How fast does it charge?
7.4 kWAbout 25 to 30 miles of range for every hour plugged in, and about 10 to 11 hours for a full charge for most cars. There is no 22 kW version.
- 7.4 kW single-phase
VCHRGD Seven Pro EV charger review
The VCHRGD Seven Pro 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. Octopus lists it for its smart EV tariffs, which charge the car when electricity is cheap.
Updated . We can make mistakes so always check with the manufacturer and your installer first. How we check
- Charging speed
- 7.4 kW about 25 to 30 miles an hour
- Cable
- Tethered or untethered 7.5 m fixed cable, or plug in your own
- Solar charging
- Yes from your panels
- Smart tariffs
- 1 of 3 Octopus
Is the VCHRGD Seven Pro right for you?
The questions most people start with, answered from VCHRGD's own documents.
Is the VCHRGD Seven Pro tethered or untethered?
BothYou can choose a fixed cable (7.5 m), or a socket where you plug in your own cable. Installers call a fixed cable "tethered" and a socket "untethered".
- Fixed cable, 7.5 m
- Socket for your own cable
Is the VCHRGD Seven Pro compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go?
Yes, listedOctopus lists it, so Octopus can run its charging at cheap times for you. E.ON Next and OVO do not list it. It works with any overnight tariff that only needs a timer, such as EDF GoElectric.
OctopusLists it
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 VCHRGD Seven Pro support V2H or V2G?
NoVCHRGD 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.
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 VCHRGD Seven Pro need an earth rod?
Usually notIt has a built-in safety feature (VCHRGD calls it PEN fault protection) that usually means no earth rod is needed. It also needs a safety switch (an RCD) fitted in your fuse box. Your installer checks all of this first.
How long is the warranty?
3 years3 years.
07 years, the longest of the 26 chargers we cover
VCHRGD Seven Pro specs and dimensions
As published by VCHRGD, checked October 2026.
| Power | 7.4 kW (32 A) single-phase, 230 VAdjustable from 6 A to 32 A; datasheet table states 'up to 32 A (7 kW)' |
|---|---|
| Connector | Universal Type 2 socket or tethered Type 2 cable (7.5 m) |
| Load management | Hard-wired dynamic load balancing; CT clamp supplied (Eastron 120 A) |
| Solar charging | Yes, via one or two CT inputs |
| Protection | PEN protection (BS 7671 722.411.4.1); 6 mA DC leakage (RDC-DD); under and over voltage, temperature and current2-pole Type A RCBO required |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth, RFID; 4G optional |
| OCPP | OCPP 1.6J |
| Dimensions | 300 x 180 x 90 mm (datasheet table)The datasheet's dimension drawing shows 319 x 180 x 105 mm |
| Weight | About 3 kg without cable, 4 kg with cable |
| Ingress and impact | IP54, IK10 |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to 50°C |
| Standby power | Under 2.5 W |
| Warranty | 3 years |
VCHRGD Seven Pro 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
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
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
VCHRGD Seven Pro vs Cord Zero, Sync Energy EV Charger and Andersen Quartz
| Feature | VCHRGD Seven Pro | Cord Zero | Sync Energy EV Charger | Andersen Quartz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power | 7.4 kW | 7.36 kW | 7.4 kW | 7 kW / 22 kW |
| 22 kW three-phase version | No | No | No | Yes |
| Cable | Type 2 socket or tethered 7.5 m | Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m / 8 m / 12 m | Type 2 socket or tethered 7.5 m | Type 2 socket or tethered 5.5 m / 8.5 m (6.5 m on 22 kW) |
| Solar charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Load management | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| PEN fault protection | Built in | Built in | Built in | Built in |
| Smart tariff lists (Octopus, OVO, E.ON Next) | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go) | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go); OVO (Charge Anytime) | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go) | Octopus (Intelligent Octopus Go); OVO (Charge Anytime) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G (optional) | Wi-Fi, 4G | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G (selected models) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (set-up only) |
| OCPP | OCPP 1.6J | OCPP 1.6 | OCPP 1.6J | Not stated |
| RFID | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Not stated |
| Vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home | No | No | No | No |
| Ingress and impact rating | IP54, IK10 | IP54 (socket) / IP65 (tethered), IK08 | Not stated | IP65 (enclosure) |
| Dimensions | 300 x 180 x 90 mm | 320 x 210 x 132 mm | Not stated | 286 x 172 x 110 mm |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years (product) | 3 years (on-site) | 7 years |
VCHRGD Seven Pro features explained
Every feature, from VCHRGD's datasheet, manual and product pages.
What is the VCHRGD Seven Pro?
The Seven Pro is a single-phase home charger from VCHRGD Technologies, based in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. It comes untethered with a Type 2 socket or tethered with a 7.5 m cable, in a two-tone matte and gloss black finish, and uses a modular push-fit design that VCHRGD says simplifies installation and maintenance.
