VCHRGD Seven Pro

Who the VCHRGD Seven Pro suits

The Seven Pro is the charger to shortlist if you want the lowest realistic price without giving up smart features. At £395 unit-only from the manufacturer and roughly £830–£1,030 installed (July 2026), it undercuts most big-name rivals, yet the spec sheet reads mid-range: native Intelligent Octopus Go, two solar-charging modes with the CT clamp in the box, dynamic load balancing as standard and built-in open-PEN protection. One identity note: this review covers the Seven Pro. VCHRGD’s shop now lists only the Pro among its 7kW home chargers — the original Seven is still OZEV-listed and may linger in retail stock, but the Pro is the current model. If you need Ethernet for a patchy WiFi spot, or want a longer warranty than three years, pricier rivals earn their premium.

Key features

• 7kW single-phase (marketed as 7.4kW), tethered or untethered — OZEV lists 5m and 7.5m tethered variants, and the untethered version has a cable lock-in feature that lets you leave your own cable in place.
• Native Intelligent Octopus Go integration, launched 6 January 2026, with off-peak rates from 7p/kWh.
• Two solar modes via the CT input: Solar Export blends grid and PV, topping up the car once your export passes roughly 1.2kW, while Solar Only charges exclusively from surplus solar.
• Dynamic load balancing as standard, with the CT clamp included in the box.
• Open-PEN protection and an inbuilt 6mA RCD, so no earth rod is required.
• WiFi, Bluetooth and RFID — two tap-to-charge cards included — plus an optional 4G module and TLS-encrypted OCPP 1.6J support for platforms such as WEVO, Fuuse, Powerverse, Clenergy and Tap Electric.
• Compact: about 300 x 180 x 90mm, IP54-rated with an IK10 impact-resistant enclosure, and a 3-year warranty.

What to check before you buy

• Tethered or untethered? Untethered is the cheapest route, and the cable lock-in feature gives it tethered-style convenience. See how tethered and untethered compare.
• Pin down the price. The manufacturer’s shop lists the untethered unit from £395.24 and the tethered 7.5m unit from £448.57, but doesn’t state VAT treatment; its fully-installed price starts at £850. Get installed quotes in writing.
• No Ethernet. Connectivity is WiFi or Bluetooth, with 4G as a paid option — check signal strength at the install spot.
• Tariffs beyond Octopus: OVO Charge Anytime and EDF GoElectric work via your car or platforms like Powerverse, not a native VCHRGD integration. Confirm with your supplier before relying on it.
• Solar floor: the manufacturer doesn’t publish a minimum surplus figure for Solar Only mode, and single-phase charging can’t drop below 6A (about 1.4kW), so small PV arrays may rarely trigger surplus-only charging.

Evova doesn’t sell chargers. Check whether your install could be part-funded through a grant, then find a home charger installer to fit it.