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Rolec WallPod & HomeSmart
Rolec is one of Britain's longest-established charging-point makers, and its home units are a common, sensible sight on NI driveways. The range spans the simpler WallPod and the app-connected HomeSmart, both 7kW and both offered tethered or untethered. It is not the flashiest kit, but it is dependable, widely stocked and usually keenly priced, which is why so many local installers reach for it.
- Power
- 7kW single-phase
- Cable
- Tethered or untethered
- Best for
- A well-priced, no-nonsense charger from a long-established UK maker
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Who the Rolec suits
Buyers who want a straightforward, fairly-priced charger from a name installers know well, and who can choose between a simple unit and a fuller smart one depending on how much app control they want.
In short: Pick Rolec if you want a dependable, well-priced charger from an established British brand, with the option to step up to the smart HomeSmart.
What stands out
The strengths that tend to matter when people choose the Rolec.
Value for money
Consistently one of the more affordable 7kW options, without feeling cheap or cutting the safety corners.
Choose your level
The plainer WallPod covers the basics; the HomeSmart adds app control, scheduling and tariff-aware charging if you want it.
Widely known locally
A long-standing British brand that most NI installers know inside out, so fitting, spares and support are easy.
Smart features & tariffs
The HomeSmart models handle scheduling and off-peak charging through the Rolec app, so they sit comfortably on a standard EV tariff and let you target cheap overnight windows. The basic WallPod is more of a plug-in-and-charge unit, so pick the HomeSmart if smart-tariff control matters to you. Neither has the deep dynamic, half-hourly tariff brain of an Ohme.
EV tariffs in NI explainedSolar charging
Rolec's focus is dependable, value charging rather than solar surplus diversion. The smart models offer scheduling and energy monitoring, but if charging primarily from your own panels is the goal, a Zappi remains the more direct choice.
Compare with the ZappiTethered or untethered?
Rolec offers both a tethered version with a fixed cable and an untethered socket version across the WallPod and HomeSmart ranges, so you can pick a built-in lead for convenience or a socket for a tidier wall and your own cable.
Electrically it makes no difference: it's a 7kW charge either way. Tethered is grab-and-go convenient; untethered keeps the wall tidy and your cable flexible. If you're unsure, note it on your quote and the installer will advise for your driveway.
Things to weigh up
No charger is right for everyone. The points below aren't dealbreakers, just the trade-offs to factor in.
- The range spans basic and smart units, so check you are being quoted for the HomeSmart if you want app and tariff control, not the simpler WallPod.
- Native solar surplus charging is not its strong suit; solar-first homes tend to look at the Zappi.
Whichever charger you choose, the install must be notified to NIE Networks, which is a legal requirement in NI. Our registered installers handle that paperwork as standard. See the full cost breakdown, check your grant, or see how comparing 3 quotes works.
Rolec: common questions
Is the Rolec tethered or untethered?
Tethered or untethered. Rolec offers both a tethered version with a fixed cable and an untethered socket version across the WallPod and HomeSmart ranges, so you can pick a built-in lead for convenience or a socket for a tidier wall and your own cable.
Is the Rolec good for solar panels?
Rolec's focus is dependable, value charging rather than solar surplus diversion. The smart models offer scheduling and energy monitoring, but if charging primarily from your own panels is the goal, a Zappi remains the more direct choice.
Does the Rolec work with EV electricity tariffs?
The HomeSmart models handle scheduling and off-peak charging through the Rolec app, so they sit comfortably on a standard EV tariff and let you target cheap overnight windows. The basic WallPod is more of a plug-in-and-charge unit, so pick the HomeSmart if smart-tariff control matters to you. Neither has the deep dynamic, half-hourly tariff brain of an Ohme.
How much does it cost to fit a Rolec in Northern Ireland?
A 7kW home charger like the Rolec typically costs between £800 and £1,500 fitted in NI, depending on the cable run and any fuse-board work. Our installers also notify NIE Networks, which is a legal requirement here. Get 3 quotes to see the exact price for your home.