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Pod ranks 5th of 15 in UK home EV chargers AI answers: named in 131 of 352 answers (37.2%, ±7.0). Strongest on ChatGPT (61.7%), weakest on Google AI Overviews (17.3%). Named in 52 of 60 questions.
Headline figures
- Visibility
- 37.2% ±7.0
- Named in
- 131 of 352 answers
- Rank
- 5th of 15
- Change
- First reading
The ± is the margin of error: if we had asked a different mix of similar questions, the figure would land inside this range 95 times in 100.
Visibility over time
| Scan | Visibility | 95% range |
|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 | Visibility: 37.2% | 95% range: 30.5% to 44.4% |
Engine by engine
| Engine | Pod | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Pod: 61.7% (37 of 60) | Category average: 33.8% |
| Claude | Pod: 40.0% (24 of 60) | Category average: 26.7% |
| Gemini | Pod: 36.7% (22 of 60) | Category average: 36.0% |
| Perplexity | Pod: 36.7% (22 of 60) | Category average: 25.2% |
| Google AI Overviews | Pod: 17.3% (9 of 52) | Category average: 23.1% |
| Google AI Mode | Pod: 28.3% (17 of 60) | Category average: 14.2% |
The questions
Pod was named in 52 of 60 questions.
| Question | Pod named by | Others named instead |
|---|---|---|
| What's the best home EV charger in the UK for a smart tariff? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: Hypervolt (4 engines), myenergi (4 engines), Ohme (4 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), Indra (2 engines), Easee (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home EV charger works best with solar panels? | Pod named by: No engine | Others named instead: myenergi (5 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (4 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), GivEnergy (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Easee (1 engine), Indra (1 engine) |
| Which chargers can my energy supplier's EV tariff control automatically? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), Indra (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which EV charger is best for charging from spare solar power when I also have a home battery? | Pod named by: No engine | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (4 engines), GivEnergy (3 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Easee (1 engine), Indra (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine) |
| Which smart chargers are best at scheduling cheap overnight charging, and how do they compare? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Ohme (4 engines), Wallbox (4 engines), Easee (2 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), EO Charging (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| Which home EV chargers show the cost of each charging session in their app? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Ohme (4 engines), myenergi (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Easee (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Hypervolt (1 engine), Indra (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| Which smart EV charger gives the best value if I'm on an off-peak electricity tariff? | Pod named by: No engine | Others named instead: Hypervolt (5 engines), myenergi (5 engines), Ohme (4 engines), Indra (3 engines) |
| Which home EV chargers work with solar panels on a three-phase supply? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: myenergi (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), GivEnergy (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine) |
| Which smart chargers have the most reliable apps for scheduling charging? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: myenergi (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Hypervolt (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| How do the main smart chargers compare for a home on both a solar export tariff and an EV tariff? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: myenergi (5 engines), Hypervolt (4 engines), Ohme (4 engines), Indra (3 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), GivEnergy (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers meet the UK smart charge point regulations that came in during 2022? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | Others named instead: Ohme (3 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Project EV (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers support vehicle-to-home or vehicle-to-grid in the UK? | Pod named by: Claude | Others named instead: Indra (4 engines), Wallbox (4 engines), Zaptec (3 engines), Easee (2 engines), Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine) |
| Which EV charger works best alongside a heat pump and a home battery on a time-of-use tariff? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: myenergi (5 engines), Ohme (5 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), GivEnergy (2 engines), Easee (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Can a smart charger really cut my charging costs, and which ones pay for themselves fastest? | Pod named by: Claude | Others named instead: Ohme (2 engines), Hypervolt (1 engine), Indra (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| If I change energy supplier, will my smart charger still work with the new tariff, and which brands are most flexible? | Pod named by: Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Ohme (4 engines), Easee (3 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| Which smart chargers are least likely to lose their Wi-Fi connection? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Wallbox (4 engines), Easee (3 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| Which smart chargers can follow a tariff that changes price every half hour? | Pod named by: No engine | Others named instead: myenergi (6 engines), Ohme (6 engines), Andersen EV (5 engines), Hypervolt (5 engines), Wallbox (4 engines), Indra (3 engines), Easee (2 engines), Project EV (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers can be controlled from the same app as my solar inverter? | Pod named by: No engine | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (4 engines), GivEnergy (3 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), Ohme (3 engines), Wallbox (2 engines) |
| What's the cheapest home charger that can charge my car from solar panels? | Pod named by: No engine | Others named instead: Ohme (3 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Easee (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| I already have an old charger with no smart features. Which smart charger is worth upgrading to for a cheap night tariff? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Ohme (4 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Indra (1 engine) |
| What's the best home EV charger to buy in the UK? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: Hypervolt (4 engines), myenergi (4 engines), Ohme (4 engines), Andersen EV (3 engines), Easee (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Indra (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Tethered or untethered: which home chargers are best for each? | Pod named by: Claude, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Andersen EV (3 engines), Easee (3 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), myenergi (3 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Zaptec (2 engines), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| What are the most reliable home EV chargers with the best app? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Perplexity | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines) |
| Which home EV chargers are made in the UK? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | Others named instead: Hypervolt (3 engines), myenergi (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), Rolec (2 engines), Indra (1 engine) |
| What's the best value home EV charger for a household with one car and no solar panels? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Easee (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| How do the most popular UK home chargers compare on features and price? | Pod named by: Claude, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: Hypervolt (2 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine) |
