Hypervolt Home 3 Pro vs Pod Point Solo 3S
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro wins on more affordable, higher rated, smart tariff integration, while the Pod Point Solo 3S excels at longer warranty.
Quick Stats
Full Specs Comparison
| Specification | Hypervolt Home 3 Pro | Pod Point Solo 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Power Output | 7.4kW (single-phase only) | 7.4kW (single-phase only) |
| Cable Length | 5m / 7.5m / 10m options | 5 metres (tethered version) |
| Connector | Type 2 (tethered) | Type 2 (tethered or untethered) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
| Dimensions | 270mm × 170mm × 110mm | 330mm × 290mm × 112mm (tethered) |
| Weight | ~4.5 kg | 3.5 kg (untethered) / 6 kg (tethered) |
| IP Rating | IP66 + IK10 (weatherproof + impact-resistant) | IP54 (weatherproof) |
| Certification | OLEV/OZEV approved | OLEV/OZEV approved |
Price & Value
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is £309 cheaper at £690 compared to the Pod Point Solo 3S at £999. The Pod Point Solo 3S price is installed.
When you factor in professional installation (typically £400–£600), the total installed cost for the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is approximately £1090–£1290, while the Pod Point Solo 3S comes in at around £1399–£1599. Fully installed, the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro 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 £740–£940 for the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro and £1049–£1249 for the Pod Point Solo 3S. Both chargers are OZEV-approved, so eligibility depends on your living situation rather than the charger itself.
Looking at overall value, the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro offers a compelling combination of price and features at £690. The Pod Point Solo 3S at £999 may still be the better buy if its specific feature set — such as pod point app — is important for your setup. The best value depends on which features you'll actually use day-to-day.
Power & Charging Speed
Both the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro (7.4kW) and Pod Point Solo 3S (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.
Cable length is an often-overlooked consideration. The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro comes with a 5m / 7.5m / 10m options cable, while the Pod Point Solo 3S has a 5 metres (tethered version) 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 Hypervolt Home 3 Pro offers: Smart tariff integration, Solar integration (CT clamp), Automatic load management, App controlled, Energy tracking, Interchangeable covers. The Pod Point Solo 3S offers: Pod Point app, Scheduled charging, Solar compatible, Adaptive load management, OZEV grant eligible.
Breaking these down by category: for connectivity, the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro uses its companion app, while the Pod Point Solo 3S uses its companion app. For energy management, the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro provides Energy tracking, compared to the Pod Point Solo 3S's basic monitoring. Solar and scheduling features are covered in the dedicated sections below.
The most meaningful differentiators: the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro uniquely offers Smart tariff integration, Solar integration (CT clamp), Automatic load management, App controlled, Energy tracking, Interchangeable covers, while the Pod Point Solo 3S exclusively provides Pod Point app, Scheduled charging, Solar compatible, Adaptive load management, OZEV grant eligible. 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. Hypervolt's app is clean and modern with solid scheduling and energy monitoring features. The Pod Point 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
Both the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro and Pod Point Solo 3S 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 Hypervolt Home 3 Pro supports solar integration through its energy monitoring system, adjusting charge rates based on available surplus. The Pod Point Solo 3S supports solar diversion through its energy management 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.
For home battery pairing, the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro can work alongside a home battery system, though the integration may require additional configuration. The Pod Point Solo 3S can work alongside a home battery system, though the integration may require additional configuration. A home battery lets you store daytime solar surplus and charge your EV overnight at zero cost — effectively eliminating the limitation of only being able to solar-charge while the sun is shining.
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.
Smart Tariff Support
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro integrates with smart energy tariffs, automatically charging at the cheapest off-peak rates. The Pod Point Solo 3S doesn't have built-in smart tariff integration — you'd need to set manual charging schedules or rely on your car's built-in timer. If you're on (or considering) a smart tariff, this gives the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro a meaningful advantage in running costs.
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro supports Octopus Intelligent Go (~7p/kWh) and other smart tariffs, with direct integration for automated scheduling. The most popular UK EV tariffs include Octopus Intelligent Go (~7p/kWh), Octopus Go (~8.5p/kWh), OVO Charge Anytime (~14p/kWh), and British Gas EV Power+ (~7.9p/kWh). Check compatibility with your specific energy provider before making a decision.
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro integrates with smart tariffs to schedule charging during off-peak windows, reducing your per-kWh cost significantly. Without this integration, the Pod Point Solo 3S can still charge off-peak using manual schedules or your Tesla's built-in timer — but you lose the automatic optimisation and any extended off-peak windows that provider integration unlocks.
The financial impact is substantial. Switching from a standard variable tariff (~28p/kWh) to Octopus Intelligent Go (~7p/kWh) saves approximately £400–£600 per year for a typical Tesla owner driving 8,000–10,000 miles annually. Even moving to Octopus Go (~8.5p/kWh) or British Gas EV Power+ (~7.9p/kWh) delivers savings of £350–£500 per year. A charger with smart tariff integration ensures you capture these savings automatically, every single night, without having to remember to set timers.
Warranty & Build Quality
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro comes with a 3 years (extendable to 5) warranty, while the Pod Point Solo 3S offers 5 years. The Pod Point Solo 3S offers 2 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 Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is rated IP66 + IK10 (weatherproof + impact-resistant) (powerful jet-proof — protected against strong jets of water from any direction), while the Pod Point Solo 3S is rated IP54 (weatherproof) (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.
Build quality is reflected in the materials and construction. The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro weighs ~4.5 kg with dimensions of 270mm × 170mm × 110mm, while the Pod Point Solo 3S weighs 3.5 kg (untethered) / 6 kg (tethered) with dimensions of 330mm × 290mm × 112mm (tethered). 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 Hypervolt Home 3 Pro offers an extended 5-year warranty for an additional £100 — excellent value for long-term protection. The Pod Point Solo 3S comes with a standard 5 years warranty from Pod Point. 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 Hypervolt Home 3 Pro if you want the best value for money, or overall quality and user satisfaction matter most, or you're on a smart energy tariff like Octopus Intelligent Go, or you want the best all-rounder.
Buy the Pod Point Solo 3S if long-term peace of mind is a priority.
Our Verdicts
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is the safe choice — and I mean that as a compliment. If you don't know exactly what you need, or you want a bit of everything (solar, smart tariffs, great build quality), this is the charger to buy. It doesn't top any single category, but it's competitive in all of them. The UK manufacturing and excellent support are genuine differentiators.
The Pod Point Solo 3S is the hassle-free choice — if you're happy giving up control over who installs it. The £999 all-in price covers the charger and professional installation, so you don't need to source your own electrician. The trade-off is that Pod Point assigns a third-party installer from their network, and you can't choose who that is or check their reviews beforehand. The 5-year warranty is the longest of any installed package on this list, which does provide some peace of mind. It lacks the smart tariff features of the Ohme, but if convenience matters more than flexibility, it's a solid option.
