№ 18 · ISO 15118 and OCPP 2.0.1 · 2026 review
NexBlue
Point 2
Review verdict
NexBlue Point 2 decision summary
- Unit only
- £534
- VAT included
- Installed estimate
- £934–£1,134
- derived market estimate
- Warranty
- 5 years
- Grant position
- Approved unit
- Customer and property eligibility is separate
What stands out
Main limitation
The installed range is an estimate. The source date above is separate from the editorial review date.

NexBlue publishes ISO 15118 and OCPP 2.0.1 support for the Point 2. Those are useful communication capabilities, but they do not establish that this AC charger contains bidirectional power electronics or can join a certified UK export service without other hardware. Treat “V2G-ready” as the manufacturer's future-facing label, not as a no-upgrade promise. The UK V2G explainer sets out the car, charger, service and network pieces that still have to align.
EcoPilot — the app's tariff automation — aims at the same job as the Ohme Home Pro's direct API link, with claimed support for Intelligent Go, Agile, and other time-of-use tariffs. A built-in 4G eSIM provides lifetime-free cellular, a MID-certified meter gives legally accurate readings, and the 5-year warranty is above average. The catch: NexBlue is a newer brand with less UK track record than Ohme, myenergi, or Tesla. The hardware looks right; the reliability story is still being written.
Best for: Buyers who want MID metering, broad protocol support and tariff automation in a compact untethered unit, and who accept the shorter UK track record.
Installation
Fitting the NexBlue Point 2.
One of the lightest mounts in this selection at 2.1 kg, 235 × 230 × 107 mm — only the Easee One at 1.5 kg is lighter. Untethered: no cable on the wall, bring your own Type 2. The included CT clamp on the meter tails handles both dynamic load balancing and solar surplus charging — no separate hardware purchase required. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and built-in 4G eSIM for connectivity; the installer doesn't have to think about Wi-Fi reach. No built-in RCD or SPD; both added at the consumer unit. IP54 + IK10: sheltered outdoor positions, with the highest impact rating. Full walkthrough in our install guide.
Specification
- Max Power Output
- 7.4kW (single-phase)
- Cable Length
- Untethered (use own cable)
- Connector
- Type 2 socket
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G eSIM (lifetime free)
- Dimensions
- 235mm × 230mm × 107mm
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- IP Rating
- IP54 + IK10 (weatherproof + highest impact resistance)
- Certification
- CE (TUV Rheinland), UK Smart Charge Point Regulations compliant
Tariff compatibility
What it costs to run.
EcoPilot automates charging against smart tariffs, with claimed support for Octopus Agile, Intelligent Go, Go and similar time-of-use setups. The MID-certified meter is intended for suitable billing and workplace reimbursement. OCPP 2.0.1 supports newer third-party platform features where the chosen platform implements them. Neither claim proves access to a future V2G settlement service. Whether EcoPilot's day-to-day operation matches Ohme's established supplier integrations remains to be seen as the product matures. Full pattern in our EV tariff guide.
Best pairing
Octopus Intelligent Go
Direct integration
- Off-peak rate
- 8p
- Saving / year
- £517
Estimated at 10,000 miles a year against the 26.11p/kWh standard rate.
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What you actually pay.
The unit is currently £534. £400–£600 is the working installation range, putting a typical installed total at £934–£1,134. Socket-only; retailer prices vary.
Five-year total
£2,177
Charger, installation, and five years of electricity on Octopus Intelligent Go, at 10,000 miles a year.
Less £500 if you qualify for the OZEV grant.
Against the field
How it compares.
Against the Zaptec Go 2: both publish modern communication support and MID metering; NexBlue adds the solar CT clamp and EcoPilot, while Zaptec has the longer UK install history. Against the Ohme Home Pro: NexBlue publishes OCPP 2.0.1, but Ohme's supplier integration is the established benchmark. Against the Wallbox Quasar 2: do not confuse protocol readiness with bidirectional DC hardware. The remaining uncertainty is reliability because NexBlue has a shorter UK record.
Cross-shopped with
What we loved
- PlusISO 15118 and Plug & Charge communication support
- PlusOCPP 2.0.1 compliant — the newest version of the standard
- PlusEcoPilot tariff automation for Intelligent Go, Agile, and other time-of-use tariffs
- PlusIncluded CT clamp handles both load balancing and solar surplus — no extra hardware to buy
- PlusBuilt-in 4G eSIM with lifetime-free connectivity
- Plus2.1 kg — one of the lightest mounts in this selection
- PlusFive-year warranty, above average at this price
What we didn't
- MinusUntethered only; no tethered option
- MinusNo evidence that the AC unit alone provides bidirectional conversion or a no-upgrade route to UK V2G
- MinusNew UK brand — limited long-term reliability data, smaller installer network
- MinusSolar diversion is functional but not as sophisticated as the Zappi's Eco+
- MinusNo on-unit display; status lives in the app
- MinusNot on Amazon; buy direct or through authorised installers
After the evidence
Ask installers to price this exact charger.
The installation brief carries NexBlue Point 2 as your preference, together with the property and parking details needed for a useful response.
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