Charging power: 7.4 kW single-phase, no 22 kW version
VCHRGD lists 7.4 kW smart charging at 32 A on a 230 V single-phase supply, adjustable from 6 A to 32 A. There is no three-phase Seven Pro; VCHRGD also sells a model called the TwentyTwo Pro. The rate your car charges at is also limited by its own onboard charger.
Tethered or untethered: the cable options
The untethered version has a universal Type 2 socket with a cable lock, which VCHRGD says turns it into a tethered charger at the touch of a button. The tethered version has a 7.5 m Type 2 cable. (The datasheet's feature page also mentions a 5 m option.)
Solar charging with CT clamps
The datasheet says the charger monitors solar export so you can charge from surplus solar, using one or two CT inputs. One CT clamp is supplied as standard and a second can be ordered.
Smart charging with Octopus, E.ON Next and OVO
The Seven Pro is controlled through the VCHRGD Home app. It is OCPP 1.6J compliant, and VCHRGD lists compatibility with the WEVO, Fuuse, Powerverse, Clenergy and Tap Electric platforms.
On the energy suppliers' own lists (checked 4 October 2026):
- Octopus Energy lists the VCHRGD Seven Pro as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go.
- OVO Energy does not list VCHRGD for Charge Anytime.
- E.ON Next does not list VCHRGD for Next Drive Smart.
Load balancing, earthing and installation
The Seven Pro has hard-wired dynamic load balancing using the supplied CT clamp. Built-in protection covers PEN faults (to BS 7671 regulation 722.411.4.1), 6 mA DC leakage (RDC-DD), and under and over voltage, temperature and current. A 2-pole Type A RCBO is required on the supply. It can be wall or pedestal mounted.
App, Wi-Fi and connectivity
The charger has Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, WPA2), encrypted Bluetooth and an RFID reader; 4G is optional. Two RFID cards are supplied, which authorise charging with the app or in standalone RFID mode when there is no data connection.
Size and dimensions: 300 x 180 x 90 mm
The datasheet's specification table gives dimensions of 300 x 180 x 90 mm, while its dimension drawing shows 319 x 180 x 105 mm. It weighs about 3 kg without a cable and 4 kg with one. The ABS casing is rated IP54 and IK10, and operates from -25°C to 50°C. Standby consumption is under 2.5 W.
Warranty: 3 years
VCHRGD gives a 3-year warranty and offers warranty registration online.
VCHRGD Seven Pro 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 VCHRGD Seven Pro's 7.4 kW for the charging time.
You would pay about this much less
£359
Charging 8,000 miles a year at home on Intelligent Octopus Go costs about £157, against £515 at the standard rate.
Intelligent Octopus Go, 8p£157 a year
Standard rate, 26.32p£515 a year
- A 30% to 80% top-up on the VCHRGD Seven Pro
- 5h 21m at 7.4 kW, adding about 162 miles
Rates checked October 2026, including 0% VAT; they vary by region and change often, so check with the supplier.
VCHRGD Seven Pro 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 VCHRGD Seven Pro 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.
VCHRGD Seven Pro FAQs
How long does the VCHRGD Seven Pro take to charge a car?
At 7.4 kW it adds about 25 to 30 miles of range an hour. A typical top-up of about 162 miles takes about 5h 21m, so it fits in a night. A full charge from empty takes about 10 to 11 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 VCHRGD Seven Pro?
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.
Does the VCHRGD Seven Pro work with Intelligent Octopus Go?
Yes. Octopus lists the VCHRGD Seven Pro, Seven Tethered and Seven Untethered as supported for Intelligent Octopus Go (checked 4 October 2026). VCHRGD is not on OVO's Charge Anytime list or E.ON Next's Next Drive Smart list on the same date.
Can the VCHRGD Seven Pro charge from solar?
VCHRGD's datasheet says the charger monitors solar export through one or two CT inputs so you can charge from surplus solar. One CT clamp is supplied as standard and a second can be ordered.
Can the VCHRGD Seven Pro be used without the app?
Yes. The two supplied RFID cards authorise charging with the VCHRGD Home app or in standalone RFID mode if there is no data connection.
How much does the VCHRGD Seven Pro 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 VCHRGD Seven Pro 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.
- vchrgd.comVCHRGD, Seven Pro product page
- l.ead.meVCHRGD, Seven Pro product datasheet V1.3 (2024)
- 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, "VCHRGD Seven Pro EV charger review", specs checked October 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/vchrgd-seven-pro/. 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
- Socket (untethered)
- 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
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, up to 7.4 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase, with Wi-Fi, 4G LTE-M and a 5-year guarantee.
- 7.4 kW
- Socket (untethered)
- 5 years warranty