Zappi Charger Review 2026: Price, Solar Modes, Verdict

The myenergi zappi is a home EV charger that can charge a car from surplus rooftop solar alone, and it does so without talking to your inverter. As at November 2026, myenergi lists the multiphase zappi from A$1,545 (A$1,595 with an attached cable) with a 3-year warranty, and readers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on SolarQuotes. It suits solar homes of any inverter brand, but a plain charger is cheaper if you charge overnight.

This is independent desk research from myenergi’s Australian pages, SolarQuotes and the Apple App Store. We did not test a zappi, were not paid by myenergi, and did not contact it.

Key facts

• As at November 2026, myenergi Australia lists the zappi multiphase at A$1,545 untethered and A$1,595 with a Type 2 tethered cable, both including GST.
• The myenergi zappi carries a 3-year warranty and myenergi APAC Pty Limited, based in West Footscray, Victoria, is the Australian entity behind it (support line 1300 743 443).
• A single phase zappi charges at up to 7.4 kW and a three phase zappi at up to 22 kW, but only if the car accepts that rate, according to myenergi and SolarQuotes.
• In Eco mode the myenergi zappi tops up from the grid when solar surplus falls below 1.4 kW, and in Eco+ mode it pauses until enough surplus is available.
• SolarQuotes lists the zappi operating range as minus 25 to 40 degrees Celsius out of direct sunlight, which is a real limit on a hot Australian wall.
• SolarQuotes reports 125 reader ratings for the zappi averaging 4.6 stars (84 five star, 38 four star, 3 three star, none lower) as at November 2026.
• The newer myenergi zappi GLO is a 7 kW single phase tethered charger at A$999 with no on-unit screen.

Zappi specs at a glance

The zappi is a Type 2 AC charger made by myenergi, a UK company, with a built-in CT clamp input for measuring solar export. The table shows the current Australian multiphase model and the cheaper zappi GLO, as listed by myenergi Australia in November 2026.

SolarQuotes notes the OCPP 1.6J support excludes the Smart Charging and Reservation sections (myenergi support page, June 2026). The unit ships with one CT clamp for single phase or three for three phase, according to myenergi.

How much does a zappi cost in Australia?

A zappi costs A$1,545 to A$1,595 for the hardware in Australia as at November 2026, and SolarQuotes puts installation at A$800 to A$1,000 or more. The price on myenergi’s shop varies only by cable type, not by colour.

The zappi sits at the top of this list, about A$800 above a Tesla Wall Connector, because the price includes the CT clamp and the solar logic.

Installed cost is higher than the average for a basic charger. Our EV charger installation cost guide reports a typical A$1,200 to A$2,299 for a fully installed 7 kW single phase unit (Solar Choice index, March 2026), and our roundup of EV charging with solar puts a solar-aware charger at roughly A$1,800 to A$3,000 installed. There is no national rebate for a home charger that we could confirm as at November 2026; see EV rebates in Australia.

Installation requirements and cost

The zappi needs a dedicated circuit from the switchboard plus a CT clamp fitted on the supply to measure export, so it takes more electrical work than a plain charger. myenergi says a qualified electrician can install it in a few hours, and SolarQuotes says setting up smart charging requires extra labour.

Two points decide the final bill. The clamp must be fitted to measure export: one SolarQuotes reviewer in NSW reported waiting about three years for a second clamp so surplus charging worked. And three phase needs three clamps and generally costs more, according to SolarQuotes, which also advises against a mounting spot that bakes in afternoon sun.

SolarQuotes recommends buying from an installer so the installer carries responsibility for both installation and product. Find one through our installer directory.

Zappi solar and tariff features

The zappi has three charging modes, Eco, Eco+ and Fast, plus a boost timer that starts a charge in a cheap-rate window, according to myenergi.

The 1.4 kW floor comes from the minimum charge current of 6 A. Solar Cobber calculation: 6 A multiplied by 230 V is about 1.4 kW, which is why a small export, such as a cloudy winter day, may not start a charge at all. At 18 kWh per 100 km, the chart shows what each charge rate adds per hour.

At the 1.4 kW floor a zappi adds under 8 km an hour, while a full 7.4 kW single phase charge adds about 41 km an hour.

Zappi and the Solar Sharer Offer

Since 1 July 2026 the Solar Sharer Offer gives the first 24 kWh used in a three-hour midday window free in NSW, South East Queensland and South Australia. Solar Cobber calculation: 7.4 kW for three hours is 22.2 kWh, under the 24 kWh cap, adding about 123 km at 18 kWh per 100 km. On that plan, a boost timer or any scheduled charger can use the free window, so a solar-diverting mode is worth less than it would be on a normal plan.

Zappi with a home battery

myenergi says the zappi works with batteries, but we could not confirm how it prioritises a battery against the car when surplus is limited. Ask your installer, and see whether batteries are worth it.

Is a zappi worth the extra money? A worked payback

A zappi pays back its premium over a plain charger in about two to three years only if most of the car’s charging comes from surplus solar that would otherwise export at a low rate. If you charge overnight on cheap power, it may never pay back.

