# Simpson & Partners Home Plus EV charger review

Source: https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/simpson-partners-home-7/
Updated: October 2026
A feature comparison from the maker's own documents and the energy suppliers' lists. No scores, ratings or rankings.

The Simpson & Partners Home Plus is a home EV charger rated at 7.4 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase, sold tethered or with a Type 2 socket. Simpson & Partners does not publish a solar charging mode for the UK. Octopus lists it for Intelligent Octopus Go. Not included: Ethernet as standard (optional upgrade); vehicle-to-grid today (the maker describes it as a possible future hardware upgrade).

## Simpson & Partners Home Plus at a glance: what is included

- Home Plus Wall Mount V3: 7.4 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase
- Type 2 socket with locking, or a tethered 6.8 m cable (9.6 m optional)
- Hand-painted aluminium front with aluminium, Accoya wood or plastic lids: 132 combinations
- Home load balancing through a wired or wireless energy manager; OCPP 1.6J
- Octopus lists Simpson & Partners Home Basic and Home Plus for Intelligent Octopus Go
- 10-year enclosure warranty and 5-year electronics warranty

**Included:** 22 kW three-phase version; Socket or tethered versions; App control online, Bluetooth app control offline, buttons on the charger; OCPP 1.6J client; Modular hardware that the maker says can be repaired or upgraded.

**Not included:** Solar charging (not mentioned on Simpson & Partners' product pages); Ethernet as standard (optional upgrade); Vehicle-to-grid today (the maker describes it as a possible future hardware upgrade).

## Simpson & Partners Home Plus features compared with 26 chargers

Other chargers are listed A to Z; this is not a ranking.

| Feature | Simpson & Partners Home Plus | Chargers with it | Other chargers with it |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 22 kW three-phase version | Yes | 7 of 26 | Andersen Quartz, myenergi zappi, Rolec EVO, Rolec Zura, Wallbox Pulsar Max, Zaptec Go |
| A warranty of 5 years or more | Yes | 9 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, Humax MX7, Pod Point Solo 3S, Rolec EVO, Wallbox Pulsar Max, Zaptec Go |
| A tethered cable option of 7.5 m or more | Yes | 11 of 26 | Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, Humax MX7, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart LUX, Ohme Home Pro, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro |
| An Ethernet port, as standard or an option | Yes | 13 of 26 | EO Mini Pro 3, GivEnergy EV Charger, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart LUX, Indra Smart PRO, Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger |
| Sold tethered and with a socket | Yes | 14 of 26 | Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, EO Mini Pro 3, Humax MX7, Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Pod Point Solo 3S, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Pulsar Max |
| Listed for Intelligent Octopus Go | Yes | 15 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart LUX, Indra Smart PRO, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Ohme ePod, Ohme Home Pro, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Pulsar Max |
| OCPP, for third-party charging platforms | Yes | 16 of 26 | Cord Zero, Easee One, EO Mini Pro 3, GivEnergy EV Charger, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Pulsar Max, Zaptec Go |
| Load management with no extra accessory | Yes | 19 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, EO Mini Pro 3, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Humax MX7, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart PRO, Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Ohme ePod, Ohme Home Pro, Pod Point Solo 3S, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, VCHRGD Seven Pro |
| Solar charging with no extra accessory | No | 21 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, EO Mini Pro 3, GivEnergy EV Charger, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Humax MX7, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart LUX, Indra Smart PRO, Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Ohme ePod, Ohme Home Pro, Pod Point Solo 3S, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro |
| PEN fault protection built in | No | 21 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, Easee One, EO Mini Pro 3, GivEnergy EV Charger, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Humax MX7, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart LUX, Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Ohme ePod, Ohme Home Pro, Pod Point Solo 3S, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro |
| 4G or mobile data, as standard or an option | No | 14 of 26 | Cord Zero, Easee One, EO Mini Pro 3, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Indra Smart LUX, Indra Smart PRO, Ohme ePod, Ohme Home Pro, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Zaptec Go |
| IP65 or higher dust and water rating | No | 11 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, GivEnergy EV Charger, Humax MX7, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart LUX, Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura |
| An RFID card or key reader | No | 10 of 26 | Cord Zero, Easee One, Humax MX7, myenergi zappi GLO, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Quasar 2, Zaptec Go |
| Listed by Octopus, OVO and E.ON Next for their smart tariffs | No | 5 of 26 | Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart LUX, Indra Smart PRO, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO |
| Bidirectional (V2G or V2H) hardware | No | 1 of 26 | Wallbox Quasar 2 |

## Is the Simpson & Partners Home Plus compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go?

Yes. Octopus lists the Simpson & Partners Home Plus for Intelligent Octopus Go. E.ON Next does not list it and OVO does not list it. We checked all three lists in October 2026.

