Pod Solo 3S
Single-phase home charging with Pod Home app controls and solar support.
UK specification · Last checked
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Pod
Solo 3S
Single-phase home charging with Pod Home app controls and solar support.
Before you choose
- Power and cable
- 7.4 kW · Tethered or Type 2 socket. Check the variant.
- Supply
- Supply: 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Source
- Solar and home battery
- Solar: Solar charging mode in app. Source
- Installation requirements
- Have an EV installer assess the supply, protection and accessories for this model.
- Energy tariff
- Check your car and charger with the energy supplier. Timed charging and supplier-controlled charging have different requirements. Understand tariff compatibility.
Read the full specification and exact model instructions before ordering. Hardware prices exclude installation unless the stated scope says otherwise.
On this page
Manufacturer part numbers
Match the full manufacturer part number (MPN), including its suffix, when comparing prices. A retailer's own stock code can be different. Confirm connectivity and hardware revision for the unit supplied.
| Variant | Manufacturer part number |
|---|---|
| Single phase, Type 2 tethered; current sheet specifies 6.5 m | S7-2C-05 Source |
| Single phase, untethered | S7-UC-05 Source |
| Single phase, untethered hardware variant | S7-UCB-05 Source |
| Single phase, untethered with 4G | S7-UCC-05 Source |
Electrical and charging specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum AC output | 7.4 kW Source |
| Supply | 240 V AC, 50 Hz Source |
| Maximum current | 32 A Source |
| Connection | Type 2, tethered or socketed Source |
| Current tethered cable | 6.5 m; check older stock Source |
| Standby | Less than 2.5 W Source |
Dimensions, construction and environment
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Height × width | 330 × 290 mm Source |
| Depth | 112 mm tethered / 167 mm socketed Source |
| Weight | 4.8 kg tethered / 3.5 kg socketed Source |
| Enclosure / impact | IP54 / IK10 Source |
| Operating temperature | −25°C to +40°C Source |
| Material / colour | Polycarbonate; black/grey Source |
Electrical protection and installation
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| DC leakage protection | 6 mA Source |
| Earth protection | PME and failed-earth protection Source |
| Load management | Auto power balancing Source |
| Sensing | Energy clamp for single-phase load monitoring Source |
| Installation | Certified electrician; manufacturer guidance applies Source |
Connectivity, controls and software
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Source |
| Cellular | 4G exclusively on UCC codes Source |
| Updates | Over the network Source |
| App | Pod Home Source |
| Status display | Multicolour front LED Source |
Smart charging, solar and access
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Schedules | Managed in Pod Home Source |
| Access | Remote Lock in app Source |
| Usage | Session energy and estimated costs Source |
| Solar | Solar charging mode in app Source |
| Vehicle timers | Avoid conflicting vehicle/app schedules Source |
Warranty and conformity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard warranty | Three-year limited warranty Source |
| Warranty requirement | Compliant professional installation Source |
| Technical family | Solo 3S Home Source |
| Product standard | BS EN 61851-1:2019 Source |
| Manufacturer downloads | Home data sheet and user guides Source |
Supplier price snapshot
MPN: S7-UC-05
New standard socketed Solo 3S, charger only. GBP including VAT, excluding installation, delivery and a separate vehicle cable. Tethered and UCC cellular versions are not included.
| Supplier | Price inc. VAT | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Ecowizard | £460.00 | |
| UK EV Installers | £466.80 |
Public product-page prices checked on the dates shown; this is not a live price feed or a checkout quote. Prices and stock can change. Delivery charges and postcode restrictions vary. This is not a whole-market comparison.
Solo 3S in the Pod range
Pod is the current brand name; Pod Point remains on hardware and in many retailer listings. This page covers the current Solo 3S Home family, not the older Solo 3 or the commercial Solo Pro. The official document library keeps separate resources for those products, so similar names should not be treated as equivalent specifications.
Cable length: check the actual stock
The current Home data sheet specifies a 6.5 m tethered cable. Older retailer descriptions still show 5 m under the same S7-2C-05 model code. Before buying a tethered unit, get the supplied cable length confirmed in writing; do not assume that every listing has been updated.
The price comparison covers the standard untethered S7-UC-05. A removable cable lets you choose a suitable length, but it is a separate item in the equipment budget. The UCC cellular model is also a distinct ordering variant, not a feature included in every socketed unit.
Using Pod Home
The current user guide points home owners to Pod Home. Its functions include schedules, remote locking, charging activity and solar mode. The public-charging driver app is not the same home-management workflow.
At handover, check that the charger appears in your own account and that you can understand its light states. If you choose charger-managed scheduling, remove conflicting vehicle timers. A car waiting for its own timer can otherwise look like a charger that has failed to start.
Supply, installation and solar planning
The rating describes the maximum available from suitable hardware and supply conditions, not a guaranteed charging speed for every car. Ask the installer to confirm your car’s AC capability, the circuit capacity, the cable route and the monitoring required for the intended setup.
For solar use, discuss generation and normal daytime parking together. A solar function cannot deliver energy that the panels are not producing or that the household is already using. Leave enough planned grid-charging time when reaching a particular departure level matters.
What the displayed prices cover
The comparison is charger-only and uses an exact socketed model code. A separately purchased vehicle cable, delivery and installation can alter the total. An installed package cannot be compared directly with a bare-unit listing, and a price checked today is not a binding future quote.
Warranty and verification
The manufacturer specifies a three-year limited warranty with installation conditions. Keep the serial number, invoice and commissioning documents. If comparing an enhanced installer warranty with the standard product warranty, ask who provides each part and which exclusions apply.
Return to Pod’s brand page or compare the charger directory. This page is based on documentation, not personal installation or hands-on testing.
Manufacturer documents and sources
Specifications apply to the UK models identified above. Follow the instructions for the exact unit supplied; a product summary is not an installation manual.