Pod Point review

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

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Our verdict

Pod Point fits UK households that want solar charging handled as one purchase, and the Solo home charger costs £999 to £1,049 with a 8.9 score on our data. Choose it for the included fitting, tethered cable and app rather than for headline price or peak power.

Key facts

Best for
UK homes wanting solar charging with installation included.
Charger price
£999 to £1,049 (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
Pod Power by EDF (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
Pod Point Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2009 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Official website
pod-point.com

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Installation is included, so the Solo home charger and its fitting arrive as one purchase.
  • Solar divert is supported, so the unit can use household solar as well as grid supply.
  • The cable is tethered, so the lead is part of the box rather than a separate item.
  • A mobile app is included, so charging can be checked and steered from a phone.

Cons

  • Charger price of £999 to £1,049 is above €499 at DRBO Greenenergy, so the entry figure is not the lowest in this group.
  • Output of 7.4 kW sits at the low end of the field, where 22 kW is the ceiling.
  • The Solo home charger is sold in GB only, so buyers outside that market need a local supplier.
  • Tariff integration runs through Pod Power by EDF, so homes on other tariffs rely on the app for scheduling.

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Scored 8.9 / 10 by TariffCue.

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Who it suits

  • UK households with solar panels who want the charger to use their own generation.
  • Drivers who want the lead fixed to the unit and the fitting in the same purchase.
  • Buyers who want a mobile app alongside phone and help centre support.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Not for the tightest budgets: DRBO Greenenergy lists €499, below £999 to £1,049.
  • Not for shoppers who want a different supplier near the top of the price range: Endesa lists €1,099.
  • Not for buyers who want the wallbox only and plan their own fitting: Enphase EVSE does not include installation.

How it compares on our data

On charger price, Pod Point sits at 14 of 19 brands in our data, so the Solo home charger is priced in the middle of the field rather than at either edge. On power, the brand ranks 12 of 18. That gap between the two ranks is the trade-off to weigh, a mid priced unit with a lower power figure. Readers who put either rank first will find a different brand higher up the list, while readers balancing both will find this one reasonable.

Core features

Installation is included, so the Solo home charger and its fitting come as one purchase rather than a box that needs an installer arranged separately. Output is 7.4 kW, which suits overnight and daytime top-ups at home. The cable is tethered, so the lead is part of the unit rather than a separate item to buy or lose. Solar divert is supported, meaning the charger can draw on household solar as well as grid supply. A mobile app is included for checking and steering charging. Warranty cover runs 5 years on the charger.

The company behind it

Pod Point is registered as Pod Point Limited and headquartered in the United Kingdom, which is also the market it sells in. It was founded in 2009, so it is a long established name in home charging rather than a recent entrant. Support runs on phone, help centre and chat, so buyers have phone and chat alongside a help centre rather than a single route to the company.

How Pod Point compares

Where Pod Point is available

Available
United Kingdom

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Pod Point Solo home charger cost?+

The Solo home charger costs £999 to £1,049 in the UK. Installation is included with that purchase, so there is no separate fitting fee to add on. On this site the brand ranks 14 of 19 on charger price, which places it mid field rather than at the budget or premium end.

Is installation included in the price?+

Installation is included, so the £999 to £1,049 price covers the unit and its fitting. The cable is tethered, which means the lead is supplied with the charger rather than sold as a separate item. Buyers who want only the wallbox would be wise to check what the included installation covers before ordering.

How fast is home charging with this unit?+

Output is 7.4 kW, which suits overnight and daytime top-ups for a typical family car. On this site Pod Point ranks 12 of 18 brands on power, so the figure sits at the lower end of the chargers we hold data for. Buyers who want more speed should look at the units higher up that ranking.

Does the charger use my solar panels?+

Solar divert is supported, so the charger can draw on household solar generation as well as grid supply. That works alongside the tethered cable and the mobile app, which lets you check charging status from a phone. Output stays at 7.4 kW either way, so solar changes when you charge rather than how fast.

How do I get help after buying?+

Support runs on phone, help centre and chat, so you have phone, a help centre and chat rather than a single route to the company. The legal entity behind those channels is Pod Point Limited, headquartered in the United Kingdom, so enquiries stay with the business that sold the unit.

How long is the warranty?+

Warranty cover runs 5 years, and installation is included, so the unit and its fitting are arranged together. Buyers who keep a car longer than the cover period may want to check the terms before committing, since the length of the guarantee is fixed.

Which countries can I buy it in?+

Pod Point sells in the United Kingdom, and the company is headquartered in the United Kingdom, so the Solo home charger and its installation are set up for a UK home. Buyers in other markets would be looking at a different supplier, since nothing here covers another country.

Is it cheaper than other chargers here?+

Pod Point lists £999 to £1,049, which is above €499 at DRBO Greenenergy and below €1,099 at Endesa. Installation is included with Pod Point, so the quoted figure is the entry cost rather than a charger price with fitting added later.

Sources

  • pod-point.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Legal entity, Markets

    “Pod Point Limited Registered in England, no 06851754”

  • pod-point.com/about checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “Founded in 2009”

  • pod-point.com/contact-us checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters

    “222 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8HB”

  • pod-point.com/installation checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Installation included, Support channels

    “standard installation is included with every charger”

  • podenergy.com/products/solo-home-ev-charger checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Mobile app, Charger price, Charging power (kW), Solar divert, Tariff integration, Tethered cable, Warranty

    “Control your Pod Point charger with the Pod Home app”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Pod Point

UK homes wanting solar charging with installation included.

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