The compact Scandinavian unit installers rate.
Zaptec Go
The Zaptec Go is a compact, Scandinavian-designed charger that has built a strong reputation for build quality and clean looks. It is a small, untethered 7kW unit that sits discreetly on the wall, which is a big part of why it is popular with installers who value a tidy, dependable fit. It handles the everyday smart-charging job through its app, with scheduling and off-peak charging, and its load-balancing credentials make it a sensible choice where the home supply needs managing.
- Power
- 7kW single-phase
- Cable
- Untethered (bring your own cable)
- Best for
- A small, well-built untethered charger that installers know and trust
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Who the Zaptec suits
Buyers who want a discreet, well-engineered untethered unit and like that it is a firm favourite with installers, particularly where a tidy, unobtrusive fit matters.
In short: Pick the Zaptec Go if you want a compact, well-built untethered charger that installers know and trust, and a tidy fit on the wall.
What stands out
The strengths that tend to matter when people choose the Zaptec.
Compact Scandinavian design
A small, cleanly-styled unit that sits discreetly on the wall, well-built and unobtrusive rather than industrial-looking.
Popular with installers
A firm favourite among fitters for its build quality and straightforward installation, so it is easy to find someone locally who knows it well.
Smart charging and load balancing
App-led scheduling and off-peak charging, with load-balancing credentials that help it share and protect a tighter home supply.
Smart features & tariffs
Scheduling and off-peak charging are handled through the Zaptec app, so it sits comfortably on a standard EV tariff and lets you target cheap overnight windows. It is a capable smart charger rather than a dedicated dynamic, half-hourly tariff specialist, so committed tariff optimisers still tend to rank an Ohme first.
EV tariffs in NI explainedSolar charging
Zaptec's strengths are build quality and power management rather than solar surplus diversion. If charging primarily from your own panels is the main aim, a Zappi remains the more direct choice.
Compare with the ZappiTethered or untethered?
Untethered and compact, so you supply your own cable, which keeps the wall tidy and lets you pick the lead length that suits your parking, and swap it later if your layout changes.
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.
- Untethered only, so you will need to buy and plug in your own cable each time; some people prefer that, some do not.
- Its strengths are design, build and load management; if you want native solar surplus charging, look at the Zappi instead.
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.
Zaptec: common questions
Is the Zaptec tethered or untethered?
Untethered (bring your own cable). Untethered and compact, so you supply your own cable, which keeps the wall tidy and lets you pick the lead length that suits your parking, and swap it later if your layout changes.
Is the Zaptec good for solar panels?
Zaptec's strengths are build quality and power management rather than solar surplus diversion. If charging primarily from your own panels is the main aim, a Zappi remains the more direct choice.
Does the Zaptec work with EV electricity tariffs?
Scheduling and off-peak charging are handled through the Zaptec app, so it sits comfortably on a standard EV tariff and lets you target cheap overnight windows. It is a capable smart charger rather than a dedicated dynamic, half-hourly tariff specialist, so committed tariff optimisers still tend to rank an Ohme first.
How much does it cost to fit a Zaptec in Northern Ireland?
A 7kW home charger like the Zaptec 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.