Solar Homes
EV charger installation for solar homes
Already have solar panels, or planning to? Here's how to get the most out of pairing them with an EV charger.
If you have solar panels, a solar-matching (sometimes called 'eco' or 'solar diverter') charger can prioritise your own generated electricity over grid power when it's available, topping up from the grid only when needed. This can meaningfully reduce how much you pay to charge, particularly if you're often at home during daylight hours when your panels are generating.
MyEnergi Zappi is the charger homeowners with solar most commonly ask us about, thanks to its dedicated solar-matching mode — our Zappi vs Hypervolt guide and Ohme vs Zappi guide both cover how it compares to other popular options if you're weighing up your choices.
If you're planning to add solar panels and a charger at the same time, it's worth having both discussed together rather than installed separately, since your installer will want to understand your overall electrical setup, inverter and any battery storage before recommending a charger. If you already have panels and are simply adding a charger, let your installer know as part of your enquiry so they can recommend a suitable solar-compatible option.
Solar-matching mode
Prioritises your own generated electricity over grid power when it’s available.
Popular solar chargers
MyEnergi Zappi is the most commonly asked-about option for solar homes.
Battery storage
If you have or plan to add battery storage, mention this so your installer can recommend a compatible setup.
Installing together vs separately
Planning solar and a charger together can simplify the overall electrical design.
Common questions
Do I need a special charger for solar panels?
Not strictly, but a solar-matching charger like Zappi will make better use of your own generation than a standard unit.
Can I add a charger to existing solar panels?
Yes — let your installer know you already have panels so they can recommend a compatible charger.
Does solar charging work with battery storage?
It can — tell us about your setup in the quote form and we can help you think through compatible options.
Guides that go deeper
Other services we can help with
Get Me A Wallbox is a free lead-generation and matching service — we help connect your enquiry with a suitable local installer, and don't carry out installations ourselves. See our areas we cover for the North East locations we currently serve.