Zaptec Go 2 review

The Zaptec Go 2 is a small, untethered smart charger from a Norwegian-listed maker, with a display, a MID-certified meter, 4G and automatic switching between one and three phases. It is aimed at buyers who want hardware that will cope with future tariffs and V2G. The catch is that several UK details are unconfirmed: Zaptec does not list open-PEN protection for the Go 2, and Octopus still lists its Intelligent Octopus Go (IOG) integration as in testing.

Price and what’s included

Zaptec sells through certified partners only. The unit-only price we found is £665 for the 7.4kW black version at United EV. We found no single-phase installed price from a named installer, so our score uses an estimate of the unit price plus a typical install-only cost. The one installed figure we saw, from Qvanta, is for its 22kW listing and may include three-phase work, so we do not use it. A cable is not included, because the Go 2 is untethered.

If the Go 2 turns out to need an external PEN-fault device on your supply, that will add to a quote. Compare it with the original Zaptec Go, which Zaptec still sells for less and documents as having built-in open-PEN protection. Zaptec’s Q2 2026 report also mentions UK “project and product delays”, which may affect availability. See our installation cost guide for typical extras. We found no Amazon UK listing for the Go 2.

Where to buy (prices seen on 10 October 2026, and they can change):

• United EV: £665 unit only
• eChargers UK: £670 (7.4 kW)
• Qvanta: £840 charger only / £1,764 installed (22 kW listing)
• So Energy (with So EV tariff): Preferred premium charger partner from July 2026; price not published in the release

Smart features and tariffs

The Zaptec app and portal handle scheduling and monitoring over Wi-Fi, 4G (LTE Cat 1) and Bluetooth. There is a backlit LCD with an RGBW LED ring, an RFID reader and a MID Class B meter that measures in both directions, which helps if an employer reimburses your charging. OCPP 1.6J is supported, so in principle the charger can move to another provider’s back office. Updates are over the air.

On tariffs, Octopus lists the Go 2 (and the original Go) as live but in testing for IOG. Our Intelligent Octopus Go explainer shows what to expect while an integration is in testing. In July 2026 Zaptec became So Energy’s preferred premium charger partner for its So EV tariff, and that offer carries a five-year guarantee on product and installation.

Solar support is partial. Zaptec UK says the Go 2 supports solar integration with one- and three-phase switching, and recommends the ev.energy app. Zaptec’s own Sense-based solar mode is only offered in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. The hardware needed for ev.energy solar charging is unconfirmed. Whole-home dynamic load balancing uses the Zaptec Sense accessory. Read our solar charging guide for how this normally works.

Installation and safety

Zaptec’s en-GB product sheet lists integrated 6mA DC residual current detection and requires an external 30mA Type A RCD and circuit breaker. It does not mention open-PEN protection, unlike the sheet for the original Go. Evova and TeslaCharger.co.uk say the Go 2 has none, and Zaptec has not confirmed either way. Ask your installer in writing, because a PME home without built-in protection needs an external device or an earth rod. This is why our safety score is low.

Physically it is tidy: 239 x 178 x 73mm and 1.6kg, rated IP54 and IK10, with an operating range of -30 to +50C. The untethered socket has an electronic lock that you can set to hold a cable permanently. Six colour covers are sold separately. Zaptec gives a five-year guarantee in the UK.

What owners report

There is very little owner evidence. The Go 2 only launched in the UK on 2 September 2025, and we found no owner complaints specific to it in our sources. There is also no model-level survey: Zaptec does not appear in the What Car? brand survey we used for the other chargers. The only review we found is The Eco Experts’ launch coverage, which is a news piece rather than a hands-on test. It presents the Go 2 as the successor to the well-regarded Go, keeping the app features and adding 22kW, phase switching for solar, subscription-free 4G, OCPP and V2G-ready hardware.

Zaptec ASA is listed on Oslo Børs. Its Q2 2026 report mentions the UK delays noted above. We can therefore say little about connectivity, app stability or repairs, and we score reliability at a neutral level for that reason.

How it compares

The Easee One is the closest rival: compact, untethered, OCPP and 4G, with confirmed open-PEN protection, but only a three-year warranty. The Wallbox Pulsar Max offers a five-year warranty, tethered and socketed options and a three-phase version, with IOG generally available.

Our verdict

We score the Zaptec Go 2 5.6 out of 10. It earns 6.5 for flexibility and 6.7 for warranty, but only 4.8 for safety while PEN protection is unconfirmed and 4.9 on an estimated fitted price. Reliability is a neutral 5.5 because the evidence is thin. It suits buyers with a three-phase supply or a taste for new hardware, once Zaptec confirms the earthing position. For IOG, choose an Ohme. For a proven compact unit, choose the Easee One. The best home EV chargers roundup shows how they rank.