How much does the Wallbox Pulsar Max cost?

The Wallbox Pulsar Max costs £513 for the hardware. The estimated installed total is £913–£1,113. It is eligible for the £500 OZEV government grant.

Is the Wallbox Pulsar Max compatible with Tesla?

Yes. The Wallbox Pulsar Max uses the Type 2 connection used by UK Tesla models. Actual AC charging speed is limited by the lower of the vehicle's onboard-charger limit, the property's supply and the charger's 7.4kW single-phase capability.

What warranty does the Wallbox Pulsar Max come with?

The Wallbox Pulsar Max comes with a 5 years warranty. It is currently recorded as OZEV-approved; the property, vehicle and installer must also meet the grant rules.

What is the power output of the Wallbox Pulsar Max?

The Wallbox Pulsar Max supports 7.4kW on single phase and up to 22kW on a suitable three-phase supply. A 20–80% time depends on the Tesla model's usable battery capacity and AC limit as well as the available supply.

Can the Wallbox Pulsar Max charge from solar panels?

The Wallbox Pulsar Max can support solar charging with an add-on or compatible energy-management setup. Confirm the required metering and hardware before ordering.

Does the Wallbox Pulsar Max work with smart energy tariffs?

The Wallbox Pulsar Max can integrate directly with supported supplier tariffs. Compatibility, eligibility and rates vary by provider, so confirm the specific tariff before switching.

№ 05 · Most compact · 2026 review

Wallbox

Pulsar Max

Name: Wallbox Pulsar Max
Brand: Wallbox
SKU: wallbox-pulsar-max

Price checked 14 Jul 2026

Updated 14 Jul 2026By Joe McGrath

Review verdict

Wallbox Pulsar Max. What stands out: Most compact. The current unit price is £513, with a typical installed total of £913–£1,113. The main limitation: Intelligent Octopus Go aside, no supplier links — every other tariff is a schedule you set yourself.

Unit only: £513; VAT included
Installed estimate: £913–£1,113; derived market estimate
Warranty: 5 years
Grant position: Approved unit; Customer and property eligibility is separate

What stands out

Most compact

Main limitation

Intelligent Octopus Go aside, no supplier links — every other tariff is a schedule you set yourself

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The installed range is an estimate. The source date above is separate from the editorial review date.

The smallest proper charger you can buy. At 198 × 201 × 99 mm, the Pulsar Max is barely bigger than a hardback book — so if wall space is tight, if the charger has to go on a pillar or tuck next to existing equipment, this is the one that fits. The five-year warranty is second only to the Andersen A3's seven. And it's one of a small handful of chargers here with a three-phase option: 22kW, if your property has the supply for it.

Outside those three things — size, warranty, three-phase — it doesn't particularly distinguish itself. Intelligent Octopus Go can schedule it directly, over OCPP, and that is the only supplier link it has. Solar integration needs a separate Wallbox Power Meter, bought extra. No 4G; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only. You're paying for a specific set of advantages. If none of them apply to your driveway, the Tesla Wall Connector does more for £38 less.

Best for: Tight wall spaces, three-phase supplies, or anyone who cares more about a long warranty than most other features.

Installation

Fitting the Wallbox Pulsar Max.

The compact dimensions (198 × 201 × 99 mm, 4.2 kg) make it the easiest charger here to fit into awkward positions — narrow garage walls, pillars, between other equipment. Standard 5-metre tethered cable: adequate, but shorter than the Tesla's 7.3 m or the Hypervolt's optional 10 m. For Power Boost load management (which throttles the car rather than tripping your main fuse on older UK supplies), the installer fits a CT clamp to the meter tails — standard practice. The three-phase 22kW version needs a three-phase supply and a larger breaker. No built-in RCD or SPD; both added at the consumer unit. IP54 — adequate for sheltered positions, the lowest rating in this selection alongside the Tesla; fully exposed walls want cover. Full walkthrough in our install guide.

Specification

Max Power Output: 7.4kW (single-phase) / 22kW (three-phase)
Cable Length: 5 metres
Connector: Type 2 (tethered or untethered)
Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Dimensions: 198mm × 201mm × 99mm
Weight: ~4.2 kg
IP Rating: IP54 + IK10 (weatherproof + impact-resistant)
Certification: OLEV/OZEV approved

Tariff compatibility

What it costs to run.

Scheduling runs through the myWallbox app, except on Intelligent Octopus Go, where it doesn't have to: Wallbox connected the Pulsar Max to Octopus over OCPP, and the tariff plans the charge itself. That is the one supplier link the charger has. It can't read Octopus Agile's half-hourly prices, so a tracker tariff still points at the Ohme Home Pro. On a fixed-window tariff like Octopus Go or EDF GoElectric, set it once and forget. Solar integration (Eco-Smart) requires the separate Wallbox Power Meter — an extra the Zappi GLO and Hypervolt Home 3 Pro don't impose. Full tariff 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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Price

What you actually pay.

The unit is currently £513. £400–£600 is the working installation range, putting a typical installed total at £913–£1,113. The final figure depends on the cable route, consumer unit and any groundwork.

Five-year total

£2,156

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.

Vs Tesla Wall Connector: smaller, longer warranty, three-phase option; loses on cable length, app polish, and price. Vs Hypervolt Home 3 Pro: smaller and cheaper, but less weather-rated and no 10-metre cable option. Vs Easee One: tethered versus untethered, a £24 gap; three-phase is the real discriminator.

Cross-shopped with

What we loved

PlusOne of the smallest proper home chargers — fits where others won't
PlusFive-year warranty, second only to the Andersen's seven
Plus22kW three-phase option if the property supports it
PlusPower Boost throttles the car to avoid tripping the main fuse on older UK supplies
PlusVoice control via Alexa and Google Assistant, if that matters
PlusSix colour options
PlusIK10 impact rating

What we didn't

MinusIntelligent Octopus Go aside, no supplier links — every other tariff is a schedule you set yourself
MinusSolar integration needs the separate Wallbox Power Meter, bought extra
MinusNo 4G; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only
Minus5-metre cable with no longer option
MinusIP54 — the lowest weather rating in this selection alongside the Tesla

After the evidence

Ask installers to price this exact charger.

The installation brief carries Wallbox Pulsar Max as your preference, together with the property and parking details needed for a useful response.

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