Fast Amps Alpha7 vs All Competitors

Fast Amps Alpha7 vs All Competitors | UK EV Charger Overview 2026

🇬🇧 UK-Built · EV Charger Overview · 2026

Fast Amps Alpha7 vs All Competitors

The Fast Amps Alpha7 is a British-built 7.4kW home EV charger from £399. Here's how it compares to every major competitor on the UK market — 16 chargers, in summary and in full detail.

✓ UK-built · Solar included · Built-in PEN protection · From £399

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Fast Amps Alpha7

🇬🇧 Designed & manufactured in Shrewsbury, UK · Made in Britain member

Max Output

7.4kW (32A)

Price

From £399

Solar

Included as standard

PEN Protection

Built-in — no earth rod

Connectivity

WiFi + Bluetooth + Ethernet

Warranty

3 years

Tethered / Untethered

Both available

IP Rating

IP54

Alpha7 vs All Competitors — Master Comparison

All 16 major UK home EV chargers compared against the Fast Amps Alpha7 across the features that matter most.

Feature	🇬🇧 Alpha7	Zappi v2	Zappi GLO	Ohme Pro	Ohme ePod	Hypervolt	Easee One	Wallbox	Andersen Q	Andersen A2	Tesla Gen3	Pod Point	BG Sync EV	Project EV	Zaptec Go 2	EO Mini Pro 3	Rolec EVO
Max output	7.4kW	7.4/22kW	7kW	7.4kW	7.4kW	7.4kW	7.4/22kW	7.4kW	7.4/22kW	7.4kW	7.4kW	7.4kW	7.4/22kW	7.3/22kW	7.4/22kW	7.2/22kW	7.4/22kW
Solar integration	Standard	ECO/ECO+	ECO/ECO+	Basic	Limited	Yes	Accessory	No	No	~£120 extra	No	Via add-on	Standard	Standard+CT	Via add-on	Standard	Standard+CT
Built-in PEN protection	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes (Pro Earth)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ethernet	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
4G connectivity	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Lifetime	No	No	No	No	No	No	Optional	Optional	Built-in	Optional	No
OCPP	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	1.6J	1.6J	1.6J	1.6J	1.6J
Smart tariff API	Scheduling	Octopus+	Octopus+	Best-in-class	Octopus+OVO	Scheduling	Scheduling	No	BG/EDF/E.ON	Octopus+OVO	No	Scheduling	Scheduling	Scheduling	Scheduling	Hive/BG	Scheduling
Tethered & untethered	Both	Both	Tethered	Tethered	Both	App-switch	Tethered	Tethered	Tethered	Both	Tethered	Both	Both	Both	Untethered	Both	Both
Warranty	3 yrs	3 yrs	3 yrs	3 yrs	3 yrs	3 yrs	2 yrs	3 yrs	7 yrs	7 yrs	4 yrs	3 yrs	3–10 yrs	5 yrs	5 yrs	3 yrs	5 yrs
UK-manufactured	Yes 🇬🇧	Yes 🇬🇧	Yes 🇬🇧	Partial	Partial	Norway	Spain	Brand	Yes 🇬🇧	Yes 🇬🇧	USA/China	Brand	Brand	No	Norway	Brand	Yes 🇬🇧
Approx. price	From £399	~£700+	£599	~£600+	~£409	~£600–750	~£350–450	~£799	£695	~£1,199	~£400–500	~£400+	~£400+	~£277+ ex VAT	~£580+	~£639	£449

Prices approximate. ✔ = yes · ✖ = no · ⚠ = partial/conditional. Always confirm current pricing with supplier.

Alpha7 vs Each Competitor — Summary

Quick verdict on each comparison, with a link to the full detailed article.

myenergi Zappi v2

Solar-first UK-built charger · ~£700+

Close call. Zappi ECO+ solar is best-in-class. Alpha7 wins on price and PME compliance.

✔ Alpha7: lower price, built-in PEN protection, simpler install ✔ myenergi Zappi v2: ECO/ECO+ solar modes, myenergi ecosystem, Octopus API

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myenergi Zappi GLO

New 2025 solar charger · £599

Both UK-built. Zappi GLO ECO+ is best-in-class solar. Alpha7 wins on price (£200 less) and PME compliance.

✔ Alpha7: lower price, built-in PEN protection, untethered option, Ethernet ✔ myenergi Zappi GLO: ECO/ECO+ solar modes, myenergi ecosystem, screen-free redesign, IP65

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Ohme Home Pro

Smart tariff automation specialist · ~£600+

Alpha7 wins overall. Ohme wins only if Octopus Intelligent automation is the primary brief.

✔ Alpha7: solar standard, PEN protection, lower price, untethered option ✔ Ohme Home Pro: vehicle battery API, Octopus Intelligent integration, 4G SIM

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Ohme ePod

World's smallest smart charger · From £409

Close. Both have built-in PEN protection. Alpha7 wins on solar and UK manufacturing. ePod wins on size and Octopus automation.

✔ Alpha7: solar standard, UK-manufactured, Ethernet, tethered option ✔ Ohme ePod: world's smallest (1.48kg), built-in 4G, Octopus Intelligent API

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Hypervolt Home 3 Pro

Premium app experience · ~£600–£750

Alpha7 wins on value. Hypervolt wins if app experience and aesthetics are the priority.