Assumptions are ours: 10,400 km a year (200 km a week), 18 kWh per 100 km (1,872 kWh a year), an export rate of 5c per kWh, and a grid rate of either 32c or 20c per kWh. These match the 5c and 32c used in our home EV charger roundup; the 20c case stands in for a cheaper overnight rate. The saving is the grid rate minus the export rate, multiplied by the kWh charged from surplus. The premium is A$795, the tethered zappi at A$1,595 less a Tesla Wall Connector at about A$800.

At a 32c grid rate, a household that does all its charging from surplus saves about A$505 a year, and one that does a quarter saves about A$126.

Hardware only is compared here. Extra installation labour for the clamp (SolarQuotes says A$800 to A$1,000 or more in total) lengthens each payback. A home that is empty by day, with the car away, will rarely reach 50%.

What owners praise and complain about

Reader ratings are strongly positive but come from a small sample. As at November 2026, SolarQuotes shows 125 reader ratings averaging 4.6 stars, and the Australian Apple App Store shows the myenergi app at 4.6 stars from 1,152 ratings (version 3.17.0, updated 22 October 2026).

Of 125 ratings, 122 are four or five stars and none are one or two stars.

What owners praise. Reviewers on the first page of SolarQuotes describe reliable operation, easy solar-only charging and a usable app. One three phase owner in NSW reports no issues to date.

What owners complain about.

• Installation and set-up. A WA reviewer reported initial issues after install that myenergi’s service team helped reprogram. These point to the installer or commissioning, not the hardware.
• App reliability. At least one Australian App Store reviewer calls the app unreliable, even though the overall rating is high.
• Heat limit. SolarQuotes says the 40 degree rating is not ideal for Australia, and that an earlier zappi version had units fail here. It hopes the current version avoids the problem.
• Short warranty. SolarQuotes calls three years short, though many chargers have only two.

Zappi vs alternatives

For solar homes with any inverter, the zappi is a safe pick, while the Tesla Wall Connector and Evnex E2 Core are cheaper or have longer warranties. The table compares the zappi with four alternatives from our best home EV chargers roundup, using the prices and warranties listed there in November 2026.

Solar Cobber calculation: hardware price divided by warranty years gives a cost per warranty year, which shows how the zappi’s price and 3-year cover compare.

The zappi costs about A$515 to A$532 per warranty year, against A$200 for the Tesla Wall Connector and A$275 for the Evnex E2 Core.

Who should buy a zappi

Buy a zappi if you have rooftop solar, want to charge from surplus, and your inverter or battery is from a brand with no matching charger. The CT clamp measures export itself, so it works whatever sits on your roof.

Skip it if you have no solar, charge overnight on cheap power, can use a Solar Sharer free window, or can only mount it in hot, direct sun. For the full set of options, read the best home EV chargers roundup, and if you plan to use the car as a battery later, see our V2G guide.

FAQ

How much does a zappi charger cost in Australia?

The myenergi zappi multiphase costs A$1,545 untethered or A$1,595 with an attached cable, including GST, on myenergi’s Australian site in November 2026. Installation typically adds A$800 to A$1,000 or more according to SolarQuotes. The cheaper zappi GLO is A$999 for the hardware.

Does the zappi work with any solar inverter?

Yes, the zappi measures surplus solar with its own CT clamp, so it does not depend on the inverter brand. The clamp must be fitted correctly by your installer. If it is not, the zappi still charges but not from surplus.

What is the difference between Eco and Eco+ on a zappi?

Eco mixes solar with grid power so the car still fills, while Eco+ charges only from surplus solar and pauses when there is not enough. According to myenergi, Eco draws from the grid when surplus falls below 1.4 kW.

Can I use a zappi without solar panels?

Yes, without solar the zappi works like a normal charger in Fast mode, according to myenergi. It will still have app timers, but a cheaper charger such as the Tesla Wall Connector gives similar results for less money.

Is the zappi OK in hot Australian weather?

It works up to 40 degrees Celsius ambient out of direct sunlight, according to SolarQuotes citing the datasheet. Above that chargers normally reduce power, so mount it in shade, away from a hot western wall.

What warranty does a zappi have?

The zappi has a 3-year warranty, according to myenergi Australia, and you should register the product after installation. If your installer has closed, you can claim through myenergi APAC on 1300 743 443.

Sources

• myenergi Australia, zappi product page (prices, variants, modes, FAQ, checked November 2026)
• myenergi Australia, zappi GLO product page (price, specs, checked November 2026)
• myenergi Australia, zappi overview (warranty, modes, contact details)
• SolarQuotes, Zappi EV charger review and reader ratings (price, operating temperature, OCPP, ratings, viewed November 2026)
• Apple App Store Australia, myenergi app (rating and count, November 2026)
• Solar Cobber, best home EV chargers in Australia (competitor prices and warranties)
• Solar Cobber, EV charger installation cost

About this review

This review was prepared by the Solar Cobber editorial team as independent desk research, checked in November 2026. We did not test the zappi. Solar Cobber is a free directory that may earn referral or advertising fees from installers, and commercial relationships never affect our content. This is not financial advice. To report an error, use /contact.