Zappi vs Ohme vs Easee: Which EV Charger Is Best for Your Home?

Trying to decide between Zappi vs Ohme vs Easee for your home EV charger? You are looking at the three units that dominate UK home installs in 2026. Each is OZEV approved, each will charge any plug in vehicle, and each costs roughly the same. But they are very different products underneath. This guide pulls apart what each one does well, what each one does badly, and which one we recommend for which kind of Scottish home, based on hundreds of real installs across Aberdeen, Peterhead, Ellon, Fraserburgh, and the wider Aberdeenshire area.

Quick verdict

If you want the answer first and the reasoning second, here it is. For most Scottish homeowners with solar PV, or planning to add solar in the next 5 years, the myenergi Zappi v2 is the strongest pick. Its solar diversion feature genuinely pays for itself. For homes with no solar that primarily care about cheap overnight charging on a smart tariff, the Ohme Home Pro is the smartest unit on the market in 2026. For budget conscious buyers who want a clean, well built untethered unit, the Easee One wins on value and visual design.

All three are reliable. All three meet the latest OZEV requirements. All three integrate with smart tariffs like Octopus Go, Octopus Intelligent, and EDF GoElectric. The differences come down to specific feature sets and the type of home you are installing into. The rest of this article walks through each one in detail.

For wider Scottish pricing context across all three, see our breakdown on EV charger installation cost in Scotland.

What all three chargers have in common

Before we get into the differences, it is worth noting how much the three units share. Picking between them is choosing between three good answers, not between a winner and two losers.

• OZEV approved. All three are on the current OZEV approved chargepoint list, which means they qualify for the OZEV Chargepoint Grant for flats and rentals, and for the Workplace Charging Scheme.
• 7 kW or 22 kW options. Each manufacturer sells both single phase 7 kW and three phase 22 kW versions. The vast majority of UK homes only need 7 kW.
• Smart tariff scheduling. Each unit can schedule charging to off peak windows automatically when paired with its phone app or via OCPP.
• App control. Each has an iOS and Android app for scheduling, kWh reporting, and remote control.
• Type 2 socket or tethered cable options. Each is sold in tethered (cable attached) and untethered (socket only) versions.
• 3 year manufacturer warranty. All three offer the same baseline warranty. Faithful Spark adds an additional 12 months on the install workmanship.

So what actually distinguishes them? Three things: their philosophy, their feature set, and their hardware design.

myenergi Zappi v2: the solar friendly choice

The Zappi v2 is built by myenergi, a UK company based in Lincolnshire. It is the most installed EV charger in our work across North East Scotland, particularly for homeowners with or planning solar PV.

What makes it different

The Zappi has three charging modes. Fast mode behaves like any other charger, pulling current from the grid. Eco mode tracks your home’s exported solar surplus and routes that surplus into the car instead of selling it back to the grid. Eco+ mode is the same, but it pauses charging entirely when there is no solar surplus, so the car only charges on free, self generated electricity.

For a Scottish home with a typical 4 kW south facing solar array, Eco+ mode can mean weeks of EV charging at zero cost in the summer months, and a meaningful contribution even in winter. Across a year, this commonly saves a Scottish solar household £200 to £400 in EV running costs alone, on top of the savings already provided by the panels.

Other Zappi strengths

• Eddi compatibility. If you also have a myenergi Eddi solar diverter for hot water, the two units coordinate so neither competes for the same solar surplus.
• O PEN compliant. Built in earth fault protection means most installs do not need a separate earth rod, which keeps install costs down.
• Made in the UK. Lincolnshire factory, UK based support, easy parts supply.
• Robust hardware. The Zappi has been on the market since 2017 and is on its second generation. Failure rates are very low across our installed base.

Where the Zappi falls short

The app is functional but not the slickest. The Zappi is also slightly bigger and visually busier than the Ohme or Easee. If your home has no solar, will not have solar, and you mainly want a smart tariff scheduler, you are paying a premium for solar features you will never use.

Ohme Home Pro: the smart tariff specialist

The Ohme Home Pro is built by Ohme Operations, a UK company headquartered in London. It has built its reputation on tight integration with the smartest UK EV tariffs.

What makes it different

Where the Zappi optimises for solar self consumption, the Ohme optimises for cheap grid charging. It connects directly to smart EV tariffs through the manufacturer’s own server, so it can see your tariff’s hourly rates and automatically charge during the cheapest available windows, even when those windows shift day to day.

For Octopus Intelligent customers, the Ohme talks to Octopus directly via the IO platform. Charge windows can be longer, smarter, and tied to your actual departure time. For most non solar Scottish households, the Ohme Home Pro charges your car £100 to £250 per year cheaper than a basic scheduled charger would.

Other Ohme strengths

• Built in screen. The Home Pro has a full colour screen on the unit, showing live charging status without opening the app.
• 4G connectivity included. Most chargers rely on your home wifi. The Ohme has its own SIM, so it works even if your wifi drops or your unit is fitted in a garage with weak signal.
• Compact form factor. Visually the smallest of the three.
• Genuinely good app. Probably the best of the three for everyday use.

Where the Ohme falls short

The Ohme has no solar diversion mode. It can pause charging if your house consumption rises, but it cannot route exported solar surplus into the car the way the Zappi can. If you have solar and want to charge your EV from it, the Ohme is the wrong unit.

Easee One: the value pick with the cleanest design

The Easee One is built by Easee, a Norwegian company. It is the cheapest of the three at retail, the best looking on the wall, and the most installer friendly to fit.

What makes it different

The Easee is sold only as an untethered unit, which means you bring your own Type 2 cable. That is the right choice in many situations and the wrong choice in others. The hardware itself is striking. A clean white box with a single LED ring around the socket, no screen, no clutter. Many homeowners simply prefer how it looks compared with the busier Zappi.

