Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Cord EV vs Elli
Where Cord EV and Elli differ
| Compare | Cord EV ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Elli |
|---|---|---|
| Charger price | £479 to £559 | €759 to €1,499 |
| Installation included | YesHas it | No |
| Charging power (kW) | 7.4 | 22Higher |
| Tariff integration | Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO Charge Anytime | Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex |
| Installation price | £979 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 5 years | Not confirmed |
| Markets | GB | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Tethered cable (Yes), Solar divert (Yes), Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- Elli scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Installation included: only Cord EV.
- Charging power (kW) is higher at Elli: 22 vs 7.4.
- Founded is lower at Elli: 2018 vs 2023.
- Tariff integration: only Cord EV offers Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO Charge Anytime.
- Tariff integration: only Elli offers Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex.
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.
Elli
Elli pairs a tethered wallbox with an electricity tariff in a single place, and it suits German households who want a single provider for home power and charging. The unit delivers 22 kW, connects to Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex and diverts solar, though installation is not included in the price.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cord EV | Elli |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherInstallation at £979, included in the package, with an installation price rank of 3 of 6. | 9.0Charger price of €759 to €1,499 with installation not included, so the box is mid-table while the fitting is extra. |
| Offer | 9.2Tethered, solar divert, a mobile app and tariff integration with Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime, plus a warranty of 5 years. | 9.2Tethered lead, solar divert and an app on 22 kW of power, plus fixed, dynamic and green in the same account. |
| Trust | 8.0The business is Cord Power Technologies Ltd, headquartered in GB and founded in 2023, so the record is short. | 8.5HigherBacked by Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH in DE, trading since 2018, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
What we checked
Cord EV
- cord-ev.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Elli
- elli.eco: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- shop.elli.eco: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Cord EV | Elli |
|---|---|---|
| EV tariffs and home chargers | 12 of 27 | 10 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cord EV | Elli |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Cord Power Technologies Ltd | Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Founded | 2023 | 2018Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Energy suppliers
| Fact | Cord EV | Elli |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff types | Not confirmed | Fixed, Dynamic, Green, Ev |
| Fixed terms | Not confirmed | 12, 24, 1 |
| Fuels | Not confirmed | Electricity |
| Renewable share | Not confirmed | 100% |
| Renewable basis | Not confirmed | Certificates |
| Smart meter required | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cord EV | Elli | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charging power (kW) | 7.4lowest quarter | 22at 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.
Elli
Pros
- Charging at 22 kW, with a tethered cable, solar divert and a mobile app on the same unit.
- Tariff choice covers fixed, dynamic and green alongside the wallbox, so power and charging sit with one provider.
- Renewable electricity at 100% on a certificates basis, with no smart meter needed.
Cons
- Installation is not included, so the €759 to €1,499 box is only part of the outlay and the fitting is a separate cost.
- The €759 to €1,499 charger price runs above the €804 median charger price on the site, and above DRBO Greenenergy at €499.
- The charger plugs into Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex only, so the tariff pairing is narrower than the range of fixed, dynamic and green on offer.
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.
Elli
Who it suits
- German households with rooftop solar who want charging and electricity from one provider, since solar divert is supported.
- Drivers with a home charge point who would rather have a fixed cable and app control than carry a lead to the car.
- Households weighing fixed against dynamic rates, since tariff choice covers fixed, dynamic and green on the same account as the wallbox.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers shopping on hardware budget: DRBO Greenenergy lists its charger at €499, below Elli's €759 to €1,499.
- Anyone after a lower-power unit: EVSE - Enphase lists 11.5 kW where Elli offers 22 kW.
- Households wanting a settled all-in figure: Endesa lists its charger at €1,099 as a single price, where Elli's €759 to €1,499 spreads wider.
Country by country
| Country | Cord EV | Elli |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Elli
How much does the Elli wallbox cost?+
The Elli wallbox is priced at €759 to €1,499. Installation is not included in that figure, so the fitting is a separate line and the real outlay is higher than the box alone. Budget for the hardware and the installation as two separate costs rather than assuming the sticker price covers the job.
How fast does the Elli wallbox charge?+
The unit delivers 22 kW of power, and the lead is tethered, so it stays joined to the car rather than being carried around. A fixed cable removes the awkward part of nightly charging, at the cost of routing a longer run from the charge point to where the car stands.