# Wallbox Quasar 2 EV charger review

Source: https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/wallbox-quasar-2/
Updated: November 2026
A feature comparison from the maker's own documents and the energy suppliers' lists. No scores, ratings or rankings.

The Wallbox Quasar 2 is a bidirectional home EV charger with a tethered cable; Wallbox has not published its UK power rating. It can charge from surplus solar with a separately sold sensor or meter, but it is not on the Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists. Wallbox says it can power a home from a compatible car's battery. Not included: a UK datasheet or UK warranty terms; a UK quote or ordering route on Wallbox's UK page (checked 24 October 2026). Wallbox does not say whether it has PEN fault protection.

> **Check before you buy.** Wallbox's UK page for the Quasar 2 offers a 'keep me updated' sign-up rather than a quote form (checked 24 October 2026), and Wallbox has not published a UK datasheet. Treat the features below as Wallbox's description of the product, not confirmation that it can be bought and installed in the UK today.

## Wallbox Quasar 2 at a glance: what is included

- A bidirectional DC charger with a CCS connector; Wallbox calls it the world's first CCS bidirectional charger
- Vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid, with three app modes: grid or solar to vehicle, vehicle-to-home, and vehicle-to-grid
- Charges any CCS2 car, but bidirectional functions only work with car makers that permit them
- Solar charging and energy management need a Wallbox power meter
- Wallbox's UK page offers a 'keep me updated' sign-up, not a quote; UK power, size and warranty are not published

**Included:** Vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functions; Peak Support, which draws on the car's battery during high home demand; CCS connector; Wallbox app with three operating modes.

**Not included:** A UK datasheet or UK warranty terms; A UK quote or ordering route on Wallbox's UK page (checked 24 October 2026); Solar charging without a Wallbox power meter; Listing on Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists.

**Not stated by Wallbox:** PEN fault protection; Ethernet port.

## Wallbox Quasar 2 features compared with 26 chargers

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

| Feature | Wallbox Quasar 2 | Chargers with it | Other chargers with it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidirectional (V2G or V2H) hardware | Yes | 1 of 26 | None of the others |
| An RFID card or key reader | Yes | 16 of 26 | Cord Zero, Easee One, GivEnergy EV Charger, Humax MX7, Indra Smart LUX, Indra Smart PRO, myenergi zappi GLO, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Pulsar Max, Zaptec Go |
| 4G or mobile data, as standard or an option | Yes | 17 of 26 | Cord Zero, Easee One, EO Mini Pro 3, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Humax MX7, Indra Smart LUX, Indra Smart PRO, Ohme ePod, Ohme Home Pro, Pod Point Solo 3S, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Zaptec Go |
| OCPP, for third-party charging platforms | Yes | 18 of 26 | Cord Zero, Easee One, EO Mini Pro 3, GivEnergy EV Charger, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Humax MX7, Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Pulsar Max, Zaptec Go |
| PEN fault protection built in | Not stated | 25 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, 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, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Pulsar Max, Zaptec Go |
| Load management with no extra accessory | With an accessory | 21 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 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, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro |
| Solar charging with no extra accessory | With an accessory | 17 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, EO Mini Pro 3, 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, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro |
| Listed for Intelligent Octopus Go | No | 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, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Pulsar Max |
| Sold tethered and with a socket | No | 15 of 26 | Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, EO Mini Pro 3, Hive EV Charger (Sync Energy Wall Charger 2), Humax MX7, Masterplug Smart EV Charger, myenergi zappi, myenergi zappi GLO, Pod Point Solo 3S, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro, Wallbox Pulsar Max |
| An Ethernet port, as standard or an option | Not stated | 15 of 26 | 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, Rolec EVO, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, Wallbox Pulsar Max |
| IP65 or higher dust and water rating | No | 14 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, 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, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Sync Energy EV Charger |
| A tethered cable option of 7.5 m or more | No | 11 of 26 | Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, Humax MX7, Hypervolt Home 3 Pro, Indra Smart LUX, Ohme Home Pro, Rolec WallPod, Rolec Zura, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, VCHRGD Seven Pro |
| A warranty of 5 years or more | No | 9 of 26 | Andersen A3, Andersen Quartz, Cord Zero, Humax MX7, Pod Point Solo 3S, Rolec EVO, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Wallbox Pulsar Max, Zaptec Go |
| A 22 kW three-phase version | No | 7 of 26 | Andersen Quartz, myenergi zappi, Rolec EVO, Rolec Zura, Simpson & Partners Home Plus, Sync Energy EV Charger, Wallbox Pulsar Max |
| 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 |

## Is the Wallbox Quasar 2 compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go?

Not as a charger: Octopus does not list the Wallbox Quasar 2 for Intelligent Octopus Go, though Octopus can connect through some cars instead. E.ON Next does not list it and OVO does not list it. We checked all three lists in November 2026.

