Cord EV review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Cord EV fits households in GB with a drive, offering a tethered home charger with installation included at a mid-field charger price of £479 to £559. A single supplier handles the hardware and the fit, so there is a single place to turn for the whole setup.

Key facts

Best for
A tethered home charger with installation included, sold in the United Kingdom
Charger price
£479 to £559 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Installation price
£979 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Installation included
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Charging power (kW)
7.4 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Tethered cable
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Solar divert
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Tariff integration
Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO Charge Anytime (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mobile app
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
5 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Cord Power Technologies Ltd (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2023 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Official website
cord-ev.com

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Installation is included, so the charger and its fit are arranged as a single package rather than as separate purchases.
  • The charger is tethered, can divert solar to the car and comes with a mobile app, which covers the usual home charging setup.
  • Tariff integration with Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime lets charging follow the cheap windows on those tariffs.
  • The listing shows £479 to £559 for the charger, which places Cord EV at 5 across 19 brands compared.
  • The unit carries a warranty of 5 years, with support on email, phone and help centre.

Cons

  • Output of 7.4 kW places Cord EV at 12 across 18 brands compared, so it is built for overnight charging rather than quick turnarounds.
  • The charger is sold in GB only, so buyers outside the UK are not covered.
  • The listed installation price of £979 is another outlay to plan for alongside the charger price of £479 to £559.
  • Cord EV is a young business, founded in 2023, so its record of supporting chargers over time is short.

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Scored 8.9 / 10 by TariffCue.

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Who it suits

  • Households in GB with an off-street drive who charge overnight and want the install handled in the same package.
  • Homes with solar generation that want charging diverted from their own power.
  • Drivers on Octopus Intelligent Go or OVO Charge Anytime who want charging to follow cheap rate windows.

Who should look elsewhere

  • DRBO Greenenergy buyers who shop on the hardware price alone, since its charger is listed at €499.
  • Endesa buyers who want a different price point, with a charger listed at €1,099.
  • EVSE - Enphase buyers weighing installation cost, whose listed installation price is $1,000.

What it does well

The Cord EV home charger is tethered, so the cable stays attached to the unit rather than being carried separately, and solar divert is supported for homes with their own generation. A mobile app comes with the charger for control. Output is 7.4 kW, which suits overnight charging and everyday top-ups rather than a quick turnaround before a long drive. The unit carries a warranty of 5 years, and installation is included with the package.

Pricing

The listing shows £479 to £559 for the Cord EV charger and £979 for installation. The unit and the fit are quoted as separate lines, so the outlay is the pair of them rather than the charger figure alone. For context, Endesa lists a charger at €1,099 and DRBO Greenenergy at €499, each in its own currency.

Where it sits among rivals

On charger price, Cord EV places 5 across 19 brands compared, so the hardware sits in the middle of this field rather than at either end. On installation price it places 3 across 6 brands compared. On power it places 12 across 18 brands compared, the weakest of the three positions.

Who runs it

Cord EV is run by Cord Power Technologies Ltd, headquartered in the United Kingdom, and the business was founded in 2023, so it is a recent entrant rather than a long-established utility. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which covers direct contact by email and phone as well as a help centre for self-service questions.

How Cord EV compares

Where Cord EV is available

Available
United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cord EV home charger cost?+

The listing shows £479 to £559 for the Cord EV home charger, and £979 for installation. Installation is included in the package, so budget the unit and the fit together, since both are quoted as separate lines on the listing.

Does the Cord EV charger come with installation?+

Installation is included with the charger, and the listed installation price is £979. Cord EV is headquartered in the United Kingdom and the charger is sold in the United Kingdom, so the fit is arranged as part of the same purchase rather than a separate contract.

How quick is the Cord EV charger?+

The Cord EV charger outputs 7.4 kW. That is a home charging rating, so the realistic pattern is overnight or driveway charging rather than a quick turnaround on a long journey. On power, the charger places 12 across 18 brands compared.

Can the Cord EV charger use my solar or my smart tariff?+

Solar divert is supported, so a home with its own generation can send power to the car rather than exporting it. Tariff integration covers Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime, which lets charging follow the cheap windows on those tariffs. The unit is tethered and comes with a mobile app for control.

What support and warranty come with the charger?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering email, phone and a help centre. The charger carries a warranty of 5 years. The business behind it is Cord Power Technologies Ltd, founded in 2023, so the warranty is the longer-standing commitment on offer.

Where can I buy a Cord EV charger?+

Cord EV is headquartered in the United Kingdom and the charger is sold in the United Kingdom. The unit is tethered and installation is included, so it fits homes with an off-street drive. The listing shows £479 to £559 for the charger itself.

How does the Cord EV charger price compare with rivals?+

On charger price, Cord EV places 5 across 19 brands compared, which is a mid-field position. For reference, Endesa lists a charger at €1,099 and DRBO Greenenergy at €499, each quoted in its own currency.

Is the installation cost competitive?+

The listed installation price is £979, and on installation price Cord EV places 3 across 6 brands compared. EVSE - Enphase lists an installation price of $1,000, which gives a further reference point for the install line.

Sources

  • cord-ev.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Tethered cable

    “Available in socketed (untethered) or with built-in cables (tethered)”

  • cord-ev.com/about-cord checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels

    “So in 2023 we set up Cord”

  • cord-ev.com/ev-home-chargers checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Mobile app, Charger price, Installation included, Installation price, Markets, Charging power (kW), Solar divert, Tariff integration, Warranty

    “Control from the Cord app”

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Cord EV

A tethered home charger with installation included, sold in the United Kingdom

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