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№ 19 · Most features per pound · 2026 review

VCHRGD

Seven Pro

Price checked 14 Jul 2026
Updated By Joe McGrath

Review verdict

VCHRGD Seven Pro decision summary

VCHRGD Seven Pro. What stands out: Most features per pound. The current unit price is £430, with a typical installed total of £830–£1,030. The main limitation: Black only; no colour options.
Unit only
£430
VAT included
Installed estimate
£830–£1,030
derived market estimate
Warranty
3 years
Grant position
Approved unit
Customer and property eligibility is separate

What stands out

Most features per pound

Main limitation

Black only; no colour options
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The installed range is an estimate. The source date above is separate from the editorial review date.

VCHRGD Seven Pro — product shot

The most features per pound of any charger in this selection, and it isn't close. £430 tethered with a 7.5-metre cable — longer than the Tesla Wall Connector's 7.3 m, and cheaper. £395 untethered, which is £94 under the Easee One. Add a CT clamp for load balancing and solar, two RFID cards, a cable lock, and an AI assistant in the app, and the bill of materials reads like it should cost £250 more.

Two solar modes: Solar Export blends grid with surplus, Solar Only charges exclusively from what the roof is delivering. OCPP 1.6J compliance opens the door to third-party energy management. The Powerverse app is shared across several brands and ships with Raya, an AI assistant for setup and schedule guidance. The realistic caveats are brand age (VCHRGD is newer) and platform dependency (the Powerverse app is a third party you're trusting with the smart features).

Best for: Buyers who want every smart feature and refuse to pay a premium for them.

Installation

Fitting the VCHRGD Seven Pro.

Compact at around 4 kg, 300 × 180 × 90 mm. The 7.5-metre tethered cable is longer than the Ohme's 5 m or the Tesla's 7.3 m — useful where the consumer unit and the parking spot don't sit next to each other. An untethered version at £395 is available if you'd rather bring your own cable. The included CT clamp is fitted to the meter tails during the standard install, enabling both load balancing and solar. The cable lock is a quiet extra: it secures the tethered cable to the unit during charging, discouraging casual theft. No built-in RCD or SPD; both added at the consumer unit. IP54 + IK10 — fine for sheltered outdoor walls, well-protected against knocks. Optional 4G module for locations where wireless is patchy. Full walkthrough in our install guide.

Specification

Max Power Output
7.4kW (single-phase only)
Cable Length
7.5 metres (tethered version)
Connector
Type 2 (tethered or untethered)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (optional 4G)
Dimensions
300mm × 180mm × 90mm
Weight
~4 kg (tethered)
IP Rating
IP54 + IK10 (weatherproof + impact-resistant)
Certification
OLEV/OZEV approved

Tariff compatibility

What it costs to run.

Schedule-based integration through the Powerverse app; compatible with Octopus Intelligent Go, Go, OVO Charge Anytime, and EDF GoElectric. Set the off-peak window; the charger draws during it. Not as deeply API-driven as the Ohme Home Pro's direct Octopus link, but a tier above the bare-schedule approach on the cheapest units. The Raya AI assistant in the app suggests schedule tweaks based on usage patterns — useful if you're new to smart charging, redundant if you aren't. OCPP 1.6J lets you connect to third-party energy management if you outgrow Powerverse. 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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Price

What you actually pay.

The unit is currently £430. £400–£600 is the working installation range, putting a typical installed total at £830–£1,030. The final figure depends on the cable route, consumer unit and any groundwork.

Five-year total

£2,073

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 Ohme Home Pro: £109 cheaper and adds RFID plus OCPP; loses the Ohme's direct supplier API. Against the Zappi GLO: VCHRGD's Solar Only mode covers similar ground to Eco+ for £169 less, though the Zappi's surplus logic and myenergi ecosystem are more sophisticated. Against the Tesla Wall Connector: £45 cheaper with a longer cable, plus the solar and RFID features the Tesla lacks; the Tesla has better app polish and Tesla-native scheduling. The main risk is platform: the Powerverse app isn't VCHRGD's own, so if Powerverse changes terms or pricing, the smart features depend on how that shakes out. For three lesser-known chargers worth your attention, see our underrated EV chargers UK piece.

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What we loved

  • Plus£430 tethered, £395 untethered — cheaper than the Tesla Wall Connector with more features
  • Plus7.5-metre tethered cable, longer than the Tesla's 7.3 m
  • PlusTwo solar modes, including Solar Only surplus-from-roof charging
  • PlusCT clamp in the box for solar and dynamic load balancing
  • PlusRFID with two cards included, plus a cable lock to deter casual theft
  • PlusOCPP 1.6J — connects to third-party energy-management platforms

What we didn't

  • MinusBlack only; no colour options
  • MinusSingle-phase only; no 22kW three-phase option
  • MinusSmart features depend on the third-party Powerverse app platform
  • MinusThree-year warranty, shorter than Tesla's four and Wallbox's five
  • MinusNewer brand — limited long-term reliability data

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