "App",
      "value": "Hive app; Power+ for British Gas electricity customers"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "Wi-Fi and LAN; 4G on selected models (Sync Energy)"
    },
    {
      "label": "OCPP",
      "value": "OCPP 1.6J (Sync Energy)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Installers",
      "value": "Qvanta, Ascent"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "3 years with Hive installation; 2 years without"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "Hive's EV charger is the Sync Energy Wall Charger 2, made by Sync Energy (Luceco plc)",
    "7.4 kW maximum; Hive's listed price is for the untethered (socket) version",
    "Hive lists PEN fault protection, household load balancing, RCD and DC leakage protection",
    "Hive Power+ credits 25% of the charging cost back to the energy bill for British Gas electricity customers with a smart meter",
    "3-year warranty when fitted by Hive's installers; 2 years without installation"
  ],
  "included": [
    "Installation by Hive's approved installers (Qvanta or Ascent)",
    "Hive app control and charging history",
    "Power+ for British Gas electricity customers",
    "PEN fault protection and household load balancing",
    "RCD and DC leakage protection"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Three-phase or 22 kW version through Hive",
    "Published dimensions, weight or IP rating on Hive's or Sync Energy's product pages"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "Who makes the Hive EV charger?",
      "a": "Hive's shop lists the charger as the 'Sync Energy Wall Charger 2'. Sync Energy is part of Luceco plc. Hive is Centrica Hive Ltd, part of the same group as British Gas."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is Hive Power+?",
      "a": "Hive says that with any British Gas electricity tariff and Power+ switched on in the Hive app, it charges your EV at the greenest and cheapest times, usually overnight, then credits 25% of what you spent back to your energy bill. It needs a compatible charger, a British Gas electricity tariff and a smart meter in credit mode."
    },
    {
      "q": "What warranty does the Hive EV charger have?",
      "a": "Hive gives a 3-year warranty when the charger is fitted by its installers, or 2 years without installation, subject to its terms. Hive is the first point of contact for warranty claims."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Hive EV charger work with Intelligent Octopus Go?",
      "a": "Octopus lists 'Sync Energy Wall Charger 2' as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go (checked 4 October 2026). Hive's Power+ feature only applies with a British Gas electricity tariff."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does installing the Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2) involve?",
      "a": "A qualified installer fits it on its own circuit, checks your supply and earthing, and notifies your network operator. Hive 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 Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2)?",
      "a": "Cord Zero, Indra Smart PRO and Ohme ePod 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 Hive EV Charger support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. Hive does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the Hive EV Charger, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the Hive 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 Hive 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": "Hive, home EV charging",
      "url": "https://www.hivehome.com/shop/ev-charging"
    },
    {
      "label": "Sync Energy, EV Charger range and specification overview",
      "url": "https://sync.energy/range/1409126"
    },
    {
      "label": "Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers",
      "url": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/"
    }
  ]
}