Three chargers dominate the UK home EV market right now: Zappi, Andersen, and Easee. Each one does something the others do not. This is a straightforward comparison to help you pick the right one.
We install all three across Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire, so this is based on real-world experience — not spec sheets.
Quick Comparison
Here is how the three stack up at a glance:
- Zappi — from £899 installed. Best for solar panel owners. Made by Myenergi (UK company). Solar diversion built in.
- Andersen A2 — from £1,100 installed. Best looking. Wood and metal finishes. Award-winning design.
- Easee One — from £950 installed. Smallest and lightest. Great app. Good for tight spaces.
All three deliver 7kW charging (25–30 miles of range per hour). All are OZEV approved, meaning you can claim the £350 government grant where eligible. All connect to your phone via an app for scheduling, energy monitoring, and tariff optimisation.
Zappi: Best for Solar Owners
The Zappi is made by Myenergi, a Lincolnshire-based company. It is the only mainstream home charger with built-in solar diversion.
What that means in practice: when your solar panels are generating more electricity than your home is using, the Zappi automatically diverts the surplus into your car. Free fuel from your roof.
It has three charging modes:
- Fast — charges at full 7kW regardless of solar generation. Use this when you need a quick charge.
- Eco — uses a mix of solar and grid power. Prioritises solar but tops up from the grid to maintain a minimum charge rate.
- Eco+ — uses solar only. The car only charges when there is surplus solar energy. Completely free charging on sunny days.
The Myenergi app shows exactly how much energy came from solar versus the grid. Customers we have installed for in Milton Keynes regularly see 60–80% of their summer EV charging covered by solar alone.
Build quality: solid. It is a chunky unit — not the sleekest looking, but robust and well-engineered. Available in black or white.
Best for: anyone with solar panels, or anyone planning to get them. If you have a solar and battery package, the Zappi is the natural third piece of the puzzle.
Andersen A2: Best Looking
The Andersen A2 is a different proposition entirely. It is designed to look good on your wall.
Where most EV chargers are plastic boxes, the Andersen comes in a range of real wood and metal finishes. Charcoal, brushed aluminium, oak, walnut — there are over a dozen options. It won a Design Week award and it is easy to see why.
The charging performance is identical to the others: 7kW, smart scheduling, app control, OZEV approved. The difference is purely aesthetic and build quality.
The app is clean and well-designed. It supports scheduled charging, so you can set it to charge only during off-peak hours (typically midnight to 5am on EV tariffs like Octopus Go). At off-peak rates around 7p/kWh, a full 60kWh charge costs just £4–£6 compared to £17 at the standard 28p/kWh rate.
One thing to note: the Andersen does not have solar diversion built in. If you have solar panels and want to charge from surplus solar, the Zappi is the better choice. The Andersen can still be scheduled to charge during peak solar hours, but it does not dynamically adjust based on real-time generation.
Best for: homeowners who care about how their property looks. If your charger is on a prominent front wall and you want something that complements the house rather than looking like a piece of industrial equipment, this is the one.
Easee One: Smallest and Simplest
The Easee is a Norwegian-designed charger that stands out for one thing: size. It is the smallest and lightest home EV charger you can buy. Roughly the size of a hardback book.
That makes it ideal for tight installations. Narrow garages, slim pillars, small external walls — anywhere space is at a premium. It mounts flush to the wall with minimal visual impact.
The Easee app is excellent. Clear, responsive, and easy to use. It handles scheduled charging, energy reporting, and load balancing (useful if you install more than one charger — common for households with two EVs).
Installation is particularly clean. The Easee uses a separate backplate, so the electrician mounts and wires the backplate first, then the charger clicks on. This means if you ever need to swap the unit, the wiring stays in place.
Like the Andersen, the Easee does not have built-in solar diversion. It is a straightforward smart charger — reliable, compact, and well-made.
Best for: anyone with limited wall space, anyone who wants a clean and minimal look, or households with two EVs that need load-balanced charging.
Price Comparison (Fully Installed)
These are typical installed prices including all electrical work, cabling, and certification. Prices include 0% VAT (valid until March 2027 for residential energy installations).
- Zappi: from £899
- Easee One: from £950
- Andersen A2: from £1,100
Longer cable runs (over 10 metres from fuse board to charger) may add £100–£200. Earthing upgrades on older properties can add a similar amount. We quote a fixed price after a survey — no surprises on the day.
Which One Should You Choose
It comes down to three questions:
Do you have solar panels (or plan to get them)?
Go with the Zappi. The solar diversion feature is genuinely useful and no other home charger does it as well. Pairing solar panels with a Zappi means a chunk of your driving is powered for free.
Is the charger on a prominent wall and appearance matters?
Go with the Andersen A2. Nothing else comes close on aesthetics. The wood and metal finishes look premium.
Is space tight, or do you want the simplest option?
Go with the Easee. Smallest unit, cleanest install, excellent app.
Honestly, you will not go wrong with any of them. All three are reliable, well-supported, and do the core job well. The difference is in the extras.
Running Cost Reminder
Whichever charger you choose, the running costs are the same. They all deliver 7kW and they all support smart scheduling.
- Standard rate (28p/kWh): roughly £17 per full charge
- Off-peak EV tariff (~7p/kWh): roughly £4–£6 per full charge
- Solar surplus via Zappi: free
Over a typical year of 8,000–10,000 miles, home charging on an off-peak tariff costs around £300–£400. The equivalent in petrol would be £1,400–£1,800. The charger pays for itself inside a year.
What to Do Next
We install all three chargers across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. If you are not sure which is right for you, we can talk it through based on your property and setup.
Use our free online quote tool to get a price, or give us a call. If you are thinking about EV charger installation alongside solar panels or battery storage, we can package it all together for the best value.