NRG Charge Velox vs Easee: A Socketed EV Charger Alternative for Installers
Last updated: 17 July 2026
Quick answer: NRG Charge Velox is worth considering where an installer would normally look at a socketed charger for a project-led job, especially if the customer wants a clean untethered unit and the commercial price has to work hard. It is not a like-for-like replacement for every Easee job, and it is not the product we would automatically put ahead of Ohme for a straightforward tethered domestic brief. It is strongest where the installer wants a simple socketed range: 7kW or 22kW, with or without 4G.
At LAMPS, that is exactly why we have taken NRG Charge on. Installers often ask for a charger that feels better than a value-only product, but still lets them quote competitively on apartments, small commercial sites, landlord work, workplaces and one-off untethered installs. Velox gives that conversation a clean shape.
Why compare NRG Charge Velox with Easee-style jobs?
Easee has become familiar to many installers because the product is compact, socketed and easy to place into different types of work. A lot of contractors like that untethered format for apartment schemes, commercial residential jobs and installs where the customer provides or chooses the Type 2 charging cable.
NRG Charge Velox sits in a similar decision space because it is also a socketed range. The customer is not locked into a fixed lead hanging on the wall, and the installer can keep the product choice focused on the real technical decisions: available supply, desired output and connectivity. That makes it a sensible range to consider when a job would normally start with, "we need an untethered charger".
The comparison should still be fair. If a project is already specified around a particular platform, or the site needs a specific back-office arrangement, you should check that requirement before swapping brands. But where the specification is still open and the brief is simply for a neat socketed charger, NRG Charge deserves a look.
The NRG Charge Velox range
The Velox range is refreshingly easy to understand. There are four core chargers:
Single phase, socketed, standard connectivity.
Single phase, socketed, with mobile connectivity.
Three phase, socketed, standard connectivity.
Three phase, socketed, with mobile connectivity.
That structure makes quoting easier. Choose 7kW for normal single-phase domestic-style installs. Choose 22kW only where the site has a suitable three-phase supply and the vehicle or user pattern can benefit from faster AC charging. Then decide whether the standard connection route is enough or whether the 4G model gives useful resilience.
Where NRG Charge makes sense
NRG Charge Velox is strongest when the job needs a socketed charger and the quote has to remain commercially sharp. That could be a single untethered domestic install, but it becomes especially interesting on repeatable project work where the contractor is trying to keep the installed price sensible without presenting a product that feels cheap.
- Apartment and commercial residential schemes: socketed units keep the bay cleaner and avoid a fixed lead being left exposed in shared parking areas.
- Workplaces and small commercial sites: the 22kW models give a three-phase option where the site and vehicle mix justify it.
- Landlord and rental properties: an untethered charger can be a tidy way to support different vehicles over time.
- Remote charger positions: the 4G versions are worth considering where Wi-Fi or wired networking may be unreliable.
- Price-sensitive jobs: the Velox gives installers another route before stepping down to the cheapest possible product.
Where we would still choose Ohme
NRG Charge is not the answer to every EV job. For a straightforward domestic tethered install, especially where the customer wants a recognised smart charger and a fixed lead, we would still happily recommend Ohme. The Ohme Home Pro and ePod remain strong domestic choices, particularly when tariff-led smart charging is the key part of the sale.
The simplest rule is this: if the customer wants tethered domestic convenience, look hard at Ohme. If the customer wants a socketed charger, a project-led price point, a 22kW option or a 4G option in the same family, look at NRG Charge Velox.
Why it matters for project-led installers
Project-led installers often win or lose the job on the complete basket, not just the charger. The board, protection, cable, isolators, posts, accessories and delivery all matter. A charger that looks good but leaves no margin can hurt the quote. A charger that is cheap but feels flimsy can hurt confidence.
That is the space NRG Charge is trying to occupy. LAMPS has handled the product and sat down with Craig Slater from NRG Charge. Craig has worked across the EV market, including Andersen EV, Sevadis, Pod Point and Rolec. The Velox does not feel like a throwaway low-cost charger. It has a cleaner, more premium feel than its market position might suggest, which is exactly why we think installers should see it before deciding every socketed job has to go one way.
Which Velox model should you quote?
| Job type | Starting model | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Normal single-phase domestic or landlord install | Velox 7kW | The most likely fit where 7kW AC charging and local networking are enough. |
| Single-phase site with weak local network | Velox 7kW 4G | Adds mobile connectivity where relying on Wi-Fi may be awkward. |
| Suitable three-phase workplace or shared parking site | Velox 22kW | Gives faster AC potential where the supply and vehicle capability support it. |
| Three-phase site with remote bays or uncertain connectivity | Velox 22kW 4G | The fuller option when both three-phase output and mobile connectivity are useful. |
Fascia colours and customer presentation
The charger is supplied in Black, with optional front fascias available separately. That matters because it keeps the electrical choice separate from the design choice. Installers can quote the correct charger first, then add a finish if the customer wants the unit to suit a particular wall, building or brand setting.
Installer checks before quoting
- Confirm supply: 7kW is the normal single-phase route; 22kW needs a suitable three-phase supply.
- Confirm vehicle capability: the wallbox rating does not guarantee the car will accept that AC charging rate.
- Confirm connectivity: decide whether standard networking is enough or whether a 4G model is worth specifying.
- Confirm socketed vs tethered preference: Velox is socketed, so a Type 2 charging cable may need to be supplied separately.
- Confirm the full basket: cable, consumer unit, protection, isolators, accessories and delivery often decide whether the quote works.
For a broader technical comparison of the four Velox models, read the full NRG Charge Velox guide. To compare single-phase and three-phase EV charging more generally, see our 7kW vs 22kW EV charger guide.
Common questions
Is NRG Charge Velox an Easee replacement?
It can be an alternative on some socketed charger jobs, but it should not be treated as a blind replacement for every Easee project. Check the specification, connectivity requirements, management requirements and customer preference before changing brands.
Is NRG Charge Velox tethered or untethered?
The Velox range is socketed/untethered. The driver uses a separate Type 2 charging cable rather than a fixed cable attached to the charger.
Should I choose NRG Charge or Ohme?
Choose Ohme where the customer wants a strong domestic smart-charging proposition, especially a tethered Home Pro. Consider NRG Charge where the brief is socketed, project-led, price-sensitive or needs 22kW or 4G options in the same range.
When is the 4G model worth it?
The 4G model is worth considering where the charger position may not have dependable Wi-Fi or wired networking, such as remote bays, shared car parks, outbuildings or some commercial/residential sites.
Does a 22kW charger always charge at 22kW?
No. A 22kW AC charger needs a suitable three-phase supply, and the vehicle must also be able to accept three-phase AC charging at that rate. Many vehicles will charge below the wallbox maximum.