Evnex EV Charger – An Independent Review

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Note: Solar Choice is not affiliated with EVNEX or any EV Charging company and aims to provide an honest review for consumers in Australia.

At a Glance: EVNEX EV Chargers Score 4.25 out of 5 – Excellent score

Solar Choice has developed a transparent scorecard to evaluate all the EV Chargers available on the market.

Price:  $$$$$: The Evnex E2 Charger is priced around $1,299 making it one of the lower cost chargers on the market.

  • Company Backing in Australia: Evnex is a New Zealand manufactured charger, but they have now established an Australian office and support staff to cater to over 1,500 EV chargers that have been installed in Australia. With a trading history of over 10 years, we score them 4 out of 5 for company backing, only missing some product diversity beyond EV chargers to offer more company stability.
  • Warranty Offer: In Australia EV Chargers range from a 1 year warranty through to 5 years. The vast majority of EV chargers offer a 2 years warranty. In our scorecard we offer 1 point per year, which gives Evnex’s 4 points for their 4 year residential warranty. 
  • Solar Compatibility: Evnex’s EV chargers come with an included CT clamp to monitor the incoming mains. This is the best way to integrate with solar power and can be paired with any solar system. The charger only requires a surplus of 6A or 1.3kW or surplus solar power to activate the charger. We score this 5 points.
  • Functionality: The Evnex chargers comes most of key funtionality we look for in our scorecard including OCPP, dynamic load management and an option for a 6+ metre cable. The Evnex E2 single-phase charger is also IP55 rated. The only missing functionality is an LCD screen as the chargers only feature coloured LEDs. We score Evnex 4 out of 5 for functionality.

Overall 4.25 out of 5 is an excellent score for a EV Charger in our scoring system, and given they are price competitively, we believe they are one of the best value options on the market.

Company Overview

Evnex is a New Zealand-based company that was founded in 2014. The company specialises in manufacturing smart EV chargers. Evnex has a manufacturing facility in Christchurch, New Zealand where they produce their flagship E2 charger. 

In an announcement in 2023, Swedish EV car brand Polestar has selected Evnex as their preferred EV Charging technology for Australian customers.

Evnex have an Australian office in Greenhouse Climate Tech Hub in Sydney with local staff to support Australian customers.

To learn more about the company, check out our podcast with Ed Harvey the founder of Evnex.

Evnex offers the E2 Home Charger, which is available in both single-phase and three-phase configurations to cater to a variety of home charging needs. The E2 Home Charger is known for its sleek design and smart charging capabilities, allowing users to charge their EVs efficiently and conveniently.

Product NameE2 Core – 1 PhaseE2 Plus – 1 PhaseX22 – 3 Phase
Product ImageEvnex E2 Core Charger
Price (Approx. AUD price RRP inc. GST)$999$1,299$2,065
Rating
7.4 kW (1 Phase)
7.4 kW (1 Phase)22 kW (3 Phase)
Country of manufactureNew ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand
EV compatibilityType 1 and Type 2Type 2Type 2
Enclosure dimensions66mm x 286mm x 185mm66mm x 286mm x 185mm142mm x 373mm x 212mm
Weight
2.95kg (including 5m type 2 cable)
2.95kg (including 5m type 2 cable)2.3kg (untethered option)
Operating Temperature-25°C to 55°C-25°C to 55°C-25°C to 55°C
Charge cable length5 metres8 metres5m cable or untethered socket option
Solar self-consumption optimisation?Yes via included CTYes via included CTYes via included CT
Internet connection?Wifi onlyWifi, and 4G simWifi, ethernet and 4G sim
App controlYesYesYes
Weather resistanceOutdoorsOutdoors (white or ‘snow’ colour is indoors only)Outdoors (white or ‘snow’ colour is indoors only)
IP ratingIP55IP55IP54
Warranty (years)4 Years (residential)
3 Years (commercial)
4 Years (residential)
3 Years (commercial)
4 Years (residential)
3 Years (commercial)
DatasheetE2 DatasheetX22 Datasheet

What We Like About These Chargers

Beyond the sleek appearance with 4 colours to choose from, it is great to see a leading EV charging solution that is manufactured locally in the Asia Pacific region.

The E2 Charger includes all the leading technologies like solar power integration and programmable charging.

Their standard flagship single-phase E2 charger comes with all the functionality built-in, so there is no need to buy additional hardware to make this charger work as is the case with some other products on the market.

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Key Features

Smart Charging

The Evnex charger can be configured through the app and can integrate with any solar system. This enables users to ensure they save the most money when charging their car which is one of the main benefits of a wall EV charger.

Ease of Use

With an intuitive interface and simple operation, the E2 charger is accessible for all users, regardless of their familiarity with EV technology.

4G Sim

The Evnex charger is one of the only options on the market that comes with a built-in 4G sim. This makes installation and connection very easy. It also solves internet connection problems for parking bays that are further away from the home router and avoids running long ethernet cables.

Evnex Mobile App

The Evnex is very straightforward and contains all of the essential features with a sleek design. At the time of writing, there wasn’t enough reviews on either app store to give a rating.

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How Much Does the Evnex E2 Charger Cost?

The costs displayed on Evnex’s website are listed below. It may be possible that some installers and suppliers may have access to discounted pricing:

Evnex E2 Core Charger – single-phase$999
Evnex E2 Plus Charger – single-phase$1,299
Evnex X22 Charger – three phase$2,065

Pros and Cons of Evnex Chargers

See the below evaluation of the Evnex chargers compared to alternatives on the market.

Pros

  • Local company with products manufactured in New Zealand
  • 4-year warranty for residential applications
  • Solar compatible and dynamic load balancing

Cons

  • No option for an untethered single-phase charger in the E2 range (they do have a untethered commercial single-phase charger)
  • At present, although the EV Chargers have OCPP functionality users cannot connect to 3rd party apps

Installation

It is recommended that the Evnex E2 Home Charger be installed by a qualified electrician to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations. The installation process is generally straightforward.

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Warranty & Service

As of early 2025, Evnex extended their residential warranty to a comprehensive 4-years for all their EV Chargers available in Australia. Under commercial applications this warranty will be 3 years. Most EV Chargers in Australia come with a 2-year warranty so this puts Evnex at the top end of the market.

Their warranty document is a simple one-pager that covers some of the logical areas where the warranty will not be valid including misused or incorrectly installed products. 

There is no Australian address to process local warranty claims, so it is unclear how a warranty claim would be processed and whether any costs would be incurred by customers. Customers can contact Evnex customer support on 1800 959 377 for assistance with any issues that may arise.

You can view Evnex’s warranty document here.

Should I Buy an Evnex E2 Charger?

In terms of features and value for money, Evnex’s E2 home charger looks to be one of the better options available on the market. The company has almost 10 years of experience manufacturing EV chargers which makes them one of the more experienced companies on the market. 

Now that Evnex have set up a local office in Sydney, they are one of the better quality and strongly supported options in the Australian market.

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Reviews from Australians who have installed Evnex EV Chargers

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2nd March 2025
Elizabeth Mary
NSW - 2122
10-15kW system
5.00

Can schedule based on solar load and timing it’s great.

15th March 2025
Matthew
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10-15kW system
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3rd March 2025
Brynlee
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7kW system

Review left 6 years after system installed

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