The Hypervolt ecosystem is built around one charger, one app, and a set of solar and tariff integration features that make it one of the most capable charger-only platforms in the UK. At its centre is the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, a 7.4 kW smart charger with an LED-ring interface, three app-selectable solar charging modes, and native integration with Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime. Hypervolt has no battery or solar diverter hardware — it is designed to sit alongside third-party storage and generation.
For the broader picture of how charger-only and full-stack ecosystems compare, see our home energy ecosystem guide.
What is the Hypervolt ecosystem?
Hypervolt is designed and headquartered in London. Its ecosystem philosophy is similar to Ohme’s in that it focuses on the charger and software layer — but it differentiates on solar mode sophistication and app UX rather than tariff API depth.
Hypervolt’s parent company is Powerverse, a home energy technology business that also produces the Raya AI scheduling platform. Raya can sit on top of the Hypervolt ecosystem and extend its scheduling intelligence using machine learning — a layer unique to the Hypervolt platform among the four main UK charger brands.
The Hypervolt ecosystem consists of:
- Hypervolt Home 3 Pro — the charger hardware
- Hypervolt app — solar modes, scheduling, energy monitoring, cost tracking
- Hypervolt Connect — household sharing feature within the app
- Powerverse Raya — optional AI scheduling overlay (separate platform)
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro at a glance
The Home 3 Pro is Hypervolt’s current and only home charger model. It is available in tethered versions (5 m or 7.5 m Type 2 cable) and as an untethered socket. The LED ring on the front face provides status indication without requiring the app for basic session monitoring.
Key specifications:
- Output: 7.4 kW (single-phase 32A)
- Connector: Type 2 tethered (5 m or 7.5 m) or untethered
- Interface: LED ring status indicator
- O-PEN (Open Protective Earth Neutral) protection: built in
- OZEV chargepoint grant: approved for flat and rented accommodation installations
- Three solar modes: controlled via app
For a full product review including pros, cons, and installation notes, see the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro review.
The three solar modes explained
Solar mode is where the Hypervolt ecosystem most clearly differentiates itself from Ohme and from budget smart chargers. Three modes are available in the app, each suited to a different solar situation:
Note: Hypervolt has updated its solar mode naming across app versions. The names below reflect the best available information as of early 2026 — verify current naming in the Hypervolt app before advising others.
Solar mode (Eco / Solar-only): The charger draws only from solar surplus. A CT clamp measures the surplus your panels are generating above your home’s current consumption, and the charger adjusts its draw to match. If surplus falls below the minimum charge threshold, charging pauses automatically. This mode maximises self-consumption and minimises grid import.
Hybrid mode (Dynamic / Eco with top-up): The charger charges primarily from solar surplus but supplements with grid power if surplus is insufficient to reach a minimum charge rate. This is useful on cloudy days or partial-cloud conditions where solar output fluctuates — you get some grid charging to ensure progress while still prioritising surplus.
Boost mode (Grid): The charger ignores solar and charges at full 7.4 kW from the grid. This overrides any solar mode settings and is the mode to use when you need a fast charge and cost is a secondary concern.
CT clamp requirement: All three solar modes require a CT clamp to be fitted at your main supply cable during installation. The CT clamp measures the direction and size of energy flow at the boundary between your home and the grid. Without it, the charger has no way to know how much solar surplus is available. Budget for the CT clamp as part of your installation — it is typically included with the charger but requires installation labour.
Self-consumption maths:
At a typical summer UK midday with a 4 kWp array and 1.5 kW of home consumption, you might generate 3.5 kW and export 2 kW. In Hybrid mode, Hypervolt charges at the full 2 kW surplus plus a 0.8 kW grid top-up to reach a 2.8 kW minimum threshold, rather than cycling between paused and maximum. This smoother draw is easier on your EV’s onboard charger and avoids the stop-start pattern of strict solar-only mode on variable days.
For a wider comparison of solar EV chargers, see our best solar EV chargers guide.
The Hypervolt app and Hypervolt Connect
The Hypervolt app is the ecosystem’s control layer, available on iOS and Android. In 2026, its feature set includes:
Smart scheduling: The app supports tariff-aware charge scheduling with automatic window detection for Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime. You set a target departure time and charge level; the app schedules the session within your tariff’s cheap window.
Real-time energy monitoring: The app displays your home’s total electricity import, your EV’s charge draw, and — with the CT clamp fitted — your solar generation and net surplus in real time. This single-screen view of household energy flow is a useful tool for understanding where your electricity is going and when solar is being self-consumed versus exported.
Cost tracking: Session cost is displayed in pounds and pence alongside kWh drawn, using your tariff’s rate data.
Hypervolt Connect: This feature allows you to add additional household members to your charger via the app, giving each person visibility of their own sessions and the ability to start or stop charging. This is relevant for households with two drivers who share a single charger. Verify the current exact feature set and behaviour of Hypervolt Connect in the app, as the implementation has been updated.
Powerverse Raya integration: For users who want AI-driven scheduling rather than a fixed smart window, Raya is available as an optional additional service that layers on top of the Hypervolt ecosystem.
Tariff integration
Hypervolt’s tariff integrations in 2026:
| Tariff | Integration type |
|---|---|
| Octopus Intelligent Go | Native API integration |
| OVO Charge Anytime | Native integration |
| E.ON Next Drive | Schedule-based |
| British Gas EV Tariff | Schedule-based |
| Octopus Agile | Schedule-based (or via Raya) |
The Octopus Intelligent Go native integration works similarly to Ohme’s: the app connects to Octopus’s API, verifies your cheap window, and schedules charging automatically. The behaviour of extended cheap windows (when Octopus grants additional demand-management periods) is comparable to Ohme’s, though some user communities report slight differences in timing precision between the two. Both are meaningfully deeper than manual scheduling.
