GivEnergy EV Charger — 7.2kW Smart Home Charging
The GivEnergy EV charger is a 7kW nominal (32A) tethered Type 2 unit designed to integrate with your GivEnergy solar and battery system. Four configuration modes let it work as a simple grid charger, a solar-export charger, or a fully dynamic solar-first charger controlled by your inverter. WiFi and LAN connectivity, RFID card access, and full GivEnergy app control are included as standard.
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GivEnergy EV Charger — Key Specs
The GivEnergy EV charger is a 7kW nominal (32A) tethered unit with a 5m Type 2 cable. It can be installed indoors or outdoors, connects via WiFi or LAN, and is controlled through RFID cards and the GivEnergy app.
Rated output 7kW at 32A continuous. Peak can reach 7.2kW. Adds roughly 25 miles of range per hour for most EVs.
IEC 62196-2 tethered cable — the standard for all modern UK EVs. Cable length is 5m.
Nominal 230V single phase. Accepts 207–253V range. Grid-tied, not battery-powered.
WiFi 2.4GHz and 5GHz supported. Wired LAN (RJ-45) also available — recommended for Eero households.
4.5kg. Wall-mounted vertically. Suitable for indoors and outdoors above the frost line (min. 50mm clearance from ground).
Manufacturer warranty. Operational temperature range: −30°C to +55°C. Built-in PEN protective device and tamper switch.
The GivEnergy EV charger must be installed in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671). GivEnergy recommends a 32A Type A RCD/RCBO for protection. Attempting to install the unit yourself will void the product warranty.
The Four Configuration Modes
Your installer sets the configuration mode during commissioning based on your setup. Getting this right is critical — a wrong mode (particularly CT Meter when no CT is installed) causes the charger to fail silently. Check your mode in the GivEnergy app under Settings > Other.
The charger operates with mains power and internet connectivity only. Ideal for grid-only charging or homes without solar. Basic smart features like scheduling are available via the app.
Used where a third-party solar system is present but no GivEnergy inverter or compatible CT meter is installed. Provides basic charging functionality with manual control — no dynamic solar export detection.
The charger is connected to a compatible CT meter via a wired comms cable. Enables dynamic load balancing and solar export detection — the charger automatically increases charge rate when surplus solar is available.
Installed alongside a compatible GivEnergy PV inverter registered under the same cloud account. The charger and inverter communicate over the cloud — no physical comms cable needed. Full dynamic solar-first charging is available.
The charger is hardwired to a compatible GivEnergy inverter using a comms cable, enabling full real-time data exchange without relying on an internet connection. Typically used where cloud connectivity is unavailable or unstable.
Charge Modes — Grid, Solar, Hybrid & Schedule
Once the charger is set up, you control how it charges through the GivEnergy portal at givenergy.cloud or the GivEnergy app. Available modes depend on your configuration — CT Meter and Inverter Control unlock Solar and Hybrid modes.
Charges from the grid at full power. Use this if you want to charge quickly at an off-peak rate or if you have a battery you want to protect from discharging into the car. Available in all config modes.
Set the charger to start and stop at specific times — ideal for off-peak tariffs like Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus. If both your car and the GivEnergy app have schedules enabled, they may conflict; disable one to test. Available in all config modes.
Prioritises solar export for charging but tops up from the grid to maintain the minimum charge rate. Good for maximising solar use without waiting for large export surpluses. Requires CT Meter or Inverter Control mode.
Charging only begins when surplus solar is being exported to the grid — the charge rate rises and falls with available export. The car may charge intermittently on cloudy days. CT clamp direction is critical; a reversed CT will prevent charging from starting. Requires CT Meter or Inverter Control mode.
Prevent battery discharge into your car: In the GivEnergy portal, expand your EV charger and choose Grid under the Settings tab. This stops the charger from drawing from your battery — useful if you want to maintain a reserve for your home overnight.
What Do the LED Lights Mean?
The GivEnergy EV charger has a front status LED that tells you its current state at a glance. Use this as your first diagnostic when something isn't working.
The charger is online and waiting for a vehicle to be connected. This is the normal standby state — nothing to action.
