How fast does it charge?
7.2 kWAbout 25 to 30 miles of range for every hour plugged in, and about 10 to 12 hours for a full charge for most cars. There is no 22 kW version.
- 7.2 kW single-phase
EO Mini Pro 3 EV charger review
Also sold by Hive as the Mini Pro 3 EV Charger.
The EO Mini Pro 3, from EO Charging, is a charger you have fitted at home to charge an electric car, and it can also use spare power from solar panels. It charges at 7.2 kW, the usual speed for a home charger: about 25 to 30 miles of range for every hour plugged in. It works with overnight EV tariffs that only need a timer, but it is not on the Octopus, E.ON Next or OVO smart tariff lists.
Updated . We can make mistakes so always check with the manufacturer and your installer first. How we check
- Charging speed
- 7.2 kW about 25 to 30 miles an hour
- Cable
- Tethered or untethered 5 m fixed cable, or plug in your own
- Solar charging
- Yes from your panels
- Smart tariffs
- 0 of 3 Octopus, E.ON Next, OVO
Is the EO Mini Pro 3 right for you?
The questions most people start with, answered from EO Charging's own documents.
Is the EO Mini Pro 3 tethered or untethered?
BothYou can choose a fixed cable (5 m), or a socket where you plug in your own cable. Installers call a fixed cable "tethered" and a socket "untethered".
- Fixed cable, 5 m
- Socket for your own cable
Is the EO Mini Pro 3 compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go?
Not listedOctopus does not list it as a charger, so Intelligent Octopus Go would need a car Octopus supports instead. E.ON Next and OVO do not list it either. It works with any overnight tariff that only needs a timer, such as EDF GoElectric.
OctopusNot listed
E.ON NextNot listed
OVONot listed
Can it charge from solar panels?
YesIt can charge your car with spare power from your panels, instead of sending it back to the grid.
Does it work with all electric cars?
Type 2It uses the Type 2 connector, which most electric cars sold in the UK use. Check the charging socket on your car, or ask your installer.
Does the EO Mini Pro 3 support V2H or V2G?
Not statedEO Charging does not say whether it supports vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G), so plan on it charging the car only. Chargers with vehicle-to-grid hardware.
Can it stay connected without Wi-Fi?
YesIt has mobile data built in (or as an option), so it can stay connected even if your Wi-Fi does not reach the driveway.
- Wi-Fi
- Network cable
- Mobile data (4G)
Does the EO Mini Pro 3 need an earth rod?
Usually notIt has a built-in safety feature (EO Charging calls it PEN fault protection) that usually means no earth rod is needed. Your installer checks all of this first.
How long is the warranty?
Not publishedNot published on EO's product page.
EO Mini Pro 3 specs and dimensions
As published by EO Charging, checked November 2026.
| Power | 7.2 kW single-phase |
|---|---|
| Connector | Type 2 socket, or tethered 5 m cableSocket version: EO cables of 5 m, 7.5 m or 10 m |
| Solar charging | Yes, CT clamps included |
| Load management | Power balancing to avoid overloading the supply |
| Protection | Built-in PME fault protection; integral 6 mA DC leakage detection |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth as standard; 4G as an optional extra |
| App | ev.energy (EO app migration from 4 August 2025) |
| Dimensions | 230 x 151 x 125 mm |
| Ingress | IP56/IP54 (as stated by EO) |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to 50°C |
| Mounting | Wall or post, indoor or outdoor |
| Warranty | Not published on EO's product page |
EO Mini Pro 3 vs similar chargers
The three that share the most charger types with it, then any charger you choose, spec by spec.
Cord Zero
A 7.36 kW charger designed in the UK by Cord, with a socket or a 5 m, 8 m or 12 m tethered cable, Wi-Fi and 4G built in, and a 5-year product warranty.
