Pod Point Solo 3 Universal

Yes. As the name might suggest, the Solo 3 universal features a universal charging socket, meaning that the charge point will accept both type 1 and type 2 cables. Please note that more obscure vehicles such as the Renault Twizy and the Citroen Ami, however, may require an adapter.

Yes, you can order an optional charging cable to use with the Pod Point Solo 3 Universal (additional cost). Most electric cars should come with a charging cable that you can use with the Solo 3 Universal and public charge points, but they can be quite short (2.5m on average). We have a range of 5 metre and 10 metre charging cables that you can order alongside your Solo 3 Universal.

No, we currently do not stock the 22kW version of the Pod Point Solo 3. Please keep in mind however that 7.4kW charging is more than enough for most EVs and that most residential properties cannot facilitate 22kW charging - find out why in our guide to 22kW three-phase charging.

Yes. The Pod Point Solo 3 universal has an IP rating of 54, meaning that the charge point is protected against dust as well as water splashes (rain) from all directions.

No, Pod Point only make the Solo 3 Universal in a black and grey colour scheme.

The Pod Point Solo 3 comes with a 3 year limited warranty. Any issues under warranty should be dealt with directly by Pod Point.

Yes there is! You can view it here.

Unfortunately, the Pod Point Solo 3 Universal only supports 2.4ghz wi-fi signals and is not compatible with 5ghz wi-fi signals. Most broadband routers however are dual band, meaning they can transmit both 2.4ghz and 5ghz wi-fi signals.

We handpick the best EV chargers so you can be confident in your selection, but ultimately it comes down to your specific requirements at home and personal preference.

If you're still unsure, try one of our guides to choosing a home EV charger:

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Many customers will not need any upgrades to their electricity supply before having an EV charger installed. All installers are however required to notify the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) of any EV charger installations, who will advise you and us if an upgrade to your property’s main fuse is necessary. This depends on your property’s “maximum demand” estimate, (which is submitted by our in-house technicians to your DNO as part of our process), the size of the main fuse or if your property is on a looped supply (connected to your neighbour). Any potential works will be handled by your DNO and they will contact you directly if this is the case.

If you have an EV or plug-in hybrid, or have one on order, then you are ready to get a charger installation quote. Simply choose the electric car charger you like the look of and select "Request a Quote" at the top of this page. Don't worry if you're not 100% sure on the Solo 3 Universal - there will be time to swap this before payment if your change your mind.

Every installation is unique, which is why we ask you to complete our remote Online Site Survey. We need to properly assess the work involved in order to give you an accurate and honest quote. Our website prices are meant to be a guide and show the minimum cost for an installation of each particular charger. So, that means the quote we email to you may be different to the price on the website.

Typically this is one to four weeks after payment. The main factors that affect your installation date are your remote site survey completion time and whether your DNO needs to complete any upgrades to your electricity supply before we install your charger. We keep you updated at each stage of the process, but you can help keep things moving by completing your remote site survey quickly.

You can still get an installation from us even if you can’t find your vehicle on our website. Simply “Request a Quote” for the charger you like and tell us which vehicle you have in the quote form. Our EV database is updated regularly but are not meant to be a definitive guide – there are simply too many new EVs and plug-in hybrids being launched for us to keep up!

Smart Home Charge is a nationwide installer, covering England, Scotland and Wales. We have experienced engineers covering all major cities and regions. Find out if we install EV chargers in your area with our location checker.

Yes. Our engineers will complete the initial setup and pairing of the charger app with the charge point itself as this is considered as part of the installation. However, the engineers are not required to demonstrate how the app works or set up any schedules for you. Visit our EV charger support section for useful tips and troubleshooting.

As OZEV-approved installers, we are able to help you apply for the EV Chargepoint Grants supplied by the Government landlords, renters, workplace and more. Our team will assess your eligibility for the grant and work with you to supply the right evidence to the Government in order to claim the grant. Your installation will not be booked until we have all the required documentation to submit your claim to the Government.

However, as an installer Smart Home Charge does not approve or reject your claim and a successful charger installation does not mean your claim was approved. It can take up to three months post installation for confirmation of approval or rejection of your claim from the Government.