How fast does it charge?
Not publishedWallbox has not published its UK charging speed.
Wallbox Quasar 2 EV charger review
The Wallbox Quasar 2 is a charger you have fitted at home to charge an electric car, and it can use spare power from solar panels with an extra part. Wallbox has not published how fast it charges in the UK. 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.
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.
Updated . We can make mistakes so always check with the manufacturer and your installer first. How we check
- Charging speed
- Not published for the UK
- Cable
- Tethered stays on the wall
- Solar charging
- With an extra part sold separately
- Smart tariffs
- 0 of 3 Octopus, E.ON Next, OVO
Is the Wallbox Quasar 2 right for you?
The questions most people start with, answered from Wallbox's own documents.
Is the Wallbox Quasar 2 tethered or untethered?
TetheredIt comes with a fixed cable that stays on the wall. Installers call a fixed cable "tethered" and a socket "untethered".
Is the Wallbox Quasar 2 compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go?
Not listedOctopus 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
Can it charge from solar panels?
With an extra partIt can use spare solar power, but only with an extra part that is sold separately.
Does it work with all electric cars?
CCS carsIt charges through a CCS connector rather than the usual Type 2, so check with Wallbox that your car is supported.
Does the Wallbox Quasar 2 support V2H or V2G?
YesWallbox says it can power a home from a compatible car's battery. Check that your car supports it before you buy.
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: not stated
- Mobile data (4G)
Does the Wallbox Quasar 2 need an earth rod?
Ask your installerWallbox does not list the built-in safety feature that usually avoids an earth rod, so ask your installer about earthing. Your installer checks all of this first.
How long is the warranty?
Not publishedNot published by Wallbox for the UK (checked 24 October 2026).
Wallbox Quasar 2 specs
As published by Wallbox, checked November 2026.
| Charger type | Bidirectional DC |
|---|---|
| Connector | CCS (Wallbox: charges all CCS2 vehicles) |
| Bidirectional functions | Vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-grid, Peak SupportOnly 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 three that share the most charger types with it, then any charger you choose, spec by spec.
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
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
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
Wallbox Quasar 2 vs Humax MX7, Cord Zero and EO Mini Pro 3
| Feature | Wallbox Quasar 2 | Humax MX7 | Cord Zero | EO Mini Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power | Not published for the UK | 7.4 kW | 7.36 kW | 7.2 kW |
| 22 kW three-phase version | No | No | No | No |
| Cable | CCS (tethered) | Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m / 7.5 m | Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m / 8 m / 12 m | Type 2 socket or tethered 5 m |
| Solar charging | Yes, with an extra accessory | Yes | Yes (the maker does not say what hardware it needs) | Yes |
| Load management | With an extra accessory | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PEN fault protection | Not stated | 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) | Not listed |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G (optional), Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, 4G (optional) | Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth (set-up) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G (optional), Bluetooth |
| OCPP | OCPP (version not stated) | OCPP 1.6J | OCPP 1.6 | OCPP (used for the ev.energy app) |
| RFID | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home | Yes | Hardware ready, not yet active | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Ingress and impact rating | IP55, IK10 | IP65 (tethered), IP54 (socket), IK10 | IP54 (socket) / IP65 (tethered), IK08 | IP56/IP54 (as stated by EO), IK08 |
| Dimensions | Not stated | Not stated | 320 x 210 x 132 mm | 230 x 151 x 125 mm |
| Warranty | Not stated | 5 years (when registered online) | 5 years (product) | Not stated |
Wallbox Quasar 2 features explained
Every feature, from Wallbox's datasheet, manual and product pages.
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 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.
You would pay about this much less
£388
Charging 8,000 miles a year at home on Intelligent Octopus Go costs about £127, against £515 at the standard rate.
Intelligent Octopus Go, 6.5p£127 a year
Standard rate, 26.32p£515 a year
Rates checked November 2026, including 0% VAT; they vary by region and change often, so check with the supplier.
Wallbox Quasar 2 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 Wallbox Quasar 2 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.
Wallbox Quasar 2 FAQs
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 Wallbox Quasar 2?
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.
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.
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.
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.
- wallbox.comWallbox, Quasar 2 bidirectional charger (UK)
- wallbox.comWallbox, home EV charging and energy management (UK)
- 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, "Wallbox Quasar 2 EV charger review", specs checked November 2026, https://www.bestchargers.co.uk/wallbox-quasar-2/. 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
- Tethered or socket
- 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
- 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
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, 7.4 kW single-phase in the UK, with Wi-Fi, 4G LTE-M, built-in open PEN protection and a 5-year guarantee.
- 7.4 kW
- Socket (untethered)
- 5 years warranty