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Layer 03 · Mobility

EV charging.

Home charging is mostly a solved problem. The interesting questions are which tariff, which controller and what to do when you cannot charge at home.

Guides

Hardware

Choosing a home charger in 2026

Smart-tariff compatibility matters more than wattage. We rank what to weight.

Tariffs

Octopus Intelligent vs the alternatives

Comparison of the major UK smart EV tariffs, with the small print.

Install

Cable runs, fuses and the DNO notification

Where most installers cut corners, and what your installer should refuse to do.

Load

Dynamic load management in single-phase homes

When the oven trips your fuse because the charger is at full pelt.