Hypervolt Home 3 Pro EV Charger: UK Price, Specifications & Solar Charging Guide

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The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is a tethered home EV charger with a choice of cable lengths, app control, surplus-solar charging and automatic load management. Its Type 2 version suits most modern UK electric cars and plug-in hybrids, while a Type 1 option is listed for vehicles with the older inlet.

For households combining an EV, solar panels and battery storage, the important buying questions go beyond charging speed. Correct current sensing, the selected charging mode, internet connectivity and the battery’s own controls all influence how the system behaves.

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Hypervolt Home 3 Pro at a Glance

Feature	What to know
Charging output	Up to 7.4 kW single-phase AC, 32 A maximum; some marketing material rounds this to 7 kW
Connection	Tethered cable; Type 2 or Type 1 variants listed
Cable length	5 m standard, with 7.5 m and 10 m options; 10 m listed for Type 2 only
Solar controls	Boost, Eco and Super Eco; current support guidance also describes Battery Safe
Household load management	Automatic Load Management using a correctly installed primary CT sensor
Battery integration	Battery Safe and Home Battery Wizard; compatibility does not mean direct control of the battery inverter
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE and wired Ethernet
Dimensions	328 × 243 × 101 mm (H × W × D)
Outdoor ratings	IP66 ingress protection; IK10 impact resistance
Colours	Ultra White, Space Grey and Ultra Black
Warranty	Three years as standard; optional extension to five years in total, subject to terms
UK price	Obtain a current quotation for the chosen cable length, connector and installation

Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons / considerations
Choice of 5 m, 7.5 m and 10 m Type 2 cables can suit different driveway layouts	Tethered format only; choose the connector and cable length carefully before purchase
Solar charging, automatic load management and Battery Safe provide useful energy-control options	Correct sensing and commissioning are essential; the charger does not directly control home-battery discharge
Ethernet offers a wired alternative to Wi-Fi, alongside IP66 and IK10 enclosure ratings	Single-phase output only; internet loss and an offline restart can affect smart-control behaviour

Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Design and Cable Options

Choose the connector for your vehicle

The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro has a permanently attached EV cable. The technical specification lists Type 2 and Type 1 versions, with Type 2 the appropriate choice for most current UK EVs. Check the actual inlet on an older car or plug-in hybrid before ordering. A Type 2-equipped UK Tesla can use the Type 2 version without applying adapter advice intended for other markets.

The Type 2 range offers 5 m, 7.5 m and 10 m cables. Type 1 is listed with 5 m and 7.5 m options; the technical sheet limits the 10 m option to Type 2. Confirm the chosen configuration is available from your supplier rather than assuming every colour, length and connector combination is stocked.

Measure the route from the proposed charger position to the car’s inlet, including the distance around the electric vehicle. Consider how a second EV might park and whether the cable would cross a walking route. Avoid selecting an EV cable that reaches only when the car is parked precisely.

Size, weight and appearance

The enclosure measures 328 mm high, 243 mm wide and 101 mm deep. Hypervolt’s product table gives weights of 6.2 kg for the 5 m version, 6.9 kg for 7.5 m and 7.3 kg for 10 m. Ultra White, Space Grey and Ultra Black covers are listed. Status lighting appears around the sides and through the front logo, with brightness controls in the app. Allow space for the cable and holster as well as the wall unit. Pole mounting is also listed, but the post, groundwork and cable route need to be included in the quotation.

Hypervolt Home 3 Pro UK Price and Installation Costs

Request a current quotation for the exact Home 3 Pro configuration. Compare complete installed packages. A basic installation offer may assume a short cable route, suitable existing electrical equipment and straightforward mounting. Longer routes, trenching, consumer-unit alterations, a mounting post or extra data cabling can add cost. Make sure the quotation explains what happens if the survey identifies work outside the advertised package.

Cost element	What to confirm
Charger	Home 3 Pro model, cable length, Type 1 or Type 2, colour, VAT and delivery
Electrical work	Supply cable route, mounting, protective devices, testing and commissioning
Primary CT sensor	Supplied sensor, placement, communications wiring and verified import/export readings
Battery monitoring	Whether CT2 is appropriate, supplied and configured for your battery arrangement
Internet connection	Wi-Fi assessment or Ethernet cabling to the charger
Additional work	Groundworks, post, electrical alterations or supply-related requirements
Aftercare	Installation registration, standard warranty, optional extension and installer workmanship cover

For an EV charging enquiry, email [email protected] with your electric vehicle model, postcode, parking arrangement and details of any solar panels or home battery.

