Hypervolt Home 3 Pro
~£1,045 (unit only) · ~£1,300 inc. installation
- 7.4kW charging speed (single-phase, 32A)
- Tethered Type 2 cable (5m, 7.5m, or 10m options)
- Three solar charging modes (Boost, Eco, Super Eco)
- Intelligent Octopus Go & OVO Charge Anytime compatible
- Customisable LED light ring with party mode
- IP66 weatherproof + IK10 impact resistant
- Dynamic load management via CT clamp
- 3-year warranty (extendable to 5 years for £100)
- Available in Ultra White, Space Grey, Ultra Black
- OZEV grant eligible
## Quick Verdict
**The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is the most complete home EV charger on the UK market in 2026.** It combines award-winning design, robust solar integration, smart tariff support, and premium build quality into a single package. It's pricier than rivals like the [Ohme Home Pro](/reviews/ohme-home-pro-review/), but for solar panel owners or anyone who wants the best-looking charger with no compromises, it's exceptionally hard to beat.
**Pros:**
- Stunning design with customisable LED light ring and three colour options
- Three solar charging modes built-in — no extra hardware needed
- Compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go and OVO Charge Anytime
- IP66 + IK10 — the toughest weather and impact rating in its class
- Excellent app with real-time energy monitoring and cost tracking
- Cable wraps neatly around unit — no separate hook needed
- UK-designed and manufactured
- Swappable outer casing for future colour changes
**Cons:**
- Premium price point (~£1,300 installed) — pricier than most rivals
- LED lights can draw unwanted attention (though easily disabled)
- Alexa integration is limited and reportedly buggy
- Cost tracking gets fiddly with complex off-peak tariff windows
- No untethered/socketed option — tethered only
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## Design and Build — The Charger That Turns Heads
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is, without question, one of the best-looking EV chargers you can buy. It's a slim, rectangular unit measuring 328 × 243 × 101mm — making it one of the thinnest wall-mounted chargers on the market. Available in Ultra White, Space Grey, and Ultra Black, it's the Space Grey that really catches the eye, with a premium, understated finish that wouldn't look out of place on an Apple product.
The front features a customisable LED light ring and a bold lightning bolt logo. You can choose from a range of colours and animations via the app — including the much-talked-about "party mode" that cycles through rainbow colours while charging. It's fun, it's unnecessary, and we absolutely love it. If it's not your thing, you can dim the LEDs or turn them off entirely.
Build quality is exceptional. The polycarbonate casing has 95% UV protection, so the white version won't yellow over time. The IP66 rating means it's completely dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets — significantly better than the IP54 rating on the [Easee One](/reviews/easee-one-review/) or the IP55 on most competitors. Add in the IK10 impact resistance, and this charger is built to survive anything the British weather (or a stray football) can throw at it.
One clever design touch: the tethered cable wraps neatly around the unit itself. No separate cable hook, no messy coils on the ground. It's a small thing, but it makes a noticeable difference to how tidy the installation looks. The cable comes in 5m, 7.5m, or 10m lengths, and it's lightweight and flexible — a welcome detail for anyone with mobility issues.
The outer casing is also removable and swappable, so if you fancy a colour change down the line, you don't need a new charger.
## Award-Winning Pedigree
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro has collected an impressive haul of accolades. Auto Express's Driver Power survey ranked Hypervolt as the top home charger brand, ahead of both Easee and myenergi Zappi. It's been widely recommended across major UK motoring and home energy publications, with reviewers consistently praising the combination of design, features, and build quality.
The 4.8-star average rating across thousands of customer reviews speaks volumes — this isn't just a charger that impresses reviewers, it impresses real owners day after day.
## Solar Charging — Three Modes, No Extra Hardware
This is where the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro really separates itself from much of the competition. Solar integration is built in — no extra accessories, no separate CT clamp purchases. The charger offers three solar modes:
- **Boost Mode:** Charges at full 7.4kW using grid power, supplemented by solar when available. Best for when you need a fast charge regardless of solar conditions.
- **Eco Mode:** Prioritises solar energy but maintains a minimum 1.4kW charge rate from the grid if solar output drops. This is the sweet spot for most users — it keeps the charge going on cloudy days while maximising your free solar energy.
- **Super Eco Mode:** Charges exclusively from surplus solar energy, requiring at least 1.4kW of excess solar to start. It will pause charging if solar drops below that threshold. Perfect for sunny days when you want 100% green, 100% free charging.
For comparison, the [myenergi Zappi](/reviews/zappi-v2-review/) offers similar solar modes, but the Hypervolt's app provides noticeably better real-time solar usage data. You can see exactly how much of your charge is coming from solar versus grid, which is genuinely satisfying on a sunny afternoon.
