{ "source_url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/wallbox-quasar-2/", "checked": "2026-11-02", "checked_label": "November 2026", "lists_checked": "2 November 2026", "citation": "Best Chargers, \"Wallbox Quasar 2 EV charger review\", specs checked November 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/wallbox-quasar-2/", "note": "Published facts only. Best Chargers does not score, rate or rank chargers.", "id": "wallbox-quasar-2", "name": "Wallbox Quasar 2", "brand": "Wallbox", "answer": "The Wallbox Quasar 2 is a bidirectional home EV charger with a tethered cable; Wallbox has not published its UK power rating. It can charge from surplus solar with a separately sold sensor or meter, but it is not on the Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists. Wallbox says it can power a home from a compatible car's battery. Not included: a UK datasheet or UK warranty terms; a UK quote or ordering route on Wallbox's UK page (checked 24 October 2026). Wallbox does not say whether it has PEN fault protection.", "notice": "Wallbox's UK page for the Quasar 2 offers a 'keep me updated' sign-up rather than a quote form (checked 24 October 2026), and Wallbox has not published a UK datasheet. Treat the features below as Wallbox's description of the product, not confirmation that it can be bought and installed in the UK today.", "power": { "text": "Not published for the UK", "kw": [], "three_phase": false }, "cable": "CCS (tethered)", "tethered": true, "untethered": false, "solar_charging": "accessory", "load_management": "accessory", "pen_protection": false, "connectivity": [ "Wi-Fi", "4G (optional)", "Bluetooth" ], "ocpp": "OCPP (version not stated)", "rfid": true, "ip_rating": "IP55", "ik_rating": "IK10", "bidirectional": "available", "not_stated": [ "penProtection", "ethernet" ], "warranty": "Not published by Wallbox for the UK (checked 24 October 2026)", "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": "Built-in 4G", "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-home-ev-chargers/4g/" }, { "label": "Bidirectional (V2G)", "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/best-home-ev-chargers/vehicle-to-grid/" } ], "features": [ { "key": "v2g", "label": "Bidirectional (V2G or V2H) hardware", "value": "yes", "chargers_with_it": 1, "of": 26 }, { "key": "rfid", "label": "An RFID card or key reader", "value": "yes", "chargers_with_it": 16, "of": 26 }, { "key": "4g", "label": "4G or mobile data, as standard or an option", "value": "yes", "chargers_with_it": 17, "of": 26 }, { "key": "ocpp", "label": "OCPP, for third-party charging platforms", "value": "yes", "chargers_with_it": 18, "of": 26 }, { "key": "pen", "label": "PEN fault protection built in", "value": "not-stated", "chargers_with_it": 25, "of": 26 }, { "key": "load", "label": "Load management with no extra accessory", "value": "partial", "chargers_with_it": 21, "of": 26 }, { "key": "solar", "label": "Solar charging with no extra accessory", "value": "partial", "chargers_with_it": 17, "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": 15, "of": 26 }, { "key": "ethernet", "label": "An Ethernet port, as standard or an option", "value": "not-stated", "chargers_with_it": 15, "of": 26 }, { "key": "ip65", "label": "IP65 or higher dust and water rating", "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": "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 } ], "similar": [ { "name": "Humax MX7", "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/humax-mx7/", "shared_types": [ "Solar charging", "Tethered", "Built-in 4G", "Bidirectional (V2G)" ], "differences": [ { "label": "Max power", "mine": "not published", "theirs": "7.4 kW" }, { "label": "Cable", "mine": "tethered", "theirs": "tethered or socket" }, { "label": "Solar charging", "mine": "with an accessory", "theirs": "yes" }, { "label": "PEN protection", "mine": "not listed", "theirs": "built in" }, { "label": "Warranty", "mine": "not published", "theirs": "5 years" }, { "label": "Bidirectional", "mine": "yes", "theirs": "hardware ready, not yet active" } ] }, { "name": "Cord Zero", "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/", "shared_types": [ "Solar charging", "Tethered", "Built-in 4G" ], "differences": [ { "label": "Max power", "mine": "not published", "theirs": "7.36 kW" }, { "label": "Cable", "mine": "tethered", "theirs": "tethered or socket" }, { "label": "Solar charging", "mine": "with an accessory", "theirs": "yes, hardware not stated" }, { "label": "Smart tariff lists", "mine": "0 of 3", "theirs": "2 of 3" }, { "label": "PEN protection", "mine": "not listed", "theirs": "built in" }, { "label": "Warranty", "mine": "not published", "theirs": "5 years" }, { "label": "Bidirectional", "mine": "yes", "theirs": "not stated by the maker" } ] }, { "name": "EO Mini Pro 3", "url": "https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/eo-mini-pro-3/", "shared_types": [ "Solar charging", "Tethered", "Built-in 4G" ], "differences": [ { "label": "Max power", "mine": "not published", "theirs": "7.2 kW" }, { "label": "Cable", "mine": "tethered", "theirs": "tethered or socket" }, { "label": "Solar charging", "mine": "with an accessory", "theirs": "yes" }, { "label": "PEN protection", "mine": "not listed", "theirs": "built in" }, { "label": "Bidirectional", "mine": "yes", "theirs": "not stated by the maker" } ] } ], "specs": [ { "label": "Charger type", "value": "Bidirectional DC" }, { "label": "Connector", "value": "CCS (Wallbox: charges all CCS2 vehicles)" }, { "label": "Bidirectional functions", "value": "Vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-grid, Peak Support", "note": "Only with car makers that permit bidirectional charging" }, { "label": "Solar charging", "value": "Requires a Wallbox power meter" }, { "label": "Access control", "value": "Wallbox RFID cards (accessory)" }, { "label": "UK power, dimensions, warranty", "value": "Not published by Wallbox for the UK (checked 24 October 2026)" }, { "label": "Connectivity", "value": "Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G (optional), RFID and app access" }, { "label": "Ingress and impact", "value": "IP55, IK10" } ], "key_facts": [ "A bidirectional DC charger with a CCS connector; Wallbox calls it the world's first CCS bidirectional charger", "Vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid, with three app modes: grid or solar to vehicle, vehicle-to-home, and vehicle-to-grid", "Charges any CCS2 car, but bidirectional functions only work with car makers that permit them", "Solar charging and energy management need a Wallbox power meter", "Wallbox's UK page offers a 'keep me updated' sign-up, not a quote; UK power, size and warranty are not published" ], "included": [ "Vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functions", "Peak Support, which draws on the car's battery during high home demand", "CCS connector", "Wallbox app with three operating modes" ], "not_included": [ "A UK datasheet or UK warranty terms", "A UK quote or ordering route on Wallbox's UK page (checked 24 October 2026)", "Solar charging without a Wallbox power meter", "Listing on Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists" ], "faqs": [ { "q": "Can I buy the Wallbox Quasar 2 in the UK?", "a": "On 24 October 2026, Wallbox's UK Quasar 2 page offered a 'keep me updated' sign-up rather than a quote, and no UK datasheet was published. Contact Wallbox or a Wallbox installer for current availability." }, { "q": "Which cars work with the Quasar 2?", "a": "Wallbox says the Quasar 2 can charge all CCS2 vehicles, but bidirectional functions are only permitted with certain car manufacturers, with more expected in future. Check with your car maker before relying on vehicle-to-home or vehicle-to-grid." }, { "q": "What is the difference between V2H and V2G?", "a": "Vehicle-to-home (V2H) uses energy stored in the car to power your home. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) sends energy from the car back to the electricity grid, usually through a supplier scheme that pays for it. Both need a compatible car and approval from your electricity network operator." }, { "q": "Does the Quasar 2 work with solar panels?", "a": "Wallbox says solar charging needs one of its power meters. With one fitted, the car can be charged from 100% solar or a mix of solar and grid, and solar surpluses can be stored in the car's battery." }, { "q": "Which smart EV tariffs work with the Wallbox Quasar 2?", "a": "It is not on the Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists (checked November 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": "What does installing the Wallbox Quasar 2 involve?", "a": "A qualified installer fits it on its own circuit, checks your supply and earthing, and notifies your network operator. Wallbox does not list PEN fault protection, so ask how the earthing will be handled. For solar charging, ask for the supply sensor to be fitted on the same visit." }, { "q": "Which chargers are similar to the Wallbox Quasar 2?", "a": "Humax MX7, 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 Wallbox Quasar 2 support V2H or V2G?", "a": "Yes. Wallbox says the Wallbox Quasar 2 can power a home from a compatible car's battery. Check that your car supports it before you buy." }, { "q": "How much does the Wallbox Quasar 2 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 Wallbox Quasar 2 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": "Wallbox, Quasar 2 bidirectional charger (UK)", "url": "https://wallbox.com/en_uk/quasar-2-bidirectional-ev-charger" }, { "label": "Wallbox, home EV charging and energy management (UK)", "url": "https://wallbox.com/en_uk/home-ev-charging" }, { "label": "Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers", "url": "https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/" } ] }