Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Cord EV vs DRBO Greenenergy
Cord EV vs DRBO Greenenergy: the differences
| Compare | Cord EV ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | DRBO Greenenergy ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Charger price | £479 to £559 | €499 |
| Installation included | YesHas it | No |
| Charging power (kW) | 7.4 | 11Higher |
| Markets | GB | DE, AT |
| Installation price | £979 | Not confirmed |
| Solar divert | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tariff integration | Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO Charge Anytime | Not confirmed |
| OCPP support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Tethered cable (Yes), Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- DRBO Greenenergy scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.9.
- Installation included: only Cord EV.
- Charging power (kW) is higher at DRBO Greenenergy: 11 vs 7.4.
- Support channels: only Cord EV offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only DRBO Greenenergy offers Chat.
- DRBO Greenenergy is available in 1 more country.
- Markets: only Cord EV offers GB.
- Markets: only DRBO Greenenergy offers DE, AT.
Our verdict on each
Cord EV
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.
DRBO Greenenergy
DRBO Greenenergy sells a tethered wallbox at €499 and leaves the fitting to the buyer, which suits drivers who already have an electrician. Support runs on email, chat and phone, the unit ships to DE and AT, and charging power of 11 kW suits a home with a three-phase supply.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cord EV | DRBO Greenenergy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Installation at £979, included in the package, with an installation price rank of 3 of 6. | 10.0HigherCharger price of €499 is well below the €1,099 charged by Endesa. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherTethered, solar divert, a mobile app and tariff integration with Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime, plus a warranty of 5 years. | 9.0A tethered cable, a mobile app and Open Charge Point Interface at 11 kW. |
| Trust | 8.0The business is Cord Power Technologies Ltd, headquartered in GB and founded in 2023, so the record is short. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Cord EV | DRBO Greenenergy |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
Additional countries for Cord EV: 1. Additional countries for DRBO Greenenergy: 2.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Cord EV | DRBO Greenenergy |
|---|---|---|
| EV tariffs and home chargers | 12 of 27 | 5 of 27 |
Where these facts come from
Cord EV
- cord-ev.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
DRBO Greenenergy
- drbo-greenenergy.de: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cord EV | DRBO Greenenergy |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Cord Power Technologies Ltd | DRB Operations GmbH |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Founded | 2023 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cord EV | DRBO Greenenergy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charging power (kW) | 7.4lowest quarter | 11below the median | 22 |
| Warranty | 5 yearsabove the median | Not confirmed | 3 years |
Median across 15 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Cord EV
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.
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.
DRBO Greenenergy
Pros
- Charger price of €499 is well under the €1,099 charged by Endesa for its charger
- Tethered cable and a mobile app come as standard, matching what most home boxes offer
- Open Charge Point Interface is supported, so the charger can sit in managed charging software
Cons
- Installation is not included, so €499 is the unit alone and the extra work still has to be paid for
- The unit ships only to DE and AT, so buyers elsewhere look at Endesa or Autel Energy instead
- Output of 11 kW sits below the 11.5 kW of the Enphase unit, so slower cars will not gain from a bigger box
Who each suits
Cord EV
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.
DRBO Greenenergy
Who it suits
- Drivers in DE and AT who want a tethered cable rather than carrying a portable unit
- Anyone comfortable arranging their own installation to keep the €499 outlay small
- Households with three-phase supply who can use 11 kW of charging power
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need an installer arranged, since installation is not included
- Shorter-range drivers, as 11 kW trails the 11.5 kW Enphase unit
- Buyers outside DE and AT, who have no delivery route from this seller
Country by country
| Country | Cord EV | DRBO Greenenergy |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Cord EV
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.
DRBO Greenenergy
How much does the wallbox cost?+
The listed charger price is €499. That covers the unit with its tethered cable and mobile app, but not the fitting. Installation is not included, so budget separately for an electrician to mount and commission it. A site median charger price of €804 puts this unit below the middle of the field.
Is installation included in the price?+
No. Installation is not included with the €499 charger, so what you buy is the hardware alone. Across the site, a median installation price of €1,137.78 shows what fitting typically costs, and most sellers in this category charge for it separately. You will need a local installer.