Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) vs Ohme ePod

The Ohme ePod is £16 cheaper at £409 compared to the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) at £425. 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 Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) is approximately £825–£1025, while the Ohme ePod comes in at around £809–£1009. Fully installed, the Ohme ePod remains the more affordable option.

The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) (7.4kW / 22kW) supports three-phase charging at up to 22kW, while the Ohme ePod is single-phase only at 7.4kW. On the standard UK single-phase supply (95% of homes), both charge at roughly the same speed. Three-phase is only relevant if your property has a three-phase electrical 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 Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) offers: Tesla app integration, Scheduled charging, Power sharing (up to 6 units), Wi-Fi connected, OTA updates. 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 Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) uses Wi-Fi connected, while the Ohme ePod uses Built-in 3G/4G SIM. For energy management, the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) provides Power sharing (up to 6 units), compared to the Ohme ePod's Dynamic load balancing. Solar and scheduling features are covered in the dedicated sections below.

The Ohme ePod supports solar integration, allowing you to divert surplus solar energy to charge your Tesla. The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) does not have built-in solar diverting. If you have solar panels (or plan to install them), this is a significant advantage for the Ohme ePod.

The Ohme ePod uses smart meter data and grid signals to optimise solar charging, integrating with its intelligent scheduling system. 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 Ohme ePod integrates with smart energy tariffs, automatically charging at the cheapest off-peak rates. The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) 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 Ohme ePod a meaningful advantage in running costs.

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 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 Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) comes with a 4 years warranty, while the Ohme ePod offers 3 years. The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) offers 1 year more coverage, giving you added peace of mind. The Ohme ePod is OZEV-approved; the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) is not. Both are 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 Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) is rated IP44 (indoor/outdoor) (protected against solid objects over 1mm and water splashes from all directions), 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.