Rolec QUBEV Smart charger review

Rolec’s Wallpod has been a mainstay of domestic and commercial property charging for several years, but if you don’t need the RFID card activation it offers, the new QUBEV Smart is a much cheaper solution.

In fact, it is the cheapest home charging unit we could find that’s compatible with all of the current regulations, which means it is the top choice for house builders who are compelled to fit chargers by law.

But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a decent charger and you shouldn’t feel the need to upgrade if you arrive at your new-build house and find a Rolec on the wall.

There’s no screen on the unit, just a simple LED charging status indicator, but the QUBEV connects via Wi-Fi to its dedicated Smart app, which allows you to schedule off-peak charging and select a ‘green’ option to make the most of solar power. 

The cheapest version has a universal untethered charging socket, but a tethered model also available with a 5m cable. There are no longer options, which could rule the Rolec out if you need to stretch to an awkward charging port. 

Unusually though, the Rolec offers the option of post mounting, which means you could relocated the entire charger to a spot away from your house – just budget a little more for the installation costs.