| Which home charger is best if two electric cars share one driveway? | Pod named by: Gemini | Others named instead: Ohme (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Easee (1 engine) |
| Which home charger brands have the best warranty and customer service? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charger has the neatest design for the front of a house? | Pod named by: No engine | Others named instead: Andersen EV (5 engines), Easee (2 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), EO Charging (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| How much does a good 7kW home charger cost in the UK, and which models are cheapest without losing smart features? | Pod named by: Perplexity | Others named instead: myenergi (3 engines), Ohme (3 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), EO Charging (1 engine), Indra (1 engine), Project EV (1 engine) |
| Is a 22kW home charger worth it over a 7kW one, and which models offer it? | Pod named by: Claude | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), Easee (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Alfen (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers work with every make of electric car? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | Others named instead: myenergi (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| What home EV chargers do electricians recommend most? | Pod named by: ChatGPT | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Easee (1 engine) |
| Which home EV chargers have had the fewest faults and recalls? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Perplexity | Others named instead: Hypervolt (3 engines), Indra (3 engines), Ohme (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), EO Charging (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Easee (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers have built-in load balancing so I don't need to upgrade my main fuse? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude | Others named instead: myenergi (4 engines), Ohme (4 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), Easee (2 engines), Indra (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), EO Charging (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| What's the difference between budget and premium home chargers, and which brands sit where? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Gemini | Others named instead: Wallbox (4 engines), Easee (3 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), myenergi (3 engines), Ohme (3 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), Rolec (2 engines), EO Charging (1 engine), Indra (1 engine) |
| My home charger keeps failing. Which brand should I replace it with? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers qualify for the UK government's EV chargepoint grant for flats and rented homes? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Rolec (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers can I get on a monthly subscription instead of paying upfront? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home charger is best for a plug-in hybrid rather than a fully electric car? | Pod named by: Gemini | Others named instead: Hypervolt (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), EO Charging (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine) |
| What should home EV charger installation cost in the UK, and which brands are worth it? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Rolec (1 engine) |
| Which EV charger companies include installation in the price? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Easee (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers are best when the driveway is a long way from the consumer unit? | Pod named by: Claude, Google AI Overviews | Others named instead: Hypervolt (2 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers have built-in PEN fault protection so the installer doesn't need an earth rod? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: Indra (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| Which installers fit home chargers on listed buildings or in conservation areas, and which chargers look least obtrusive? | Pod named by: Claude, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Wallbox (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), EO Charging (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine) |
| Which home charging options work if I don't have a driveway? | Pod named by: Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Why do EV charger installation quotes vary so much, and which companies give fixed prices? | Pod named by: Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| Which home charger companies have the best-rated installers? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charger brands come with their own national installation service? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Can I replace my charger using the existing wiring, and which brands make that simple? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Perplexity | Others named instead: Tesla Wall Connector (3 engines), Wallbox (3 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), Hypervolt (1 engine) |
| Which charger is best for an older house that might need a consumer unit upgrade? | Pod named by: No engine | Others named instead: myenergi (6 engines), Ohme (6 engines), Wallbox (4 engines), Hypervolt (3 engines), Easee (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| Is it better to buy a home charger through my car dealer, my energy supplier or direct from the brand, and which brands are best bought direct? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity | Others named instead: Hypervolt (2 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charger companies are quickest to book and complete an installation? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Ohme (2 engines), Easee (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine) |
| Which home charger companies handle the DNO application if my house needs a supply upgrade? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Ohme (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers can I get fully installed for under £800 that still work with smart tariffs? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude | Others named instead: Ohme (4 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Indra (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine), Project EV (1 engine), Rolec (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| Which home chargers are suitable for fitting on a detached garage? | Pod named by: Claude, Perplexity | Others named instead: myenergi (3 engines), Andersen EV (2 engines), Easee (2 engines), Hypervolt (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| Which home charger brands do installers prefer fitting, and why? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Hypervolt (2 engines), myenergi (2 engines), Ohme (2 engines), Wallbox (2 engines), Andersen EV (1 engine), Easee (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine) |
| Which home charger companies offer a free survey before installation? | Pod named by: Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: None |
| I'm moving house. Can I take my EV charger with me, and which brands make reinstalling easy? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Easee (1 engine), Tesla Wall Connector (1 engine), Wallbox (1 engine), Zaptec (1 engine) |
| What's the difference between a standard and an extended charger installation, and which companies are upfront about the extras? | Pod named by: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Mode | Others named instead: Hypervolt (1 engine), myenergi (1 engine) |
Where Pod was named
A small sample of what the engines wrote. These are their own words: we have not verified what they say and they are not our view. The figures above count every answer, quoted or not.
