{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/rolec-evo/",
  "checked": "2026-10-04",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "lists_checked": "4 October 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"Rolec EVO EV charger review\", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/rolec-evo/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "rolec-evo",
  "name": "Rolec EVO",
  "brand": "Rolec",
  "answer": "The Rolec EVO is a home EV charger rated at 7.4 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase, with a Type 2 socket for your own 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: tethered cable version; 4G on the 7.4 kW model (22 kW only); CT kit for three-phase load balancing (optional).",
  "notice": null,
  "power": {
    "text": "7.4 kW / 22 kW",
    "kw": [
      7.4,
      22
    ],
    "three_phase": true
  },
  "cable": "Type 2 socket with cable lock",
  "tethered": false,
  "untethered": true,
  "solar_charging": "included",
  "load_management": "included",
  "pen_protection": true,
  "connectivity": [
    "Wi-Fi",
    "Ethernet",
    "4G (22 kW model only, subscription)"
  ],
  "ocpp": "OCPP 1.6J",
  "rfid": true,
  "ip_rating": "IP54",
  "ik_rating": "IK10",
  "bidirectional": "none",
  "warranty": "5 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": "Untethered (socket)",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-untethered-home-ev-charger/"
    },
    {
      "label": "22 kW three-phase",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/three-phase-home-ev-charger-uk/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Built-in 4G",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-home-ev-chargers/4g/"
    }
  ],
  "features": [
    {
      "key": "three",
      "label": "A 22 kW three-phase version",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 7,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "warranty5",
      "label": "A warranty of 5 years or more",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 9,
      "of": 26
    },
    {
      "key": "rfid",
      "label": "An RFID card or key reader",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 10,
      "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": "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": "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": "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": "Rolec Zura",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/rolec-zura/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "22 kW three-phase",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Cable",
          "mine": "socket (untethered)",
          "theirs": "tethered or socket"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "5 years",
          "theirs": "3 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Andersen Quartz",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/andersen-quartz/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "22 kW three-phase"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW or 22 kW",
          "theirs": "7 kW or 22 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cable",
          "mine": "socket (untethered)",
          "theirs": "tethered or socket"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "0 of 3",
          "theirs": "2 of 3"
        },
        {
          "label": "4G",
          "mine": "yes",
          "theirs": "no"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "5 years",
          "theirs": "7 years"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Cord Zero",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW or 22 kW",
          "theirs": "7.36 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cable",
          "mine": "socket (untethered)",
          "theirs": "tethered or socket"
        },
        {
          "label": "Smart tariff lists",
          "mine": "0 of 3",
          "theirs": "2 of 3"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "7.4 kW (32 A, 230 V single-phase) or 22 kW (32 A, 400 V three-phase)",
      "note": "Configurable down to 6 A if the supply is limited"
    },
    {
      "label": "Models",
      "value": "ROLEC5011 (7.4 kW), ROLEC5013 (22 kW)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Universal Type 2 socket with cable lock"
    },
    {
      "label": "Charging modes",
      "value": "ECO, ECO+, Charge Now"
    },
    {
      "label": "Load management",
      "value": "Dynamic load balancing; CT clamp and cable included on single-phase",
      "note": "Three-phase needs the optional CT kit"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "AC 30 mA Type A and DC 6 mA; PME fault detection",
      "note": "PME fault detection selectable at installation on the 22 kW model"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz), Ethernet, 4G LTE (22 kW only, subscription), BLE 5.0 for installer set-up"
    },
    {
      "label": "OCPP",
      "value": "OCPP 1.6J"
    },
    {
      "label": "Access",
      "value": "ROLEC EVO app, 2 RFID cards, plug and go"
    },
    {
      "label": "Energy metering",
      "value": "Over 98% accuracy"
    },
    {
      "label": "Dimensions (W x H x D)",
      "value": "260 x 260 x 112 mm"
    },
    {
      "label": "Weight",
      "value": "Under 3 kg"
    },
    {
      "label": "Ingress and impact",
      "value": "IP54, IK10"
    },
    {
      "label": "Operating temperature",
      "value": "-30°C to +50°C"
    },
    {
      "label": "Standby power",
      "value": "Under 5 W"
    },
    {
      "label": "Colour",
      "value": "Daytona Grey; other colours on request"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "5 years"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "7.4 kW single-phase (ROLEC5011) or 22 kW three-phase (ROLEC5013), both with a Type 2 socket and cable lock",
    "Solar modes: ECO (solar by day, scheduled grid at night) and ECO+ (surplus solar only)",
    "Dynamic load balancing with CT clamp included on the single-phase model",
    "PME fault detection, AC 30 mA Type A and DC 6 mA protection; Rolec says no earth rod is needed",
    "ROLEC EVO app, two RFID cards included, OCPP 1.6J for third-party apps",
    "5-year warranty"
  ],
  "included": [
    "ECO and ECO+ solar modes",
    "CT clamp for dynamic load balancing (single-phase model)",
    "PME fault detection",
    "Two RFID cards",
    "Wi-Fi and Ethernet",
    "Cable lock that the owner can set permanently"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Tethered cable version",
    "4G on the 7.4 kW model (22 kW only)",
    "CT kit for three-phase load balancing (optional)",
    "Listing on Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "Is there a tethered Rolec EVO?",
      "a": "No. Both EVO models have a universal Type 2 socket with a cable lock, which the owner can set to lock the cable in permanently. Rolec sells Type 2 cables as accessories."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can the Rolec EVO charge from solar?",
      "a": "Yes. Rolec lists three modes: ECO uses solar by day and scheduled grid power at night, ECO+ only uses surplus solar, and Charge Now charges at maximum power at any time."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Rolec EVO have 4G?",
      "a": "Only the 22 kW three-phase model has 4G, through a built-in nano SIM that needs a subscription. Both models have Wi-Fi and Ethernet."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Rolec EVO need an earth rod?",
      "a": "Rolec says the EVO has built-in PME fault detection, so no earth rod is required. On the 22 kW model it is selectable at installation."
    },
    {
      "q": "What warranty does the Rolec EVO have?",
      "a": "Rolec's data sheet lists a 5-year warranty as standard."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which smart EV tariffs work with the Rolec EVO?",
      "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 Rolec EVO?",
      "a": "Rolec Zura, 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 Rolec EVO support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. Rolec does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the Rolec EVO, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the Rolec EVO 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 Rolec EVO 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": "Rolec, EVO data sheet (downloads page)",
      "url": "https://www.rolecserv.com/downloads-ev-charging"
    },
    {
      "label": "Rolec, home EV chargers",
      "url": "https://www.rolecserv.com/home-charging"
    },
    {
      "label": "Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers",
      "url": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/"
    }
  ]
}