- 7.36 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 5 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2)
Hive's home EV charger is the Sync Energy Wall Charger 2, sold with installation by Hive's installers and controlled in the Hive app, with Power+ for British Gas customers.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Humax MX7
A 7.4 kW single-phase charger from Humax with vehicle identification, solar charging and V2G-ready hardware that Humax says is not yet commercially supported.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 5 years warranty
- Solar compatible
EO Mini Pro 3 vs Hive EV Charger, Ohme ePod and myenergi zappi
| Feature | EO Mini Pro 3 | Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2) | Ohme ePod | myenergi zappi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 7 kW / 22 kW |
| 22 kW three-phase version | No | No | No | Yes |
| Cable | Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m | Type 2 socket, or tethered 7 m (installation option) | Type 2 socket (untethered) | Tethered 6.5 m or Type 2 socket |
| Solar charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Load management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PEN fault protection | Built in | Built in | Built in | Built in |
| Smart tariff lists (Octopus, OVO, E.ON Next) | Not listed | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go) | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go) | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go); OVO (Charge Anytime); E.ON Next (Next Drive Smart) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G (optional), Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G, Bluetooth (set-up) | 4G (4G model), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi model), Bluetooth (Wi-Fi model) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| OCPP | OCPP (used for the ev.energy app) | OCPP 1.6J | Not stated | OCPP 1.6J (via myenergi cloud) |
| RFID | No | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker | No | No |
| Ingress and impact rating | IP56/IP54 (as stated by EO), IK08 | IP65, IK10 | IP54, IK08 | IP65, IK10 |
| Dimensions | 230 x 151 x 125 mm | Not stated | 230 x 140 x 100 mm | 438 x 282 x 122 mm |
| Warranty | Not stated | 3 years with Hive installation (2 years without) | 3 years | 3 years |
EO Mini Pro 3 features explained
Every feature, from EO Charging's datasheet, manual and product pages.
What is the EO Mini Pro 3?
The Mini Pro 3 is a single-phase home charger from EO Charging. It measures 230 x 151 x 125 mm, which EO compares to an A5 notepad, and comes as a socket or tethered unit. EO now partners with Hive for home sales, and in 2025 it moved Mini Pro 3 customers from its own app to the ev.energy app.
Charging power: 7.2 kW single-phase, no 22 kW version
EO lists a charging capacity of 7.2 kW on a single-phase supply. There is no three-phase Mini Pro 3. The rate your car charges at is also limited by its own onboard charger.
Tethered or untethered: the cable options
The socket version lets you remove the cable and store it separately; EO sells cables of 5 m, 7.5 m and 10 m. The tethered version is only available with a 5 m cable. A cable holster is included as standard.
Solar charging with CT clamps
EO says the Mini Pro 3 comes with CT clamps as standard, so you can charge the car from solar panels, with the charger supplementing with grid energy on cloudy days.
Smart charging with Octopus, E.ON Next and OVO
EO began migrating Mini Pro 3 chargers to the ev.energy app on 4 August 2025. ev.energy provides automatic off-peak charging, usage insights, schedules, rewards and solar integration, and handles app support. EO also partners with Hive, whose SmartCharge scheduling it advertises on its product page.
On the energy suppliers' own lists (checked 2 November 2026), EO is not listed by Octopus for Intelligent Octopus Go, by OVO for Charge Anytime, or by E.ON Next for Next Drive Smart. Octopus and OVO can also connect through compatible cars rather than the charger.
Load balancing, earthing and installation
EO lists power balancing to avoid overloading the home's electrical supply. The charger has built-in PME protection, which EO says meets UK smart charging regulations and prevents the need for an earth rod, and integral 6 mA DC leakage detection, so no Type B RCD is required. Power can enter through the rear of the enclosure or the base, and the charger can be wall or post mounted, indoors or outdoors.
EO's support page says every Mini Pro 3 must be installed by an EO Approved installer to be covered under the EO warranty.
App, Wi-Fi and connectivity
EO's UK datasheet (November 2023) lists Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth as standard, with 4G as an optional extra. For ev.energy, the installer points the charger's OCPP connection (CSMS URL) at ev.energy's server.
Size and dimensions: 230 x 151 x 125 mm
The Mini Pro 3 measures 230 x 151 x 125 mm. EO describes it as suitable for indoor or outdoor installation. Its UK datasheet (November 2023) rates the socketed version IP54 and the tethered version IP56, with an IK08 impact rating. It operates from -25°C to 50°C.
Warranty: length not published
EO's product page does not state the warranty length. EO offers warranty registration online and says the charger must be installed by an EO Approved installer to be covered.
EO Mini Pro 3 charging time and costs
Pick your car, how far you drive and a tariff. We use your car's own figures from our electric car data, the 26.32p price cap average as the standard rate, and the EO Mini Pro 3's 7.2 kW for the charging time.
You would pay about this much less
£388
Charging 8,000 miles a year at home on Intelligent Octopus Go costs about £127, against £515 at the standard rate.
