Rolec EV Chargers UK: Installer Guide to EVO, Zura, WallPod, Pedestals and DC Charging
Rolec EV chargers cover a wide range of UK installations, from 7.4kW home charging to 22kW three-phase AC units, pedestal chargers for commercial car parks and DC chargers for higher-power projects. For installers, the right Rolec charge point depends on the supply, site type, mounting position, user access method, payment requirement and whether the job needs AC or DC charging.
Last updated: June 2026.
LAMPS is a Rolec distributor supplying Rolec EV charging products for installers, electricians, facilities teams and commercial buyers. You can view the current Rolec range on the Rolec EV charging page, browse wider EV charging products, or email [email protected] for project quotes.
Which Rolec EV charger should installers choose?
For most single-phase domestic and small commercial jobs, start with the Rolec EVO 7.4kW Smart EV Charger. For a more flexible domestic or business unit, look at Rolec Zura. For straightforward 7.4kW wall-mounted charging, consider WallPod. For exposed commercial sites, look at SecuriCharge. For car parks, consider BasicCharge, Quantum or Hex. For higher-power commercial and public charging projects, look at the Rolec UltraCharge DC range.
| Installation type | Rolec range to consider | Typical reason to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Home EV charging | EVO, Zura and WallPod | 7.4kW smart charging, socketed or tethered options, and practical wall-mounted installation for domestic driveways. |
| Small business and workplace charging | EVO 22kW, Zura 22kW, WallPod and suitable commercial AC units | AC charging for staff, visitors or fleet vehicles where the site supply supports the selected output. |
| Exposed commercial wall mounting | SecuriCharge | A heavier-duty wall-mounted option for car parks, public-facing locations and exposed commercial sites. |
| Commercial car parks | BasicCharge, Quantum and Hex | Pedestal charging for bay layouts where wall mounting is not suitable. |
| Pay-to-charge sites | SecuriCharge, BasicCharge, Quantum, Hex and Tap & Charge | RFID, app and contactless payment options depending on the chosen model, site setup and charge point management system. |
| Rapid DC charging | UltraCharge 40, UltraCharge 80, UltraCharge 180 and UltraCharge 400 | Higher-power DC charging for commercial, fleet, public and destination charging projects. |
Rolec EVO: the main starting point for smart charging
The Rolec EVO range is the strongest starting point for installers quoting standard smart EV charging jobs. It is available in 7.4kW and 22kW options, with the 7.4kW model suiting typical single-phase domestic installations and the 22kW model aimed at suitable three-phase sites.
The Rolec EVO 7.4kW Smart EV Charger Type 2 Socket Grey is an untethered Type 2 socket unit. This makes it useful where the customer wants a neat wall-mounted charger and prefers to use their own charging cable.
For commercial or three-phase work, the Rolec EVO 22kW Smart EV Charger Type 2 Socket Grey is the higher-output EVO option. Before specifying a 22kW AC charger, check the site supply, earthing arrangement, load management requirements and vehicle AC charging capability, because not every premises or vehicle will make full use of 22kW AC charging.
Rolec EVO accessories to check
Where the installation needs load balancing or solar-related monitoring, check whether the job needs the Rolec EVO Load Balancing CT Clamp Kit or the Rolec EVO Solar CT Clamp Kit. These should be selected against the charger model and installation design rather than added by default.
For post mounting, the Rolec EVO/Zura/WallPod/Tap & Charge Mounting Post and Rolec EVO Mounting Post Plate may be relevant where there is no suitable wall position.
Rolec Zura: for domestic and small business installs
Rolec Zura is designed for homes and businesses and is available in 7.4kW and 22kW options. It is a good range to consider where the customer wants a flexible smart charger, a tethered cable option, or a three-phase AC charger for a suitable commercial or higher-spec home installation.
| Product | Best suited to | Buying note |
|---|---|---|
| Rolec Zura Smart 7.4kW Socketed EV Charger | Customers who prefer an untethered charger. | Useful where the customer wants to use their own cable or needs cable flexibility between vehicles. |
| Rolec Zura Smart 7.4kW 5m Tethered EV Charger | Driveways where the vehicle normally parks close to the charger. | A shorter tethered lead can keep the installation tidier and reduce cable slack. |
| Rolec Zura Smart 7.4kW 10m Tethered EV Charger | Longer driveways or less predictable parking positions. | Check cable routing, trip hazards and where the customer will store the lead when not in use. |
| Rolec Zura Smart 22kW 3 Phase EV Charger | Three-phase premises and vehicles capable of faster AC charging. | Confirm the available supply capacity and the vehicle onboard charger capability before specifying 22kW AC charging. |
Rolec WallPod: simple 7.4kW wall-mounted charging
Rolec WallPod is a practical choice for installers who need a straightforward 7.4kW smart charger for domestic or light commercial use. It is available in socketed and tethered versions, so the unit can be matched to the parking layout and customer preference.
