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Hypervolt Home 3 Pro 7.4kW Smart EV Charger
UK-built 7.4 kW smart wallbox with CT clamp, dual solar modes, native Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime. Driver Power 2024 #1.
4.4 / 5
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Pros
- Auto Express Driver Power 2024 #1 home charger overall — won 5 of 7 categories
- Native Octopus Intelligent Go integration enabled directly inside the Octopus app
- Native OVO Charge Anytime support (now in general availability)
- Included CT clamp with two solar charge modes — Eco (Solar & Grid) and Super Eco (Solar Only)
- IP66 ingress + IK10 impact ratings — fully exposed outdoor install rated
- Three cable-length options (5m, 7.5m, 10m) and three colour finishes
- Designed and built in the UK
Cons
- Driver Power respondents ranked Hypervolt 7th of 8 brands for build quality despite the IP66/IK10 paper figures
- Standard warranty is 3 years — extending to 5 costs extra (Easee ships 3 years standard with simpler comms)
- Hardware-only price (£690) excludes installation; OVO bundle starts at £1,099 fitted but is a 'standard install' only
- OVO Charge Anytime tariff requires switching to an OVO energy plan
- 22 kW variant requires a three-phase supply most UK homes don't have
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power output | 7.4 kW (32A, single-phase) |
| Connector | Type 2 (IEC 62196) or Type 1 (SAE J1772) tethered |
| Cable lengths | 5m, 7.5m, 10m (10m only in Type 2) |
| IP rating | IP66 |
| Impact rating | IK10 |
| Dimensions | 328 (H) x 243 (W) x 101 (D) mm |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) + Bluetooth LE 4.2 |
| Load balancing | Automatic load management; CT clamp included |
| Solar modes | Eco (Solar & Grid), Super Eco (Solar Only) |
| Tariff integrations | Native Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO Charge Anytime |
| Warranty | 3 years standard (5 years optional, additional fee) |
| Country of origin | UK |