Myenergi Zappi vs Andersen A2: Quick Comparison
These two chargers sit at opposite ends of the EV charger market. The Zappi is the tech-lover's choice with solar integration; the Andersen A2 is the premium design-led option for homeowners who care about aesthetics.
Myenergi Zappi — Best for Features
Price: From £779 for the unit, installation on top
Best for: Solar owners, tech enthusiasts, value seekers
Key advantage: Surplus-solar diversion, three charging modes, myenergi ecosystem
Andersen A2 — Best for Design
Price: From £1,199 for the unit, or from £1,634 installed by Andersen
Best for: Design-conscious homeowners, premium properties
Key advantage: Anodised aluminium, hidden cable, 13 colours and a 7-year warranty
Specifications Compared
| Feature | myenergi zappi | Andersen A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From £779 inc VAT, unit only | From £1,199 unit, from £1,634 installed |
| Power | 7.4kW single-phase, 22kW three-phase | 7kW or 22kW |
| Cable | Tethered 6.5m or Type 2 socket with locking | Hidden tethered 5.5m or 8.5m |
| Solar | Native surplus diversion (eco, eco+) | Solar compatible on the 7kW model |
| Smart tariff | Scheduling via myenergi app and timer | Intelligent Octopus Go and OVO Charge Anytime compatible |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi plus Ethernet port | Andersen app |
| Screen | LCD with buttons | No screen; app control |
| Weather rating | IP65 | IP65 enclosure, IP44 plug |
| Dimensions | 439 x 282 x 122mm | 494 x 348 x 148mm |
| Finishes | Black or white fascia | 13 metal colours included, wood and special editions extra |
| Warranty | 3 years | 7 years |
Specs and prices from myenergi.com, the myenergi zappi v2.1 datasheet, and andersen-ev.com. Checked 7 August 2026. Andersen’s Intelligent Octopus Go support excludes 22kW units as of September 2025.
Design & Build Quality
The Andersen A2’s timber-fronted enclosure hides the cable completely — the design premium you’re paying for.
This is where the Andersen A2 justifies its premium price. The unit is crafted from anodised aluminium with a concealed cable compartment — when not in use, the charger looks like a sleek wall-mounted panel with no visible cable. Thirteen metal colours are included in the price, with wood finishes and special editions costing more.
The Zappi is well-built but uses standard industrial design. It's functional and clean, but won't win any design awards. The cable wraps around the outside of the unit.
Features & Technology
The Zappi is the clear winner on features. Its three charging modes (Fast, Eco, Eco+) give you granular control over how your EV charges, especially with solar panels. The myenergi ecosystem also integrates with the eddi (solar diverter for hot water) and libbi (home battery) for a complete home energy management system.
The Andersen A2 is solar compatible on the 7kW model and works with Intelligent Octopus Go and OVO Charge Anytime, so it is not the dumb box its price positioning might suggest. What it does not do is divert surplus generation in real time the way the zappi does, and it does not talk to a hot-water diverter or a battery. It is a charger, not an energy management hub.
Value for Money
Price vs Feature Comparison
Verdict: Which Should You Buy?
Our Recommendation
For most people: the myenergi zappi, from £779. You get solar divert, the myenergi ecosystem and the same charging speeds for several hundred pounds less than the Andersen.
For design-conscious buyers: the Andersen A2, from £1,199. If the charger is on the front of your house and aesthetics matter to you, the Andersen is genuinely beautiful. Just know you're paying a significant premium for design, not features.
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Where to buy either one
myenergi sells the zappi direct and you arrange the fitting. Andersen quotes the A2 installed by its own network, which is why its £1,634 figure already includes the work.
If you would rather one company handled everything, several energy suppliers bundle a charger with installation. OVO sells the zappi among others, and Octopus, British Gas and EDF all fit chargers on their own terms. Our cost guide covers what changes an installed price, and the grant checker tells you whether the £500 OZEV grant applies to you.
Want one fitted? Pod Point’s installed price
We don’t arrange installer quotes. Pod Point fits its Solo 3S with its own engineers: £999 with standard installation, or £34 a month for 36 months with nothing upfront until 1 November (checked 1 Oct 2026).