- Unit price
- £478vs£535
- Cable length
- 7.3 mvs5 m
- Warranty
- 4 yearsvs3 years
- OZEV grant
- Not eligiblevsEligible
№ 01 · Official Tesla charger · 2026 review
Tesla
Wall Connector
Gen 3.
★★★★★
4.7 / 5 · independently reviewed · 4 years warranty
If you own a Tesla, this is the default. £478, the longest cable in the round-up, a four-year warranty, and the app already on your phone. Two reasons to go elsewhere: a variable tariff that wants the charger to hunt cheap half-hours for you (the Ohme Home Pro), or solar panels you want routed into the car (the Zappi GLO).
Unit only
£478
Installed from
£878
After OZEV
£878
Not eligible
Max Power Output
7.4kW (single-phase) / 22kW (three-phase)
Cable Length
7.3 metres
Connector
Type 2 (tethered)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Dimensions
353mm × 152mm × 124mm
Weight
5.3 kg
What we loved
- Plus£478 — cheaper than most third-party units, despite being the official one
- Plus7.3-metre tethered cable, the longest in this round-up
- PlusNative Tesla app: schedules, history, power sharing across up to six units on one circuit
- PlusOver-the-air updates add features without a return visit
- PlusWorks with any Type 2 EV, not only Teslas
What we didn't
- MinusNot OZEV-approved — no £500 grant
- MinusScheduling is manual; variable-rate tariffs want a charger that does the hunting for you
- MinusNo solar diverting without extra hardware
- MinusNo built-in RCD or surge protection, so the installer adds both
- MinusIP44 — the lowest rating in this selection; fully exposed walls want cover
If you own a Tesla, this is the default. £478, the longest cable in the round-up, a four-year warranty, and the app already on your phone. Two reasons to go elsewhere: a variable tariff that wants the charger to hunt cheap half-hours for you (the Ohme Home Pro), or solar panels you want routed into the car (the Zappi GLO).
Which tariff pairs best
On a cheap overnight tariff, Tesla Wall Connector saves up to £557 a year.
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 | Manual schedule No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer. | 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 | Manual schedule No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer. | 7.2p 12am–5am | £494 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
 E.ON Next Drive E.ON | Manual schedule No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer. | 7.5p 12am–6am | £486 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
Octopus Go Octopus Energy | Manual schedule No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer. | 8.5p 12:30am–5:30am | £457 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
 EDF GoElectric EDF Energy | Manual schedule No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer. | 8.99p 12am–5am | £443 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
 British Gas Electric Drivers British Gas | Manual schedule No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer. | 9p 12am–5am | £443 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
 OVO Charge Anytime OVO Energy | Manual schedule No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer. | 14p Any time | £300 vs 24.5p flat | Read → |
Best saving
- Off-peak rate
- 5p
- Window
- Variable
- Integration
- Manual schedule — No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer.
- Off-peak rate
- 7p
- Window
- 11:30pm–5:30am
- Integration
- Full integration — The charger talks to the tariff API directly. Set a departure time and it hunts the cheapest half-hours for you.
- Off-peak rate
- 7.2p
- Window
- 12am–5am
- Integration
- Manual schedule — No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer.
- Off-peak rate
- 7.5p
- Window
- 12am–6am
- Integration
- Manual schedule — No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer.
- Off-peak rate
- 8.5p
- Window
- 12:30am–5:30am
- Integration
- Manual schedule — No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer.
- Off-peak rate
- 8.99p
- Window
- 12am–5am
- Integration
- Manual schedule — No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer.
- Off-peak rate
- 9p
- Window
- 12am–5am
- Integration
- Manual schedule — No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer.
- Off-peak rate
- 14p
- Window
- Any time
- Integration
- Manual schedule — No app integration. Schedule via your car's app or the charger's simple timer.
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
What Tesla Wall Connector costs you over five years.
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.
10,000mi
3,00020,000
Set a charging schedule via your car's app to charge during Octopus Agile off-peak hours. Read the Octopus Agile review →
Typical 5-year total
£1,692
£978 up front, then about £143 a year in electricity on Octopus Agile.
This charger + home tariff£1,692
Public rapid only£11,286
Petrol equivalent£9,000
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.
Tesla's own charger, and still the one to beat at £478 — the cheapest mainstream unit on the UK market, and, unfashionably, one of the best-built with it. A 7.3-metre tethered cable (the longest here), a four-year warranty, and an app already on your phone. It isn't the most interesting charger you can buy. It's the one most Tesla owners will have the least reason to regret.
One caveat worth stating up front: it isn't OZEV-approved, so renters and flat owners lose the £500 grant. If that's you, skip to the Ohme Home Pro. Everyone else, stay here.
Best for: Tesla owners who'd rather not keep making the same decision.
Installation
A compact 5.3 kg unit, 353 × 152 × 124 mm, on a dedicated 32A circuit. No built-in RCD or surge protection, so expect the installer to add a Type A RCD — Type B if your DNO asks for one — and usually an SPD at the consumer unit. Budget for it. The 7.3-metre cable means the charger doesn't have to live next to the car, which helps on awkward drives. IP44 is the lowest rating in this round-up; on fully exposed walls, a small shield pays for itself. Full walkthrough in our home charger install guide.
Tariff compatibility
Scheduling is manual, done in the Tesla app. On a fixed two-rate tariff like Octopus Go — off-peak 00:30–04:30 — that's set once and forget. On a variable tariff like Octopus Agile, where rates shift every half hour, it's the wrong charger: the Ohme Home Pro talks to your supplier directly and chases cheap slots without you. Tesla does sell a flat-rate Tesla Energy Plan, but availability is thin. For the pattern across the market, see our guide to smart-tariff chargers.
Price
| Element | Cost |
|---|---|
| Unit | £478 |
| Typical installation | £400–£600 |
| Installed, total | £878–£1,078 |
Cheaper, unit-for-unit, than most of the third parties — despite being the official product. Only the Easee One at £405 and the Zaptec Go 2 at £500 sit in the same bracket. The £500 OZEV grant doesn't apply here; the Ohme Home Pro is the like-for-like that does.
Against the field
Wins on price, cable length, and how little it asks of you. Loses to the Ohme Home Pro on smart-tariff automation, and to the Zappi GLO when solar matters. If finish weighs more than pence, the Andersen A3 is the one to look at. Full head-to-heads: vs Ohme, vs Zappi, vs Andersen.
Related reading
Keep going →
Complete Guide to Home EV Charger Installation
Everything about installation — costs, timeline, and finding an installer.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla at Home?
Detailed cost breakdown with off-peak tariffs and annual savings.
OZEV EV Charger Grant UK 2026
Who's eligible for the £500 government grant and how to claim.
Single-Phase vs Three-Phase EV Charging
Why 7kW is enough for most and when three-phase makes sense.
Do You Need the Official Tesla Charger?
Third-party alternatives explained — when they're the better choice.
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The four specs buyers ask about most, side by side. Click through to the full head-to-head for the complete picture.
- Unit price
- £478vs£536
- Cable length
- 7.3 mvs5 m
- Warranty
- 4 yearsvs5 years
- OZEV grant
- Not eligiblevsEligible
- Unit price
- £478vs£405
- Warranty
- 4 yearsvs3 years
- OZEV grant
- Not eligiblevsEligible
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