Hypervolt Charging Speed and Running Costs

Hypervolt’s detailed Home 3 Pro technical specification gives 7.4 kW at 230 V single-phase, with a maximum current of 32 A. Actual speed depends on supply voltage, the installer’s configured current limit, household demand and the vehicle’s onboard AC charger. A car limited to 3.6 kW AC will not accept 7.4 kW simply because the charge point can supply it. Its DC rapid-charging rating is a separate specification.

The Home 3 Pro described here is single-phase. A three-phase supply at the property does not turn it into an 11 kW or 22 kW charger. If faster AC charging is a requirement, discuss a suitable alternative and check that your vehicle can use the additional power.

Energy delivered	Calculated time at a constant 7.4 kW
20 kWh	2 hours 42 minutes
40 kWh	5 hours 24 minutes
60 kWh	8 hours 6 minutes

These are calculated energy-delivery times before vehicle charging losses, not measured results. A car with 60 kWh of usable battery capacity needs approximately 36 kWh to move from 20% to 80%. At a constant 7.4 kW this takes around 4 hours 52 minutes before losses and changes in charging power.

Electricity costs and standby consumption

As an illustration, 20 kWh drawn from the grid costs £2 at 10p/kWh, £5 at 25p/kWh or £7 at 35p/kWh. These assumed rates are not current tariff offers and exclude standing charges and other fees. Charging losses mean the energy drawn from the supply generally exceeds the energy added to the battery.

Compare tariffs using the whole home’s consumption, standing charge and daytime rates. Surplus solar electricity may also have an export value, so using it for the electric car is not automatically the lowest-cost option compared with exporting and charging during a cheaper import period.

Hypervolt App, Scheduling and Access Control

The Hypervolt app provides charging controls, schedules, session information and LED settings. Bluetooth is used during the documented installer adoption process; internet access is provided through Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Bluetooth should not be confused with remote access from outside the home.

Multi Mode Scheduling lets you assign different modes to separate periods. For example, a daytime Super Eco session can be followed by an overnight Boost session. Set the days, start and stop times, and mode, then check that Schedule Charge is selected. A schedule defines when charging is permitted; the chosen mode still affects whether energy is delivered.

Coordinate the car’s timers, charger schedule and any supplier-managed service. If two systems are both waiting for different conditions, the car may not receive the expected charge. Ask the installer to demonstrate a normal session and the procedure for an immediate top-up before handover.

What the charger lock does

Hypervolt’s app lock prevents charging when enabled. It is a software access control, not a physical cable lock or holster lock, and it overrides charging modes and schedules. Check that any lock command has completed: an offline unit cannot apply a new app command in real time.

Boost, Eco, Super Eco and Battery Safe Explained

Mode	Purpose	Important consideration
Boost	Delivers the maximum available charging power when charging is activated	Can use grid electricity and home-battery energy as well as solar
Eco	Uses available generation while maintaining roughly 1.4 kW minimum charging	Grid electricity can supplement limited generation
Super Eco	Charges from available solar and home-battery energy, using surplus detection	Needs around 1.4 kW surplus to start; it does not itself prevent battery discharge
Battery Safe	Adds protection against unwanted home-battery drain to surplus charging	Current guidance gives an approximately 1.9 kW starting threshold; complete the battery setup

Hypervolt Solar Charging and CT Measurement

Home 3 Pro can charge from the grid without solar panels. With solar installed, its primary CT sensor measures net power at the property connection so the charger can respond to export. Household consumption comes before the available surplus: a 4 kW solar array does not necessarily provide 4 kW for the e-car.

The installation guide requires a primary CT at the service origin to measure the main load and identify solar export. Its position and direction matter. Have the installer demonstrate that the reading captures the relevant property demand and shows import and export correctly. Solar panels alone do not give the charger that measurement information.

Surplus can fall rapidly when clouds pass or appliances turn on. Waiting or pausing during surplus charging is therefore normal. Select a scheduled grid-charging period if you also need a dependable overnight top-up, and check that the resulting energy is sufficient for your next journey.

