The Sync Energy EVWC2S7G is a 7.4kW single-phase socketed smart EV charger with Wi-Fi, LAN and a Type 2 auto-lock socket. Built for Mode 3 charging on a 220V to 240V supply, it suits homes, small workplaces and light fleet parking where the user wants a fixed charge point without a permanently attached lead. The socketed format lets the driver choose a separate Type 2 cable for the bay, then remove it when charging is complete. Sync Energy’s Wall Charger 2 platform adds Auto Solar Charging, Tariff Sense, OCPP 1.6J connectivity, over-the-air updates and a supplied load management kit. For LAMPS navigation, this product belongs under Sync Energy, home EV chargers and related installation categories.

• 7.4kW maximum output on a single-phase 220V to 240V supply
• Mode 3 charging at 32A, with configurable 6A to 32A current
• Type 2 socket with auto-lock
• Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n and RJ45 Ethernet
• Sync Energy app control and OCPP 1.6J connectivity
• Auto Solar Charging and Tariff Sense energy management
• Supplied with Load Management Kit
• Built-in open PEN conductor protection, no earth rod required
• Built-in 30mA AC Type A RCD protection with 6mA DC protection
• IP65 and IK10 rated housing, 305mm x 201mm x 115mm

Why choose the socketed Wall Charger 2?

The socketed version is the cleaner wall option in the Wall Charger 2 family. The user connects a separate Type 2 cable only when charging, so there is no fixed cable to wrap around the charger after every session. That helps visible driveways, shared parking spaces and homes where the customer wants the charger to look less busy when the car is away.

A socketed charger also gives useful cable flexibility. The customer can choose a cable length to suit the current parking bay, replace the cable later, or keep a separate charging lead in the vehicle for public charging. The auto-lock socket holds the cable during a session, so the removable format does not mean the cable is left unsecured while charging.

The buying trade-off is daily convenience. A tethered model is quicker for repeat users because the lead is always on the wall. This socketed unit is better where appearance, cable-length choice and multi-vehicle flexibility matter more than the fastest plug-in routine.

Solar charging and tariff control

Auto Solar Charging allows surplus solar generation to be used for EV charging when the system is configured with the required monitoring. That makes this charger relevant for homes with PV already installed and for customers planning a solar-ready EV charging point. It should still be specified as part of the whole electrical design, not treated as a standalone solar controller.

Tariff Sense is Sync Energy’s tariff-led energy management feature. The datasheet states that it connects to any UK tariff and gives real-time insight and control over charging costs. For customers comparing overnight tariffs or solar-linked charging behaviour, add a supporting internal link to the LAMPS EV tariff guide from the product page.

OCPP 1.6J connectivity and over-the-air updates give the charger a route into connected charging management where required. For a domestic user, the Sync Energy app is the main control route. For a light commercial user, OCPP support is useful where charge point management, session visibility or platform reporting may be required.

Protection and installer requirements

For EVWC2S7G, the Wall Charger 2 socketed datasheet verifies built-in open PEN conductor protection, with earth disconnection and no earth rod required. It also lists built-in 30mA AC Type A RCD protection and 6mA DC protection. These features support a cleaner installation, but the installer must still assess the supply, cable route and final protective arrangement.

Consumer unit requirements are listed as a 40A MCB or 30mA Type A RCD, dependent on cable type and route. Over-current and over-voltage protection are also listed in the electrical specifications. The charger is Class 1 with Class 2 housing, so circuit design still needs competent selection of cable, isolation and protection around the site conditions.

The supplied Load Management Kit is a key difference from a basic socketed charger. Load balancing helps the charge point respond to site demand rather than assuming that the full 32A is always available. Where the project needs supporting installation materials, approved LAMPS links to EV cabling and EV circuit protection are more useful than forcing unrelated product links into the copy.

Connectivity, updates and status feedback

The Wi-Fi and LAN model uses 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and RJ45 Ethernet. Ethernet is valuable where the charger is fitted on an outside wall, garage or location with weak Wi-Fi. A stable data connection supports app control, OCPP operation and over-the-air software and firmware updates.

Bluetooth 4.2 BR/EDR and BLE is listed for commissioning, with anti-tamper detection using two-layer protection. The charger uses an RGB LED and buzzer for local status. Indicator modes include standby, preparing, finishing, charging, no network, error and balancer error, which helps the user or installer understand the unit state without opening the app.

The internal meter is listed as 2% Class C equivalent, with an option for connection to an external RS485 Modbus meter. That is useful where a project needs better metering separation or a management platform expects external metering. The exact metering route should be set by the installer or charge point platform requirement.

Choosing between Sync Energy variants

Choose this socketed model where the customer wants a removable cable and a tidier wall unit between charging sessions. Choose the tethered EVWC2T7G version where the same vehicle uses the charger regularly and the 7.5m fixed Type 2 lead reaches the parking bay. Both Wall Charger 2 versions share the same 7.4kW single-phase platform, app control, Auto Solar Charging, Tariff Sense and integrated protection features.

The Link EVLS7MS is the design-led alternative where the customer wants a smaller visible socket outlet and a separate metal control box. It is still a 7.4kW socketed Sync Energy charger, but the installation format is different from a standard Wall Charger 2. For buyers comparing all three, use the Sync Energy category as the main approved internal route until the individual product URLs are added to the allowlist.

Socketed Wall Charger 2 questions

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