PowerPulse 2

The ecosystem play. EcoFlow are the portable-power brand better known for Delta battery packs and the PowerOcean home battery; the PowerPulse 2 is designed to live inside that ecosystem rather than compete on the open market for unit features alone. If you already own a PowerOcean, the PowerPulse 2 speaks to it directly — solar generation, battery storage, house consumption, and EV charging all managed from one app. No other charger here offers that depth of ecosystem integration.

Outside the EcoFlow ecosystem it's still capable: Solar Mode prioritises surplus from any solar setup, Smart Mode handles dynamic tariff scheduling, and three-phase support delivers 22kW where the supply allows — rare at this price. LCD display for status without opening the app. RFID authentication. One concrete watch-out before you buy: OZEV approval isn't yet confirmed, so the £500 grant isn't guaranteed for this unit. Check status with EcoFlow before ordering if you're a renter or flat owner.

Best for: Existing or planned EcoFlow PowerOcean owners. Three-phase properties wanting solar and tariff automation at £545.

Installation

Mid-sized at 3.5 kg, 333 × 226 × 145 mm. Untethered by default; a tethered 5-metre version exists. IP55 during active charging, dropping to IP54 when the cable is unplugged — fine for sheltered positions, but fully exposed walls benefit from overhead cover. No built-in RCD; one gets fitted at the consumer unit. Three-phase support needs a three-phase supply and the matching breaker. If you already have a PowerOcean, the charger is a simple add-on to the existing EcoFlow install; if not, standard install costs apply. Full walkthrough in our install guide.

Tariff compatibility

Smart Mode automates charging across time-of-use tariffs — set a "ready-by" goal and preferred windows, and the scheduling engine finds the cheapest slots. Compatible with Octopus Go, Intelligent Go, and variable-rate tariffs. Solar Mode takes priority when surplus is available; the charger monitors solar output and diverts excess to the car. On a PowerOcean installation the logic goes deeper, managing flow between panels, battery, house, and EV from a single dashboard. OCPP 1.6-J opens the door to third-party energy management. Whether Smart Mode's automation matches the Ohme Home Pro's direct Octopus API link remains to be seen as the product matures. Full pattern in our EV tariff guide.

Price

Mid-range. Above the Tesla Wall Connector (£478) and VCHRGD Seven Pro (£432), below the Hypervolt (£690) and Zappi GLO (£750). Three-phase support is the concrete structural advantage at this price. OZEV approval isn't yet confirmed — verify with EcoFlow before ordering if the £500 grant matters.

Against the field

Against the Zappi GLO: Zappi has more mature and sophisticated solar diversion and a far larger install base; EcoFlow adds three-phase support at £205 less. Against the VCHRGD Seven Pro: EcoFlow adds three-phase and an LCD for £113 more; VCHRGD has the longer reliability track record, even at a few years in the market. Against the Tesla Wall Connector: the Tesla is £67 cheaper with the cleanest native Tesla-app integration here; EcoFlow adds solar diversion and the PowerOcean tie-in. The ecosystem argument is the one to focus on: if you don't already own or plan to buy a PowerOcean, compare on pure features and consider the Zappi or VCHRGD instead. For more depth on the launch and what it means for the UK market, see our in-depth review.