App energy diagrams should be read with the sensing arrangement in mind. Hypervolt explains that some household and generation figures are inferred from net grid measurements and charger consumption rather than independently measuring every circuit. Ask which values are measured and which are calculated in your particular setup.

Hypervolt with Home Battery Storage

Compatibility is different from direct battery control

A home battery may treat EV charging as another household load and discharge to support it. Hypervolt’s support guidance explains that the charger does not directly command the battery inverter’s charging or discharging. Preserving stored energy can therefore require coordinated inverter settings as well as the charger’s battery-protection mode.

Where supported, inverter scheduling or an installer-designed change to the battery’s sensing arrangement may help prevent discharge during EV charging. Such changes affect how the wider energy system measures demand and should be assessed by the battery installer. Agree whether the priority is the electric car, evening household use or export, and test that behaviour after commissioning.

Home Battery Wizard and CT2

Use the Home Battery Wizard to declare that a battery is present and configure the installation type. Hypervolt says it cannot automatically detect the battery. The Home 3 Pro supports a second CT for additional monitoring of an AC-coupled battery; confirm whether it is needed for the energy information you want.

The setup guidance specifically says CT2 is not necessary for Battery Safe itself. A second sensor enhances monitoring rather than giving the charger direct control of the battery. A hybrid inverter sharing solar and battery conversion also needs careful interpretation: measuring its combined AC output does not separately identify every internal energy flow.

Check supplier-managed charging behaviour

Hypervolt supports an Intelligent Octopus Go connection, with enrolment described by both Hypervolt and Octopus. Confirm current eligibility, account requirements and device compatibility with the supplier before changing tariff. A normal timed off-peak schedule and a supplier-controlled service are different arrangements.

Hypervolt’s says managed charging windows use Boost, with Eco, Super Eco and Battery Safe unavailable during those windows. Outside them, the unit returns to Super Eco or Battery Safe according to the Home Battery Wizard settings. Battery owners should therefore check their inverter’s overnight discharge controls rather than assuming Battery Safe protects stored energy during every supplier-managed session.

Load Management, Connectivity and Offline Behaviour

Automatic load management

Automatic Load Management monitors demand through the primary CT and reduces the EV charging current when household consumption approaches the configured limit. This differs from a fixed maximum-current setting, which caps charging but does not itself track changing demand.

The electrician should verify the property’s supply capacity and configure the appropriate limits during commissioning. Frequent reductions can be a sign that available capacity is constrained. Load management does not replace correctly selected circuit protection or justify assuming a higher supply capacity than the property actually has.

Wi-Fi or Ethernet?

Home 3 Pro supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and has an internal RJ45 Ethernet connection. The installation guide recommends wired internet where practical for reliability. Discuss the data-cable route before installation; the Ethernet connector is inside the enclosure and should be dealt with by the installer.

A stable connection supports remote control, software updates and connected services. Check Wi-Fi at the actual mounting position rather than relying on indoor signal strength. The product overview lists over-the-air updates; ask the installer to confirm the charger is online and properly linked to your account.

Important distinction: offline operation and an offline restart

Hypervolt’s offline guidance says existing in-memory settings can continue after the connection drops, including a stored schedule, Super Eco mode or a locked state. New app changes cannot take effect while the charger is disconnected from its servers.

The same guidance says a power cycle while offline returns the charger to Boost, Plug and Charge and Unlocked. This matters if you rely on solar-only charging or access restrictions. After an offline restart, check the actual state and restore the intended settings once connected. Do not assume the pre-existing schedule or lock remains effective after every restart.

Hypervolt Installation, Safety and Warranty

Built-in protection does not replace the complete electrical design

The Home 3 Pro lists integrated PEN-fault protection and internal 6 mA DC residual-current protection. It also explicitly requires external AC protection. The installation guide calls for individual double-pole protection, at least Type A, and says Type AC RCDs must not be used.

Have a qualified electrician assess the supply, earthing, circuit protection, surge protection, mounting and cable route against current requirements and the exact installation instructions. Integrated PEN protection should not be turned into a blanket promise that every site needs identical earthing arrangements or no additional electrical work.

IP66 ingress protection and IK10 impact resistance support outdoor use when the unit is correctly installed and sealed. They do not mean the charger can be submerged or installed without regard to the mounting guidance. The stated operating temperature is −25°C to +40°C; internal thermal protection can reduce output when necessary.

