The E2 models side by side
| E2 Flex | E2 Core | E2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW, single phase |
| Cable | 5 m | 5 m | 8 m tethered, Type 2 plug |
| Solar charging | Paid software upgrade later | Built in | Built in |
| Connection | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, with a 4G SIM as backup |
Where the X22 fits
The X22 is Evnex's 22 kW three phase charger, with a 5 m cable and Wi-Fi, 4G and Ethernet. It's only worth it if your home has three phase power and your car can take that much, and the NSW Government notes not every EV can charge at 22 kW AC.
What every Evnex charger does
All of them include what Evnex calls home overload protection: if the house is using too much power, the charger slows or stops. That's handy in a home where the evening load is already heavy, though it doesn't replace an electrician checking the supply.
The app covers scheduling and monitoring, and for Tesla owners it can show the battery level and open the charge port. On the E2 Plus, spare solar goes to the car, and when the sun is down the charger can blend in grid or home battery power. Pure solar charging needs more than 1.5 kW of export, according to Evnex. The warranty is 4 years for residential use.
Before you choose a model
- Measure from the mounting spot to the car's charge port. The 8 m cable on the E2 Plus can save moving the charger.
- Decide now whether you want solar charging. It's included on the Core and Plus, and an add-on for the Flex.
- Check the garage gets a decent Wi-Fi signal, or lean towards the E2 Plus with its 4G backup.
- Ask the electrician if your home is single or three phase before you consider the X22.
- Evnex's Australian pages don't mention OCPP, so ask if you need the charger to connect to an outside platform.
Our take
For a single phase home with solar, we'd look hardest at the E2 Core or E2 Plus, since solar charging is already included. Fitting any of them is licensed work, so have an electrician who installs chargers check the board and supply first, then order the model that suits the parking spot.
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