- **Intelligent Octopus Go:** not listed. Not on Octopus's charger list. Intelligent Octopus Go can still work if your car is on Octopus's list. 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.

## Wallbox Quasar 2 charging time and costs

Wallbox has not published a UK power rating, so we cannot work out charging times.

## Wallbox Quasar 2 specs

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Charger type | Bidirectional DC |
| Connector | CCS (Wallbox: charges all CCS2 vehicles) |
| Bidirectional functions | Vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-grid, Peak Support (Only with car makers that permit bidirectional charging) |
| Solar charging | Requires a Wallbox power meter |
| Access control | Wallbox RFID cards (accessory) |
| UK power, dimensions, warranty | Not published by Wallbox for the UK (checked 24 October 2026) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G (optional), RFID and app access |
| Ingress and impact | IP55, IK10 |

## Wallbox Quasar 2 vs similar chargers

The chargers that share the most charger types with the Wallbox Quasar 2, then A to Z.

- [Humax MX7](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/humax-mx7/). Both have: Solar charging, Tethered, Built-in 4G, Bidirectional (V2G). Differences: Max power 7.4 kW (the Wallbox Quasar 2: not published); Cable tethered or socket (the Wallbox Quasar 2: tethered); Solar charging yes (the Wallbox Quasar 2: with an accessory); PEN protection built in (the Wallbox Quasar 2: not listed); Warranty 5 years (the Wallbox Quasar 2: not published); Bidirectional hardware ready, not yet active (the Wallbox Quasar 2: yes).
- [Cord Zero](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/cord-zero/). Both have: Solar charging, Tethered, Built-in 4G. Differences: Max power 7.36 kW (the Wallbox Quasar 2: not published); Cable tethered or socket (the Wallbox Quasar 2: tethered); Solar charging yes, hardware not stated (the Wallbox Quasar 2: with an accessory); Smart tariff lists 2 of 3 (the Wallbox Quasar 2: 0 of 3); PEN protection built in (the Wallbox Quasar 2: not listed); Warranty 5 years (the Wallbox Quasar 2: not published); Bidirectional not stated by the maker (the Wallbox Quasar 2: yes).
- [EO Mini Pro 3](https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/eo-mini-pro-3/). Both have: Solar charging, Tethered, Built-in 4G. Differences: Max power 7.2 kW (the Wallbox Quasar 2: not published); Cable tethered or socket (the Wallbox Quasar 2: tethered); Solar charging yes (the Wallbox Quasar 2: with an accessory); PEN protection built in (the Wallbox Quasar 2: not listed); Bidirectional not stated by the maker (the Wallbox Quasar 2: yes).

## Wallbox Quasar 2 features explained

### What is the Wallbox Quasar 2?

The Quasar 2 is Wallbox's bidirectional home charger. Unlike an AC wallbox, it is a DC charger with a CCS connector, and it can send energy from a compatible car's battery back into the home (vehicle-to-home) or the grid (vehicle-to-grid). Wallbox calls it the world's first CCS bidirectional charger.

When we checked on 24 October 2026, Wallbox's UK page for the Quasar 2 offered a "keep me updated" sign-up rather than a quote form, and Wallbox had not published a UK datasheet. This page therefore only describes what Wallbox says about the product on its UK site.

### Charging and connector

Wallbox says the Quasar 2 can charge all CCS2 vehicles. Bidirectional functions are only permitted with certain car manufacturers, and Wallbox says it expects more to enable them in future. Because it charges in DC, it supplies the car's battery directly rather than through the car's onboard AC charger.

Wallbox has not published UK figures for charging or discharging power, dimensions or weight. Figures in Wallbox's North American materials relate to a different market and connector, so they are not repeated here.

### Bidirectional functions

Wallbox describes three functions:

- **Vehicle-to-home** powers the home with energy stored in the car, from solar or the grid, which Wallbox says can reduce costs at peak times.
- **Vehicle-to-grid** sends energy back to the grid at peak times, which Wallbox says can earn incentives from an energy company.
- **Peak Support** draws energy from the car when the home uses more power than its contracted supply.

Using vehicle-to-home or vehicle-to-grid in the UK also needs approval from your electricity network operator, and vehicle-to-grid needs a supplier offer that pays for exported energy.

### Solar charging and energy management

Wallbox says solar charging needs one of its power meters. With a meter fitted, the car can be charged with 100% solar energy or a mix of solar and grid, and the car's battery can store solar surpluses for later use in the home.

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

The Wallbox app has three modes (grid or solar to vehicle, vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid), sets charging and home-powering schedules and monitors energy use. Wallbox also sells RFID cards for access control.