Intelligent Octopus Go, 6.5p£127 a year
Standard rate, 26.32p£515 a year
- A 30% to 80% top-up on the EO Mini Pro 3
- 5h 30m at 7.2 kW, adding about 162 miles
Rates checked November 2026, including 0% VAT; they vary by region and change often, so check with the supplier.
EO Mini Pro 3 installation
Three steps from here to your first charge at home.
Check you can have one
You need somewhere to park off the street, such as a driveway or garage. 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.
Find a local installer
Browse EV charger installers in 50 UK cities, each with its published Google rating, and ask for the EO Mini Pro 3 by name.
They fit it and set it up
The installer checks your fuse box and earthing, fits the charger on its own circuit, tells your local network operator and connects it to the app.
EO Mini Pro 3 FAQs
How long does the EO Mini Pro 3 take to charge a car?
At 7.2 kW it adds about 25 to 30 miles of range an hour. A typical top-up of about 162 miles takes about 5h 30m, so it fits in a night. A full charge from empty takes about 10 to 12 hours for most cars. Your car's battery size changes this.
Do I need solar panels to use it?
No. It charges like any home charger without them. Using spare solar power is an extra for homes that have panels.
Is there a grant for a home EV charger?
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. Check on GOV.UK (checked 4 October 2026). Homeowners in houses are not eligible.
Who can install the EO Mini Pro 3?
A qualified electrician who installs EV chargers. They check your fuse box and earthing, fit it on its own circuit, tell your local network operator, and set it up in the app. Our directory lists EV charger installers in 50 UK cities with their Google ratings.
Which app does the EO Mini Pro 3 use?
EO moved EO Mini Pro 3 customers to the ev.energy app, starting the automatic migration on 4 August 2025. The charger connects to ev.energy over OCPP. EO's support page points customers to ev.energy for app support.
Can the EO Mini Pro 3 charge from solar?
Yes. EO says the Mini Pro 3 comes with CT clamps as standard so it can charge from solar panels, supplementing with grid energy on cloudy days.
What cable lengths are available for the EO Mini Pro 3?
The tethered version is only available with a 5 m cable. The socket version can be used with EO cables of 5 m, 7.5 m or 10 m.
Does the EO Mini Pro 3 need an earth rod?
EO says the built-in PME protection prevents the need for an earth rod. Your installer confirms the earthing arrangement for your property.
Is the Hive Mini Pro 3 EV Charger the same as the EO Mini Pro 3?
Yes. Hive sells it as the Mini Pro 3 EV Charger, tethered or untethered, and EO says it has partnered with Hive. Both checked 11 October 2026. Check the model name on your quote.
How much does the EO Mini Pro 3 cost?
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 EO Mini Pro 3 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 and how we check
Updated . We try to compare features of chargers and user experiences. We can make mistakes so always check with the manufacturer and your installer first.
- eocharging.comEO Charging, EO Mini Pro 3 home charging page
- eocharging.comEO Charging, ev.energy app migration (EO Mini Pro 3 support)
- octopus.energyOctopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers
- eonnext.comE.ON Next, Next Drive Smart supported chargers
- ovoenergy.comOVO Energy, Charge Anytime compatible EVs and smart chargers
Cite this page: Best Chargers, "EO Mini Pro 3 EV charger review", specs checked November 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/eo-mini-pro-3/. Also as Markdown and JSON.
Home EV chargers, A to Z
Every charger we compare, A to Z. Swipe or use the arrows to browse.
Andersen A3
A 7 kW single-phase charger from Andersen with a 5.5 m cable that stores inside the housing, convenience lighting and a 7-year warranty.
- 7 kW
- Tethered 5.5 m
- 7 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Andersen Quartz
Andersen's smallest charger, available at 7 kW or 22 kW with a socket or tethered cable, 11 colours and a 7-year warranty.
- 7 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 7 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Cord Zero
A 7.36 kW charger designed in the UK by Cord, with a socket or a 5 m, 8 m or 12 m tethered cable, Wi-Fi and 4G built in, and a 5-year product warranty.
- 7.36 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 5 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Easee One
A 7.4 kW socket charger developed by Easee for the UK market, with a cable lock that makes it tethered or untethered, a built-in eSIM and integrated open PEN protection.
- 7.4 kW
- Socket (untethered)
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
EO Mini Pro 3
A 7.2 kW single-phase charger from EO, the size of an A5 notepad, with CT clamps for solar and power balancing included and an app now run by ev.energy.