ChatGPT,
Which home EV chargers work with solar panels on a three-phase supply?
Pod Point Solo 3S (3-phase option)
ChatGPT,
What's the best value home EV charger for a household with one car and no solar panels?
Pod Point Solo 3 (tethered or untethered)
ChatGPT,
Which home chargers have built-in load balancing so I don't need to upgrade my main fuse?
Pod Point Solo 3 (Solo 3S) - UK model lists load balancing and is typically installed with a CT clamp to protect the main fuse.
Claude,
Tethered or untethered: which home chargers are best for each?
Pod Point Solo 3: It's easy to use and comes in both tethered and untethered versions.
Claude,
Which home chargers have built-in load balancing so I don't need to upgrade my main fuse?
Pod Point Solo 3S: Supports a CT clamp for house load limiting.
Claude,
Which EV charger companies include installation in the price?
Pod Point, Octopus Energy, BP Pulse, British Gas and EDF usually advertise one price that covers the charger and a standard installation.
Gemini,
Which home charger companies handle the DNO application if my house needs a supply upgrade?
Pod Point - Submits the ENA/DNO paperwork directly to your local operator if your site survey flags a low supply (e.g., a 60A fuse) or a looped connection.
Gemini,
Which home charger companies offer a free survey before installation?
Pod Point: Includes a free digital pre-installation assessment process.
Perplexity,
Which smart chargers have the most reliable apps for scheduling charging?
Pod Point Solo 3 / Solo 3S - best simple scheduling
Perplexity,
Which home charger companies offer a free survey before installation?
Pod Point - uses a free self-service online survey.
Perplexity,
Can I replace my charger using the existing wiring, and which brands make that simple?
Ohme, myenergi Zappi, Wallbox, and Pod Point - common UK brands with established installer support.
Google AI Mode,
Which home charger brands come with their own national installation service?
Pod Point : Unlike brands that leave you to source an independent electrician, Pod Point operates an integrated model where you buy the hardware and standard nationwide installation directly as a single package.
Google AI Mode,
Which home charger companies offer a free survey before installation?
Pod Point - Uses a comprehensive online pre-installation application/survey where you provide details on your power supply, parking layout, and home setup.
Google AI Mode,
Why do EV charger installation quotes vary so much, and which companies give fixed prices?
Ohme / Pod Point (via partnered installers): Manufacturers like Ohme and Pod Point sell bundled supply-and-install packages directly or through approved national networks, giving you a fixed baseline price for a standard installation.
Answers that did not name Pod
A sample of up to 10 answers, not the full set.
ChatGPT
Which home EV charger works best with solar panels?
Named instead: Ohme, myenergi, Wallbox, Tesla Wall Connector, GivEnergy
Claude
What's the best home EV charger in the UK for a smart tariff?
Named instead: Ohme, Hypervolt, myenergi, Andersen EV, Easee
Gemini
What's the best home EV charger in the UK for a smart tariff?
Named instead: Ohme, Hypervolt, myenergi, Andersen EV, Tesla Wall Connector, Indra
Perplexity
What's the best home EV charger in the UK for a smart tariff?
Named instead: Ohme, Hypervolt, myenergi, Indra
Google AI Overviews
What's the best home EV charger in the UK for a smart tariff?
Named instead: Ohme, Hypervolt, myenergi, Wallbox
Google AI Mode
Which EV charger is best for charging from spare solar power when I also have a home battery?
Named instead: GivEnergy
ChatGPT
Which EV charger is best for charging from spare solar power when I also have a home battery?
Named instead: Ohme, Hypervolt, myenergi, Wallbox, Tesla Wall Connector, Indra, GivEnergy
Claude
Which home EV charger works best with solar panels?
Named instead: myenergi, Wallbox, Easee, Tesla Wall Connector
Gemini
Which home EV charger works best with solar panels?
Named instead: Hypervolt, myenergi, Andersen EV, Wallbox, Tesla Wall Connector, GivEnergy
Perplexity
Which home EV charger works best with solar panels?
Named instead: Ohme, Hypervolt, myenergi, Andersen EV, Tesla Wall Connector
Sources
- podenergy.com31 answers
- reddit.com27 answers
- smarthomecharge.co.uk20 answers
- bestchargers.co.uk16 answers
- cord-ev.com16 answers
- ohme-ev.com16 answers
- google.com15 answers
- whatcar.com15 answers
- octopus.energy14 answers
- wepoweryourcar.com13 answers
Own site: linked in 32 of 131 answers that named Pod (24.4%).
Neighbours in the ranking
- Hypervolt3rd, 52.8% ±6.6
Wallbox4th, 50.3% ±6.5- Easee6th, 30.7% ±5.9
- Andersen EV7th, 28.7% ±6.8
What would move this
Where the data points, not a promise of any result.
- Sources the leaders are cited from: evcompared.co.uk, youtube.com, carwow.co.uk
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