Active charging session in progress. Power is flowing to your vehicle. Check the GivEnergy app to monitor charge rate and session energy.
Cable is plugged in but the car is not yet requesting a charge. Common when the vehicle has its own scheduled charging or charge limit set. Check your car's app.
A fault has been detected, the tamper switch has triggered, or the charger has lost its network connection. Check the portal for a fault code. Contact your installer if the fault persists.
WiFi & LAN Requirements
Most EV charger issues — particularly "offline" status — are network-related. Getting the network right during installation prevents the majority of post-install problems.
WiFi requirements
Both frequency bands are supported. 2.4GHz gives better wall penetration and is recommended if the charger is installed away from the router.
The WiFi network name must not contain spaces or special characters. Rename your network if needed before commissioning.
Open one of these ports on your router. Only one is used — your installer can check which. Setting a static IP reservation for the charger also helps prevent dropout.
GivEnergy EV chargers are not compatible with Eero 6E mesh extenders. Switch to a wired LAN connection, or create a dedicated 2.4GHz guest SSID. Some Eero setups block the charger even with firewall rules applied.
LAN (wired) option
Connect directly to your home router or a compatible LAN extender. Test the port with an RJ45 cable tester before commissioning.
If you're experiencing issues, test by connecting the charger directly to the router without any switches or PoE injectors in the chain.
If the charger comes online when connected to a mobile hotspot but not your home network, the problem is your router or firewall settings — not the charger hardware.
If you have multiple WiFi networks at home, do not give them the same name. Duplicate SSIDs confuse the charger and cause repeated disconnections.
Quick Issue Reference
The most common GivEnergy EV charger issues and where to start. For full step-by-step troubleshooting, see our EV charger troubleshooting guide.
GivEnergy EV Charger questions
The GivEnergy EV charger has a nominal output of 7kW at 32A using a Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) tethered cable. It operates on 230V AC nominal input and accepts a grid voltage range of 207–253V. A 32A Type A RCD/RCBO is required at the consumer unit for protection. The 5m cable is sufficient for most UK driveway and garage installations.
Inverter Control Cloud is the recommended mode for homes with a GivEnergy inverter and battery. Both devices are registered under the same GivEnergy cloud account, and the charger dynamically adjusts charging based on live inverter data — no physical comms cable is required. To stop your battery from discharging into the car, set the EV charger to Grid mode in the portal.
GivEnergy EV chargers are not compatible with Eero 6E mesh network extenders. If you have Eero 6E, switch the charger to a wired LAN connection or create a 2.4GHz-only guest SSID specifically for the charger. Some Eero setups will block the charger even with firewall rules in place — confirm your router model with GivEnergy support if issues persist.
Solid green means the charger is ready and waiting for a vehicle. Solid blue means actively charging. Flashing blue means the cable is plugged in but the car is not yet requesting charge — common when the vehicle has its own schedule or charge limit set. Flashing red indicates a fault, tamper alert, or lost network connection. Contact your installer if you see a persistent flashing red.
Yes. Log in to givenergy.cloud, expand your EV charger, and select Grid mode under the Settings tab. This ensures the EV charger only draws from the grid — preventing your battery from discharging into the car. This is particularly useful overnight or when you want to maintain a home backup reserve.
This is almost always a vehicle setting, not a charger fault. Many EVs — including Tesla, MG4, and VW ID series — default to an 80% charge limit to protect battery longevity. Check your vehicle's charge settings in the infotainment system or companion app. Disable the charge limit in your vehicle settings if you want to charge to 100%.
Related guides
More GivEnergy and EV charger resources from Solar Tech Support.
Step-by-step guide covering offline, not charging, fault codes, and network connectivity issues.
Why CT clamp orientation matters for solar-linked EV charging and how to spot a reversed clamp.
The compatible GivEnergy inverter for Inverter Control Cloud mode with your EV charger.
GivBat 9.5kWh and 5.2kWh — the batteries that work alongside your EV charger in a GivEnergy system.
How to safely restart your GivEnergy Hybrid or AIO battery — Hybrid Gen 2/3 and AIO procedures.
All GivEnergy guides, setup instructions, troubleshooting, and product pages in one place.
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