Orion AC&R Limited, a distributor based in Kempston, Bedfordshire, published a product page on 18 April 2023 describing the Zappi 207UW V2 myenergi 7kW EV charger and its specifications1. The page carries the date "Created 18/04/23" and lists the unit under the topics General and Product Announcement1.
The charger is described as a single-phase 7kW unit with a rated supply of 230V AC at 50Hz and a maximum rated current of 32A1. Standby power consumption is given as 3W1. Earth leakage protection is listed as an integral 30mA Type A RCD to EN 61008 plus 6mA DC protection to EN 629551. The enclosure measures 439 x 282 x 122mm, is rated IP65, and is made from ABS 6 and 3mm material described as UL 94 flame retardant, in white RAL 9016 and grey RAL 90061. Operating temperature is given as -25°C to +40°C, with a 40A curve B two-pole circuit breaker1. Supply cable entry is rear, bottom or side1.
The page lists three charging modes, Fast, Eco and Eco+, and states that the unit "Optimises micro-generation self-consumption" and "Works with solar PV or wind turbine systems"1. Other listed features include an economy tariff sense input, a programmable timer function, charge and event logging, a pin-code lock function, a tap operated display back-light, built-in RCD protection, an integral cable holster and a remote control and monitoring add-on option1. The unit is supplied with a clip-on grid current sensor rated at 100A maximum primary current and 16mm maximum cable diameter1. The economy tariff sense input is specified as 230V AC sensing, 4.0kV isolated, and the wireless interface as 868 MHz using a proprietary protocol for wireless sensor and remote monitoring options1. The page states the charger is "OLEV approved"1.
On earthing, the page states that for a TN arrangement the unit can be connected to the PME supply and complies with BS 7671:2018, 722.411.4.1 (iii), and that for a TT arrangement earth resistance should be below 200 Ω according to BS 7671:2018, or below 100 Ω for some vehicles1.
| Specification | Figure as published |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 7kW (1-ph) |
| Rated supply | 230V AC single phase, 50Hz |
| Rated current | 32A max |
| Standby power | 3W |
| Earth leakage protection | 30mA Type A RCD (EN 61008) + 6mA DC (EN 62955) |
| Enclosure dimensions | 439 x 282 x 122mm |
| Protection degree | IP65 |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +40°C |
Why it matters for households
The published specification is relevant to homes that generate their own electricity. A charger that can take surplus output from solar panels or a wind turbine, rather than only drawing from the grid, changes how much self-generated power a household can use for driving instead of exporting it. The three modes set out on the page separate fast charging from modes that use surplus generation, and the economy tariff sense input allows the unit to respond to a cheaper off-peak window1. The programmable timer performs a similar function by shifting charging to off-peak hours1. The grid current sensor supplied with the unit is what allows the charger to measure import and export at the supply point, which is the basis for diverting surplus generation1. Further detail on the range is set out in the guide to myenergi home EV chargers and to the Zappi solar-aware EV charger.
What happens next
No next steps, availability dates, pricing or warranty terms are given on the page1. None of these has been reported.
Sources1 cited
- The Future of EV Charging, the Zappi 207UW V2 Myenergi 7kW EV Charger, orionairsales.co.uk