Andersen A3 vs Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Independent UK 2026 comparison. Real prices, real features.
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Andersen
Andersen A3
Editorial rating: 4.5 / 5
£1,430from
Wallbox
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Editorial rating: 4.4 / 5
£879from
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Andersen | Wallbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,430 | £879 |
| Type | tethered | tethered |
| Power | 7kW | 7kW |
| OZEV approved | ||
| Smart features | ||
| Intelligent Octopus Go | ||
| Solar PV compatible | ||
| Dynamic load balancing | ||
| App | Konnect+ | myWallbox |
| Warranty | 7y | 3y |
| Made in | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Editorial rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
Our verdict
Andersen A3 starts at £1,430; Wallbox Pulsar Plus at £879. Andersen A3 wins on Intelligent Octopus Go support. Choose based on your priority: price, smart features, or solar.
Pick Andersen if
you'll use Intelligent Octopus Go, you want a permanent cable, you manage rental properties
Pick Wallbox if
you want a permanent cable, you might move (portable)
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Andersen vs Wallbox FAQs
Andersen A3 vs Wallbox Pulsar Plus — which is cheaper?
Wallbox Pulsar Plus is cheaper at £879 vs £1,430 for the other unit. Difference: £551. Both are OZEV approved, so the £500 grant applies to either.
Intelligent Octopus Go support — Andersen A3 or Wallbox Pulsar Plus?
Andersen A3 natively supports Intelligent Octopus Go. Wallbox Pulsar Plus only supports standard Octopus Go (less optimised).
Solar PV integration — which works better?
Both work with home solar PV. For best-in-class solar diversion (actively routing surplus solar to your EV), Zappi is the market leader if either of these is a Zappi.
Who's the right buyer for Andersen A3 vs Wallbox Pulsar Plus?
Andersen A3 best for: driveway, landlord. Wallbox Pulsar Plus best for: driveway, renter. Andersen A3 starts at £1,430; Wallbox Pulsar Plus at £879. Andersen A3 wins on Intelligent Octopus Go support. Choose based on your priority: price, smart features, or solar.