- **Intelligent Octopus Go:** listed. Octopus lists the Simpson & Partners Home Plus as a supported charger. Source: [Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers](https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/)
- **E.ON Next Drive Smart:** not listed. Not on E.ON Next's charger list. E.ON Next Drive Smart can still work if your car is on E.ON Next's list. Source: [E.ON Next, Next Drive Smart supported chargers](https://www.eonnext.com/tariffs/next-drive/smart)
- **OVO Charge Anytime:** not listed. Not on OVO's charger list. Charge Anytime can still work if your car is on OVO's list and you have an OVO home supply. Source: [OVO Energy, Charge Anytime compatible EVs and smart chargers](https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers)
- **Fixed-window tariffs** (E.ON Next Drive, Octopus Go, EDF GoElectric, So Energy So EV, Good Energy EV Charge, ScottishPower EV Saver, Ecotricity EcoFixed EV, British Gas EV Power, Sainsbury's EV) need only a timer on the charger or the car.

## Simpson & Partners Home Plus charging time and costs

The MG4 EV SE Long Range, 30% to 80%, at 7.4 kW: about 5h 21m, adding about 162 miles. Charging starts when each cheap window opens. Rates checked October 2026, including 0% VAT.

| Tariff | Cheap window | Cost of this charge | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Octopus Go | 23:30 to 05:30 | £3.16 | Fits the 6-hour window |
| E.ON Next Drive Smart | 00:00 to 06:00 | £2.57 | Only if your car is on E.ON Next's list |
| E.ON Next Drive | 00:00 to 06:00 | £3.36 | Fits the 6-hour window |
| Octopus Go | 00:30 to 05:30 | £4.42 | 21m at the 36.90p day rate |
| EDF GoElectric | 23:00 to 06:00 | £2.63 (cheapest we can be sure of) | Fits the 7-hour window |
| So Energy So EV | 00:00 to 05:00 | £2.64+ | + 21m at a day rate shown only in a quote |
| Good Energy EV Charge | 00:00 to 05:00 | £2.82+ | + 21m at a day rate shown only in a quote |
| ScottishPower EV Saver | 02:00 to 05:00 | £7.82 | 2h 21m at the 34.22p day rate |
| Ecotricity EcoFixed EV | 00:00 to 05:00 | £3.86 | 21m at the 36.57p day rate |
| British Gas EV Power | 00:00 to 05:00 | £4.46 | 21m at the 36.90p day rate |
| Sainsbury's EV | 00:00 to 06:00 | £3.36 | Fits the 6-hour window |
| OVO Charge Anytime | Any time, EV only | £5.27 | Only if your car is on OVO's list |

We aim to show the latest rates, but tariff prices vary by location and can change daily. Always check current rates with the supplier directly before you switch.

## Simpson & Partners Home Plus specs and dimensions

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | Home 7 kW: 7.4 kW / 32 A; Home 22 kW: 22 kW / 32 A (Nominal supply 230 V AC, 50Hz) |
| Connector | Type 2 socket with integrated locking, or tethered Type 2 cable 6.8 m (9.6 m optional) |
| Load management | Home load balancing with a wired or wireless energy manager (Monitoring all three phases needs the optional wireless energy manager) |
| Control | App (online), Bluetooth app (offline), buttons, OCPP 1.6J client |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; Ethernet optional |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 286 x 196 x 111 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Ingress and impact | IP54, IK10 |
| Operating temperature | -15°C to 45°C (Charging may slow when the unit is above 25°C) |
| Finish | Hand-painted aluminium front; aluminium, Accoya wood or plastic lids; 132 combinations |
| Warranty | 10 years enclosure, 5 years electronics |

## Simpson & Partners Home Plus vs similar chargers

The chargers that share the most charger types with the Simpson & Partners Home Plus, then A to Z.

- [Andersen Quartz](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/andersen-quartz/). Both have: Tethered, Untethered (socket), 22 kW three-phase, Smart tariff integration. Differences: Max power 7 kW or 22 kW (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: 7.4 kW or 22 kW); Solar charging yes (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: no); Smart tariff lists 2 of 3 (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: 1 of 3); PEN protection built in (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: not listed); Warranty 7 years (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: 5 years).
- [myenergi zappi](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/zappi-charger/). Both have: Tethered, Untethered (socket), 22 kW three-phase, Smart tariff integration. Differences: Max power 7 kW or 22 kW (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: 7.4 kW or 22 kW); Solar charging yes (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: no); Smart tariff lists 3 of 3 (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: 1 of 3); PEN protection built in (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: not listed); Warranty 3 years (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: 5 years).
- [Wallbox Pulsar Max](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/pulsar-max/). Both have: Tethered, Untethered (socket), 22 kW three-phase, Smart tariff integration. Differences: Max power 7.4 kW or 11 kW or 22 kW (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: 7.4 kW or 22 kW); Solar charging with an accessory (the Simpson & Partners Home Plus: no).