The [Easee One](/reviews/easee-one-review/) requires a separate Equalizer accessory (~£224) for any solar functionality. The [Ohme Home Pro](/reviews/ohme-home-pro-review/) now offers basic solar support via CT clamp, but it's not as granular as the Hypervolt's three-mode system.
Hypervolt has also announced plans for battery storage integration via a second CT clamp — a future-proofing feature that could make this the ultimate solar-plus-battery charger once it arrives.
## Smart Tariff Integration — Intelligent Octopus Go and More
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro supports **Intelligent Octopus Go**, meaning you can connect it directly to Octopus Energy's smart tariff system. Set your departure time and desired charge level, and the charger works with Octopus to schedule charging during the cheapest overnight slots — typically 6–8p/kWh rather than the standard ~24p/kWh.
It also supports **OVO Charge Anytime**, which is notable because the [Ohme Home Pro](/reviews/ohme-home-pro-review/) doesn't currently support this tariff. If you're an OVO customer, the Hypervolt is actually the better smart tariff choice.
Beyond specific tariff integrations, the Hypervolt app lets you set manual charging schedules with different times for different days. You can also set it to "plug and charge" mode for immediate charging whenever you plug in.
One minor gripe: the cost tracking in the app requires you to manually enter your tariff rates, and the way it handles off-peak windows that span midnight (like Intelligent Octopus Go's 23:30–05:30) is a bit fiddly — you need to enter three separate rates instead of one. It works, but it's not as elegant as the Ohme's automatic cost tracking.
## The Hypervolt App — Polished and Feature-Rich
The Hypervolt app is one of the best in the EV charging space. The home screen gives you a clear infographic showing:
- Real-time power draw from grid and solar sources
- Current household load versus charger load
- Quick toggle between charging modes (Boost, Eco, Super Eco, Scheduled)
- Session data: kWh delivered, cost, duration
The app also includes:
- **Detailed cost tracking** with exportable spreadsheets — handy for expense claims or tracking between paydays
- **Historical usage data** broken down by date ranges
- **LED customisation** — change colours, brightness, or enable party mode
- **Alexa integration** — though this is currently limited to basic commands like checking status and adjusting LED brightness
The interface is clean, modern, and intuitive. Switching between charging modes from the home screen is a doddle, which matters when you want to flip from scheduled overnight charging to solar Eco mode during the day.
Where the app falls slightly short is smart home integration. It only supports Amazon Alexa (no Google Home or Apple HomeKit), and even the Alexa skill has had reports of pairing issues. Hopefully Hypervolt will expand this in future firmware updates.
## Installation and Warranty
Installation is straightforward for any qualified electrician, typically taking 3–4 hours. The Home 3 Pro includes:
- Built-in PEN fault protection (no earth rod required)
- Wall bracket and drilling template included
- Power cable now exits from the rear for a cleaner look
- Cleaner internal layout for faster installer access
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is **OZEV grant eligible**. The EV Chargepoint Grant covers up to £350 towards installation for eligible renters, flat owners, and landlords. See our [full OZEV grant guide](/guides/ev-charger-government-grant-uk/) for details.
**Warranty:** 3 years standard on parts and labour, extendable to 5 years for an additional £100 if purchased within 30 days of installation. Hypervolt's customer support has an excellent reputation — boasting a 5-second average call response time and strong Trustpilot ratings.
**Pricing:** The charger unit alone starts from approximately £750 (5m cable). Including standard installation, expect to pay around £1,045–£1,300 depending on cable length and installer. After the OZEV grant (if eligible), you're looking at roughly £695–£950 all-in.
## Charging Speed
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro delivers 7.4kW on a single-phase supply at 32A — the standard for UK homes. That adds approximately 25–30 miles of range per hour, meaning most EVs will charge from near-empty to full in 6–10 hours overnight.
Dynamic load management via the included CT clamp ensures the charger adjusts its power draw based on your household's total consumption. If you're running the oven, kettle, and tumble dryer simultaneously, the charger will throttle back to prevent tripping your main fuse. Once those appliances switch off, charging ramps back up automatically.
## Specifications
| Charging speed | 7.4kW (single-phase, 32A) |
| Connector | Type 2 tethered (5m, 7.5m, or 10m) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + Bluetooth |
| Smart tariff support | ✅ Intelligent Octopus Go, OVO Charge Anytime |
| Solar compatible | ✅ Built-in (Boost, Eco, Super Eco modes) |
| Load balancing | Dynamic load management via CT clamp |
| IP rating | IP66 (weather) + IK10 (impact) |
| Dimensions | 328 × 243 × 101mm |
| Weight | ~5.5kg |
| Colours | Ultra White, Space Grey, Ultra Black |
| Warranty | 3 years (5 years for +£100) |
| OZEV grant eligible | ✅ |
| Price (inc. installation) | ~£1,300 |