Andersen A3 vs Ohme ePod

The Ohme ePod is £586 cheaper at £409 compared to the Andersen A3 at £995. Note: the Ohme ePod price is charger only; from £949 with installation.

When you factor in professional installation (typically £400–£600), the total installed cost for the Andersen A3 is approximately £1395–£1595, while the Ohme ePod comes in at around £809–£1009. Fully installed, the Ohme ePod remains the more affordable option.

Both the Andersen A3 (7.4kW) and Ohme ePod (7.4kW) are single-phase chargers, delivering around 7–7.4kW on a standard UK home supply.

On a standard UK single-phase supply, both will charge a Tesla Model 3 Long Range (75kWh battery) from 20% to 80% in approximately 5–6 hours overnight. Even a Tesla Model Y with its larger battery completes a typical daily top-up well within an overnight window. For the vast majority of UK Tesla owners, single-phase 7kW charging is more than sufficient — you'll wake up to a full battery every morning.

The Andersen A3 offers: Andersen app, Smart tariff support, Solar integration, Scheduled charging, Hidden cable system, Wi-Fi connected. The Ohme ePod offers: Ohme app, Smart tariff integration (Intelligent Octopus Go), "Ready By" scheduling, Price cap setting, Solar Boost / Solar Only modes, Dynamic load balancing, Built-in 3G/4G SIM, OTA updates, PEN fault protection.

Breaking these down by category: for connectivity, the Andersen A3 uses Wi-Fi connected, while the Ohme ePod uses Built-in 3G/4G SIM. For energy management, the Andersen A3 provides basic monitoring, compared to the Ohme ePod's Dynamic load balancing. Solar and scheduling features are covered in the dedicated sections below.

Both the Andersen A3 and Ohme ePod support solar integration, allowing you to charge your Tesla using surplus solar energy rather than drawing from the grid. The implementation and sophistication of solar diversion differs between the two, which can significantly affect how much free charging you actually get.

The Andersen A3 supports solar diversion through its energy management system. The Ohme ePod uses smart meter data and grid signals to optimise solar charging, integrating with its intelligent scheduling system. The key difference is how precisely each charger tracks surplus generation — CT clamp-based systems typically offer more responsive diversion than those relying on smart meter data, which can have a slight delay.

Both the Andersen A3 and Ohme ePod support smart energy tariffs, enabling automated off-peak charging at significantly reduced rates. This is one of the most impactful ways to cut your EV running costs, potentially saving hundreds of pounds per year compared to charging on a standard tariff.

The Andersen A3 supports smart tariff scheduling with popular EV tariffs including Octopus Go (~8.5p/kWh) and similar time-of-use plans. The Ohme ePod works with Octopus Intelligent Go (~7p/kWh), Octopus Go (~8.5p/kWh), OVO Charge Anytime (~14p/kWh), and British Gas EV Power+ (~7.9p/kWh). Ohme is the officially recommended charger for Octopus Intelligent Go. The most popular EV tariffs in the UK include Octopus Intelligent Go (~7p/kWh), Octopus Go (~8.5p/kWh), OVO Charge Anytime (~14p/kWh), and British Gas EV Power+ (~7.9p/kWh). Not all chargers work with all tariffs, so check compatibility with your specific provider before buying.

The Andersen A3 comes with a 7 years warranty, while the Ohme ePod offers 3 years. The Andersen A3 offers 4 years more coverage, giving you added peace of mind. Both are OZEV-approved and suitable for outdoor installation — a longer warranty provides more peace of mind for a product that lives outside year-round and is exposed to British weather.

For weatherproofing, the Andersen A3 is rated IP54 (weatherproof) (splash-proof — protected against splashing water from any direction), while the Ohme ePod is rated IP54 (sheltered outdoor / indoor) (splash-proof — protected against splashing water from any direction). A higher IP rating means better protection against rain, hose water, and dust. In practical terms, any rating of IP54 or above is suitable for a UK outdoor installation, but a higher rating provides extra confidence in extreme weather — particularly relevant if your charger is exposed rather than sheltered under a car port.