The ZAPPI-2H22UB-G is a 22kW three-phase untethered Type 2 EV charger in black for faster AC charging on 400V supplies.

Made for properties with a three-phase supply, this version of zappi suits buyers who want higher AC charging capacity without a permanently attached cable on show. The untethered black model keeps the same energy-aware charging platform as the rest of the current 22kW range, including built-in WiFi, Ethernet, clip-on grid sensing, ECO, ECO+ and FAST modes, and the -G smart charge point compliance package. What changes is the front-end format and the visual finish. A Type 2 socket with locking system keeps the charger face cleaner between sessions and allows the user to choose cable length separately, while the black and grey body blends more naturally into darker walls and external finishes. That makes it a strong fit where appearance, cable flexibility and three-phase charging capacity all matter together.

• 22kW AC output on 400V three-phase supply, vehicle permitting
• Untethered Type 2 socket with locking system
• Built-in WiFi and Ethernet for app control and updates
• ECO, ECO+ and FAST charging modes
• Supplied with clip-on grid sensors, three CTs for three-phase setups
• Built-in PEN protection and 6mA DC residual current protection
• IP65 and IK10 enclosure for permanent indoor or outdoor mounting
• Best suited to three-phase properties that want a socketed black charger

22kW socketed charging for cleaner fronts

The untethered 22kW zappi is aimed at buyers who want the higher-capacity three-phase platform without a fixed cable permanently wrapped around the charger. That makes a noticeable difference on prominent elevations, contemporary homes and installations where the user wants the charger to stay visually simple between sessions. The Type 2 socket with locking system means the cable is only present when charging is actually taking place. Once unplugged, the front returns to a cleaner, flatter appearance. On sites where cable storage is easier in a garage, vehicle boot or dedicated storage area, that can feel much tidier than leaving a lead outside. It also changes the buying logic from pure convenience to flexibility, because the user can choose the cable length that suits the driveway rather than relying on one attached lead supplied with the charger.

Type 2 socket and separate cable flexibility

Untethered is not simply the same charger without a cable. It changes how the installation is used over time. A separate lead allows the owner to choose a cable length that matches the actual parking arrangement and makes it easier to replace or swap that lead later if needs change. That can be helpful on wider driveways, multi-vehicle homes or sites where the charging bay may not always be identical. The socketed format can also suit users who prefer to keep the charging lead in the car rather than on the wall. During a charging session the cable is secured by the locking socket, so the removable format still provides a proper fixed connection while the vehicle is plugged in. Between sessions, though, the charger returns to a much cleaner visual state than a tethered unit.

Why 22kW still matters with mixed vehicle speeds

A common misunderstanding with 22kW AC chargers is that every vehicle will automatically charge at 22kW. In reality, the charger can offer up to 22kW on a suitable three-phase supply, but the vehicle’s onboard AC charger determines the actual rate it will accept. Some EVs can take 22kW AC, some are limited to 11kW, and many everyday models take less. That does not reduce the value of the charger. It simply means the installation is ready for the maximum AC capability available on site and can support different vehicles over time without needing the charger to be changed later. On homes with more than one EV, on shared driveways or on mixed-use properties where vehicle choice may evolve, a 22kW charger gives useful future flexibility even if the first car never takes the full output.

Solar charging, tariffs and ecosystem control

zappi is built around energy control as much as charging output. ECO mode adjusts charge current continuously to blend available self-generated energy with imported electricity. ECO+ becomes more selective and charges only when there is enough surplus generation available, pausing if that surplus drops away. FAST behaves like a conventional charger and uses the maximum available power regardless of source. That gives the charger three clearly different behaviours for three different use cases. The platform is also designed to sit within a broader home energy environment, bringing together EV charging, microgeneration, battery storage and time-of-use tariff logic. For buyers with solar PV or those planning a more connected energy setup later, that wider control story is often the real reason to choose zappi rather than a simpler socketed 22kW charger.

App control, Ethernet and usable monitoring

Built-in WiFi and Ethernet mean the charger can be connected without adding extra control hardware just to make it smart. WiFi is often enough on straightforward domestic installations where the signal reaches the charger reliably. Ethernet gives a more fixed communications route where a cable can be run and long-term stability matters more. Once connected, the myenergi app can be used to change charge modes, manage timers and monitor ongoing activity. Charge and event logging helps the owner understand how the charger is being used over time, while automatic firmware checking supports the long-term operation of the unit. On a socketed charger, that is useful because the physical design keeps the frontage simple while the smarter energy and scheduling functions remain available in the background instead of being lost for the sake of a cleaner appearance.

Three-phase sensing and current-aware setup

The three-phase zappi is supplied with the sensing hardware required for proper current monitoring on a three-phase installation, which means one CT sensor is fitted around each live tail. That three-phase measurement is what allows the charger to respond intelligently to site import, export and total demand instead of working as a blunt fixed-output device. It also supports the current limiting and load balancing functions that are often valuable on three-phase sites with other significant electrical loads. Device current can be limited where circuit capacity is lower than the charger’s headline maximum, and the wider platform includes additional settings for more controlled three-phase behaviour. For the installer, that means the charger can be configured around the real characteristics of the building supply rather than being used at full output by default in every situation.

Protection features and circuit design points

zappi includes built-in protection against loss of the PEN conductor and built-in 6mA DC residual current protection in accordance with EN 62955. Those features are useful and relevant on modern EV charging work, but they sit inside a wider installation that still has to be designed correctly. myenergi’s installation guidance specifies that an upstream Type A RCD or RCBO is also required. That is an important point for three-phase projects because buyers often assume integrated charger protection removes the need for further upstream consideration. It does not. What the charger provides is a solid EV-specific protection package within the unit itself. Correct selection of upstream protection, cable sizing and earthing arrangements still needs to be handled properly as part of the full site design.

Black untethered charger for darker buildings

Colour matters differently on an untethered charger because the body remains visible on its own between sessions. The black and grey finish on this version tends to sit more quietly on dark brick, darker render, metal cladding, timber finishes and anthracite trims than the white alternative. Because there is no wrapped cable left on display, the overall look can be particularly clean on darker elevations. That is one of the main reasons buyers choose a black untethered charger in the first place. The enclosure is rated IP65 and IK10, so it is designed for permanent outdoor use and impact resistance rather than a lightly protected setting. On more design-sensitive properties, the combination of black finish and socketed front can produce the least visually intrusive installation in the 22kW zappi range.

Accessories and related zappi choices

The charger can be used on its own, but some sites benefit from related myenergi components. Where running wired CTs is awkward, the myenergi harvi can help make the sensing side of the installation easier to deliver neatly. Homes already diverting excess generation to hot water often add the myenergi eddi so EV charging and diversion work together more coherently. Buyers comparing the wider zappi family should treat this model as the three-phase socketed version for darker buildings. It suits sites that want cable flexibility and a cleaner front when idle, while keeping the same underlying energy-aware charging behaviour as the tethered variants.

Choosing black socketed vs tethered zappi

Choose the black untethered version when the property has a suitable three-phase supply, a darker exterior finish and a preference for a cable-free front between sessions. That setup is often the better fit where visual neatness and cable flexibility are priorities. The black tethered model uses the same 22kW three-phase platform but changes the day-to-day routine by keeping a 6.5m lead permanently attached and ready to use. The white untethered version keeps the socketed format and electrical capability but suits pale render and lighter brick more naturally. Across these four 22kW models, the charging logic remains consistent. The real buying decision is about cable handling, appearance on the wall and how the user wants the charger to behave physically after installation.

FAQs about the 22kW untethered black zappi

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