№ 21 · Solar and battery ecosystem · 2026 review
EcoFlow
PowerPulse 2
Review verdict
EcoFlow PowerPulse 2 decision summary
- Unit only
- £654
- VAT included
- Installed estimate
- £1,054–£1,254
- derived market estimate
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Grant position
- Not approved
- Customer and property eligibility is separate
What stands out
Main limitation
The installed range is an estimate. The source date above is separate from the editorial review date.
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, and willing to pay £654 for it.
Installation
Fitting the EcoFlow PowerPulse 2.
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.
Specification
- Max Power Output
- 7kW (single-phase) / 22kW (three-phase)
- Cable Length
- Untethered (tethered 5m version available)
- Connector
- Type 2
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, RFID
- Dimensions
- 333mm × 226mm × 145mm
- Weight
- ~3.5 kg
- IP Rating
- IP55 (IP54 when cable not connected)
- Certification
- OCPP 1.6-J compliant
Tariff compatibility
What it costs to run.
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.
Best pairing
EDF GoElectric
- Off-peak rate
- 6.99p
- Saving / year
- £546
Estimated at 10,000 miles a year against the 26.11p/kWh standard rate.
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What you actually pay.
The unit is currently £654. £400–£600 is the working installation range, putting a typical installed total at £1,054–£1,254. The final figure depends on the cable route, consumer unit and any groundwork.
Five-year total
£2,153
Charger, installation, and five years of electricity on EDF GoElectric, at 10,000 miles a year.
Against the field
How it compares.
Against the Zappi GLO: Zappi has more mature and sophisticated solar diversion and a far larger install base, and now costs £55 less; what EcoFlow adds is three-phase support. Against the VCHRGD Seven Pro: EcoFlow adds three-phase and an LCD for £224 more; VCHRGD has the longer reliability track record, even at a few years in the market. Against the Tesla Wall Connector: the Tesla is £179 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.
Cross-shopped with
What we loved
- PlusDeep integration with the EcoFlow PowerOcean battery and solar ecosystem — solar, battery, house, and EV charging from one app
- Plus22kW three-phase support alongside standard single-phase 7kW
- PlusSolar Mode prioritises surplus solar; Smart Mode automates tariff scheduling
- PlusOn-unit LCD shows charging status without reaching for the phone
- PlusRFID authentication and OCPP 1.6-J compliance included
- PlusTethered or untethered versions available
What we didn't
- Minus£654 inc. VAT — the £545 quoted across most listings is the ex-VAT price, and 20% cheaper than the charger actually is
- MinusOZEV approval not yet confirmed — the £500 grant isn't guaranteed; check with EcoFlow before ordering
- MinusNew to the UK EV charging market — limited long-term reliability data
- MinusThree-year warranty, shorter than the Wallbox, Zaptec, or Simpson & Partners
- MinusEcosystem advantages are largely gated to existing EcoFlow product owners
- MinusSmaller UK installer network than the established charging brands
After the evidence
Ask installers to price this exact charger.
The installation brief carries EcoFlow PowerPulse 2 as your preference, together with the property and parking details needed for a useful response.
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