The Rolec EVO 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 7.4 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.
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The questions most people start with, answered from Rolec's own documents.
About 25 to 30 miles of range for every hour plugged in, and about 10 to 11 hours for a full charge for most cars. The 22 kW version needs a three-phase supply, which most homes do not have.
It has a socket, so you will need your own charging cable (Type 2, the usual kind). Installers call a fixed cable "tethered" and a socket "untethered".
Octopus 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
It can charge your car with spare power from your panels, instead of sending it back to the grid.
It 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.
Rolec does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for it, so it charges the car only. Chargers with vehicle-to-grid hardware.
It has mobile data built in (or as an option), so it can stay connected even if your Wi-Fi does not reach the driveway.
It has a built-in safety feature (Rolec calls it PEN fault protection) that usually means no earth rod is needed. The faster 22 kW version needs a three-phase supply, which most homes do not have; the standard version does not. Your installer checks all of this first.
5 years.
As published by Rolec, checked October 2026.
| Power | 7.4 kW (32 A, 230 V single-phase) or 22 kW (32 A, 400 V three-phase)Configurable down to 6 A if the supply is limited |
|---|---|
| Models | ROLEC5011 (7.4 kW), ROLEC5013 (22 kW) |
| Connector | Universal Type 2 socket with cable lock |
| Charging modes | ECO, ECO+, Charge Now |
| Load management | Dynamic load balancing; CT clamp and cable included on single-phaseThree-phase needs the optional CT kit |
| Protection | AC 30 mA Type A and DC 6 mA; PME fault detectionPME fault detection selectable at installation on the 22 kW model |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz), Ethernet, 4G LTE (22 kW only, subscription), BLE 5.0 for installer set-up |
| OCPP | OCPP 1.6J |
| Access | ROLEC EVO app, 2 RFID cards, plug and go |
| Energy metering | Over 98% accuracy |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 260 x 260 x 112 mm |
| Weight | Under 3 kg |
| Ingress and impact | IP54, IK10 |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +50°C |
| Standby power | Under 5 W |
| Colour | Daytona Grey; other colours on request |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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| Feature | Rolec EVO | Rolec Zura | Andersen Quartz | Cord Zero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power | 7.4 kW / 22 kW | 7.4 kW / 22 kW | 7 kW / 22 kW | 7.36 kW |
| 22 kW three-phase version | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cable | Type 2 socket with cable lock | Type 2 socket(s) or tethered 5 m / 10 m | Type 2 socket or tethered 5.5 m / 8.5 m (6.5 m on 22 kW) | Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m / 8 m / 12 m |
| 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 | Not listed | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go); OVO (Charge Anytime) | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go); OVO (Charge Anytime) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G (22 kW model only, subscription) | 4G (subscription), Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (set-up only) | Wi-Fi, 4G |
| OCPP | OCPP 1.6J | OCPP 1.6J | Not stated | OCPP 1.6 |
| RFID | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home | No | No | No | No |
| Ingress and impact rating | IP54, IK10 | IP65 enclosure, IP54 socket, IK08 | IP65 (enclosure) | IP54 (socket) / IP65 (tethered), IK08 |
| Dimensions | 260 x 260 x 112 mm | 260 x 410 x 157 mm | 286 x 172 x 110 mm | 320 x 210 x 132 mm |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years | 7 years | 5 years (product) |
Every feature, from Rolec's datasheet, manual and product pages.
The EVO is a home charger from Rolec Services, which is based in Boston, Lincolnshire. It comes in a 7.4 kW single-phase model (ROLEC5011) and a 22 kW three-phase model (ROLEC5013), both with a universal Type 2 socket, and Rolec says it suits domestic and light commercial installations.
The single-phase model charges at up to 7.4 kW (32 A at 230 V) and the three-phase model at up to 22 kW (32 A per phase at 400 V). The 22 kW model needs a three-phase supply and can switch from three-phase to single-phase charging. If the supply is limited, either can be set to a lower output, down to 6 A. The rate your car charges at is also limited by its own onboard charger.
Both models have a universal Type 2 socket, so you use your own cable. A cable lock holds the cable in place, and the owner can lock it permanently. Rolec sells 5 m and 10 m Type 2 cables and a holster as accessories.
Rolec lists three charging modes:
The free ROLEC EVO app sets charging schedules and off-peak charging, and Rolec says it can integrate with smart tariffs. The EVO is also OCPP 1.6J compliant, so it can be connected to another OCPP app or charge point management system instead.
On the energy suppliers' own lists (checked 4 October 2026), Rolec is not listed by Octopus for Intelligent Octopus Go, by OVO for Charge Anytime, or by E.ON Next for Next Drive Smart.
The EVO supports dynamic load balancing. A CT clamp and cable are included with single-phase models; three-phase models need an optional CT kit. Built-in protection is AC 30 mA Type A and DC 6 mA residual current protection (with a test button), plus surge and over-temperature protection. PME fault detection is built in, so Rolec says no earth rod is required; on the 22 kW model it is selectable at installation. Rolec lists installation in under 15 minutes and wall or post mounting.
Both models have Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz) and RJ45 Ethernet. The 22 kW model also has 4G LTE through a built-in nano SIM, which needs a subscription. Bluetooth LE 5.0 is used by installers for configuration. Two RFID cards are included, and the EVO also works as plug and go. Rolec lists tamper and breach notifications and over-the-air updates.
The EVO measures 260 x 260 x 112 mm (width x height x depth) and weighs under 3 kg. The PC/ABS enclosure is rated IP54 and IK10, with an aluminium heat sink, and operates from -30°C to +50°C. Standby consumption is under 5 W and energy metering is listed at over 98% accuracy. The standard colour is Daytona Grey, with other colours on request. Rolec lists compliance with the Smart Charge Points regulations (SI 2021/1467).
Rolec's data sheet lists a 5-year warranty as standard.
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 Rolec EVO's 7.4 kW for the charging time.
Charging 8,000 miles a year at home on Intelligent Octopus Go costs about £157, against £515 at the standard rate.
Rates checked October 2026, including 0% VAT; they vary by region and change often, so check with the supplier.
Three steps from here to your first charge at home.
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.
Browse EV charger installers in 50 UK cities, each with its published Google rating, and ask for the Rolec EVO by name.
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.
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