Pod Point was acquired by EDF Energy in 2022 and has been progressively integrated with EDF\'s domestic supply business since — the Pod Point app now coordinates directly with the EDF GoElectric tariff family for off-peak scheduling, and Pod Point hardware sits alongside the Wallbox Pulsar and Ohme Home Pro at the top of the UK retail charger market. The Solo 3S is the current domestic flagship: 7.4kW Type 2, single-phase, OCPP 1.6 smart-compliant, available as either tethered (fixed 4.8m cable) or socket-only (bring-your-own cable). 3-year manufacturer warranty as standard.
Commissioning runs through the Pod Point app — Wi-Fi pairing, account creation, charger registration and tariff selection are all in-app, no installer-side back-office needed. The OCPP 1.6 firmware means the unit also works with non-EDF tariffs (Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO Charge Anytime, British Gas Electric Driver) — there is no lock-in despite the EDF ownership, and switching tariffs is a setting change rather than a hardware change.
For workplace and commercial installs, Pod Point Twin (dual-socket 7.4kW per side, single-phase or three-phase) is the standard product, with optional RFID authorisation and Pod Point\'s own OCPP back-office for billing and access control. Twin installs typically sit in office car parks, retail loading bays and hotel guest parking — see our commercial EV page for the full DLM and back-office picture.
Why Electrician London
Pod Point Approved Installer
Registered Pod Point Approved Installer — preserves the full 3-year manufacturer warranty and access to Pod Point's installer-side commissioning portal.
OCPP smart tariff integration
OCPP 1.6 firmware activated at commissioning — pairs with Octopus Intelligent Go, EDF GoElectric, OVO Charge Anytime or any OCPP-compatible tariff.
OZEV EVHS grant eligible
OZEV-approved installer cert — required for the £350-per-socket EVHS grant on flats and landlord installs (2026 scheme, no longer available to single-let owner-occupiers).
EDF GoElectric tariff support
EDF GoElectric pre-config available at commissioning if you're an EDF customer. No lock-in either way — switch tariffs without changing the charger.
Pod Point installation pricing
Fixed prices for a 3-metre cable run from board to charger location. Longer runs, concealed routing and three-phase installs are surveyed in person.
Pod Point Solo 3S — socket-only
Universal Type 2 socket, bring-your-own cable, OCPP smart, 3-year warranty
From £695
Pod Point Solo 3S — tethered 4.8m
Fixed 4.8m Type 2 cable, OCPP smart, 3-year warranty
From £795
OZEV EVHS grant (flats / landlords only)
Deducted from invoice where eligible — single-let owner-occupiers no longer qualify
-£350
Three-phase or multi-charger uplift
Where three-phase supply exists; DLM coordination across multiple sockets
From £495
Pod Point Twin (commercial 2x7.4kW)
Office / hotel / retail loading bay install — see commercial EV page for DLM scoping
From £1,495
What's included with a Pod Point install
- Load assessment of the existing supply
- Cable sizing per Pod Point install manual
- Type A RCBO dedicated circuit at the board
- Type 2 SPD on the charger supply
- Equipotential earth-bond to the unit
- Wall-mount installation and weatherproofing
- Wi-Fi commissioning via Pod Point app
- OCPP 1.6 firmware and tariff configuration
- DNO G98 single-phase notification (or G99 for three-phase)
- NICEIC installation certificate and EIC
Frequently asked questions
Pod Point vs Tesla vs Ohme in 2026 — which should I pick?
Pod Point: best app polish, EDF integration, mainstream choice. Tesla: best for multi-Tesla driveways (daisy-chain load balancing built in), Type 2 connector same as everyone else. Ohme: best for tariff-optimised charging — Octopus Intelligent Go pulls the car's state of charge directly from the OEM API, which Pod Point and most others can't do natively. For pure off-peak charging with Octopus, Ohme is technically the strongest. For app polish and ecosystem, Pod Point is hard to beat.
Is the OZEV EVHS grant available for owner-occupiers?
No — not since the EVHS scheme closed to single-let homeowners in March 2022. The £350-per-socket grant remains live in 2026 for flat-dwellers, leaseholders with off-street parking, landlords (up to 200 sockets per year across a portfolio) and businesses. We confirm eligibility on survey and handle the claim where you qualify.
Am I locked into EDF if I install a Pod Point?
No. Pod Point hardware runs OCPP 1.6 and works with any OCPP-compatible electricity tariff — Octopus Intelligent Go, OVO Charge Anytime, British Gas Electric Driver, EDF GoElectric, and others. EDF's acquisition of Pod Point in 2022 didn't change the open-standard support. You can switch supplier any time without changing the charger.
How does the OCPP backend work?
Out of the box, the Pod Point app is the back-office — scheduling, energy reporting, app-based start/stop. For tariff integration, the OCPP 1.6 firmware lets a third-party tariff app (Octopus, OVO) take scheduling control directly. The two coexist: Pod Point app for energy stats, tariff app for off-peak scheduling.
Are smart features mandatory by law?
Yes — under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021, every domestic or workplace charger sold in GB since 30 June 2022 must support smart charging via OCPP, default to off-peak, apply a randomised start delay, support demand-side response and detect DC residual current at 6mA. Pod Point Solo 3S meets all five.
Solo 3 vs Solo 3S — what changed?
Solo 3 was the previous generation, replaced by Solo 3S in 2022. The S adds full OCPP smart-charging compliance (required by the Smart Charge Point Regulations 2021), tariff integration, randomised start delay and improved Wi-Fi connectivity. Old Solo 3 units are still legally usable but cannot be sold as new and may not unlock tariff savings.
What warranty comes with the charger?
3 years manufacturer warranty from Pod Point on the hardware, covering electronics and weatherproofing. Our installation carries a 2-year workmanship warranty on the cabling, mounting, RCBO and SPD work. Installed through a Pod Point Approved Installer route, both warranties remain in full force.
Pod Point Universal vs Solo for my driveway?
Pod Point Universal is the workplace product — 7.4kW Type 2, supports RFID authorisation, sits in the commercial range. Solo is the domestic product. For a home install, Solo 3S is the right answer. Universal makes sense if you want RFID access control on a shared driveway between multiple households.
What's the typical commissioning timeline?
Same-day. Install runs 4–6 hours; Wi-Fi pairing and OCPP commissioning takes a further 20–30 minutes inside the Pod Point app. You charge that evening. DNO G98 notification is submitted on the day of install — no pre-approval delay for standard single-phase 7.4kW installs.
What happens if I switch away from EDF to Octopus?
Nothing on the hardware side. You disconnect the EDF GoElectric integration inside the Pod Point app, then connect Octopus Intelligent Go via the Octopus app — they take OCPP control and schedule against your off-peak window. The charger doesn't need a firmware change or installer revisit.
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