№ 18 · V2G-ready with OCPP 2.0.1 · 2026 review
NexBlue
Point 2
Review verdict
NexBlue Point 2 decision summary
- Unit only
- £534
- VAT included
- Installed estimate
- £934–£1,134
- derived market estimate
- Warranty
- 5 years
- Grant position
- Approved unit
- 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.
A lot of charger for £534. One of only a handful of UK home units with full ISO 15118 compliance and OCPP 2.0.1 out of the box — genuinely V2G- and Plug-and-Charge-ready hardware, not a marketing version. The Zaptec Go 2 (£638) is the other charger in this round-up making the same certified V2G bet; NexBlue undercuts it by £104 and throws in a CT clamp for solar the Zaptec doesn't.
EcoPilot — the app's tariff automation — aims at the same job as the Ohme Home Pro's direct API link, with claimed support for Intelligent Go, Agile, and other time-of-use tariffs. A built-in 4G eSIM provides lifetime-free cellular, a MID-certified meter gives legally accurate readings, and the 5-year warranty is above average. The catch: NexBlue is a newer brand with less UK track record than Ohme, myenergi, or Tesla. The hardware looks right; the reliability story is still being written.
Best for: Forward-thinking buyers who want V2G readiness, MID metering, and tariff automation in a compact untethered unit — and who are comfortable being early.
Installation
Fitting the NexBlue Point 2.
One of the lightest mounts in this selection at 2.1 kg, 235 × 230 × 107 mm — only the Easee One at 1.5 kg is lighter. Untethered: no cable on the wall, bring your own Type 2. The included CT clamp on the meter tails handles both dynamic load balancing and solar surplus charging — no separate hardware purchase required. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and built-in 4G eSIM for connectivity; the installer doesn't have to think about Wi-Fi reach. No built-in RCD or SPD; both added at the consumer unit. IP54 + IK10: sheltered outdoor positions, with the highest impact rating. Full walkthrough in our install guide.
Specification
- Max Power Output
- 7.4kW (single-phase)
- Cable Length
- Untethered (use own cable)
- Connector
- Type 2 socket
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G eSIM (lifetime free)
- Dimensions
- 235mm × 230mm × 107mm
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- IP Rating
- IP54 + IK10 (weatherproof + highest impact resistance)
- Certification
- CE (TUV Rheinland), UK Smart Charge Point Regulations compliant
Tariff compatibility
What it costs to run.
EcoPilot automates charging against smart tariffs — the app schedules into the cheapest half-hours of Octopus Agile, Intelligent Go, Go, and similar time-of-use setups. The MID-certified meter provides legally accurate readings, which matters for workplace reimbursement and is essential for eventual V2G settlement. OCPP 2.0.1 is the newest version of the standard and sets the charger up for future third-party platforms and energy-management systems. Whether EcoPilot's day-to-day polish matches the Ohme's well-worn Octopus API remains to be seen as the product matures. Full pattern in our EV tariff guide.
Best pairing
Octopus Intelligent Go
Direct integration
- Off-peak rate
- 8p
- Saving / year
- £517
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 £534. £400–£600 is the working installation range, putting a typical installed total at £934–£1,134. Socket-only; retailer prices vary.
Five-year total
£2,177
Charger, installation, and five years of electricity on Octopus Intelligent Go, at 10,000 miles a year.
Less £500 if you qualify for the OZEV grant.
Against the field
How it compares.
Against the Zaptec Go 2: both certified V2G-ready with MID meters. NexBlue is £104 cheaper and adds the solar CT clamp and EcoPilot; Zaptec has the longer UK install history. Against the Ohme Home Pro: NexBlue has V2G readiness and OCPP 2.0.1 the Ohme doesn't, but the Ohme's tariff API is the established benchmark. Against the Easee One: £45 dearer, and the gap buys smart tariff automation, solar surplus, and V2G. The unknown is reliability: NexBlue hasn't been in UK homes long enough for the data to settle. The five-year warranty helps; early-adopter appetite decides.
Cross-shopped with
What we loved
- PlusV2G and ISO 15118 ready — proper bi-directional hardware without a future swap
- PlusOCPP 2.0.1 compliant — the newest version of the standard
- PlusEcoPilot tariff automation for Intelligent Go, Agile, and other time-of-use tariffs
- PlusIncluded CT clamp handles both load balancing and solar surplus — no extra hardware to buy
- PlusBuilt-in 4G eSIM with lifetime-free connectivity
- Plus2.1 kg — one of the lightest mounts in this selection
- PlusFive-year warranty, above average at this price
What we didn't
- MinusUntethered only; no tethered option
- MinusNew UK brand — limited long-term reliability data, smaller installer network
- MinusSolar diversion is functional but not as sophisticated as the Zappi's Eco+
- MinusNo on-unit display; status lives in the app
- MinusNot on Amazon; buy direct or through authorised installers
After the evidence
Ask installers to price this exact charger.
The installation brief carries NexBlue Point 2 as your preference, together with the property and parking details needed for a useful response.
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