- Rolec WallPod Smart 7.4kW Socketed EV Charger
- Rolec WallPod Smart 7.4kW 5m Tethered EV Charger
- Rolec WallPod Smart 7.4kW 10m Tethered EV Charger
If the charger needs to be installed away from a wall, check the Rolec WallPod Mounting Post and Rolec WallPod Mounting Post Plate.
Rolec SecuriCharge: for exposed commercial sites
Rolec SecuriCharge is aimed at busier commercial and public-facing sites where a domestic-style wall unit may not be the right fit. It is a wall-mounted solution for car parks and exposed locations, with smart, contactless payment and LCD screen variants available.
| Product | Best suited to |
|---|---|
| Rolec SecuriCharge Smart EV Charger | Commercial sites needing controlled smart charging without integrated contactless payment. |
| Rolec SecuriCharge Contactless Payment EV Charger | Public or visitor charging where ad-hoc payment may be required. |
| Rolec SecuriCharge Smart EV Charger with LCD Screen | Sites where clearer user instructions and charging status are useful. |
| Rolec SecuriCharge Contactless Payment EV Charger with LCD Screen | Public-facing sites needing both payment access and an on-unit display. |
For free-standing installs, check the Rolec SecuriCharge Mounting Post and Rolec Hex/SecuriCharge Ground Mounting Base.
Rolec BasicCharge, Quantum and Hex: pedestal charging
Rolec pedestal chargers are used where charging needs to serve parking bays rather than a wall position. They are typically relevant for workplaces, commercial car parks, residential developments, leisure sites, retail locations and other shared parking environments.
Rolec BasicCharge
Rolec BasicCharge is a straightforward pedestal option for commercial, workplace and shared parking locations. It is useful where chargers need to be positioned near bays rather than fixed to a wall.
| Product | Best suited to |
|---|---|
| Rolec BasicCharge Smart EV Charging Pedestal | Workplace, residential or commercial sites needing a smart pedestal charger. |
| Rolec BasicCharge Contactless Payment EV Charging Pedestal | Sites where users may need to pay by contactless card or device. |
| Rolec BasicCharge Smart EV Charging Pedestal with LCD Screen | Shared sites where on-unit information and charging status are useful. |
| Rolec BasicCharge Contactless EV Charging Pedestal with LCD Screen | Public-facing pedestal installs needing payment access and a user display. |
For installation, check the Rolec BasicCharge/Classic Ground Mounting Base.
Rolec Quantum
Rolec Quantum is a commercial pedestal range for workplaces, developments, car parks and public locations. It is worth considering where the project needs a more visible pedestal unit, with smart, contactless payment and LCD screen variants available.
| Product | Best suited to |
|---|---|
| Rolec Quantum Smart EV Charging Pedestal | Commercial sites needing smart pedestal charging. |
| Rolec Quantum Contactless Payment EV Charging Pedestal | Pay-to-charge commercial or public-facing parking locations. |
| Rolec Quantum Smart EV Charging Pedestal with LCD Screen | Shared sites where an on-unit screen helps drivers follow charging status and instructions. |
| Rolec Quantum Contactless EV Charging Pedestal with LCD Screen | Public or visitor charging where payment access and display information are both required. |
For ground mounting, check the Rolec Quantum Ground Mounting Base.
Rolec Hex
Rolec Hex is a pedestal range for busier workplace, commercial and public car parks. It is a useful option where charging needs to serve multiple bays and where the site requires a more durable pedestal arrangement.
| Product | Best suited to |
|---|---|
| Rolec Hex Smart EV Charging Pedestal | Commercial and workplace car parks needing smart pedestal charging. |
| Rolec Hex Contactless Payment EV Charging Pedestal | Public-facing sites where contactless payment is part of the charging offer. |
| Rolec Hex Smart EV Charging Pedestal with LCD Screen | Shared car parks where drivers benefit from on-unit instructions and charging status. |
| Rolec Hex Contactless EV Charging Pedestal with LCD Screen | Busier public or commercial charging locations needing both payment access and an LCD screen. |
For mounting, check the Rolec Hex/SecuriCharge Ground Mounting Base.
