№ 09 · MID meter and subscription-free 4G · 2026 review
Zaptec
Go 2
Review verdict
Zaptec Go 2 decision summary
- Unit only
- £638
- VAT included
- Installed estimate
- £1,038–£1,238
- 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.
Zaptec markets the Go 2 as V2G-ready because it supports ISO 15118 communication. That label needs a boundary: Zaptec's own UK guidance says the charger cannot currently be registered as a V2G installation here, and a complete certified system is required. ISO 15118 does not by itself prove bidirectional power conversion, vehicle support, export approval or a live energy service. Read the UK V2G explainer before assigning value to the claim.
Set V2G aside and the Go 2 is a quietly capable untethered charger. Its MID-approved meter matters for workplace reimbursement, while subscription-free 4G avoids relying on driveway Wi-Fi. It auto-switches between 7.4kW single-phase and 22kW three-phase depending on the supply. At 3.2 kg it is one of the lighter units here, with a five-year warranty. It is not the cheapest untethered option, so those present-day features have to justify the gap over the Easee.
Best for: Workplace-reimbursed drivers who need MID metering, or buyers who want subscription-free 4G in a compact untethered unit. Treat possible future V2G participation as unpriced optionality.
Installation
Fitting the Zaptec Go 2.
3.2 kg, 240 × 180 × 106 mm — one of the easier units to mount; only the Easee One (1.5 kg) and EO Mini Pro 3 (2.5 kg) are lighter. The charger senses whether your supply is single- or three-phase and adjusts its output accordingly, so a future supply upgrade needs no new hardware. No built-in RCD or SPD; both added at the consumer unit. Subscription-free 4G removes any Wi-Fi-reach concerns about the mounting position. Untethered: the wall stays clean, but you bring your own Type 2 cable. IP54 — fine for sheltered outdoor spots. Full walkthrough in our install guide.
Specification
- Max Power Output
- 7.4kW (single-phase) / 22kW (three-phase)
- Cable Length
- Untethered (use own cable)
- Connector
- Type 2 socket
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, 4G (subscription-free), Bluetooth
- Dimensions
- 240mm × 180mm × 106mm
- Weight
- ~3.2 kg
- IP Rating
- IP54 (weatherproof)
- Certification
- OLEV/OZEV approved
Tariff compatibility
What it costs to run.
Scheduling runs through the Zaptec app. The MID-approved meter earns its keep if a workplace or landlord requires suitable reimbursement readings. There is no direct supplier API, so no automatic chase of Octopus Agile half-hours or extra Intelligent Go slots. Schedule-based integration is suitable for Octopus Go and similar fixed windows. OCPP 1.6J can connect the charger to supported third-party energy-management platforms; it does not create a bidirectional tariff or vehicle pairing. Full pattern in our EV tariff guide.
Best pairing
EDF GoElectric
- Off-peak rate
- 6.99p
- Saving / year
- £546
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 £638. £400–£600 is the working installation range, putting a typical installed total at £1,038–£1,238. The final figure depends on the cable route, consumer unit and any groundwork.
Five-year total
£2,137
Charger, installation, and five years of electricity on EDF GoElectric, at 10,000 miles a year.
Less £500 if you qualify for the OZEV grant.
Against the field
How it compares.
Vs Indra Smart PRO: compare the functions available now rather than either product's future-energy positioning. Vs Easee One: the gap buys MID metering, a longer warranty, 4G and three-phase support. Vs Wallbox Quasar 2: the distinction is between an AC charger with modern communication support and bidirectional DC hardware, subject to a compatible complete system.
What we loved
- PlusISO 15118 communication support, with present UK V2G limits stated by Zaptec
- PlusMID-approved energy meter — legally certified readings for billing and reimbursement
- PlusSubscription-free 4G built in; no ongoing fees
- PlusAuto-switches between single- and three-phase, up to 22kW
- PlusFive-year warranty, above average
- Plus3.2 kg — one of the lightest mounts here
- PlusOCPP 1.6J compliant — plugs into third-party energy management
What we didn't
- MinusCannot currently be registered as a V2G installation in the UK; a certified complete system is required
- MinusUntethered only; no tethered option
- Minus£638: £149 more than the Easee for features most buyers can't yet use
- MinusSmaller UK installer network than Ohme or myenergi
- MinusApp works but is basic
After the evidence
Ask installers to price this exact charger.
The installation brief carries Zaptec Go 2 as your preference, together with the property and parking details needed for a useful response.
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