The Easee One and Hypervolt Home 3 Pro are two of the most premium home EV chargers fighting for the same buyer: someone who wants more than a basic charger, cares about design, and is willing to pay a bit extra for quality. Both sit above the budget tier, both look great on a wall, and both pack features that cheaper chargers simply don't offer. But they're built on fundamentally different philosophies. The Easee is a Scandinavian design piece with multi-charger flexibility. The Hypervolt is a UK-built all-rounder with the best build quality in the business. Let's find out which one earns your money.

Quick Comparison

Easee One Hypervolt Home 3 Pro
Unit price ~£405 ~£690
Price (inc. install) ~£919–£1,000 ~£1,090–£1,290
Price after OZEV grant ~£569–£650 ~£740–£940
Charging speed 7.4kW 7.4kW
Cable / socket Type 2 socket (tethered or untethered) Tethered (5m / 7.5m / 10m)
Smart tariff integration ⚠️ Manual scheduling only ⚠️ Schedule-based (Octopus Go, OVO)
Solar compatible ✅ Via Equalizer (~£224 extra) ✅ Built-in (CT clamp included)
Solar modes 2 modes (Solar Only / Grid + Solar) 3 modes (Boost / Eco / Super Eco)
Load balancing ✅ Up to 3 units on one fuse ✅ Single unit (CT clamp)
RFID access control ✅ Built-in ❌
Connectivity 4G eSIM (lifetime) + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
IP rating IP54 + IK10 IP66 + IK10
Made in Norway 🇬🇧 UK
Warranty 3 years 3 years (extendable to 5 for £100)
OZEV grant eligible ✅ ✅
## Price and Value The Easee One is the cheaper option. At around £405 for the unit plus £400–£600 for installation, your total installed cost lands at roughly £919–£1,000. The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro costs £690 for the unit, with installation bringing the total to approximately £1,090–£1,290. That's a meaningful gap — potentially £200–£300 in the Easee's favour. After the OZEV grant (up to £350 for eligible applicants), the Easee could be as low as £569, while the Hypervolt sits closer to £740–£940. However, the Hypervolt includes a CT clamp for solar integration and load management in the box, at no extra cost. If you want solar functionality from the Easee, you'll need the separate Equalizer accessory at around £224 plus installation — which narrows the price gap considerably. **Price verdict:** The Easee One is cheaper out of the box. But if solar matters to you, the Hypervolt's included CT clamp makes the total cost difference much smaller. Factor in the Hypervolt's extendable warranty (5 years for £100), and the value equation is closer than the sticker prices suggest. ## Design — Two Beautiful Chargers Both chargers genuinely look good, but in very different ways. The **Easee One** is the Scandinavian minimalist. Clean lines, matte finish, swappable colour faceplates, and a compact footprint (256 × 193 × 106mm). It's the charger that looks like it was designed by the same people who make your favourite furniture. The ability to swap faceplates means you can match it to your house without committing to one colour forever. The **Hypervolt Home 3 Pro** is the premium British alternative. Available in Ultra White, Space Grey, or Ultra Black, with a customisable LED lightning bolt logo and interchangeable colour covers. At 270 × 170 × 110mm, it's similarly compact. The tethered cable wraps neatly around the unit — no separate cable hook needed. Both are a significant step up from the utilitarian look of budget chargers. If you're choosing purely on aesthetics, it's genuinely a matter of personal taste. **Design verdict:** A near-tie. The Easee's swappable faceplates give it a slight edge for customisation. The Hypervolt's cable wrap-around design is more practical. Both look premium. ## App Quality ### Easee Charge App The Easee app is clean and modern: - Current charge status and session data - kWh totals and monthly breakdowns - Scheduling and cable lock toggle - LED brightness controls - RFID tag management - Multi-charger management The main weakness: cost tracking only accepts a single electricity rate per kWh. If you're on a time-of-use tariff with different peak and off-peak rates, the cost figures will be inaccurate. For a charger at this price point, that's a frustrating oversight. ### Hypervolt App The Hypervolt app is functional and data-rich: - Scheduling with tariff-aware windows - Real-time energy monitoring - Solar generation and usage tracking - Alexa integration - Detailed charging history - LED customisation The solar monitoring is a genuine highlight — you can see exactly how much energy is coming from your panels versus the grid in real time. Alexa integration is a nice touch if you're already in that ecosystem. **App verdict:** The Hypervolt app edges ahead on solar monitoring and tariff awareness. The Easee app is prettier but less functional on the details that matter. Neither app is as good as the [Ohme's](/reviews/ohme-home-pro-review/) for smart tariff users. ## Octopus Tariff Integration Let's be direct: **neither charger offers deep smart tariff integration.** Neither talks directly to Octopus Intelligent Go's API, and neither dynamically optimises for Agile's half-hourly pricing. Both support schedule-based charging — you set your off-peak window (e.g., 00:30–04:30 for Octopus Go) and the charger runs during those hours. For simple time-of-use tariffs, this works fine. The Hypervolt has a slight advantage here: its app is explicitly designed to work with Octopus Go, Intelligent Go (via manual scheduling), and OVO Charge Anytime. The Easee's scheduling is more generic — it works, but there's no tariff-specific optimisation. If smart tariff integration is your primary buying reason, honestly, skip both of these and get an [Ohme Home Pro](/reviews/ohme-home-pro-review/). It's cheaper and dramatically better at tariff optimisation. But if you want a premium charger that *also* handles off-peak scheduling competently, both the Easee and Hypervolt do the job. ## Solar Modes — Hypervolt's Advantage This is where the Hypervolt pulls meaningfully ahead. ### Hypervolt Home 3 Pro: Three Solar Modes The Hypervolt includes a CT clamp in the box (no extra purchase) and offers three solar modes: - **Boost Mode:** Full 7.4kW charging, prioritising solar and supplementing from the grid. Best for fast charging on low-solar days. - **Eco