If you have just bought a Tesla — or you are planning to — the next obvious question is which home charger to install. The good news is that you have a lot of options. The slightly less obvious news is that the Tesla Wall Connector is just one of them, and for most UK drivers it is not actually the best choice.
This guide compares the six best home EV chargers for Tesla owners in the UK, ranks them for different use cases (Octopus tariff users, solar owners, multi-EV households, renters), and explains exactly which connector you need.
Do I need a special charger for a Tesla?
No — and this is one of the biggest sources of confusion among new Tesla owners in the UK. Every Tesla sold in the UK and Europe uses the Type 2 connector for AC home charging. That is the same connector used by the Volkswagen ID.3, Polestar 2, BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and almost every other EV on UK roads.
What this means in practice: any 7kW Type 2 home charger sold in the UK will charge your Tesla at full speed. You are not locked into Tesla's own equipment.
The 6 best home chargers for Tesla — quick comparison
| Charger | Price (inc. VAT) | Smart features | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 | £475 | Tesla app integration, load sharing across multiple Wall Connectors | Tesla-only households, clean aesthetic |
| myenergi Zappi v2.1 | £999 | Solar diversion, eco modes, hub integration | Homes with solar panels |
| Ohme Home Pro | £549 | Native Octopus Intelligent Go integration, vehicle-aware scheduling | Octopus customers, value pick |
| Easee One | £689 | Dynamic load balancing, equaliser-ready, future-proofed | Multi-EV households, future expansion |
| Hypervolt Home 3 Pro | £795 | UK-designed, premium build, Intelligent Go compatible | Premium build quality, British brand |
| Andersen A2 | £1,199 | Customisable wood/painted fascia, hidden cable | Aesthetics-first, premium homes |
Every charger above is OZEV approved where the OZEV grant applies, fully smart-compliant under the 2023 UK regulations, and rated for outdoor use.
Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 — £475
The obvious starting point. The Wall Connector Gen 3 is a 7kW (single-phase) or 22kW (three-phase) Type 2 charger sold by Tesla. It is the only charger in this list that is officially Tesla-branded — but the hardware itself is built by a third party in Asia and is mechanically straightforward.
What it does well: the price is competitive at £475, the design is clean and unobtrusive, and the Tesla app integration is the tightest you will get because it is talking to Tesla's own backend. If you have multiple Wall Connectors at the same property, they will load-balance with each other automatically.
Where it falls short: the Wall Connector is not certified for native integration with Octopus Intelligent Go in the same way the Ohme or Hypervolt is. You can still get the cheap overnight rate via the Tesla app's scheduling, but you lose the dynamic optimisation that Intelligent Go offers when paired with a properly integrated charger. There is also no solar diversion mode, so it is the wrong choice if you have PV panels.
Verdict: great choice if you only own a Tesla, are not on an EV-specific tariff, and want the cleanest Tesla-only setup.
myenergi Zappi v2.1 — £999
The Zappi is the UK's best-selling smart EV charger, and for good reason. It is the only home charger we sell that has true solar diversion — meaning it can detect surplus solar generation from your PV panels and divert that energy directly into your Tesla, charging you for free.
It comes in three modes: Fast (full grid charging), Eco (mixed grid + solar) and Eco+ (solar only). For a household with 4kW of solar, that can mean 2,000+ free miles a year added to your Tesla.
If you do not have solar, the premium over the Ohme is harder to justify. The Zappi is also not a native partner for Octopus Intelligent Go (it works via the myenergi app instead), so Octopus customers without solar tend to prefer the Ohme.
See our full myenergi collection for tethered, untethered and Hub-bundle options.
Verdict: the right answer if your home has solar panels — or you plan to install them soon.
Ohme Home Pro — £549
The Ohme Home Pro is our top value pick for Tesla owners in the UK. At £549 it is one of the cheapest fully-featured smart chargers on the market, and it is one of only a handful of chargers with native Octopus Intelligent Go integration.
That last part matters. Intelligent Go gives you 7p/kWh between 11pm and 5am for all home electricity use, plus extended cheap windows whenever your charger schedules a session. With the Ohme, your tariff and your charger talk directly to each other — no manual scheduling required.
The Home Pro also includes a built-in PEN fault detection (no separate earth rod needed), a tethered cable that tucks neatly into a wall holster, and a screen on the charger that shows live charging status.
Verdict: the value champion for any Tesla owner on (or planning to switch to) Octopus Intelligent Go. Browse our full Ohme range.
Easee One — £689
The Easee One is a clever bit of Norwegian engineering. It looks like a small white box on the wall — there is no cable, no screen, just a tap-to-pair plate. The charger is untethered (Type 2 socket), so you use your Tesla's supplied cable or a separate Type 2 cable.
