The evec VEC01 is a 7.4kW single-phase socketed EV charger with app control and built-in PEN protection. It is the removable-cable option in this evec wall charger group, suited to homes where a clean wall unit and cable flexibility matter more than having a fixed lead ready at all times. The charger uses a Type 2 socket, and evec lists compatibility with Type 1 and Type 2 vehicle inlet ports when the correct cable is used. Adjustable 3.7kW or 7.4kW output gives installers a way to match charging to the domestic supply and circuit design. VEC01 should be linked internally to the 7.4kW tethered VEC03, the home EV chargers category and supporting installation pages.

• 3.7kW or 7.4kW adjustable output
• Single-phase EV charger for 220V to 240V AC supply
• Type 2 socket for use with a suitable charging cable
• Supports Type 1 and Type 2 vehicle inlets with the correct cable
• Built-in LED status and error indication
• evec app control and plug and charge operation
• Full OCPP 1.6J protocols including smart charging
• Built-in PEN protection
• Load balancing support
• CE and UKCA approved

What does the socketed format suit?

A socketed EV charger suits customers who want the charging cable to be removable. The user plugs in a separate cable for each session, then stores the cable in the vehicle, garage or cable bag once charging is complete. That keeps the wall unit tidier between sessions and reduces the amount of loose cable left around the driveway.

The Type 2 socket also gives more cable choice than a tethered charger. A customer can select a shorter lead for close parking, a longer lead for an offset bay, or a cable with the correct vehicle end for an older Type 1 plug-in hybrid. The charger stays the same while the cable can be changed around the vehicle and site layout.

For most current EVs, a Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the normal pairing. The approved Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable is a useful internal link where the customer needs a cable alongside the charger. If the customer wants the quickest everyday plug-in routine instead, link them to the tethered evec VEC03.

How do the app and OCPP control work?

VEC01 can be operated through the evec app or through plug and charge operation. Plug and charge keeps the charger simple for a household that wants the session to start without a payment flow or access process. The app gives the user a connected route for checking and managing charge sessions from a phone.

OCPP 1.6J support is useful where the charger may need to connect to a compatible management platform. That can matter for landlords, small shared parking locations or users who want more control than a standalone home charger offers. The exact backend, payment setup and any ongoing platform costs should be confirmed before specification.

evec also lists Monta as a pay-to-charge route across its charger platform. That gives a possible managed charging path where the owner wants to control access or recover charging costs. For a normal owner-occupied driveway, app control and plug and charge operation are usually the simpler user routes.

Which protection points matter?

For VEC01, evec lists built-in PEN protection, overcurrent protection and residual current protection. PEN protection is an important installer feature because it removes the need for an earth rod where the charger is installed correctly and the site is suitable. The final earthing and protective arrangement still needs to be checked by a competent installer.

Load balancing is also listed for the charger. This helps the EV charging load sit alongside other household demand, rather than assuming the full current is always available. It is especially relevant where the property has electric showers, heat pumps, cooking loads or other circuits that may draw heavily at the same time as the charger.

The complete installation still needs the right cable route, isolation, circuit protection and commissioning. Link the product page to EV circuit protection, EV cabling and EV charger installation so buyers can move from charger choice into the rest of the job.

Choosing between VEC01 and VEC03

Choose VEC01 where the customer wants a removable charging cable. It is the better option for mixed-vehicle households, visible driveways and users who do not want a cable permanently attached to the wall. It also works well where the customer may change cable length later.

Choose the evec VEC03 7.4kW tethered charger where the same vehicle usually parks in the same position and the user wants a fixed Type 2 lead ready every day. Tethered charging is usually quicker to use, but it gives less cable flexibility than this socketed VEC01.

The three-phase siblings serve a different installation type. The evec VEC02 22kW socketed charger keeps removable cable flexibility for suitable three-phase sites, while the evec VEC04 22kW tethered charger gives a fixed cable for repeat users on three-phase supplies.

What should buyers check before ordering?

The first check is the property supply. VEC01 is the domestic single-phase option, so it is the relevant model for many UK homes. A 22kW charger should not be selected unless the property has a suitable three-phase supply and the vehicle can use the higher AC charging rate.

The second check is the vehicle cable. A socketed charger does not remove the need to match the cable to the vehicle inlet. Customers with current Type 2 vehicles will usually choose a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, while older Type 1 vehicles need a suitable Type 2 to Type 1 lead.

The third check is how the charger will be controlled. VEC01 can be used for ordinary plug and charge operation, app-managed home use or a platform-based arrangement through OCPP. That makes it suitable for more than one use case, but the buyer should decide the operating style before installation.

VEC01 questions buyers ask

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