The Easee supports OCPP, which is the open communication protocol used by most fleet operators and a growing number of property factors. If you are looking at a charger that might one day be billed back through a third party platform, the Easee is the most flexible of the three.

Other Easee strengths

• Lowest retail price. Typically £80 to £150 cheaper than the equivalent Zappi or Ohme.
• Daisy chain installs. Up to 3 Easee units can share a single circuit with built in load balancing, which is useful for properties with multiple EVs or a holiday let with several bays.
• Best in class wall mounting. The wall plate stays in place if you ever need to swap the unit, so service replacement is a 5 minute job.

Where the Easee falls short

No solar diversion. No tethered option (you must bring your own cable). The app is functional but spartan. The Easee is also less of a “set and forget” smart charger than the Ohme. If you want true tariff intelligence, you will rely more on the tariff app than on the charger itself.

Side by side comparison

If you prefer numbers and ticks, here is a head to head summary.

• Solar diversion: Zappi yes, Ohme no, Easee no.
• Smart tariff intelligence: Ohme strongest, Zappi solid, Easee adequate.
• Tethered cable option: Zappi yes, Ohme yes, Easee no.
• Built in screen: Ohme yes, Zappi small status display, Easee LED ring only.
• 4G included: Ohme yes, Zappi no (uses wifi), Easee no (uses wifi).
• OCPP support: Easee yes, Zappi limited, Ohme via Ohme cloud.
• Made in: Zappi UK, Ohme UK assembled, Easee Norway.
• Typical UK retail price (7 kW tethered): Zappi £900 area, Ohme £900 area, Easee £495 untethered.
• Solar PV friendly: Zappi excellent, Ohme limited, Easee none.
• Aesthetic on the wall: Easee cleanest, Ohme tidy with screen, Zappi busier.

Which one for which Scottish home?

The right charger depends less on which one is best and more on your specific situation. Five common scenarios.

You have or are planning solar PV

Pick the Zappi. The Eco+ mode pays back its premium quickly. If you also have a myenergi Eddi or are likely to add one, the integration is seamless.

You are on Octopus Intelligent or a true dynamic tariff

Pick the Ohme. The dynamic tariff integration genuinely beats the alternatives, and the included 4G means it works even in marginal wifi situations.

You want the cheapest install with a clean look

Pick the Easee. You will save £150 on hardware and visually it is the smartest option. Just be ready to buy a Type 2 cable separately, around £180 for a quality 7 metre cable.

You have multiple EVs or a holiday let with multiple bays

Pick the Easee. The daisy chain load balancing is the strongest of the three for multi unit installs, and the per socket OZEV grant economics work well.

You just want the safest, longest serving option

Pick the Zappi. It has the longest track record, the lowest failure rate in our experience, and the strongest UK based service network.

What we install most often in North East Scotland

Across Aberdeen, Peterhead, Ellon, Fraserburgh, and the wider Aberdeenshire area, our install split in early 2026 looks like this.

• Zappi v2: roughly 55 percent of installs. Driven by the high penetration of solar in newer rural and suburban homes, plus a strong base of returning customers who have an existing Eddi or older Zappi.
• Ohme Home Pro: roughly 25 percent of installs. Disproportionately popular with Octopus Intelligent customers and homeowners who care most about app polish.
• Easee One: roughly 15 percent of installs. Growing fast on the back of price and design, especially in Aberdeen flats and city centre installs.
• Other (Hypervolt, Wallbox, Pod Point): the remaining 5 percent.

None of those three is a wrong answer. We will recommend the right one for you at survey based on your supply, parking, solar status, tariff, and preferences. Read more about the wider EV charging service we provide on the dedicated EV charger installer service page, or see local installs in Aberdeen, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh.

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch chargers later if I change my mind?

Yes. The wiring and circuit are unit agnostic. Swapping a Zappi for an Ohme, or vice versa, is typically a 1 to 2 hour job. The Easee in particular is designed for easy swap because the wall plate stays put when the unit is unclipped.

Do any of these chargers work with Tesla?

Yes. All three use the universal Type 2 socket, which is the connector Tesla has used in Europe since the Model S. They are all fully Tesla compatible. Tesla owners with multiple cars or larger driveways sometimes still prefer the Tesla Wall Connector for its slightly higher current and tighter app integration. We are happy to fit either.

Which charger is best for cold Scottish winters?

All three are rated to operate in Scottish weather conditions without issue. The Ohme has the best operating temperature range on paper, the Zappi has the longest field record. Easee is robust but slightly more sensitive to direct rain ingress at the cable inlet, which is why we always advise a small canopy or porch overhang for outdoor Easee installs.

How does the OZEV grant affect my choice?

It does not, directly. All three are on the OZEV approved list, so eligibility for the £350 flat or rental grant is the same. The grant is applied as a discount on your invoice, not as a brand specific incentive.

What is the cheapest of the three after grants?

The Easee One untethered usually comes out cheapest, around £350 to £450 net of grant for a basic install, depending on cable run. The Zappi and Ohme typically land between £450 and £650 net for the same scope of work.

Do I need to decide before booking my survey?

No. Most of our customers come to us undecided. We will discuss all three at the survey, look at your specific home and tariff, and recommend the unit that fits best. The final spec lives in the written quote you sign off on, not in the initial enquiry.

Get a charger recommendation tailored to your home

If you would rather have someone walk through these tradeoffs at your kitchen table than spend hours online, get in touch. Faithful Spark surveys are free, no obligation, and result in a written quote with a clear charger recommendation based on your supply, your parking, your tariff, and (if relevant) your solar setup.

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