At a Glance: Zappi EV Chargers Score 4.25 out of 5 – One of the best
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Price: $$$$$: MyEnergi Zappi’s latest 2.1 EV charger is priced around $1,595 for their tethered single phase model making it a mid-range priced EV charger.
- Company Backing in Australia: MyEnergy Zappi APAC have recently established a local office in Melbourne and have 4 years trading under their belt, while the parent company has been trading for almost 10 years. They have a small team of people in Australia to support the local market with their main head office and manufacturing facility in England. Zappi have been around for almost 10 years and have other product lines to support EV chargers. We score Zappi 4 out of 5 for company backing.
- Warranty Offer: In Australia EV Chargers warranties range from 1 to 5 years in length. Most EV Chargers come with a 2 year warranty. As per the scoring in our scorecard, Zappi receive 3 points for their 3-year warranty.
- Solar Compatibility: The Zappi 2.1 EV Charge comes with an included CT clamp to monitor the incoming mains. In ‘Eco’ or ‘Eco+’ mode the Zappi will activate when there is sufficient surplus solar power which can be configured by the user to lower than 1kW. This is the optimal way for an EV Charger to integrate with solar power. We score this 5 points.
- Functionality: The Zappi 2.1 comes with all the functionality we look for in our scorecard including OCPP, an LCD screen, dynamic load balancing, a 6.5m cable and an environmental protection rating of IP65. We score Zappi 5 out of 5 for functionality.5
Overall 4.25 out of 5 is one of the best scores for a EV Charger in our scoring system, and given Zappi EV chargers are price in the mid-range, we believe they are a great value option for a functionality rich EV charger.
Company Overview
Popular models and comparison of features
| Product Name | Zappi |
| Product Image |  |
| Product variant | v2.1 |
| Price (Approx. AUD price RRP inc. GST) | $1,595 (single phase) |
| Rating | Single-phase 7kW or 3-phase 22kW |
| Country of manufacture | United Kingdom |
| EV compatibility | All |
| Enclosure dimensions | 438 x 282 x 122mm |
| Weight | 7kg |
| Charge cable length | 6.5metre cable or untethered option |
| Solar self-consumption optimisation? | Yes via included CT |
| Internet connection? | Wifi or wired ethernet |
| App control | Yes |
| Weather resistance | Outdoor Rated |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Warranty (years) | 3-year option to extend |
| Datasheet | Zappi v2.1 |
What We Like About These Chargers
Zappi seems to be focused on producing a high-quality charging device which is reflected in the centralised production process remaining in the United Kingdom.
The Zappi is a functionality rich EV charger which comes with most of the bells and whistles you could want including a LCD screen for easy use and CT clamps to integrate with your solar system or avoid tripping your power supply.
Myenergi also sells the ‘Eddi’ which is a solar diverter that can direct surplus solar to a resistive load such as an electric hot water system.
Key Features of Zappi 2.1 EV Chargers
Intelligent Charging
When connected to the internet via wifi or ethernet cable, the Zappi EV Charger can intelligently charge the car based on the owner’s preference charging speeds, electricity price tariffs and solar power available. This can all be configured and viewed in real time through the accompanying app.
Harvi
Harvi is a wireless transmitter for the CT clamps which eliminates the need for them to be hard-wired to the zappi. This enables the Zappi EV Charger to display the real-time solar power generation on the LCD screen on the device.
The CT clamps are connected to the solar system wiring and are then connected to the Zappi with an ethernet cable. The harvi device is effectively a wireless solution that simplifies the installation process and leaves a tidier solution with less wiring required. At $175, the Harvi would only be used when the included CT clamps won’t do the job.
OCPP Compatible
Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is an open-source communication method for your EV Charger to connect with 3rd party software services. Current applications using OCPP include charging stations where 3rd parties can integrate load management to manage the collective power of a fleet of EV Chargers or integrate a billing solution to charge users for the power they use.
For homeowners, this capability is still advantageous as it leaves the door open to integrate future applications such as vehicle-to-grid.
Charging App
Zappi chargers are compatible with the myenergi app, which allows you to control and monitor your charger from your smartphone. The app also provides insights into your energy usage and solar savings.
FAST Mode
- Allows the EV to charge as quickly as possible.
- Charging is limited by the EV’s onboard charger, device limit, or grid limit.
- Charging starts immediately upon plugging in (unless EV timers are set).
ECO Mode
- Zappi matches the charging power to spare local generation.
- Min. charging current: 6A (~1.4kW for a single-phase EV).
- For three-phase EV: Needs 4.2kW to charge.
- Starts charging immediately at 1.4kW or higher based on surplus generation.
- Boosts in ECO: During boosts, your EV charges at full power.
ECO+ Mode
- Stops charging if there’s insufficient surplus generation.
- Has a countdown timer to prevent contactor wear.
- Display message when plugging in: “Waiting for Surplus”.
- Surplus needed: Can be configured down to 1kW or lower.
- Boosts in ECO+: During boosts, your EV charges at full power.
How much does the Zappi Charger cost?
The price of a Zappi charger varies depending on the model and installation costs.
The prices listed on Zappi’s website are:
| 7kW Single Phase | 22kW Three Phase | |
| Zappi v2.1 | $1,595 | $1,845 |
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| – Well backed company now with a local Australian office and supported – OCPP compatible – meaning can take advantage of third party software applications. – Designed and made in the UK. | – As a mid-ranged priced option it will cost more to get this functionality-rich charger |
Zappi chargers are praised for their eco-friendly features and smart functionalities. However, they are slightly more expensive than other EV Chargers in the market.
Installation
Zappi chargers should be installed by a qualified electrician. The installation process is straightforward and typically takes a few hours.
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Warranty & Service
Zappi chargers come with a 3-year warranty, this is on the higher end of the scale with most EV Chargers offering a warranty between 1-3 years. It covers any defects in materials or workmanship and the replacement of the unit or spare parts if required. The customer can arrange for their own installer to replace or a myenergi installer to complete the warranty replacement for a compensated rate of $198+gst, see terms and conditions here
Customers can report the faulty product to myenergi by either emailing customer support at apac.support@myenergi.com or calling myenergi Support number is 1300 743 443 – option #2 (Support)
More details on their warranty process can be found here https://www.myenergi.com/au/customer-support/
Should I buy a Zappi Charger?
Zappi is one of the biggest EV Charging brands in the Australian market which is only in its infancy. It is great to see that Myenergi have had some success and awards in Europe and they appear to have stable financial backing to support their 3-year warranty.
We believe the Zappi EV Charger is one of the better options on the market.
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Reviews from Australians who have installed Zappi EV Chargers
I had difficulty using scheduling charging. Every time I set the schedule it ignored the schedule and started to charge immediately. I worked it out my self. Handover should have covered how to charge.
Very easy to use and works well. Charges in 6 hours from empty directly of solar so no cost.
It has sensors to allow using surplus solar energy to charge the ev. A bit of struggle to get it connected to internet probably due to lack of experience to the charger by the installer. After it was sorted everything worked well.
Flexible charging cycles and easily managed with the app on phone.
Too early to say yet.
Review left 3 years after system installed
Very happy so far.
Does what it says
