Home EV charging without relying on public points, this Masterplug smart wall charger sits in the brand’s home-energy range and lines up against other 7kW-style domestic units from the likes of Pod Point and Andersen (at the more budget end). It’s a Type 2, Mode 3 charger with a tethered 5m lead, so you’re not faffing with a separate cable every time you park up.
Who is this for — and is a tethered cable better?
If you charge most nights on a driveway, a tethered unit is the low-effort route: the cable is always there, which makes short top-ups more likely to happen. The 5m length is useful if your charge port isn’t right next to where the unit will be mounted, but it’s still worth measuring the run (including where the cable will safely reach without crossing walkways).
- Type 2 compatibility – suits most modern EVs and many PHEVs in the UK.
- 5m tethered cable – quicker plug-in routine than untethered setups, with fewer parts to store.
- Smart features – typically used for scheduling off-peak charging and monitoring sessions.