## Simpson & Partners Home Plus features explained

### What is the Simpson & Partners Home Plus?

Simpson & Partners makes home chargers that it says are built and hand finished in the Cotswolds. Its current home model is the Home Plus Wall Mount V3, sold in 7 kW and 22 kW versions with a Type 2 socket or a tethered cable. The front is cast aluminium, hand painted, and the lid can be aluminium, Accoya wood or plastic, giving 132 colour and finish combinations. The company selling the chargers is Simpson & Partners (EV) Ltd, based at Kemble Business Park near Malmesbury, and its website is now simpson-partners.com.

### Charging power: 7.4 kW single-phase, 22 kW three-phase

The Home 7 kW model charges at up to 7.4 kW (32 A) and the Home 22 kW model at up to 22 kW (32 A per phase). The 22 kW model needs a three-phase supply. The rate your car charges at is also limited by its own onboard charger.

### Tethered or untethered: the cable options

The socket version has a Type 2 socket with an integrated locking system. The cable version has a 6.8 m Type 2 cable, with a 9.6 m cable as an optional upgrade.

### Solar charging: not offered

Simpson & Partners' product pages do not mention solar charging, so it is not listed here as a feature.

### Smart charging with Octopus, E.ON Next and OVO

Simpson & Partners lists energy tariff integration and dynamic smart charging. The charger can be controlled online through the app, offline through the app over Bluetooth, with buttons on the charger, or by a third-party system through its native OCPP 1.6J client.

On the energy suppliers' own lists (checked 4 October 2026):

- **Octopus Energy** lists Simpson & Partners Home Basic and Home Plus as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go.
- **OVO Energy** does not list Simpson & Partners for Charge Anytime.
- **E.ON Next** does not list Simpson & Partners for Next Drive Smart.

### Load balancing, earthing and installation

Home load balancing is supported through a wired or wireless energy manager. Simpson & Partners notes that a single current sensor (CT) can manage single-phase and three-phase supplies, but monitoring all three phases needs the optional wireless energy manager. It describes its own "S1 safety chip" and a patent-pending advanced safety protection system, but its product page does not list specific protection ratings such as RCD type or PEN fault detection.

### App, Wi-Fi and connectivity

The charger has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; Ethernet is an optional upgrade. It receives over-the-air software updates, and an optional Charge Doctor feature monitors charging automatically.

### Size and dimensions: 286 x 196 x 111 mm

The Home Plus Wall Mount V3 measures 286 x 196 x 111 mm (height x width x depth) and weighs 3.3 kg. It is rated IP54 and IK10 and operates from -15°C to 45°C; charging speed may be reduced when the unit is above 25°C. Simpson & Partners says the modular design means parts can be repaired, upgraded or recoloured without replacing the whole charger, and that hardware upgrades such as vehicle-to-grid compatibility could be added later.

### Warranty: 5 years

Simpson & Partners gives a 10-year warranty on the enclosure and a 5-year warranty on the electronics.

## Simpson & Partners Home Plus installation

- **Supply:** Single-phase for 7.4 kW; the 22 kW version needs a three-phase supply
- **Earthing:** PEN fault protection not listed by Simpson & Partners: ask how the earthing will be handled
- **Load management:** Supported
- **Connection:** Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet (optional)

1. **Survey.** An installer checks your supply, consumer unit, main fuse and earthing, and where the charger and its cable will go. Many do this from photos first.
2. **Notify the network operator (DNO).** Your installer tells your local network operator (DNO) about the charger, and applies first where the supply needs checking.
3. **Fit and test.** The charger goes on its own circuit and is tested. The three-phase version needs a three-phase supply.
4. **Connect it.** The installer connects the charger to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Ethernet and sets it up in the maker's app.
5. **Set up your tariff.** If you switch to a smart tariff that lists it (Intelligent Octopus Go), add the charger in the supplier's app so it can schedule charging. On a fixed-window tariff, set a schedule for the cheap hours.

## Quick answers

- **Max power:** 7.4 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase. The three-phase version needs a three-phase supply, which most UK homes do not have.
- **Tethered or socket:** Type 2 socket or tethered 6.8 m (9.6 m option).
- **Solar charging:** Simpson & Partners does not publish a solar charging mode for UK installations.
- **Intelligent Octopus Go:** Yes. Octopus lists the Simpson & Partners Home Plus as a supported charger (checked October 2026).
- **E.ON Next Drive Smart and OVO Charge Anytime:** Not on E.ON Next's Next Drive Smart list; not on OVO's Charge Anytime list (both checked 4 October 2026).
- **PEN fault protection:** Simpson & Partners does not list it, so ask your installer how the earthing will be handled.
- **Load management:** Supported.
- **Connectivity:** Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet (optional); OCPP 1.6J.
- **Vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home:** No.
- **Warranty:** 5 years, electronics, 10 years enclosure.
- **Updated:** October 2026, from Simpson & Partners's own documents and the Octopus, OVO and E.ON Next charger lists.

