{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/indra-smart-lux/",
  "checked": "2026-10-04",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "lists_checked": "4 October 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"Indra Smart LUX EV charger review\", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/indra-smart-lux/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "indra-smart-lux",
  "name": "Indra Smart LUX",
  "brand": "Indra",
  "answer": "The Indra Smart LUX is a home EV charger rated at 7.4 kW single-phase, with a tethered cable. It can charge from surplus solar, and Octopus, E.ON Next and OVO all list it for their smart EV tariffs. Not included: socket (untethered) version, Indra's socket charger is the Smart PRO; three-phase or 22 kW version; Ethernet or 4G as standard (both cost extra).",
  "notice": null,
  "power": {
    "text": "7.4 kW",
    "kw": [
      7.4
    ],
    "three_phase": false
  },
  "cable": "Tethered 6 m or 10 m",
  "tethered": true,
  "untethered": false,
  "solar_charging": "included",
  "load_management": "unstated",
  "pen_protection": true,
  "connectivity": [
    "Wi-Fi",
    "Ethernet (extra cost)",
    "Cellular (extra cost)"
  ],
  "ocpp": null,
  "rfid": false,
  "ip_rating": "IP67",
  "ik_rating": "IK10",
  "bidirectional": "none",
  "warranty": "3 years",
  "tariff_lists": {
    "octopusIog": {
      "listed": true,
      "tariff": "intelligent-octopus-go",
      "source": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/"
    },
    "eonDriveSmart": {
      "listed": true,
      "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": "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": "all3",
      "label": "Listed by Octopus, OVO and E.ON Next for their smart tariffs",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 5,
      "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": "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": "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": "ocpp",
      "label": "OCPP, for third-party charging platforms",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 16,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "both",
      "label": "Sold tethered and with a socket",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 14,
      "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": "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",
        "Tethered",
        "Smart tariff integration",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW",
          "theirs": "7.36 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cable",
          "mine": "tethered",
          "theirs": "tethered or socket"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "3 of 3",
          "theirs": "2 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "3 years",
          "theirs": "5 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ohme Home Pro",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/ohme-home-pro/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Smart tariff integration",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "3 of 3",
          "theirs": "1 of 3"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Sync Energy EV Charger",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/sync-ev/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Smart tariff integration",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Cable",
          "mine": "tethered",
          "theirs": "tethered or socket"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "3 of 3",
          "theirs": "1 of 3"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "7.4 kW single-phase",
      "note": "230 V AC, 6 A to 32 A variable, 50Hz"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Tethered Type 2 cable, 6 m or 10 m"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "6 mA DC leakage detection, O-PEN fault detection"
    },
    {
      "label": "Solar charging",
      "value": "Yes"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "Wi-Fi; Ethernet or cellular at additional cost"
    },
    {
      "label": "User interface",
      "value": "Membrane panel and Indra app"
    },
    {
      "label": "Dimensions (W x H x D)",
      "value": "201 x 306 x 78 mm"
    },
    {
      "label": "Weight",
      "value": "3.6 kg (6 m cable)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Ingress and impact",
      "value": "IP67, IK10"
    },
    {
      "label": "Operating temperature",
      "value": "-20°C to 50°C"
    },
    {
      "label": "Standby power",
      "value": "5 W"
    },
    {
      "label": "Colours",
      "value": "Indra White, Symphony Black, Malvern Stone, Elgar Grey"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "3 years"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "7.4 kW single-phase with a tethered Type 2 cable of 6 m or 10 m",
    "78 mm deep (201 x 306 x 78 mm), in four colours",
    "Rated IP67 and IK10, with O-PEN fault detection and 6 mA DC leakage detection",
    "Solar charging, schedules and remote lock in the Indra app",
    "Listed by Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go), OVO (Charge Anytime) and E.ON Next (Next Drive Smart)",
    "3-year warranty"
  ],
  "included": [
    "Tethered 6 m or 10 m cable",
    "O-PEN fault detection",
    "Solar charging",
    "Status lights that change with charging state",
    "Four colour options"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Socket (untethered) version; Indra's socket charger is the Smart PRO",
    "Three-phase or 22 kW version",
    "Ethernet or 4G as standard (both cost extra)",
    "Screen"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "How deep is the Indra Smart LUX?",
      "a": "78 mm. Indra lists the dimensions as 201 x 306 x 78 mm (width x height x depth). Indra describes it as the slimmest home EV charger on the market."
    },
    {
      "q": "What cable lengths does the Indra Smart LUX have?",
      "a": "It is tethered, with a 6 m or 10 m Type 2 cable built in. The 6 m version weighs 3.6 kg."
    },
    {
      "q": "What warranty does the Indra Smart LUX have?",
      "a": "Indra lists a 3-year warranty."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Indra Smart LUX work with Intelligent Octopus Go?",
      "a": "Yes. Octopus lists the Indra Smart Lux as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go, OVO lists Indra for Charge Anytime, and E.ON Next lists Indra for Next Drive Smart (all checked 4 October 2026)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Indra Smart LUX need an earth rod?",
      "a": "Indra lists O-PEN fault detection in the Smart LUX's protection, which is the protection that otherwise often requires an earth rod. Your installer confirms the earthing arrangement for your property."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which chargers are similar to the Indra Smart LUX?",
      "a": "Cord Zero, Ohme Home Pro and Sync Energy EV Charger 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 Indra Smart LUX support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. Indra does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the Indra Smart LUX, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the Indra Smart LUX 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 Indra Smart LUX 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": "Indra, Smart LUX product page and technical specifications",
      "url": "https://www.indra.co.uk/product/smart-lux/"
    },
    {
      "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"
    },
    {
      "label": "E.ON Next, Next Drive Smart supported chargers",
      "url": "https://www.eonnext.com/tariffs/next-drive/smart"
    }
  ]
}