Rolec UltraCharge: DC charging for larger projects
The Rolec UltraCharge range is the main DC charging option for faster commercial, fleet, public and destination charging projects. DC charging should be specified around site capacity, grid connection, expected dwell time, vehicle mix, bay layout, payment method, cable reach and operator requirements.
| Product | Typical project fit | Specification checks |
|---|---|---|
| Rolec UltraCharge 40 DC EV Charger | Workshops, smaller commercial sites, destination charging and lower-demand rapid charging locations. | Available supply, bay position, connector requirements, payment method and expected dwell time. |
| Rolec UltraCharge 80 DC EV Charger | Busier commercial sites, depots, dealerships and public-facing charging where faster turnaround is required. | Grid capacity, site load, user profile, cable reach and charge point management requirements. |
| Rolec UltraCharge 180 DC EV Charger | Higher-use commercial, fleet and public charging locations with suitable electrical infrastructure. | Electrical capacity, civils, bay layout, customer payment route and operator requirements. |
| Rolec UltraCharge 400 DC EV Charger | Large-scale public, fleet, transport and destination charging projects where very high power DC charging is required. | Grid connection, project design, vehicle mix, utilisation expectations and long-term site operation. |
DC charging projects usually need more design work than a standard AC charger installation. LAMPS can supply Rolec DC charging products and support project quoting. For project pricing, product selection and accessories, email [email protected] with the site type, number of bays, available supply details and preferred charging speed.
Contactless payment, RFID and public charging
For public charging, payment access needs to be considered early. GOV.UK guidance states that new public charge points of 8kW and above deployed after 24 November 2024, and all public charge points of 50kW and above, must offer contactless payment either per public charge point or per charging site where there is more than one public charge point.
Rolec offers several product routes for controlled access and payment, including RFID, contactless payment charger variants and the Rolec Tap & Charge Remote Contactless Payment Terminal. Tap & Charge is useful where a site operator wants a remote contactless payment terminal for multiple compatible Rolec charge points, rather than integrated payment on each unit.
For RFID access, see the Rolec RFID Card and Rolec RFID Fob.
Installer note: For public charging projects, check the latest Public Charge Point Regulations before quoting, especially where payment, pricing display, roaming, uptime or customer support requirements may apply.
Rolec accessories to check before ordering
A Rolec charger order may need more than the charge point itself. Before ordering, check mounting, cable management, protection, CT clamps, signage and EV circuit protection requirements.
| Accessory type | Products to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Parking signage | Rolec EV Parking Sign | Helps mark dedicated EV charging bays clearly on commercial and shared sites. |
| Charge point protection | Rolec Root Mounted EV Chargepoint Protection Barrier and Rolec Surface Mounted EV Chargepoint Protection Barrier | Helps protect charge points in car parks and exposed bay layouts. |
| Mounting bases and posts | Rolec BasicCharge/Classic Ground Mounting Base, Rolec Hex/SecuriCharge Ground Mounting Base, Rolec Quantum Ground Mounting Base, Rolec UltraCharge 40/80 Ground Mounting Base and Rolec Tap & Charge Premium Ground Mounting Base | Pedestal and post-mounted installations need the correct base for the selected charger and surface. |
| Cable management | Rolec Type 2 Plug & Cable Holster, Rolec Type 2 Plug & Cable Holster Plate and Rolec Type 2 EV Charging Cable & Holster Bundle | Helps keep leads off the ground and reduces cable clutter around the bay. |
| Charging cables | Rolec Type 2 to Type 2 EV Charging Cable and Rolec Type 2 to Type 1 EV Charging Cable | Socketed chargers need a compatible cable where the driver does not already have one. |
| CT clamps and load management | Rolec EV Charger CT Clamps, Rolec EVO Load Balancing CT Clamp Kit, Rolec EVO Solar CT Clamp Kit, Rolec Perific Max Fuse Protection Device and Rolec Perific Max LAN Accessory Input Kit | Load balancing, supply protection and monitoring requirements should be checked during the design stage. |
| EV consumer units | Rolec Type A RCBO EV Consumer Unit and Rolec Type B RCD/MCB EV Consumer Unit | Circuit protection selection depends on the charger, installation design and protection requirements. |
You can also browse wider EV ancillaries, EV cabling and EV circuit protection on LAMPS.