## Simpson & Partners Home Plus FAQs

### What is the Simpson & Partners Home 7?

Simpson & Partners' current home charger is the Home Plus Wall Mount V3, sold in 7 kW (7.4 kW, 32 A) and 22 kW versions. Octopus's supported charger list names the Home Basic and Home Plus models.

### Does the Simpson & Partners charger work with Intelligent Octopus Go?

Yes. Octopus lists Simpson & Partners Home Basic and Home Plus as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go (checked 4 October 2026), and Simpson & Partners describes the Home Series as Intelligent Octopus Go compatible.

### Can the Simpson & Partners charger charge from solar?

Simpson & Partners' product pages do not mention solar charging. Ask Simpson & Partners directly if you need it.

### What warranty does the Simpson & Partners Home Plus have?

A 10-year warranty on the enclosure and 5 years on the electronics.

### Where are Simpson & Partners chargers made?

Simpson & Partners says its chargers are built and hand finished in the Cotswolds. The company selling them is Simpson & Partners (EV) Ltd, based at Kemble Business Park near Malmesbury.

### What does installing the Simpson & Partners Home Plus involve?

A qualified installer fits it on its own circuit, checks your supply and earthing, and notifies your network operator. Simpson & Partners does not list PEN fault protection, so ask how the earthing will be handled.

### Which chargers are similar to the Simpson & Partners Home Plus?

Andersen Quartz, myenergi zappi and Wallbox Pulsar Max 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.

### Does the Simpson & Partners Home Plus support V2H or V2G?

No. Simpson & Partners does not publish vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) support for the Simpson & Partners Home Plus, so it charges the car only.

### How much does the Simpson & Partners Home Plus 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 Simpson & Partners Home Plus 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.

## EV charger terms explained

- **Tethered charger:** A charger with the charging cable fixed to the unit.
- **Untethered (socket) charger:** A charger with a Type 2 socket instead of a fixed cable, so you plug in your own charging cable.
- **Type 2:** The standard connector for AC charging on cars sold in the UK and Europe.
- **Single-phase and three-phase:** Most UK homes have a single-phase supply, which limits a home charger to about 7 kW (32 A). A 22 kW charger needs a three-phase supply, and the car must accept 22 kW on AC to use it.
- **kW and kWh:** kW is charging power; kWh is energy. A 7 kW charger adds up to about 7 kWh an hour, less charging losses.
- **Load management:** The charger lowers its charging current when the rest of the home is using a lot of power, so the main fuse is not overloaded.
- **PEN fault protection:** Protection that disconnects the charger if the combined neutral and earth (PEN) conductor in the supply fails. Chargers with it built in can usually be installed without an earth rod; your installer confirms what your supply needs.
- **OCPP:** Open Charge Point Protocol, an open standard that lets a charger connect to a third-party management platform as well as the maker's app.
- **IP and IK ratings:** IP rates protection against dust and water (IP65 is dust tight and protected against water jets); IK rates impact resistance, from IK00 to IK10.
- **Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H):** Sending power from the car's battery back to the grid or the home. It needs a bidirectional charger, a compatible car and approval from your network operator, and V2G also needs a supplier offer.
- **Smart tariff charger list:** The chargers an energy supplier says it can control for its smart EV tariff, such as Octopus's list for Intelligent Octopus Go. Suppliers add and remove chargers, so we show the date we checked.
- **EV chargepoint grant:** A GOV.UK grant for people who rent, or own a flat, with private off-street parking. It can cover 75% of the cost of buying and installing a chargepoint, up to £500 (checked 4 October 2026).

## Sources and how we check

- [Simpson & Partners, Home Plus Wall Mount V3](https://simpson-partners.com/home-series/wall-mount)
- [Simpson & Partners, home page](https://simpson-partners.com/)
- [Companies House, Simpson & Partners (EV) Ltd (15959475)](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15959475)
- [Octopus Energy, Intelligent Octopus Go supported chargers](https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/)
- [E.ON Next, Next Drive Smart supported chargers](https://www.eonnext.com/tariffs/next-drive/smart)
- [OVO Energy, Charge Anytime compatible EVs and smart chargers](https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers)

Cite as: Best Chargers, "Simpson & Partners Home Plus EV charger review", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/simpson-partners-home-7/