{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/masterplug-ev/",
  "checked": "2026-10-04",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "lists_checked": "4 October 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"Masterplug Smart EV Charger review\", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/masterplug-ev/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "masterplug-ev",
  "name": "Masterplug Smart EV Charger",
  "brand": "Masterplug",
  "answer": "The Masterplug Smart EV Charger is a home EV charger rated at 7.4 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; 4G (not listed); RFID card reader (not listed).",
  "notice": null,
  "power": {
    "text": "7.4 kW",
    "kw": [
      7.4
    ],
    "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",
    "Bluetooth (set-up)"
  ],
  "ocpp": "OCPP 1.6J",
  "rfid": false,
  "ip_rating": "IP65",
  "ik_rating": "IK08",
  "bidirectional": "none",
  "warranty": "3 years",
  "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/"
    }
  ],
  "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": "both",
      "label": "Sold tethered and with a socket",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 14,
      "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": "iog",
      "label": "Listed for Intelligent Octopus Go",
      "value": "no",
      "chargers_with_it": 15,
      "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 Quartz",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/andersen-quartz/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW",
          "theirs": "7 kW or 22 kW"
        },
        {
          "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",
        "Untethered (socket)"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW",
          "theirs": "7.36 kW"
        },
        {
          "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"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "EO Mini Pro 3",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/eo-mini-pro-3/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW",
          "theirs": "7.2 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "4G",
          "mine": "no",
          "theirs": "yes"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "3 years",
          "theirs": "not published"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "Up to 7.4 kW (32 A), configurable 6 A to 32 A",
      "note": "220 V to 240 V, 50/60Hz, single-phase"
    },
    {
      "label": "Models",
      "value": "EVCM3SS7B / EVCM3SS7 W (socket); EVCM3ST7B / EVCM3ST7 W (5 m tethered)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Type 2 socket with auto-lock, or 5 m tethered Type 2"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "Integrated Type A RCD (30 mA AC, 6 mA DC); integrated PEN protection"
    },
    {
      "label": "Load management",
      "value": "Load management clamp supplied (circuits up to 120 A)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Solar charging",
      "value": "Auto solar charging via the Sync Energy app"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Ethernet (RJ45); Bluetooth for set-up"
    },
    {
      "label": "OCPP",
      "value": "OCPP 1.6J"
    },
    {
      "label": "Metering",
      "value": "Internal meter, 2% (Class C equivalent); supports external RS485 Modbus meter"
    },
    {
      "label": "Dimensions",
      "value": "304 x 236 x 129 mm"
    },
    {
      "label": "Ingress and impact",
      "value": "IP65, IK08"
    },
    {
      "label": "Operating temperature",
      "value": "-25°C to +50°C"
    },
    {
      "label": "Colours",
      "value": "Black or white"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "3 years"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "7.4 kW single-phase (6 A to 32 A), with a Type 2 socket or a tethered 5 m cable, in black or white",
    "Controlled through the Sync Energy app, with auto solar charging and Tariff Sense scheduling",
    "Load management clamp supplied, supporting circuits up to 120 A",
    "Integrated PEN protection and Type A RCD (30 mA AC, 6 mA DC), so no earth rod is required",
    "Wi-Fi, Ethernet and OCPP 1.6J; Bluetooth for set-up",
    "3-year standard warranty"
  ],
  "included": [
    "Auto solar charging (Sync Energy app)",
    "Load management clamp",
    "Integrated PEN protection",
    "Type A RCD with 6 mA DC detection",
    "Wi-Fi and Ethernet",
    "Integrated cable storage"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Three-phase or 22 kW version",
    "4G (not listed)",
    "RFID card reader (not listed)",
    "Listing on Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "Which app does the Masterplug Smart EV Charger use?",
      "a": "The Sync Energy app. Masterplug and Sync Energy are both brands of Luceco plc, and the app provides auto solar charging and Tariff Sense rate-based scheduling."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can the Masterplug charger use solar power?",
      "a": "Masterplug says the charger supports solar charging with no additional cost or subscription, through auto solar charging in the Sync Energy app. A load management clamp is supplied."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the IP rating of the Masterplug Smart EV Charger?",
      "a": "IP65, with an IK08 impact rating, according to Masterplug's specification sheet and product page. Masterplug's EV landing page lists IP55; the specification sheet is the more detailed document."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Masterplug charger need an earth rod?",
      "a": "Masterplug's specification sheet lists integrated PEN protection and says an earth rod is not required. It supports TT, TN-C-S and PME earthing."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which smart EV tariffs work with the Masterplug Smart 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 Masterplug Smart EV Charger?",
      "a": "Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero and EO Mini Pro 3 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 Masterplug Smart EV Charger support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. Masterplug does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the Masterplug Smart EV Charger, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the Masterplug Smart 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 Masterplug Smart 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": "Masterplug, Mode 3 Smart Charger product page",
      "url": "https://www.masterplug.com/uk/products/ev/wall-charger"
    },
    {
      "label": "Masterplug, specification sheet: socketed and tethered Mode 3 EV chargers (EVCM3xx, June 2025)",
      "url": "https://res.cloudinary.com/lu1/fl_attachment:MP_EV_SPCDOC_EN_20250610DC-EVCM3xx/1371461/Original.pdf"
    },
    {
      "label": "Masterplug, EV solutions",
      "url": "https://www.masterplug.com/uk/electric-vehicle-charging/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers",
      "url": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/"
    }
  ]
}