What sets the Easee apart is its dynamic load balancing. If you ever add a second EV (or a heat pump, or solar) the Easee can be paired with an Easee Equaliser to automatically share your home's available power across all loads. It is the most future-proof charger on this list.
Verdict: the smart choice if you might add a second EV or expand your home electrification later.
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro — £795
British-designed, with a glass front and integrated mood lighting. The Home 3 Pro is the most premium-feeling charger in this lineup short of the Andersen, and it is also fully Octopus Intelligent Go compatible.
It runs on its own well-built app, supports solar diversion (a Hypervolt CT clamp adds about £100), and has a UK-based support team — handy if you ever need warranty work.
Verdict: premium build, British brand, broad smart-tariff support.
Andersen A2 — £1,199
The Andersen A2 is the only charger here that you choose for the way it looks. Designed and built in the UK, the A2 hides its cable inside a cabinet that closes when not in use, and the front fascia is available in 8 colours, oak, walnut or painted-to-match.
Performance-wise it is broadly equivalent to the Hypervolt or Ohme. You are paying for design, not technology.
Verdict: worth it if the look of the charger matters to you — for example on the front of a period property. See the full Andersen collection for fascia options.
Which charger for which Tesla?
| Tesla model | Battery | Max AC charge rate | Time for 0–100% on a 7kW charger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard Range | 60 kWh | 11 kW (3-phase) / 7 kW (single-phase) | ~9 hours |
| Model 3 Long Range | 78 kWh | 11 kW / 7 kW | ~11 hours |
| Model Y Long Range | 78 kWh | 11 kW / 7 kW | ~11 hours |
| Model Y Performance | 78 kWh | 11 kW / 7 kW | ~11 hours |
| Model S | 100 kWh | 16.5 kW / 7 kW | ~14 hours |
| Model X | 100 kWh | 16.5 kW / 7 kW | ~14 hours |
UK homes have single-phase electricity as standard, which caps your home charging at 7kW regardless of what the car or charger could theoretically accept. Three-phase supplies are rare in residential UK and require a DNO upgrade — so for almost all UK Tesla owners, a 7kW charger is the right choice. See our guide to 7kW vs 22kW EV chargers for more.
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla at home in the UK?
Three numbers worth knowing:
| Tariff | Rate | Cost to fully charge a Model Y (78 kWh) | Cost per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard variable | ~27p/kWh | £21.06 | ~7.3p |
| Octopus Intelligent Go (off-peak) | 7p/kWh | £5.46 | ~1.9p |
| OVO Charge Anytime | 7p/kWh | £5.46 | ~1.9p |
To put that in perspective: filling up a comparable petrol SUV for 290 miles costs around £45 at UK pump prices. A Tesla Model Y on a smart EV tariff costs roughly £5.50 for the same range. That is the headline number for why home charging matters.
Common Tesla home charging questions
Will a Tesla charge faster on a Tesla Wall Connector than on a Zappi?
No. On a single-phase UK home supply, every charger here delivers 7kW. The Wall Connector has no speed advantage over a Zappi, Ohme or Easee.
Can I use my Tesla Mobile Connector instead of a wall charger?
Technically yes, but it is not recommended. The Mobile Connector is rated for occasional 13A (3kW) use from a domestic socket and will roughly halve your charging speed. It also draws full current for many hours, which is not what UK 13A sockets are designed for. A dedicated 7kW wallbox is safer, faster, and OZEV-grant eligible.
Is the Tesla Wall Connector OZEV grant eligible?
Yes — the Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 is on the OZEV approved list. So are the Zappi, Ohme, Easee, Hypervolt and Andersen models we sell. See our OZEV grant guide for who qualifies.
Can I charge a Tesla on Octopus Intelligent Go without a special charger?
Yes — Tesla is one of the few brands directly compatible with Intelligent Go via the car's own app. However, an integrated smart charger gives you a backup and works for guests or other household drivers who do not have your Tesla account.
What is the best home charger for a Tesla Model Y in the UK?
The Ohme Home Pro for Octopus customers, the Zappi for solar households, and the Tesla Wall Connector for Tesla-only homes that want a clean install. Hardware-wise, all three charge a Model Y at the same 7kW.
Can I install a Tesla home charger myself?
No. Under Part P of the UK building regulations, EV charger installation must be done by a qualified electrician registered with NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA. If you are claiming the OZEV grant, the installer must also be OZEV-approved. See our EV charger installation guide for the full process.
Ready to choose?
Browse our full range of 7kW home EV chargers, compare specs side-by-side, and use our Find My Charger tool to filter by tariff, brand and budget. All chargers ship free in the UK and come with full warranty support.
Need help picking? Call us on 0330 043 8012 or email adam@echargersuk.co.uk.