How to Choose the Right EV Charger for Your Home

As electric vehicles become part of everyday life, choosing the right EV charger is one of the most important decisions for any EV owner. From charging speed and design to smart features and long-term reliability, the right charger can make your life easier and your energy use more efficient.

At Simpson & Partners, we design chargers that combine performance, style, and sustainability — built to look beautiful and work seamlessly for years to come. Here’s a guide to what matters most when buying an EV charger, and how our products tick every box.

⚙️ 1. Compatibility That Works With Every EV

Your charger should work with today’s car — and tomorrow’s. All Simpson & Partners chargers are compatible with every Type 2 EV on the market, from Tesla and BMW to Volkswagen and Kia. They also integrate directly with Octopus Intelligent for smart energy management, giving you full control over how and when your car charges.

⚡ 2. Choose the Right Charging Speed

Charging speed is one of the first things to consider.

  • 7 kW chargers are perfect for standard UK homes, offering a full overnight charge for most EVs.
  • 22 kW chargers deliver faster charging when you have a three-phase power supply, ideal for larger batteries or multi-vehicle homes.

Both options are available across the Simpson & Partners range — giving you the flexibility to match your power supply and driving habits.

🎨 3. Design That Complements Your Home

Why settle for an eyesore on your driveway? Our chargers are available in a huge variety of colours, with metal or wood lids, so you can choose a finish that fits your property.

For heritage or listed buildings, our Brick Red and Cotswold Green finishes are favourites with local authorities, blending beautifully into stone or traditional brickwork.

🧠 4. Smart Features — With or Without Internet

Smart features let you track usage and link to intelligent tariffs, but not every home has reliable connectivity. Simpson & Partners chargers work even without internet access — they’ll still charge safely, though smart tariff control and usage logging pause until you reconnect.

You can monitor sessions anytime via the Simpson & Partners App, no third-party account required.

🔋 5. Built to Last — and Backed by Industry-Leading Warranties

Our chargers are engineered for the UK climate, with IP-rated weatherproofing and robust construction. Every unit includes a 5-year hardware warranty and a 10-year warranty on the enclosure and lid, providing unmatched peace of mind.

🏠 6. Installation Options for Every Property

No wall? No problem. The Simpson & Partners freestanding charger is designed for properties without a mounting wall — giving you a premium, flexible installation that looks great on any driveway or private parking space.

🧩 7. Future-Proof and V2G-Ready

EV technology is evolving fast, and your charger should be ready to evolve with it. Our chargers are V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) upgradable through a simple expansion module, allowing you to export energy back to your home or the grid when the technology becomes widely available.

🏢 8. Home vs Business Charging Solutions

For business or commercial sites, our freestanding units include RFID access control, MID-certified metering, and built-in RCBO protection — ideal for offices, car parks, and hospitality venues.

🛠️ 9. Reliable Support Whenever You Need It

Should you ever need help, visit simpson-partners.com/support or simply ask our support bot. From reset instructions to troubleshooting, our dedicated online support ensures you’re always up and running.

✅ In Summary

When choosing an EV charger, consider compatibility, charging speed, aesthetics, smart features, durability, installation flexibility, and future readiness.

Simpson & Partners chargers are designed to meet all these needs — beautiful, intelligent, durable, and ready for the future of electric driving.