Suggestions for UK charger that can be configured without either an Internet connection, an account or a proprietary phone app?

[rah2501]

Hi all,

The chargers I've looked at all start their configuration instructions with "first, install our app and create an account" or something similar, which I don't like. At all. To say the least.

Is anyone aware of a UK-legal charger that can have its OCPP configured without creating an account on some company's Internet server or even better, without any Internet connection at all? And certainly without a proprietary phone app?

Thanks,

rah

[atomiclama]

I doubt you will find one.
But might be possible find one that can be configured local only, then why not just remove all the apps and accounts after?

[rah2501]

I found this, EN+ 7kW Smart Home, which from the manual looks like it will do the job:

https://shop.ukevinstallers.co.uk/product/en-7kw-smart-home-ev-charge-point-4m-tethered/

https://enplus.uk/product_showcase/7kw-smart-home/

If anyone installs one, would be good to have confirmation that it works as expected.

Edit: I contacted the manufacturer to confirm that their charger operates as the manual appears to suggest it does. I emailed and got no response. I phoned, was told someone would call me back and got no phone call. I phoned again, was told someone would phone me back urgently that day, and got no phone call, that day or the next or any day since. Pfft. Fsck you, EN+! 🖕

[rah2501]

Another candidate, Solax X1-HAC-7:

https://shop.ukevinstallers.co.uk/product/solax-smart-ev-charger-g2-1p-7kw-untethered-x1-hac-7s-e/

https://www.solaxpower.com/our-products/smart-ev-charger-g2.html

According to the manufacturer:

"Please connect the EV charger wifi signal and access 192.168.10.10. ... Here you can see the OCPP configuration."

And also apparently supports TLS-encrypted OCPP and accepts self-signed certificates.

Edit: more info from the manufacturer regarding logging in:

"Please use 'admin' as the username.

The password is the registration number of the EV charger."

[rah2501]

And yet another candidate, Keba P40:

https://shop.ukevinstallers.co.uk/product/keba-p40-white-uk-edition-7-4kw-single-phase-tethered-6m-ble-wifi-4g-rfid/

https://www.keba.com/en/emobility/products/p40/kecontact-p40-overview

From the manufacturer:

Configurable Locally (Without Internet Access):

• Charging parameters (maximum and minimum current per socket)
• User access control (local RFID card registration and PIN codes)
• Local load management and basic energy meter reading
• Basic network and OCPP settings (station ID, IP configuration)

Configurable Only via Central Server/App:

• Firmware updates
• Remote start/stop of charging sessions
• Centralized user management for multiple stations
• Advanced load management and smart charging features
• Billing and session logging
• Advanced OCPP configurations (authorization lists, energy metering calibration, and station profiles)"

[teamllamauk]

I know it's old but I can add another possibility.

Hydra Cubis. By default they expect you to use their app and cloud service. You don't have to though. Their tech support was very helpful with getting it setup entirely local only.

There is an app (hcharger) you need to configure the charger but it doesn't require an account or any sign up. It works directly with the charger over Bluetooth. You setup your WiFi and ocpp server within that app.

[rah2501]

There is an app (hcharger) you need to configure the charger

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