Easee One vs GivEnergy EV Charger
The Easee One wins on more affordable, higher rated, while the GivEnergy EV Charger excels at solar compatibility.
Quick Stats
Full Specs Comparison
| Specification | Easee One | GivEnergy EV Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Max Power Output | 7.4kW (single-phase only) | 7kW (single-phase only) |
| Cable Length | Untethered (use own cable) | 5 metres |
| Connector | Type 2 socket | Type 2 (tethered) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G (built-in eSIM, lifetime subscription) | Wi-Fi |
| Dimensions | 256mm × 193mm × 106mm | 320mm × 220mm × 115mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | ~4.5 kg |
| IP Rating | IP54 (weatherproof) | IP65 (fully weatherproof) |
| Certification | OLEV/OZEV approved | OLEV/OZEV approved |
Price & Value
The Easee One is £73 cheaper at £405 compared to the GivEnergy EV Charger at £478.
When you factor in professional installation (typically £400–£600), the total installed cost for the Easee One is approximately £805–£1005, while the GivEnergy EV Charger comes in at around £878–£1078. Fully installed, the Easee One remains the more affordable option.
If you're eligible for the OZEV grant (available to renters and flat owners), you can claim £350 off the installation cost. That would bring the effective unit-plus-install price down to roughly £455–£655 for the Easee One and £528–£728 for the GivEnergy EV Charger. Both chargers are OZEV-approved, so eligibility depends on your living situation rather than the charger itself.
Looking at overall value, the Easee One offers a compelling combination of price and features at £405. The GivEnergy EV Charger at £478 may still be the better buy if its specific feature set — such as givenergy monitoring portal — is important for your setup. The best value depends on which features you'll actually use day-to-day.
Power & Charging Speed
Both the Easee One (7.4kW) and GivEnergy EV Charger (7kW) 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.
Cable length is an often-overlooked consideration. The Easee One comes with a Untethered (use own cable) cable, while the GivEnergy EV Charger has a 5 metres cable. A longer cable gives you more flexibility for driveway positioning — particularly useful if your charger is mounted on a side wall but your Tesla's charge port is on the rear left. Measure your likely cable run before buying to ensure the cable reaches comfortably without being fully stretched.
For most Tesla owners who plug in when they get home, both chargers provide more than enough power for a full overnight charge. The real-world difference between 7kW and 7.4kW is negligible — roughly 20 minutes over a full charge cycle. Unless you have a three-phase supply and regularly need rapid top-ups during the day, charging speed should not be the deciding factor between these two chargers.
Smart Features
The Easee One offers: Easee app, Dynamic load balancing, Scheduled charging, Built-in eSIM (lifetime 4G), Wi-Fi backup, Expandable (up to 3 chargers). The GivEnergy EV Charger offers: GivEnergy monitoring portal, Scheduled charging, Solar divert mode, Battery-to-EV charging, RFID access, Wi-Fi connected.
Breaking these down by category: for connectivity, the Easee One uses Built-in eSIM (lifetime 4G), Wi-Fi backup, while the GivEnergy EV Charger uses Wi-Fi connected. For energy management, the Easee One provides Dynamic load balancing, compared to the GivEnergy EV Charger's GivEnergy monitoring portal. Solar and scheduling features are covered in the dedicated sections below.
The most meaningful differentiators: the Easee One uniquely offers Easee app, Dynamic load balancing, Built-in eSIM (lifetime 4G), Wi-Fi backup, Expandable (up to 3 chargers), while the GivEnergy EV Charger exclusively provides GivEnergy monitoring portal, Solar divert mode, Battery-to-EV charging, RFID access, Wi-Fi connected. These unique features often determine which charger is the better fit — if a feature on one charger's exclusive list is a must-have for you, that should heavily influence your decision.
The app experience matters as much as the feature list — you'll use it daily. The Easee app is straightforward and reliable, though it offers fewer analytics than some competitors. The GivEnergy app provides standard charging management features. Both apps are available on iOS and Android, but user reviews suggest the day-to-day experience can vary significantly between brands.
Solar Compatibility
The GivEnergy EV Charger supports solar integration, allowing you to divert surplus solar energy to charge your Tesla. The Easee One does not have built-in solar diverting. If you have solar panels (or plan to install them), this is a significant advantage for the GivEnergy EV Charger.
The GivEnergy EV Charger integrates directly with GivEnergy inverters and batteries for seamless solar-to-EV charging within the GivEnergy ecosystem. This means it can dynamically adjust the charge rate to match your available solar surplus, minimising grid import. Without built-in solar support, the other charger would need a separate solar diverter or manual scheduling to take advantage of solar generation.
The GivEnergy EV Charger integrates natively with GivEnergy batteries, enabling you to store daytime solar and charge your EV overnight. A home battery effectively removes the limitation of only being able to solar-charge while the sun is shining — you generate during the day, store it, and charge your Tesla overnight for free.
A typical 4kW solar array in the UK can provide approximately 1,400–1,700 kWh of free EV charging per year, worth £390–£475 at standard electricity rates (around 28p/kWh). For context, the average UK Tesla owner drives around 8,000 miles per year, requiring roughly 2,400 kWh — so solar could cover 60–70% of your annual charging needs. Over the charger's lifetime, solar diversion can save thousands of pounds and significantly reduce your carbon footprint.
Warranty & Build Quality
The Easee One comes with a 3 years warranty, while the GivEnergy EV Charger offers 3 years. Both offer the same warranty length, so neither has an advantage here. 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 Easee One is rated IP54 (weatherproof) (splash-proof — protected against splashing water from any direction), while the GivEnergy EV Charger is rated IP65 (fully weatherproof) (jet-proof — protected against water jets 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.
Build quality is reflected in the materials and construction. The Easee One weighs 1.5 kg with dimensions of 256mm × 193mm × 106mm, while the GivEnergy EV Charger weighs ~4.5 kg with dimensions of 320mm × 220mm × 115mm. A heavier charger typically indicates more robust construction, though modern chargers use high-quality polycarbonate housings that are both lightweight and impact-resistant. If your charger is in a location where it might get bumped by car doors or footballs, look for IK10 impact resistance in the specs — this is the highest rating and means it can withstand 20 joules of impact (equivalent to a 5kg weight dropped from 40cm).
For extended protection: the Easee One comes with a standard 3 years warranty from Easee. The GivEnergy EV Charger comes with a standard 3 years warranty from GivEnergy. When comparing warranties, also check what's covered — most warranties cover manufacturing defects and component failure, but may not cover damage from incorrect installation or extreme weather events. Having your charger installed by an OZEV-approved installer typically ensures the warranty remains valid.
Which Should You Buy?
Buy the Easee One if you want the best value for money, or overall quality and user satisfaction matter most, or you want the best value.
Buy the GivEnergy EV Charger if you have solar panels or plan to install them, or you want the best for battery storage.
Our Verdicts
The Easee One is a great choice if you want the simplest, lightest installation and value built-in 4G connectivity. At 1.5 kg it's remarkably light, and the lifetime eSIM means no ongoing connectivity costs. However, it's single-phase only (7.4kW), so don't buy this expecting three-phase 22kW charging. For a simple one-car setup with reliable connectivity, it's excellent value at around £405.
The GivEnergy EV Charger is a no-brainer if you have a GivEnergy home battery. Charging your Tesla from stored solar energy is a game-changer that most chargers simply can't match. Without a home battery, it's a decent budget charger but you'd be better served by the Easee One (cheaper) or the Ohme Home Pro (smarter). This is a specialist tool — brilliant for the right setup, average for everyone else.