On the energy suppliers' own lists (checked 2 November 2026), the Quasar 2 is not listed by Octopus for Intelligent Octopus Go, by OVO for Charge Anytime, or by E.ON Next for Next Drive Smart.

### Warranty: length not published

Wallbox has not published UK warranty terms for the Quasar 2. Ask Wallbox or the installer for the terms that would apply to a UK installation.

## Wallbox Quasar 2 installation

- **Supply:** Not published for the UK
- **Earthing:** PEN fault protection not listed by Wallbox: ask how the earthing will be handled
- **Load management:** With an extra accessory
- **Solar sensor:** Sold separately: a sensor or meter is needed for solar charging
- **Connection:** Wi-Fi, 4G (optional) and Bluetooth

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. Ask for the supply sensor for solar charging to be fitted on the same visit.
4. **Connect it.** The installer connects the charger to Wi-Fi, 4G or Bluetooth and sets it up in the maker's app.
5. **Set up your tariff.** Set a charging schedule for your tariff's cheap hours. Smart tariffs that control the charger directly do not list it, but some work through a compatible car.

## Quick answers

- **Max power:** Wallbox has not published a UK power rating (checked November 2026).
- **Tethered or socket:** CCS (tethered).
- **Solar charging:** Yes, with a separately sold sensor or meter. Vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid, with three app modes: grid or solar to vehicle, vehicle-to-home, and vehicle-to-grid.
- **Intelligent Octopus Go:** It is not on Octopus's list of supported chargers (checked November 2026). Intelligent Octopus Go can still work through a compatible car, and Octopus Go works with any charger set to a timer.
- **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 2 November 2026).
- **PEN fault protection:** Wallbox does not list it, so ask your installer how the earthing will be handled.
- **Load management:** With an extra accessory.
- **Connectivity:** Wi-Fi, 4G (optional) and Bluetooth; OCPP (version not stated).
- **Vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home:** Yes.
- **Warranty:** Not published by Wallbox for the UK (checked 24 October 2026).
- **Updated:** November 2026, from Wallbox's own documents and the Octopus, OVO and E.ON Next charger lists.

## Wallbox Quasar 2 FAQs

### Can I buy the Wallbox Quasar 2 in the UK?

On 24 October 2026, Wallbox's UK Quasar 2 page offered a 'keep me updated' sign-up rather than a quote, and no UK datasheet was published. Contact Wallbox or a Wallbox installer for current availability.

### Which cars work with the Quasar 2?

Wallbox says the Quasar 2 can charge all CCS2 vehicles, but bidirectional functions are only permitted with certain car manufacturers, with more expected in future. Check with your car maker before relying on vehicle-to-home or vehicle-to-grid.

### What is the difference between V2H and V2G?

Vehicle-to-home (V2H) uses energy stored in the car to power your home. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) sends energy from the car back to the electricity grid, usually through a supplier scheme that pays for it. Both need a compatible car and approval from your electricity network operator.

### Does the Quasar 2 work with solar panels?

Wallbox says solar charging needs one of its power meters. With one fitted, the car can be charged from 100% solar or a mix of solar and grid, and solar surpluses can be stored in the car's battery.

### Which smart EV tariffs work with the Wallbox Quasar 2?

It is not on the Octopus, OVO or E.ON Next smart tariff charger lists (checked November 2026). Fixed-window EV tariffs, such as EDF GoElectric, E.ON Next Drive and Octopus Go, need only a timer on the charger or the car.

### What does installing the Wallbox Quasar 2 involve?

A qualified installer fits it on its own circuit, checks your supply and earthing, and notifies your network operator. Wallbox does not list PEN fault protection, so ask how the earthing will be handled. For solar charging, ask for the supply sensor to be fitted on the same visit.

### Which chargers are similar to the Wallbox Quasar 2?

Humax MX7, Cord Zero and EO Mini Pro 3 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 Wallbox Quasar 2 support V2H or V2G?

Yes. Wallbox says the Wallbox Quasar 2 can power a home from a compatible car's battery. Check that your car supports it before you buy.

### How much does the Wallbox Quasar 2 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 Wallbox Quasar 2 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.
- **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.
- **Solar charging:** A mode that varies the charging current to follow surplus solar generation, measured by a sensor on your supply, so the car uses power you would otherwise export.
- **CT clamp:** A current sensor clipped around a supply cable. It tells the charger how much power the home is importing or exporting.
- **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.
- **RFID:** A card or key fob reader on the charger, used to stop other people starting a charge.
- **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

- [Wallbox, Quasar 2 bidirectional charger (UK)](https://wallbox.com/en_uk/quasar-2-bidirectional-ev-charger)
- [Wallbox, home EV charging and energy management (UK)](https://wallbox.com/en_uk/home-ev-charging)
- [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, "Wallbox Quasar 2 EV charger review", specs checked November 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/wallbox-quasar-2/