Sync Energy Wall Charger 2

Who the Sync Energy Wall Charger 2 suits

If you want a dependable 7.4kW smart charger for the least money from a brand installers actually know, the Wall Charger 2 is hard to argue with. At £399.99 unit-only (£419.99 tethered) at Screwfix and typically £700–£1,000 installed depending on the job, it undercuts most of the big-name picks for 2026 while keeping the essentials: app control, load balancing and built-in electrical protection. It used to be the budget pick with a smart-tariff asterisk; the native Intelligent Octopus Go integration that went live in November 2025 removed it. Formerly badged BG SyncEV, the hardware is made by Luceco PLC trading as Sync Energy. It’s a weaker fit if you’re on OVO Charge Anytime (no charger integration) or you want fine-grained solar control — the Zappi does more there.

Key features

• 7.4kW single-phase, configurable 6–32A; 22kW three-phase variants are also on the OZEV list
• Tethered (7.5m cable with built-in cable wrap) or untethered Type 2 versions
• Integral 30mA Type A RCD with 6mA DC detection and open-PEN protection — no earth rod required
• Wi-Fi and Ethernet as standard, Bluetooth 4.2 commissioning, optional 4G on “GG” variants; OCPP 1.6J
• Load balancing via the CT clamp kit supplied in the box; separate EV Balancer for multi-charger setups
• Sync Energy app: manual, scheduled and solar modes, Tariff Sense tariff scheduling and Auto Solar surplus-PV charging
• IP55 / IK10, 305 × 201 × 115mm, with interchangeable coloured trims sold as accessories
• 3-year warranty; OZEV grant eligible

What to check before you buy

• Tethered or untethered: the 7.5m tethered unit costs £20 more; untethered suits households that may change connector needs.
• Make sure you’re quoted the Wall Charger 2 (EVWC2 model codes) and that it’s commissioned on the Sync Energy app — earlier SyncEV units ran on the Monta app, which doesn’t link to Octopus this way.
• On Octopus? Set the charger up in the Sync Energy app, then link it in the Octopus app. The Hive-badged British Gas version (same hardware, from £1,019 installed) is managed in the Hive app and misses out on this route.
• On OVO? Sync Energy doesn’t appear on the Charge Anytime compatible-charger list (last updated April 2026) — you’d need a compatible car instead.
• Solar households: Auto Solar charging from surplus PV is included via the CT clamp, but it’s a single mode and Sync Energy doesn’t publish minimum-surplus thresholds — confirm the behaviour with your installer if solar is the priority.
• Ratings: the manufacturer’s installation guide says IP55/IK10; some retail listings claim IP65. Fine outdoors, but go by the lower figure.
• Despite the built-in RCD, some installers still fit upstream protection per BS 7671 — ask what’s included in your quote.

Evova doesn’t sell chargers and has no affiliate links. When you’re ready, find a home charger installer near you — and check the grant if you rent, own a flat or are a landlord: it’s worth up to £500 per socket until 31 March 2027.