- 7.2 kW
- Tethered or socket
- Solar compatible
GivEnergy EV Charger
A 7 kW tethered solar-diverting charger from GivEnergy. GivEnergy Ltd has been in administration since 9 April 2026; check warranty and support before buying.
- 7 kW
- Tethered 5 m
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2)
Hive's home EV charger is the Sync Energy Wall Charger 2, sold with installation by Hive's installers and controlled in the Hive app, with Power+ for British Gas customers.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Humax MX7
A 7.4 kW single-phase charger from Humax with vehicle identification, solar charging and V2G-ready hardware that Humax says is not yet commercially supported.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 5 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro
A 7.4 kW tethered charger with solar charging modes, automatic load management and a CT clamp in the box, listed by Octopus, OVO and E.ON Next for their smart tariffs.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered 5 m
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Indra Smart LUX
A 7.4 kW tethered charger from Indra, 78 mm deep, with a 6 m or 10 m cable, O-PEN fault detection and listings with Octopus, OVO and E.ON Next.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered 6 m
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Indra Smart PRO
A 7.4 kW untethered charger designed and built in the UK by Indra, with solar matching, house fuse protection and listings with Octopus, OVO and E.ON Next.
- 7.4 kW
- Socket (untethered)
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Masterplug Smart EV Charger
A 7.4 kW single-phase charger from Masterplug, part of Luceco plc, controlled through the Sync Energy app, with a load management clamp and PEN protection.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
myenergi zappi
A 7 kW or 22 kW home charger from myenergi with three charging modes, two of which use surplus solar generation, and a grid current sensor supplied in the box.
- 7 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
myenergi zappi GLO
A screen-free 7 kW single-phase charger from myenergi, controlled through the app, with an RFID access key and a Smart Mode that can use surplus solar.
- 7 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Ohme ePod
A 7.4 kW untethered charger from Ohme with a Type 2 socket and a built-in mobile data SIM, which Octopus lists as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go.
- 7.4 kW
- Socket (untethered)
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Ohme Home Pro
A 7.4 kW tethered charger from Ohme with a colour screen and a built-in mobile data SIM, which Octopus lists as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered 5 m
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Pod Point Solo 3S
Pod Point's home charger, sold untethered or with a 6.5 m cable, with a power balancing sensor that must be fitted and built-in PME fault protection.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 5 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Rolec EVO
A socketed charger from Rolec in 7.4 kW and 22 kW versions, with solar modes, dynamic load balancing, RFID cards and a 5-year warranty.
- 7.4 kW
- Socket (untethered)
- 5 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Rolec WallPod
A 7.4 kW single-phase charger designed and manufactured in the UK by Rolec, with socket or tethered versions, 4G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and MID-approved metering.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Rolec Zura
A charger from Rolec with one or two outlets, in 7.4 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase versions, designed and manufactured in the UK.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Simpson & Partners Home Plus
A 7.4 kW or 22 kW charger with a hand-painted aluminium front, made in the Cotswolds by Simpson & Partners, with a 10-year enclosure warranty.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 5 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Sync Energy EV Charger
The Sync Energy EV Charger from Luceco plc, sold socketed or with a 7.5 m cable, with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and optional 4G, and listed by Octopus for Intelligent Octopus Go.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
VCHRGD Seven Pro
A 7.4 kW single-phase charger from VCHRGD with a push-fit design, CT clamp, RFID reader and OCPP 1.6J, listed by Octopus for Intelligent Octopus Go.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 3 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Wallbox Pulsar Max
A compact charger from Wallbox in 7.4 kW, 11 kW and 22 kW versions, tethered or with a socket, with a 5-year warranty and listing for Intelligent Octopus Go.
- 7.4 kW
- Tethered or socket
- 5 years warranty
- Solar compatible
Wallbox Quasar 2
Wallbox's bidirectional home charger, which can power a home from a compatible car's battery. Wallbox's UK page offers a 'keep me updated' sign-up rather than a quote.
- Tethered
- Solar compatible
Zaptec Go
A 1.3 kg socketed charger designed and made in Norway by Zaptec, 7.4 kW single-phase in the UK, with Wi-Fi, 4G LTE-M, built-in open PEN protection and a 5-year guarantee.
- 7.4 kW
- Socket (untethered)
- 5 years warranty