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The issues with granny charging and choosing a 7kW charger

The issues with granny charging and choosing a 7kW charger

Video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV via YouTube
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I’ve been using the convenient but slow granny charger to charge our EVs since we moved house, but I really want to charge faster at the cheap rate, so I’m desperate to get a dedicated 7kW charger. But which one?! With so many on the market, I’ve asked fellow YouTuber and obsessive charger collector @NicolasRaimo to help me make a decision.

Go to his channel EV Nick for charger reviews and more: https://www.youtube.com/@NicolasRaimo

We look at:

myenergi Zappi: https://www.myenergi.com/product/zappi-ev-charger/
Simpson & Partners Home 7 Plus: https://simpson-partners.com/home-ev-charger/
Ohme ePod: https://ohme-ev.com/product/ohme-epod/
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro: https://www.hypervolt.co.uk/products/home-3-pro/overview

And if you’re going to use a granny/portable/3-pin charger, make sure you have a suitable socket!
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Chapters:

00:00 – Granny charging
01:13 – Get a suitable socket!
03:27 – Sponsored by Joosup
04:02 – Nick Raimo’s charger collection
04:38 – My requirements
05:07 – Four options
08:04 – Tethered or untethered
10:17 – Apps
16:58 – Prices
20:06 – 3-phase 22kW chargers
22:05 – Reliability and support
25:56 – My pick is…

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