7.4kW, 22kW or DC: how to specify the right output
A 7.4kW charger is the usual choice for single-phase domestic EV charging. A 22kW AC charger needs a suitable three-phase supply and a vehicle that can accept higher AC charging rates. DC chargers are specified when the site needs faster turnaround and has the electrical infrastructure to support it.
| Output type | Typical Rolec examples | Specification checks |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4kW AC charging | EVO 7.4kW, Zura 7.4kW and WallPod 7.4kW | Single-phase supply, circuit design, earthing, load management, charger position and socketed versus tethered preference. |
| 22kW AC charging | EVO 22kW, Zura 22kW and suitable commercial Rolec AC units | Three-phase supply, vehicle AC charging capability, site load, user profile and charge point management requirements. |
| DC charging | UltraCharge 40, UltraCharge 80, UltraCharge 180 and UltraCharge 400 | Grid capacity, civils, bay layout, payment method, operator platform, expected charging demand and project budget. |
Smart charging and compliance checks
For private charge point installations, installers should consider the Electric Vehicles Smart Charge Points Regulations 2021. GOV.UK states that the regulations are intended to ensure charge points have smart functionality, allowing charging to take place when there is less demand on the grid or when more renewable electricity is available.
For public charging, check the Public Charge Point Regulations guidance as part of the design and quote process, especially where contactless payment, pricing display, uptime, roaming or customer support obligations may apply.
Rolec EV charger buying checklist for installers
- Confirm whether the job is domestic, workplace, commercial, public, fleet or development charging.
- Confirm the available supply, including single-phase or three-phase capacity.
- Choose AC or DC charging based on dwell time, vehicle use and site infrastructure.
- Decide whether the customer needs socketed, tethered, pedestal-mounted or wall-mounted charging.
- Check whether RFID, app access, contactless payment or a back-office platform is required.
- Confirm any load balancing, CT clamp or solar-related requirements.
- Check mounting posts, ground bases, protection barriers, signage, cable holsters and consumer unit requirements.
- For public charging, check current payment and public charge point regulations before quoting.
- Check the live LAMPS product page for current product details before ordering.
Buy Rolec EV chargers from LAMPS
LAMPS supplies Rolec EV charging products to installers, electricians, facilities teams and commercial buyers. For domestic and standard commercial jobs, view the Rolec EV charging range online. For larger commercial, pedestal or DC charging projects, email [email protected] with the site details and products required for a project quote.
If the job includes installation as well as supply, see our EV charger installation information.
Rolec EV charger FAQs
Which Rolec EV charger is best for home charging?
For most standard home charging jobs, the Rolec EVO 7.4kW Smart EV Charger is the main starting point. Zura is worth considering where the customer wants a tethered 5m or 10m option, a socketed alternative, or a 22kW three-phase model for a suitable supply.
What is the difference between Rolec EVO and Rolec Zura?
Rolec EVO is a compact smart charger available in 7.4kW and 22kW versions. Rolec Zura is designed for homes and businesses and offers socketed and tethered options, including 5m and 10m tethered 7.4kW models and a 22kW three-phase model.
Is a 22kW Rolec charger better than a 7.4kW charger?
A 22kW Rolec charger is only the better choice where the site has a suitable three-phase supply and the vehicle can accept faster AC charging. Many domestic installations use 7.4kW single-phase charging, so the correct choice depends on the supply, vehicle and customer use case.
Which Rolec charger should I use for a commercial car park?
For commercial car parks, consider Rolec SecuriCharge for exposed wall-mounted positions or Rolec BasicCharge, Quantum and Hex for pedestal-based bay layouts. If the car park is public or pay-to-charge, check whether contactless payment, RFID access, LCD screens and back-office management are required.
Does a public Rolec EV charger need contactless payment?
Many public charge point installations now need contactless payment. GOV.UK guidance states that new public charge points of 8kW and above deployed after 24 November 2024, and all public charge points of 50kW and above, must offer contactless payment unless an exemption applies. Always check the latest official guidance before specifying a public charging project.
Which Rolec products are used for DC rapid charging?
The Rolec UltraCharge range is the key DC charging range. LAMPS lists UltraCharge 40, UltraCharge 80, UltraCharge 180 and UltraCharge 400 options for commercial, fleet, public and destination charging projects.
Can Rolec chargers work with solar?
Some Rolec models and accessories support solar-related charging features, but this should be checked against the exact charger model, CT clamp requirements and installation design. For EVO installs, check the Rolec EVO Solar CT Clamp Kit where solar charging is part of the brief.
Can LAMPS quote for Rolec commercial EV charging projects?
Yes. LAMPS can support project quotes for Rolec commercial, pedestal and DC charging requirements. Email [email protected] with the site type, number of charge points, supply details, preferred Rolec products and any payment or access control requirements.