Zappi EV Charger Reviews

About Zappi

The Zappi EV charger is built in Britain by the myenergi company and has all the reliability Australians have come to expect from UK products.

Its stand-out feature is it can solar smart charge and supply an EV with only surplus power from rooftop solar. Unlike some EV chargers that require extensive additional hardware to smart charge, purchasing a Zappi with all the hardware required is easy and relatively cheap.

A drawback is the Zappi only has a maximum operating temperature of 40°C, which isn't ideal for Australian conditions.  Also, an earlier version of the Zappi had some units fail in Australia. Hopefully, myenergi has learned from this and the current version won’t have reliability issues.

An Australian Office

The myenergi company has an Australian office in Melbourne.  This makes them responsible for both their warranty and their obligations under Australian consumer law.

Their phone number is:  1300 743 443

Multiphase EV Charger

Most Australian homes have single-phase power, but some have three-phase power. In the past, there was one version of the Zappi for single-phase connections and another for three-phase connections. But the latest Zappi is multiphase, which means the same charger is used for both single and three-phase connections. 

You may still see the older versions offered for sale, just be aware they're not the latest version. 

Up to 22kW with 3-Phase Power

With a single-phase connection, the Zappi can provide up to 7.4kW of power to an EV. With a three-phase connection, it can provide up to 22kW, provided the vehicle can accept it. But note that not many EVs can charge at that rate.

Smart Charging

If desired, the Zappi can smart charge an EV using only surplus power from rooftop solar. Because this power would normally only receive a low feed-in tariff, it’s usually the cheapest way to charge a car. Exactly how much you’ll save depends on your electricity plan and solar system size and how much you drive. 

How much you can potentially save from smart charging will depend on when you can plug in your EV and what electricity plans are available in your area. If you have access to plans with very cheap or free periods of daytime electricity, you should consider whether or not smart charging is likely to be worthwhile. You may also be able to find electricity plans with special rates for EV charging.

Current Zappi multiphase models have built-in Wi-Fi and ethernet. This means that, unlike some earlier versions, they don't require the Myenergi Hub device to connect to the internet. They also come with CT clamp sensors, which - after being connected by your installer - allow the charger to detect when your home is exporting solar energy that could be used to charge an EV. So an up-to-date Zappi should be fully capable of smart charging without requiring any additional equipment.

Zappis have three different charge modes, one of which is "Eco+" that allows an EV to be charged entirely from surplus solar.

You can read about a homeowner’s experience with using an older version of the Zappi for smart charging here.

OCPP Compatible

OCPP stands for Open Charge Point Protocol. This is a standardised method for EVs and chargers to communicate, and is useful because it makes it more likely that an EV charger can be integrated with other energy management equipment you may wish to install in the future. 

The myenergi site has a Zappi support page here that says Zappi chargers with built in Wi-Fi support the use of Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) 1.6J. It also says they don't use the PCPP protocol directly and have a cloud-to-cloud OCPP service. At the time of writing in June 2026, it says, "We currently do not support the Smart Charging, or Reservation sections of the OCPP 1.6J specification."

Charging Cable

You can get a Zappi with a 6.5m hardwired charging cable, which is longer than the 5m many EV chargers have.  You can also pay around $50 less and get one without a cable that comes with a socket to plug your own into. This can be useful if you need an even longer cable.

Operating Temperature

Its operating temperature is from -25°C to 40°C. This temperature range is fine for the UK, where it has only exceeded 40°C once - so far - but it’s not ideal for Australia, where the temperature can go over 40°C in almost any location. The good news is - at the moment - its maximum operating temperature will only rarely be exceeded in most towns and cities.

But note that EV chargers normally derate and provide less power as they approach their maximum operating temperature, so their relatively low operating temperature limit could be an issue in Australian summers.

The temperature range is for ambient air temperature, and the Zappi datasheet states that it is when the charger is out of direct sunlight. This is true for pretty much any EV charger, so I appreciate how Zappi is one of the few EV chargers that make this clear on its datasheet.

A Choice Of Boring Colours

Unlike the majority of EV chargers that only have one colour on their plastic case, Zappi EV chargers have two-tone cases. You can choose between black and grey or white and grey.

3 Year Warranty

The Zappi warranty is only for three years, which isn’t very long. However, many EV chargers only have two-year warranties, so it’s not as bad as it could be.

My recommendation is to buy an EV charger from an installer.  This makes them responsible for both the installation and the functioning of the device.  If there are any problems, they will have an obligation to fix them.  If your installer is no longer around, then you can contact myenergi to make a warranty claim.

Price

At the time of writing in June 2026, a Zappi costs around $1,600 before installation. If you want one without a charging cable it's about $50 less.

Installation adds a lot to the total cost, with three-phase installation requiring more work and generally costing more. Setting up smart charging capability also requires additional labour. For these reasons, installation can easily cost $800 to $1,000 or more.

Recommendation

If you’re not interested in solar smart charging, then the Zappi won’t be a cost-effective choice. But if you want an EV charger that can smart charge without requiring additional hardware, then the current versions of the Zappi EV charger may be worth considering. But you should only purchase one if you're happy with it not working when the temperature goes above 40°C.