The Andersen A2 home charger, priced from £1,199, is one of the few 22kW chargers available for UK homes with a three-phase electricity supply. That power rating allows drivers to fully charge large batteries, such as the Volvo EX90’s 107kWh pack, during cheap overnight tariffs.
A BMW iX with its 105kWh battery can be charged for around £7 overnight, over 300 miles for the cost of a pint.
Andersen isn’t the only brand offering 22kW chargers—Simpson and Partner and Easee Charge also sell them—but the A2 stands out for its design and build quality. The unit is manufactured in the UK, with 74% of components sourced from British suppliers to cut shipping emissions.
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The A2 is larger than some competitors, measuring 348mm wide and 494mm tall, with a 6.5m cable that stores inside the unit. A small Podpoint charger, by comparison, is just 290mm wide and 330mm high. The Andersen model’s size allows a clean, cable-free appearance, featuring a magnetic lid that hides the plug and brushes to clear debris as the cable retracts.
Installation required a custom metal mounting plate to replace an existing charger post. Two engineers spent a full day running new cabling from the distribution board, a task that needed two people due to the setup’s complexity. Andersen’s in-house team handled the process, providing flexibility and attention uncommon in larger companies.
Customers can hire their own electrician, but the company’s team made the experience smooth. The A2 comes in 13 standard colours, including a no-cost Windsor Grey, or premium finishes like accoya wood (£200) and carbon fibre (£320). For a precise match, Andersen offers a paint-to-sample option to coordinate with a home’s exterior.
The front display lights glow green when ready to charge and amber while charging, which differs from the usual convention. The company noted this has been fixed in the newer A3 model.
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The A2’s app is simple and dependable, letting users monitor charging history and set tariffs.
At £1,199 for the unit alone, the A2 is not inexpensive. For those who don’t need 22kW, Andersen sells the 7kW A3, a more budget-friendly choice for standard setups. But for drivers with larger batteries or three-phase power, the A2 delivers a rare mix of speed and style—a unit that doesn’t look out of place on a home’s exterior.
The decision comes down to priorities. Some see it as essential. Others view it as a luxury.
