Tesla
Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)
Cost breakdown
What's good
- Cheap hardware at £478 if your supply supports 3-phase 22kW
- Best-in-class Tesla integration
- Polished design and app
What's not
- NOT OZEV approved — NOT eligible for £500 grant (does not meet UK Smart Charge Point Regulations 2021)
- 22kW only on 3-phase supplies — most UK homes have single-phase, limiting real-world output to 7.4kW
- Optimised for Tesla cars; works with others but features more limited
- Tesla has launched a Gen 4 Wall Connector — confirm Gen 3 still in stock before ordering
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About the editorial rating: The 4.5/5 shown above is our own assessment based on features, price, UK suitability, and audience fit — not an aggregate of user reviews. See our methodology for the full ranking process.
Specifications
- Power
- 22 kW
- Cable type
- Tethered Type 2
- Smart features
- Yes
- App
- Tesla App
- Solar PV compatible
- No
- Dynamic load balancing
- Yes
- Intelligent Octopus Go
- No (Std Go only)
- OZEV approved
- No — no grant
- Warranty
- 4 years
- Made in
- United States
Best for: Driveway homes
Based on price, features, and the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)'s specific strengths, this charger fits these audiences best.
Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) FAQs
How much does the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) cost installed?
The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) starts at £478 for the unit. Typical UK installation adds £600, bringing the gross total to around £1,078. It is NOT OZEV approved — no grant applies regardless of audience.
Is the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) OZEV approved?
No. The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) is NOT on the OZEV approved list, so the £500 grant cannot be claimed with this charger — regardless of audience. If grant eligibility matters, consider OZEV-approved alternatives.
Does the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) support Intelligent Octopus Go?
Not natively. The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) doesn't support Intelligent Octopus Go. You can still use it with the standard (less optimised) Octopus Go tariff. For best off-peak savings, consider Ohme, Zappi, Andersen, or Hypervolt instead.
Solar PV integration on the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)?
No solar integration. The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) doesn't actively divert solar PV energy. If you have solar panels, consider Zappi or another solar-aware charger.
Who's the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) best for?
Best for: driveway.
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