Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Review: Everything You Need to Know

If you're looking for a smart home EV charger, you've probably come across the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro.

It's a popular choice for UK homeowners, combining a relatively compact design with smart charging, app control, energy management features and compatibility with a range of energy tariffs.

But is the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro actually worth considering for your home?

Here's everything you need to know.

What is the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro?

The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is a 7kW AC home EV charger designed for single-phase domestic installations.

It is available with a choice of cable lengths and colour options, including Ultra White, Space Grey and Ultra Black. The standard cable is 5m, with longer 7.5m and 10m options also available.

It can be wall or pole mounted, making it suitable for a range of home installations.

Hypervolt Home 3 Pro specifications

Here are some of the key specifications:

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The charger is rated IP66 for protection against dust and water and IK10 for impact resistance, making it well suited to outdoor installation.

How fast is the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro?

The Home 3 Pro has a maximum charging capacity of 7kW on a single-phase supply.

For most UK homes, that's a very useful charging speed.

A 7kW charger can add a substantial amount of range while your car is parked overnight, meaning most drivers won't need to charge from empty to full every day.

It's also worth remembering that your car's own onboard charger affects the charging rate. Installing a charger capable of 7kW doesn't mean every EV will necessarily accept exactly that amount in every situation.

Hypervolt app

One of the biggest selling points of the Home 3 Pro is its smart functionality.

The Hypervolt app allows you to manage your charging, schedule charging sessions and monitor energy use.

You can also configure your energy tariff within the app so that charging costs and energy usage can be tracked more accurately.

For anyone who likes having control over their energy usage from their phone, this is a useful feature.

Smart charging and energy tariffs

This is where the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro becomes more than just a box that charges your car.

The charger supports integrations with a range of smart energy tariffs, including options from providers such as Octopus Energy and OVO. Hypervolt also lists EDF and E.ON integrations alongside other energy options.

For example, with compatible Octopus smart charging, the charging schedule can be generated automatically around cheaper charging periods.

That means you don't necessarily have to remember to plug in at a specific time or manually start a charging session every night.

What about solar charging?

If you have solar panels, the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro becomes particularly interesting.

Hypervolt offers charging modes designed to make use of self-generated energy.

Its Eco mode can prioritise surplus solar and home battery energy, while Super-Eco is designed to charge using only self-generated energy. There's also a Battery-Safe mode designed to help prevent the home battery from being unintentionally drained.

This could make the Home 3 Pro a good option for homeowners who are thinking beyond simply charging their car from the grid.

Dynamic load management

Another useful feature is dynamic load management.

Put simply, this allows the charger to adjust its power usage based on what's happening elsewhere in your home.

If you're running several high-power appliances at once, the charger can take this into account rather than simply drawing its maximum available power regardless of what else is happening.

Hypervolt lists dynamic load management as a feature of the Home 3 Pro.

This can be particularly useful for homes where electrical capacity needs to be carefully managed.

Is the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro weatherproof?

Yes.

The Home 3 Pro is rated IP66, meaning it has a high level of protection against dust and water ingress.

It's also rated IK10 for impact resistance and has UV protection, making it designed for outdoor use.

As with any outdoor electrical equipment, correct installation and positioning are still important.

What does the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro look like?

One of the reasons people choose Hypervolt is that it doesn't look overly industrial.

The Home 3 Pro has a relatively clean, modern design and comes in three cover colours:

-Ultra White
-Space Grey
-Ultra Black

There are also different cable lengths available, which can make a difference if your parking space isn't directly next to where the charger will be installed.

For a charger that's going to be permanently visible on the outside of your home, that's worth considering.

How long is the warranty?

The standard Hypervolt Home 3 Pro warranty is currently three years, with a five-year extended warranty option available.

The warranty is worth considering alongside the charger's features when you're comparing it with other home EV chargers.

Pros and cons of the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro

The pros

Smart charging: Excellent if you want your charger to work alongside your energy tariff rather than simply charge whenever you plug in.

Solar compatibility: Useful for homeowners with solar panels or home battery storage.

Dynamic load management: Helps manage the power being drawn by your home and charger.

Good outdoor protection: IP66 and IK10 ratings make it suitable for outdoor installation.

App control: Lets you monitor and manage charging from your phone.

Choice of design: Several colours and cable lengths are available.

Things to consider

7kW maximum on single phase: If you're looking for extremely fast home charging, a 7kW charger may not be enough for your particular requirements. For most UK households, however, 7kW is perfectly practical.

Smart features aren't necessary for everyone: If you simply want to plug in and charge without using tariffs, solar or app-based features, you may not need every feature the Home 3 Pro offers.

The right setup depends on your home: Features such as dynamic load management and solar charging need to be considered alongside your existing electrical and energy setup.

Is the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro worth it?

For many UK homeowners, yes.

The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is particularly appealing if you want a charger that can do more than simply charge your car.

Its combination of 7kW charging, app control, smart tariff integration, solar charging options and dynamic load management makes it a strong all-round option.

It's especially worth considering if you're interested in smart energy management, rather than treating your EV charger as a standalone piece of equipment.

However, it's not automatically the best charger for every home.

Your ideal charger depends on your EV, where you park, your electrical setup, whether you have solar panels, your energy tariff and how you actually use your car.

Thinking about a Hypervolt Home 3 Pro?

At Aero EV, we can help you decide whether the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro is right for your home and, if it is, arrange professional installation.

We'll look at your property and charging requirements rather than simply recommending a charger because it's popular.

Thinking about a Hypervolt Home 3 Pro? Get in touch with Aero EV to discuss your installation.

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