
- Unit price
- £649vs£995
- Cable length
- 5 mvs5.5 m
- Warranty
- 10 years (enclosure)vs7 years
- OZEV grant
- EligiblevsEligible
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№ 13 · 10-year warranty · 2026 review
Simpson & Partners
4.3 / 5 · independently reviewed · 10 years (enclosure) warranty
The underdog worth knowing about. Premium British-made build, a ten-year enclosure warranty, three-phase support — all for £346 less than the Andersen A3. The caveat is brand depth: Simpson & Partners has the smallest installer network in this round-up, so confirm there's a local fitter comfortable with it before committing. If you want front-of-house design quality at a fair price and aren't precious about the badge, this is the one to look at.
Unit only
£649
Installed from
£1049
After OZEV
£549

Max Power Output
7kW (single-phase) / 22kW (three-phase)
Cable Length
5 metres (tethered version)
Connector
Type 2 (tethered or untethered)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Dimensions
350mm × 200mm × 110mm
Weight
~5.5 kg
What we loved
What we didn't
The underdog worth knowing about. Premium British-made build, a ten-year enclosure warranty, three-phase support — all for £346 less than the Andersen A3. The caveat is brand depth: Simpson & Partners has the smallest installer network in this round-up, so confirm there's a local fitter comfortable with it before committing. If you want front-of-house design quality at a fair price and aren't precious about the badge, this is the one to look at.
Which tariff pairs best
Estimated against the 24.5p/kWh standard variable rate at 10,000 miles a year. Sorted by annual saving.
| Tariff | Integration | Off-peak rate | Saving / year | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Octopus Agile Octopus Energy | App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them. | 5p Variable | £557 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
Octopus Intelligent Go Octopus Energy | Full integration The charger talks to the tariff API directly. Set a departure time and it hunts the cheapest half-hours for you. | 7p 11:30pm–5:30am | £500 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
Scottish Power EV Saver Scottish Power | App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them. | 7.2p 12am–5am | £494 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
E.ON Next Drive E.ON | App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them. | 7.5p 12am–6am | £486 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
Octopus Go Octopus Energy | App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them. | 8.5p 12:30am–5:30am | £457 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
EDF GoElectric EDF Energy | App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them. | 8.99p 12am–5am | £443 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
British Gas Electric Drivers British Gas | App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them. | 9p 12am–5am | £443 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
OVO Charge Anytime OVO Energy | App scheduling The charger's app supports scheduling to align with off-peak hours. You set the hours; the charger runs on them. | 14p Any time | £300 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
Best saving
Figures are estimates. Your actual saving depends on how much charging you do in the off-peak window versus during the day, and on your provider's standing charge. Read the individual tariff reviews for the full picture.
The real cost
The up-front install, plus five years of electricity on your tariff — against public rapid charging and petrol at current rates. Adjust for your vehicle and mileage below.
Simpson & Partners Home 7 supports app-based scheduling to align with Octopus Agile off-peak hours. Read the Octopus Agile review →
Typical 5-year total
£1,863
£1,149 up front, then about £143 a year in electricity on Octopus Agile.
Saves about £10,571 over 5 years vs public rapid charging, £8,286 vs petrol at 18p/mile. Adjust the inputs above for your numbers.
The Andersen for considerably less. Simpson & Partners build to the same brief — anodised aluminium, multiple premium finishes (Accoya wood, a distinctive Cotswolds Green that suits period properties), UK-manufactured — for £346 less than the Andersen A3. The 10-year enclosure warranty is the longest on the UK market, though worth naming the scope: it covers the aluminium housing, not the internal electronics, which get the standard three-year cover.
Three-phase capability is in the box, unusual at this price — most chargers below the Andersen don't offer it. Smart-tariff scheduling covers Octopus Go, OVO Charge Anytime, and EDF GoElectric. The catch is brand awareness: Simpson & Partners don't have Ohme or myenergi's installer reach, so fewer local electricians have fitted one, and the pool of online reviews is smaller.
Best for: Buyers who want premium British-made build at a price that genuinely undercuts the Andersen, and don't mind choosing the less-famous brand.
Mid-sized at 5.5 kg, 350 × 200 × 110 mm. Anodised aluminium construction; the multiple finishes make it worth locking mounting position in with the installer, since this charger is typically specified for visible front-of-house spots. Standard 5-metre tethered cable, or an untethered version if you'd rather bring your own. The three-phase option is the quiet installation consideration: on a three-phase property (common in some rural areas, newer builds, and conversions), the Home 7 delivers 22kW — twice what most competitors in the bracket manage. No built-in RCD or SPD; both added at the consumer unit. IP54 — fine for sheltered outdoor positions. Full walkthrough in our install guide.
Schedule-based integration through the Simpson & Partners app. Compatible with Octopus Go, OVO Charge Anytime, EDF GoElectric. Set the off-peak window; the charger draws during it. No direct supplier API, so no automatic chase of Octopus Agile half-hours — that's the Ohme Home Pro's job. Per-session energy tracking in the app is useful for keeping an eye on running costs. Full pattern in our EV tariff guide.
| Element | Cost |
|---|---|
| Unit | £649 |
| Typical installation | £400–£600 |
| Installed, total | £1,049–£1,249 |
£346 cheaper than the Andersen A3, with three-phase capability and three more years on the enclosure warranty. Against the broader field: more than the Tesla (£478) or Ohme (£535), close to the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro (£690), less than the Zappi GLO (£750). Eligible for the £500 OZEV grant for renters and flat owners.
Vs Andersen A3: the Home 7 is cheaper, has the longer enclosure warranty, and adds three-phase; the Andersen has 247 finish options to the Simpson's handful and a hidden-cable trick the Simpson doesn't attempt. Against the Tesla Wall Connector: the Tesla is £171 cheaper with better app integration; the Simpson offers premium materials and three-phase. The main real caveat is brand depth: Simpson & Partners has the smallest installer network in this selection. If you can't find a local electrician who's fitted one, that's a harder problem than the charger itself.
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