Mode:** Favours solar energy but maintains a minimum 1.4kW charge rate from the grid when solar output drops. The practical everyday choice. - **Super Eco Mode:** Uses only surplus solar energy, requiring at least 1.4kW excess solar to start. Pauses on cloudy days. The closest thing to free charging. The app shows real-time solar usage versus grid draw, so you can see exactly how green your charge is. ### Easee One: Solar via Equalizer The Easee requires the separate Equalizer accessory (~£224 plus installation) for solar functionality. Once fitted, you get two modes: - **Solar Only:** Charges exclusively from excess solar above 1.4kW. - **Grid + Solar:** Prioritises solar but supplements from the grid. It works, but it's an extra purchase, an extra installation step, and fewer modes than the Hypervolt. **Solar verdict:** The Hypervolt wins clearly. Three modes versus two, included CT clamp versus a £224+ accessory, and better real-time solar monitoring in the app. If you have or plan to install solar panels, the Hypervolt is the better choice. For dedicated solar maximisation, however, the [myenergi Zappi](/reviews/zappi-v2-review/) remains king — see our [solar and EV charging guide](/guides/ev-charger-solar-panels-uk/). ## Load Balancing — Easee's Superpower This is the Easee One's standout feature and the main reason it exists. The Easee can run **up to three chargers on a single 32A fuse**, with automatic wireless load balancing between them. Each charger communicates wirelessly and adjusts its power draw in real time to stay within the circuit's total capacity. No hub required, no complex wiring — the chargers just talk to each other. For blocks of flats, shared driveways, workplaces, or multi-EV households, this is genuinely transformative. Installing three separate circuits for three chargers is expensive. Running three Easee units on one circuit is dramatically cheaper. The Hypervolt's load management is single-unit only — the CT clamp monitors your home's total load and adjusts the one charger's output accordingly. It doesn't support multi-charger load sharing. **Load balancing verdict:** Easee One wins emphatically. If you need more than one charger on a single circuit, the Easee is the only mainstream option. For single-charger installations, the Hypervolt's single-unit load management is perfectly adequate. ## Build Quality and Weatherproofing The **Hypervolt Home 3 Pro** has the highest weather protection rating of any mainstream charger: **IP66 + IK10**. IP66 means it's completely dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets. IK10 means it can handle serious physical impacts. It's built in the UK from polycarbonate with 95% UV protection. The **Easee One** is rated **IP54 + IK10**. IP54 protects against water splashing from any direction — perfectly adequate for UK conditions, but a step below the Hypervolt's IP66. The Easee includes integrated PEN protection and built-in RCD Type B, which simplifies installation. Both chargers are built to last. But if your charger is mounted in a particularly exposed location — say, an unsheltered wall facing the prevailing wind — the Hypervolt's IP66 rating gives extra confidence. **Build verdict:** Hypervolt wins on weatherproofing (IP66 vs IP54). Both have IK10 impact resistance. The Easee's integrated PEN and RCD protection simplify installation. ## Connectivity The **Easee One** wins connectivity with triple options: lifetime 4G eSIM (no subscription), Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth BLE 4.2. If one fails, you've always got a backup. The lifetime 4G is particularly valuable for chargers in locations with poor Wi-Fi. The **Hypervolt Home 3 Pro** connects via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. No 4G fallback. If your charger is far from your router and Wi-Fi is patchy, you may have connectivity issues. **Connectivity verdict:** Easee wins. Triple connectivity with lifetime 4G is a genuine advantage. ## Customer Support **Hypervolt** is renowned for exceptional customer support — they claim a 5-second average phone call response time, and Trustpilot reviews consistently praise their responsiveness. Being UK-based means UK business hours and local understanding of the market. **Easee** has solid support, and their installer partners report quick turnaround on tickets. Being Norwegian-headquartered, some UK support is handled through partners. **Support verdict:** Hypervolt edges ahead with faster response times and a UK-based team. ## Who Should Buy Which? ### Buy the Easee One if: - You need multi-charger load balancing (flats, shared parking, multiple EVs) - You want tethered/untethered flexibility - You need RFID access control for shared or accessible locations - The lower unit price matters (and you don't need solar) - You want lifetime 4G connectivity as a backup - Design customisation via swappable faceplates appeals to you ### Buy the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro if: - You have or plan to install solar panels (three modes, CT clamp included) - You want the most weatherproof charger available (IP66) - You value UK-made products and UK-based customer support - You want an extendable 5-year warranty - You prefer a tethered charger with cable length options (5m, 7.5m, or 10m) - You want the best all-round feature set without any major weaknesses ## Our Verdict **Winner: Hypervolt Home 3 Pro** — for most single-charger installations. The Hypervolt doesn't top every individual category, but it's competitive in all of them. It has the best build quality (IP66), the best solar integration of the two (three modes, included CT clamp), excellent customer support, and a solid app. It's the charger with no real weaknesses. The **Easee One** is the better choice for a specific, important use case: **multi-charger installations.** If you need two or three chargers on one circuit, the Easee's wireless load balancing is unmatched and should be your default pick. It's also cheaper and has superior connectivity. For a single charger on a house with solar panels, buy the Hypervolt. For a block of flats or a shared driveway, buy the Easee. And if smart tariff savings matter most, buy the [Ohme Home Pro](/reviews/ohme-vs-easee/) instead — it's cheaper than both and smarter with your electricity.

