EV Charger Comparison 2026: Ohme vs Easee vs Zappi

By Tim · Published 2026-02-10 · 10 min read

Choosing a home EV charger can be confusing — there are dozens of options and they all claim to be the best. Having installed hundreds of chargers across Dorset, here’s my honest comparison of the three most popular models we fit.

Ohme Home Pro — Best for Smart Tariff Users

The Ohme Home Pro (7.4kW) is the charger we install most often, and for good reason. Its killer feature is native integration with Octopus Intelligent Go — it communicates directly with the energy supplier to charge your car at the cheapest possible times, automatically.

• Price: From £850 installed
• Power: 7.4kW (single phase)
• Best for: Octopus Energy customers, budget-conscious buyers
• Smart tariff support: Excellent — Intelligent Go, Go, Cosy

Easee One — Best Design & Future-Proofing

The Easee One is a beautifully designed Norwegian charger that’s compact, quiet, and upgradeable. It comes with built-in 4G connectivity (no WiFi dependency) and dynamic load balancing to prevent overloading your supply.

• Price: From £750 installed
• Power: 7.4kW (upgradeable to 22kW with three-phase)
• Best for: Design-conscious buyers, future three-phase upgraders
• Smart tariff support: Good — works with most via app scheduling

Zappi — Best for Solar Panel Owners

The Zappi by Myenergi is the only charger with a genuine solar divert mode. If you have solar panels, the Zappi can detect excess generation and divert it to your car instead of exporting to the grid — effectively charging your car for free from the sun.

• Price: From £950 installed
• Power: 7kW (single phase)
• Best for: Solar panel owners, eco-focused buyers
• Smart tariff support: Basic — manual scheduling via app

Which Should You Choose?

It depends on your priorities. If you want the cheapest charging costs and use Octopus Energy, get the Ohme. If you want beautiful design and future-proofing, get the Easee. If you have solar panels, get the Zappi.

Not sure? Get in touch and we’ll recommend the best option based on your setup and driving habits.