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myenergi Zappi GLO vs myenergi zappi

The decision

The decision

myenergi Zappi GLO: low stock — myenergi's own store showed low stock with variable delivery times at our last check. Worth ordering early if you are set on the GLO. myenergi Zappi GLO stands out for the lower recorded installed-price range. myenergi zappi stands out for three-phase support.
myenergi installed
£999–£1,199
£599 unit
myenergi installed
£1,084–£1,284
£684 unit
myenergi warranty
3 years
myenergi warranty
3 years (5 with £120 extension)

Choose myenergi Zappi GLO if

you prioritise the lower recorded installed-price range.

Choose myenergi zappi if

you prioritise three-phase support.

Installed ranges combine the current unit or package price with the recorded installation basis. Complex cable runs and electrical work can cost more.

myenergi Zappi GLO
myenergi Zappi GLO
£999–£1,199 installed
myenergi zappi
myenergi zappi
£1,084–£1,284 installed

At a glance

Quick stats

Installed price
£999–£1,199
£1,084–£1,284
Unit / package
£599 unit
£684 unit
Power
7kW
7kW / 22kW
Warranty
3 years
3 years (5 with £120 extension)
Type
Tethered (Type 2)
Tethered (Type 2) or untethered

Feature breakdown

The myenergi Zappi GLO has a £85 lower recorded unit or package price: £599 against £684 for the myenergi zappi.

Using each product's recorded installation basis, the myenergi Zappi GLO is £999–£1,199 installed and the myenergi zappi is £1,084–£1,284 installed. These are planning ranges, not quotes; cable routes and electrical remedial work can change the result.

The myenergi zappi (7kW / 22kW) supports three-phase charging at up to 22kW, while the myenergi Zappi GLO is single-phase only at 7kW. 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 myenergi Zappi GLO offers: Solar diverting (Eco / Eco+ modes), myenergi app, Smart tariff support, RFID access (126 users), myenergi ecosystem (eddi, libbi), Wi-Fi & Bluetooth. The myenergi zappi offers: Solar diverting (Fast / Eco / Eco+ modes), On-unit LCD screen and buttons, myenergi app, Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime integration, Agile price-based scheduling, Dynamic load balancing (Grid Limit), Wi-Fi + Ethernet, no hub required, myenergi ecosystem (eddi, libbi, harvi), PEN fault detection (zapsafe).

Breaking these down by category: for connectivity, the myenergi Zappi GLO uses Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, while the myenergi zappi uses Wi-Fi + Ethernet, no hub required. For energy management, the myenergi Zappi GLO provides basic monitoring, compared to the myenergi zappi's Dynamic load balancing (Grid Limit).

Both the myenergi Zappi GLO and myenergi zappi support solar integration, allowing you to charge your Tesla using surplus solar energy rather than drawing from the grid.

The myenergi Zappi GLO uses a CT clamp on your meter tails to measure real-time surplus generation, enabling its Eco and Eco+ modes. The myenergi zappi uses a CT clamp on your meter tails to measure real-time surplus generation, enabling its Eco and Eco+ modes.

Both the myenergi Zappi GLO and myenergi zappi support smart energy tariffs, enabling automated off-peak charging at significantly reduced rates.

The myenergi Zappi GLO supports compatible Octopus scheduling through its supplier integration. The myenergi zappi supports compatible Octopus scheduling through its supplier integration.

The myenergi Zappi GLO comes with a 3 years warranty, while the myenergi zappi offers 3 years (5 with £120 extension). Both offer the same warranty length.

For weatherproofing, the myenergi Zappi GLO is rated IP65 (fully weatherproof), while the myenergi zappi is rated IP65 + IK10. Any rating of IP54 or above is suitable for a UK outdoor installation.

Detailed breakdown

Full specs comparison

Max Power Output

myenergi Zappi GLO
7kW (single-phase only)
myenergi zappi
7kW single-phase / 22kW three-phase (multiphase unit)

Cable Length

myenergi Zappi GLO
6.5 metres (tethered version)
myenergi zappi
6.5 metres (tethered version)

Connector

myenergi Zappi GLO
Type 2 (tethered or untethered)
myenergi zappi
Type 2 (tethered or untethered)

Connectivity

myenergi Zappi GLO
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
myenergi zappi
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Ethernet; 868MHz link to harvi/eddi/libbi

Dimensions

myenergi Zappi GLO
439mm × 282mm × 130mm
myenergi zappi
438mm × 282mm × 122mm

Weight

myenergi Zappi GLO
~5.4 kg
myenergi zappi
3.0 kg untethered / 5.5 kg tethered (single-phase)

IP Rating

myenergi Zappi GLO
IP65 (fully weatherproof)
myenergi zappi
IP65 + IK10

Certification

myenergi Zappi GLO
OLEV/OZEV approved
myenergi zappi
OLEV/OZEV approved (all variants), UK Smart Charge Point Regulations

Protection

myenergi Zappi GLO
—
myenergi zappi
6mA DC detection and zapsafe PEN fault protection built in; Type A RCD upstream

Display

myenergi Zappi GLO
—
myenergi zappi
Backlit LCD with buttons, PIN lock

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

The current planning ranges are £999–£1,199 for the myenergi Zappi GLO and £1,084–£1,284 for the myenergi zappi. They combine the recorded unit or package price with the recorded installation basis; property-specific work can change the quote.