EO Charging announced on 28th June 2022 that it is bringing two new products to market, the commercial EO Genius 2 and the home EO Mini Pro 31. The company said both are designed and manufactured in the UK and are compliant with the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations, which come into force on Thursday 30th June 2022 and require all home or commercial chargers sold in the UK, excluding Northern Ireland, to have smart functionality and incorporate pre-set, off peak charging hours1.
The EO Genius 2 is the second-generation commercial charger, following the EO Genius 1, which EO says is already used by fleets including Amazon, Tesco and DHL1. It is OCPP-compliant, can power up to 22kW, and offers multiple load management options, allowing fleet managers to distribute available power across multiple chargers via OCPP or once connected to the EO Cloud1. It is available for order now, with UK shipping beginning in July, and price available on request1. EO said that over the next 12 months it will introduce additional hardware upgrades including ISO15118, which will make the Genius 2 vehicle to grid (V2G) ready, and that the unit performs AC charging, making it more compact, easier to install and more affordable than other DC options1.
The EO Mini Pro 3 takes over from the EO Mini Pro 2 as the company's signature home charger1. EO describes it as no bigger than an A5 notepad, with a charging capacity of 7kW and up to 22kW1. It is OCPP-compliant, can connect to the EO Cloud, and EO says it will be V2G ready within the next 12 months, alongside a range of customisable fascias1. It is available for exclusive sign-up from today, with shipping starting in September 2022, and an RRP starting from £1,139 including VAT and cost of installation1. EO also said it has developed a new smartphone app, launching later this year, offering automatic settings that select the cheapest time to charge and solar functionality for customers with solar panels1.
"These new regulations come into force on Thursday 30th June 2022 and require all home or commercial chargers sold in the UK, excluding Northern Ireland, to have smart functionality and incorporate pre-set, off peak charging hours"
| Product | Use | Power | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EO Genius 2 | Commercial | Up to 22kW | Order now, UK shipping from July 2022 | On request |
| EO Mini Pro 3 | Home | 7kW and up to 22kW | Sign-up from 28th June 2022, shipping from September 2022 | From £1,139 including VAT and installation |
Why it matters for households
The 30th June 2022 regulations change what can be sold for home charging in Great Britain: new chargers must carry smart functionality and pre-set off peak charging hours1. That matters for a household's energy independence because a charger that can be scheduled, and later linked to time of use tariffs or solar generation, shifts consumption away from peak periods rather than adding to them. EO's stated app functions, selecting the cheapest time to charge and charging from home solar, are the practical expression of that1. The Mini Pro 3's stated V2G readiness within 12 months points to a future in which a home charger could both draw from and supply a vehicle battery, though EO gives no date beyond that window and no confirmed specification1. The company has not reported how the £1,139 figure compares with the Mini Pro 2, nor any grant eligibility for either product.
What happens next
EO Genius 2 UK shipping begins in July 2022, and EO Mini Pro 3 shipping starts in September 20221. EO says it will introduce hardware upgrades including ISO15118 within the next 12 months to make both chargers V2G ready, and a new smartphone app is due later in 20221. The smart charging regulations take effect on 30th June 20221.
Householders weighing a home unit can read what a smart EV charger does, compare home EV charger manufacturers, and follow EV charging at home in the UK and smart charging, flexibility services and reward schemes. EO's home range, including the earlier Mini Pro, is covered under EO Charging home chargers.
Sources1 cited
- EO Charging | Commercial Fleet & Vehicle Charging, eocharging.com