7kW OZEV EV charger with solar integration, Southampton
An OZEV-approved 7kW smart home EV charger installed alongside an existing solar PV system. The smart charger automatically diverts surplus solar generation to charge the vehicle, reducing charging costs to near zero on sunny days.
- 7kW smart charger
- OZEV approved installation
- Solar divert integration
- App-controlled scheduling
- EV chargepoint grant applied on customer's behalf
The system
A 7kW smart charger installed and configured to communicate with the existing solar inverter. When the solar panels generate more electricity than the house is using, the surplus is automatically diverted to charge the car rather than being exported to the grid at a lower rate. The charger can also be scheduled via an app to charge on cheaper overnight tariffs.
The result
On sunny days the car charges almost entirely on free solar electricity. On other days the app scheduling ensures it charges on the cheapest overnight rate. The OZEV-approved installation qualifies for the government's EV chargepoint grant, which we applied for on the customer's behalf.
Why it matters
A smart charger that integrates with solar is significantly more valuable than a basic charger. The solar divert function alone can save hundreds of pounds a year in charging costs for a household that drives regularly.
Have solar and want to add an EV charger?
We install OZEV-approved smart chargers and configure them to work with your existing solar system. The EV chargepoint grant reduces the cost of installation.