For detailed comparisons across UK EV tariffs and which charger integrations are available, see our UK EV tariff comparison.
Pairing with solar and batteries
Hypervolt makes no solar inverter, no home battery, and no hot water diverter. This means:
For existing solar installations: Hypervolt integrates via CT clamp. No changes are required to your existing inverter or solar installation. You fit the CT clamp at the consumer unit during the charger install, and the solar modes activate in the app. This is the simplest solar integration path of the four main brands.
For adding a home battery: A third-party battery (GivEnergy AIO, Tesla Powerwall, etc.) sits alongside the Hypervolt ecosystem and is managed through its own separate app. The two systems coexist but do not automatically coordinate — you manage charging schedules across both apps independently.
This limitation means that for households who want unified control of charger and battery, Hypervolt is not the optimal choice. GivEnergy or myenergi, where the charger and battery share a single app, offer a more integrated experience.
How Hypervolt compares
| Hypervolt | Ohme | myenergi | GivEnergy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar modes | Three (app-selectable) | Limited | Eco+ / Eco / Fast | Solar Boost |
| Battery hardware | No | No | Libbi | AIO |
| Octopus IG API | Native | Native (deepest) | Compatible | Scheduler |
| AI scheduling | Raya (via Powerverse) | No | No | No |
| App UX | Rated best-in-class | Good | Functional | Functional |
| UK-designed | Yes (London) | Yes (London) | UK-made (Lincs) | UK-made (Devon) |
For the full four-way comparison, see myenergi vs GivEnergy vs Ohme vs Hypervolt.
Cost and installation
Approximate Hypervolt pricing (2026 — verify current RRP at hypervolt.co.uk):
- Home 3 Pro untethered: approximately £899 RRP
- Home 3 Pro tethered (5 m): approximately £949 RRP
- Installation: typically £200 to £400 through an approved installer
The CT clamp is typically included with the charger but adds 30 to 60 minutes to installation time. If your consumer unit is remote from the charger install location, a wireless sensor equivalent to myenergi’s Harvi is not available for Hypervolt — the CT clamp must be wired.
Both models are OZEV-approved for the flat and rented accommodation chargepoint grant of up to £350.
Get Hypervolt installer quotes
A Hypervolt install with solar mode enabled requires CT clamp fitting as part of the process. An experienced Hypervolt installer will confirm the correct CT clamp placement at your consumer unit and verify solar mode calibration during commissioning.
Get Hypervolt installer quotes from approved professionals across the UK. Ask about CT clamp installation and solar mode testing as part of the quote.
Key Takeaways
- The Hypervolt ecosystem is centred on the Home 3 Pro charger, the Hypervolt app, and optional Powerverse Raya AI scheduling — with no battery or solar diverter hardware.
- Three app-selectable solar modes (Solar, Hybrid, Boost) allow you to prioritise solar-only, grid-supplemented, or full grid charging; all require a CT clamp.
- A CT clamp must be fitted at your main supply cable for any solar mode to function accurately; budget for this as part of the installation.
- Native tariff integration includes Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime, with schedule-based support for E.ON Next Drive and British Gas EV.
- Hypervolt is best suited to households who want a design-led charger with solar integration and excellent app UX; for combined charger and battery management under one app, GivEnergy or myenergi are stronger matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Hypervolt solar modes? Hypervolt offers three solar modes selectable in the app. Solar mode (Eco) charges only from solar surplus and pauses when surplus falls below the minimum threshold. Hybrid mode (Dynamic) charges from solar surplus and tops up from the grid if surplus is insufficient. Boost mode charges at full grid power regardless of solar output. All three require a CT clamp fitted at your consumer unit during installation. Mode naming has varied across app versions — verify the current names in the app before purchase.
Does Hypervolt work with Octopus Intelligent Go? Yes, Hypervolt has a native API integration with Octopus Intelligent Go. The app connects to your Octopus account and schedules charging automatically within the cheap 7p/kWh window (23:30–05:30). The integration also responds to extended cheap periods that Octopus grants for demand management, allowing your car to continue charging at 7p beyond the standard window when grid conditions permit.
Can Hypervolt work with a home battery? Yes, but not in a single unified app. A third-party home battery such as a GivEnergy AIO or Tesla Powerwall operates through its own separate app alongside the Hypervolt ecosystem. There is no shared controller that automatically coordinates battery discharge and EV charging — you manage each system independently. If single-app coordination of battery and charger is important to you, consider GivEnergy or myenergi instead.
Is the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro OZEV-approved? Yes. The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is on the OZEV approved product list for the EV chargepoint grant of up to £350, available to residents of flats and rented accommodation. Check the current approved list at gov.uk before purchasing, as the list is periodically updated.
Does Hypervolt support V2G? No. As of early 2026, the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro does not support vehicle-to-grid (V2G) or vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging. Hypervolt has not announced a bidirectional charger product at the time of writing.
Useful Resources
Hypervolt product pages and help docs https://hypervolt.co.uk/help
Octopus Intelligent Go partner integration details https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go
OZEV chargepoint grant approved product list https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-grants-for-low-emission-vehicles