Register the installation promptly

Hypervolt’s installation guide requires online registration of the completed installation within 48 hours and instructs the installer to do this before leaving the site to validate the warranty. Request confirmation at handover. Keep the invoice, installation date, serial number, electrical documents and account details, and retain the identification sticker on the unit.

Three-year warranty and optional extension

The published limited warranty provides three years from installation by a qualified electrical contractor. A further 24 months can extend cover to five years in total. Hypervolt’s page refers to checkout purchase and a 30-day post-installation window; confirm the purchase deadline and price before ordering rather than leaving it until the original warranty expires.

The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser and is stated to be non-transferable. Its exclusions include removal and reinstallation costs, installation-specific setup or programming, and damage caused by third parties. Read the full terms and establish what separate workmanship and call-out support the installer provides.

Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Technical Specifications

Specification	Published UK details
Charging type	Mode 3 AC; single-phase
Maximum output	7.4 kW in the detailed technical specification; marketing also uses 7 kW
Supply / current	230 V AC; 50 Hz; maximum 32 A
Connector	Tethered Type 2 or Type 1 variant
Cable lengths	5 m and 7.5 m; 10 m for Type 2 only
Dimensions	328 × 243 × 101 mm (H × W × D)
Weight by cable length	6.2 kg (5 m); 6.9 kg (7.5 m); 7.3 kg (10 m)
Mounting	Wall or pole; installation-specific hardware required
Colours	Ultra White, Space Grey, Ultra Black
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth LE 4.2; Ethernet
Load management	Automatic Load Management via primary CT sensing
Battery monitoring	Second CT supported for appropriate battery installations
Standby consumption	4.2 W at lowest LED brightness; 8.4 W at maximum
PEN protection	Integrated, as specified for the Home 3 Pro
Residual-current protection	Internal 6 mA DC; external AC protection required
Ingress / impact ratings	IP66 / IK10
Operating temperature	−25°C to +40°C
Operating humidity / altitude	Up to 95% RH, non-condensing; maximum 2,000 m
User interface	Hypervolt app and multicolour LED status lighting

Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
Is Home 3 Pro tethered or untethered?	Tethered: the cable is permanently attached. Choose the required connector and length before purchase
Is it 7 kW or 7.4 kW?	The detailed technical specification gives 7.4 kW, while marketing rounds this to 7 kW. Actual output varies
Does it provide 22 kW charging?	No. The Home 3 Pro described here is single-phase, with a maximum 32 A output
Can I order a 10 m cable?	Yes, a 10 m Type 2 option is listed. The technical sheet does not list 10 m for Type 1
Does it need solar panels?	No. It can charge from the grid; correct primary CT sensing is needed for its solar controls
Does Super Eco prevent home-battery discharge?	Not by itself. Use the battery setup guidance and suitable battery-protection controls
Is CT2 mandatory for Battery Safe?	No. Hypervolt’s battery setup guidance says Battery Safe does not require the second CT
Does it have Ethernet?	Yes. Have the installer plan and fit the wired network connection if required
Can it stop at 80% battery charge?	The manufacturer FAQ says the charger does not read the car’s battery percentage to enforce this. Use the vehicle’s own charge-limit setting where available
Does it support V2H?	No. Hypervolt explicitly says Home 3 Pro does not support vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging.
Is the standard warranty five years?	No. Standard cover is three years, with an optional two-year extension under the applicable terms.
What happens after restarting while offline?	Current support guidance says it defaults to Boost, Plug and Charge and Unlocked. Recheck the settings once online.

e-zoomed Verdict: Who Should Consider Hypervolt Home 3 Pro?

The Home 3 Pro is worth considering for households seeking tethered single-phase charging, especially where a longer EV cable or Ethernet connection is useful. Its solar controls and automatic load management can help it fit within a wider home-energy system.

The most important decisions are practical: choose a cable length that reaches comfortably, agree the sensing arrangement and confirm how the car, home battery and energy supplier will share control. Battery Safe is useful to understand, but it does not replace the battery inverter’s own configuration or apply automatically in every managed charging window.

Compare the complete installation and aftercare package, including prompt registration and any warranty extension. Owners who need a removable cable, faster three-phase AC charging or vehicle-to-home (V2H) capability should account for those requirements when considering alternatives.

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