Our Recommendation

Hypervolt Home 3 Pro — Best all-rounder. Excellent build, solar, and support.

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Easee One — Best for multi-charger setups, flats, and shared parking.

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--- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro worth the extra cost over the Easee One? For single-charger installations with solar panels — yes. The Hypervolt's included CT clamp, three solar modes, IP66 weatherproofing, and extendable 5-year warranty justify the premium. Without solar, the case is weaker, and the cheaper Easee becomes more attractive. ### Can the Easee One work with Octopus Intelligent Go? You can be an Octopus customer and use the Easee, but there's no direct API integration with Intelligent Go. You set manual charging schedules in the app rather than having the charger automatically optimise for cheapest rates. The same applies to the Hypervolt. ### Which charger is better for a block of flats? The Easee One, without question. Running up to three units from a single 32A fuse with automatic wireless load balancing makes it far more practical and cost-effective for multi-unit installations. The Hypervolt is designed as a single-charger solution. ### Do I need the Easee Equalizer for basic charging? No. The Equalizer is only needed for solar integration and advanced energy monitoring. The Easee One works perfectly for standard charging without it. You only need the Equalizer (~£224 plus installation) if you want to charge from solar energy. ### Which has the better warranty? Both start with 3-year warranties, but the Hypervolt can be extended to 5 years for £100 if purchased within 30 days of installation. The Easee doesn't offer a warranty extension. For long-term peace of mind, the Hypervolt's option is a genuine advantage. --- *See also: [Easee One Review](/reviews/easee-one-review/) · [Ohme vs Easee](/reviews/ohme-vs-easee/) · [Zappi vs Ohme](/reviews/zappi-vs-ohme/) · [Best Home EV Chargers UK 2026](/best-picks/best-home-ev-chargers-uk/)*

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