{
  "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/rolec-wallpod/",
  "checked": "2026-10-04",
  "checked_label": "October 2026",
  "lists_checked": "4 October 2026",
  "citation": "Best Chargers, \"Rolec WallPod EV charger review\", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/rolec-wallpod/",
  "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.",
  "id": "rolec-wallpod",
  "name": "Rolec WallPod",
  "brand": "Rolec",
  "answer": "The Rolec WallPod 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; built-in AC RCD (a 30 mA Type A RCBO is required at source).",
  "notice": null,
  "power": {
    "text": "7.4 kW",
    "kw": [
      7.4
    ],
    "three_phase": false
  },
  "cable": "Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m / 10 m",
  "tethered": true,
  "untethered": true,
  "solar_charging": "included",
  "load_management": "included",
  "pen_protection": true,
  "connectivity": [
    "4G (subscription)",
    "Wi-Fi",
    "Ethernet"
  ],
  "ocpp": "OCPP 1.6J",
  "rfid": true,
  "ip_rating": "IP65 enclosure, IP54 socket",
  "ik_rating": "IK10",
  "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/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Built-in 4G",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-home-ev-chargers/4g/"
    }
  ],
  "features": [
    {
      "key": "rfid",
      "label": "An RFID card or key reader",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 10,
      "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": "both",
      "label": "Sold tethered and with a socket",
      "value": "yes",
      "chargers_with_it": 14,
      "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": "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",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "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": "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)",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW",
          "theirs": "7.2 kW"
        },
        {
          "label": "Warranty",
          "mine": "3 years",
          "theirs": "not published"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Rolec Zura",
      "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/rolec-zura/",
      "shared_types": [
        "Solar charging",
        "Tethered",
        "Untethered (socket)",
        "Built-in 4G"
      ],
      "differences": [
        {
          "label": "Max power",
          "mine": "7.4 kW",
          "theirs": "7.4 kW or 22 kW"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "label": "Power",
      "value": "7.4 kW single-phase (32 A, 230 V)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Models",
      "value": "Socket ROLEC4020 (G/W/B); 5 m tethered ROLEC4140; 10 m tethered ROLEC4145"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connector",
      "value": "Universal Type 2 socket or tethered Type 2 lead (5 m or 10 m)",
      "note": "About 4.5 m or 9.5 m of lead outside the unit"
    },
    {
      "label": "Load management",
      "value": "Dynamic load balancing, CT clamp and cable included; static load management"
    },
    {
      "label": "Solar charging",
      "value": "Solar PV, battery or wind integration (app dependent)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Protection",
      "value": "6 mA DC fault protection; PME fault detection; surge and over-temperature protection",
      "note": "30 mA Type A RCBO required at source"
    },
    {
      "label": "Connectivity",
      "value": "4G LTE (nano SIM, subscription), Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Ethernet, BLE 4.1 for installer set-up"
    },
    {
      "label": "OCPP",
      "value": "OCPP 1.6J"
    },
    {
      "label": "Access",
      "value": "Monta app, RFID card or fob, plug and go"
    },
    {
      "label": "Energy metering",
      "value": "Integrated Class 1 MID-compliant meter"
    },
    {
      "label": "Dimensions (W x H x D)",
      "value": "179 x 367 x 142 mm"
    },
    {
      "label": "Weight",
      "value": "Under 3 kg to under 7 kg, model dependent"
    },
    {
      "label": "Ingress and impact",
      "value": "Enclosure IP65, socket IP54; IK10"
    },
    {
      "label": "Operating temperature",
      "value": "-30°C to +50°C"
    },
    {
      "label": "Colours",
      "value": "Black, grey, white"
    },
    {
      "label": "Warranty",
      "value": "3 years"
    }
  ],
  "key_facts": [
    "7.4 kW single-phase, with a Type 2 socket or a tethered 5 m or 10 m cable",
    "4G (subscription), Wi-Fi and Ethernet; OCPP 1.6J; controlled through the Monta app and RFID",
    "Dynamic load balancing with CT clamp included; PME fault detection, so Rolec says no earth rod is needed",
    "Solar PV, battery or wind turbine integration, which Rolec says depends on the app",
    "MID-approved Class 1 energy metering",
    "Designed and manufactured in the UK; 3-year warranty"
  ],
  "included": [
    "Socket or tethered versions",
    "CT clamp for dynamic load balancing",
    "PME fault detection",
    "Built-in 6 mA DC fault protection",
    "4G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet",
    "MID-approved metering"
  ],
  "not_included": [
    "Three-phase or 22 kW version",
    "Built-in AC RCD (a 30 mA Type A RCBO is required at source)",
    "Listing on Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists"
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "q": "Which app does the Rolec WallPod use?",
      "a": "Rolec lists the Monta app with an RFID card or fob as the control method for the WallPod. Because the WallPod is OCPP 1.6J compliant, it can also be connected to another OCPP back office."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can the Rolec WallPod charge from solar?",
      "a": "Rolec lists solar PV, battery storage and wind turbine integration, and marks it as an app-dependent feature."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long are the Rolec WallPod tethered cables?",
      "a": "The tethered versions have a 5 m or 10 m Type 2 lead. Rolec notes that about 4.5 m of the 5 m lead, and about 9.5 m of the 10 m lead, is outside the unit."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the Rolec WallPod need an earth rod?",
      "a": "Rolec says the WallPod has built-in PME fault detection, so there is no requirement for an earth rod. A suitably rated 30 mA Type A RCBO is required at source."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which smart EV tariffs work with the Rolec WallPod?",
      "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 WallPod?",
      "a": "Cord Zero, EO Mini Pro 3 and Rolec Zura 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 WallPod support V2H or V2G?",
      "a": "No. Rolec does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the Rolec WallPod, so it charges the car only."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does the Rolec WallPod 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 WallPod 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, WallPod 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/"
    }
  ]
}