✔ Alpha7: lower price, PEN protection, Ethernet, UK-manufactured ✔ Hypervolt Home 3 Pro: best-in-class app, premium design, strong brand

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Easee One

Multiple award-winner from Norway · ~£489

Close. Alpha7 wins on British-built and solar standard. Easee wins on multi-unit sharing and app-switchable tethered/untethered.

✔ Alpha7: UK-built, solar standard, Ethernet, lower price ✔ Easee One: switchable tethered/untethered, 3-unit power sharing, lifetime 4G

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Wallbox Pulsar Plus

Ultra-compact Spanish bestseller · ~£350–£450

Alpha7 wins clearly. No solar, no Octopus support, shorter 2-year warranty, and made in Spain.

✔ Alpha7: solar standard, 3-year warranty, UK-built, Ethernet ✔ Wallbox Pulsar Plus: smallest footprint on market, LED ring design, three-phase option

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Pod Point Solo 3

Popular UK installer favourite · ~£799

Alpha7 wins. Same core capability, £400 less, solar included, Ethernet, and entirely UK-manufactured.

✔ Alpha7: £400 cheaper, solar standard, UK-built, Ethernet ✔ Pod Point Solo 3: British Gas/E.ON/EDF native integration, large installer network

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Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3

Iconic brand · Works with all EVs · ~£400–£500

Alpha7 wins on spec. Tesla wins for Tesla owners wanting native app integration.

✔ Alpha7: solar standard, built-in PEN protection, Ethernet, UK-built, untethered option ✔ Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3: Tesla app integration, multi-unit power sharing, 4-year warranty

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Andersen A2

Premium hidden-cable flagship · From £1,199

Alpha7 wins on value. A2 wins for customers who want the hidden cable system and premium build. Both have built-in PEN protection.

✔ Alpha7: £800 less, solar standard (no extra pack), untethered option ✔ Andersen A2: hidden cable system, 7-year warranty, 120+ colour options

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Andersen Quartz

Design-led UK charger · From £695

Closer than it looks. Both UK-built with solar and PEN protection. Alpha7 wins on price; Quartz wins on design, warranty, and Octopus integration.

✔ Alpha7: £296 less, 100% UK-made, Ethernet, Bluetooth commissioning ✔ Andersen Quartz: 7-year warranty, 100+ colour combinations, Octopus Intelligent native

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BG Sync EV

OCPP-capable installer favourite · From ~£400+

The closest competitor to Alpha7. Both have PEN protection and solar. BG wins on OCPP and warranty; Alpha7 wins on UK manufacturing and Bluetooth commissioning.

✔ Alpha7: 100% UK-manufactured, Bluetooth commissioning, tethered option ✔ BG Sync EV: OCPP 1.6J, up to 10-year warranty, RFID, 4G option

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Project EV

Feature-packed · 5-year warranty · From ~£277 ex VAT

Alpha7 wins on app reliability, UK build, and form factor. Project EV wins on 5-year warranty and CT clamp in box — but app is widely criticised.

✔ Alpha7: better app, UK-manufactured, compact, Bluetooth commissioning ✔ Project EV: 5-year warranty, CT clamp included, RFID, cable lock, three-phase

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Zaptec Go 2

V2G-ready Norwegian charger · From ~£580+

Alpha7 wins for most domestic installs. Zaptec wins for V2G future-proofing, MID metering, and built-in 4G.

✔ Alpha7: solar standard, lower price, UK-built, Ethernet, tethered option ✔ Zaptec Go 2: V2G-ready hardware, MID-certified meter, built-in 4G, 5-year warranty

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EO Mini Pro 3

OCPP compact charger · From ~£639

Close. Both have PEN protection and solar. EO wins on OCPP, three-phase, and Hive integration. Alpha7 wins on price and 100% UK manufacturing.

✔ Alpha7: £240 less, solar standard, 100% UK-manufactured, Bluetooth commissioning ✔ EO Mini Pro 3: OCPP 1.6J, three-phase, A5-size compact form, Hive/British Gas integration

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Rolec EVO

British-built OCPP charger · From £449

Genuinely close — both UK-built with PEN protection and solar. Rolec wins on OCPP, 5-year warranty, and CT clamp included. Alpha7 wins on Bluetooth commissioning and tethered option.

✔ Alpha7: Bluetooth commissioning, tethered option, 100% verified UK supply chain ✔ Rolec EVO: OCPP 1.6, 5-year warranty, CT clamp in box, RFID cards supplied

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📖 Bottom Line

The Fast Amps Alpha7 wins outright against most competitors on value, solar integration, and UK manufacturing. Genuine competition comes from: Zappi / Zappi GLO (best-in-class solar ECO+ modes), Ohme (tariff automation), Easee (multi-unit sharing, switchable tethered), BG Sync EV & Rolec EVO (OCPP, longer warranty), EO Mini Pro 3 (OCPP + three-phase), Zaptec Go 2 (V2G future-proofing), and Project EV (5-year warranty). For the vast majority of UK domestic installs, Alpha7 is the strongest all-round choice at its price point.

Why buy British? The Alpha7 is designed and manufactured entirely in the UK — supporting jobs in Birmingham, Halesowen, Leamington Spa, and Shrewsbury. Built to BS 7671 from the ground up, backed by a UK support team, and made to last.

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