It gives you smart charging, solar compatibility, app control, and Andersen’s signature hidden cable storage in a compact, customisable unit that looks far better than the average charger.

At Heatable the price for the Andersen A3 including installation is £1,803*.

It’s also very clearly not a budget charger.

You’re paying for the design, the finish, the hidden cable system, the premium feel, and the fact it doesn’t look like a generic plastic box slapped onto the side of your house.

The smart features are solid, the solar support is there, and the warranty is excellent - but if your only goal is squeezing every last penny out of off-peak tariffs, there are cheaper chargers that beat it on pure value.

So the big question is simple:

👉 Do you want one of the best-looking EV chargers in the UK?

Or do you want the smartest-value charger for the money?

Let’s break it down…

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Key Points: Andersen A3 at a Glance ⚡

• Premium British-made home EV charger with customisable finishes

• 7kW charging for single-phase homes

• Hidden 5.5m tethered cable as standard

• More compact than the Andersen A2

• 13 standard colours plus premium wood and special-edition finishes

• Wi-Fi enabled with app control

• Smart features include scheduling, charge cost tracking and remote control

• Solar compatible

• 7-year warranty on units purchased on or after 14 May 2024

• Current Andersen pricing: at Heatable the price for the Andersen A3 including installation is £1,803.

Why the Andersen A3 exists (and who it’s actually for)

The Andersen A3 exists because, frankly, most EV chargers are a bit ugly.

They do the job, sure - but a lot of them look like chunky bits of electrical kit better suited to the side of a warehouse than the front of a nice home.

Andersen’s whole brand is built around fixing that.

So let’s be clear about what it’s not trying to be. It’s not the cheapest charger on the market. It’s not the “most features for the money” pick. And it’s not for spreadsheet warriors chasing microscopic tariff wins.

The A3 is for a different kind of buyer.

It’s for people who care what their house looks like from the street. People who don’t want cable mess hanging off the wall. People who’d rather pay a bit more for something tidy, premium and intentional than save money on something that looks like an afterthought.

In short, the Andersen A3 exists for kerb appeal and to be fair, it doesn’t pretend otherwise.

Is the Andersen A3 worth it?

Yes - if you care what it looks like.

The Andersen A3 is worth buying if you want a charger that actually adds something to the outside of your house rather than dragging it down.

You’re getting the premium finish, the hidden cable storage, the compact design, smart charging features, solar compatibility, and a solid long warranty - all wrapped up in something that looks intentional instead of purely functional.

If you want your charger to feel like part of the house, not a necessary eyesore, the A3 absolutely makes sense.

No - if your priority is getting the smartest charging for the least money.

Because that’s not really what this is.

If your main goal is to spend as little as possible while still getting good app features, cheap-rate charging and clever tariff automation, there are other chargers that will get you there for less cash.

Andersen’s pricing puts the A3 firmly in premium territory, and that premium is mostly about design, finish quality and tidy installation rather than “look how much money I saved”.

So the honest verdict is:

worth it for style-conscious homeowners, not worth it for bargain hunters.

Pros and cons of the Andersen A3

Like most premium products, the Andersen A3 is very good at what it’s built for.

The question is whether that lines up with what you actually care about.

Because if you want a charger that looks gorgeous, keeps the cable hidden, and doesn’t make the front of your house look like a mini substation, the A3 is properly appealing.

If you want the cleverest charging brains for the lowest possible spend? That’s a different conversation.

Pros:

[1] It looks miles better than most home EV chargers

This is the big one. The Andersen A3 is one of the few chargers that genuinely looks premium rather than just “less ugly than average”.

The proportions are cleaner, the finish quality is better, and it actually feels like something chosen on purpose rather than something bolted on out of necessity.

[2] The hidden cable storage is still a killer feature

This is where Andersen still flexes on a lot of the market. Most tethered chargers end up with the cable hanging off the front or looped around the unit in a way that always looks a bit messy.

The A3 tucks the cable away neatly inside, which makes the whole install feel far more polished and intentional.

[3] It’s more compact than Andersen’s chunkier models

The A3 still has that premium Andersen vibe, but in a smaller package than the A2.

That matters if the charger is going somewhere visible, because even a good-looking charger can start to feel a bit much if it dominates the wall. The A3 is a tidier fit for normal homes.

[4] You get proper finish choices, not just “black or slightly different black”

A lot of charger brands talk a big game about design, then offer you two colours and a dream.

Andersen actually gives buyers a decent range of finishes and trims, which is part of why the A3 works so well for more design-conscious homes.

[5] The smart features cover what most households actually need

You’re getting app control, scheduled charging, charge monitoring and solar compatibility.

So this is not some style-over-substance diva charger with nothing going on under the bonnet. It does the important smart stuff just fine for most people.

[6] Solar compatibility adds extra flexibility

If you’ve got solar panels, or you’re planning them, the A3 becomes a more interesting option.

It’s not the most solar-obsessed charger in Britain, but it absolutely gives you that added flexibility and makes it a better long-term fit for energy-conscious homes.

[7] The 7-year warranty is genuinely reassuring

Seven years is strong.

For a charger at this price point, that kind of coverage helps justify the spend a bit more and makes it feel like a premium product rather than just a premium invoice.

Cons:

[1] It’s expensive, and there’s no real way round that

The A3 is firmly in the premium end of the market.

You can get excellent home EV chargers for less money, sometimes quite a bit less, so this is not the obvious choice for someone watching every penny.

[2] You are absolutely paying for the looks

Let’s not pretend the extra spend is all hidden away in magical internal wizardry.

A decent chunk of the premium is about aesthetics, finish quality, and the fact it won’t make your house look worse. That’s not a bad thing - but it is the truth.

[3] It’s not the strongest charger for tariff-maximising nerds

The A3 does smart charging well enough, but if your number one goal is aggressive off-peak optimisation, deep tariff automation, and squeezing every possible penny out of your electricity plan, there are rivals that lean harder into that side of the market.

[4] Single-phase only limits who it’s for

This won’t matter to most standard UK homes, but it does matter to some buyers.

If you need three-phase charging or more flexibility on that front, the A3 won’t be the right Andersen model for you.

[5] The value equation only works if you care about design

This is probably the fairest criticism of all. If the look, finish and hidden cable setup genuinely matter to you, the A3 makes sense.

If they don’t, the premium starts looking a lot harder to defend.

Design & build quality: this is why people buy it

Let’s not kid ourselves here - the design is the whole event.

Yes, the Andersen A3 is smart. Yes, it’s solar compatible. Yes, it does all the sensible EV charger things you’d expect at this level.

But that’s not why people get excited about it.

People buy the A3 because it doesn’t look like a miserable plastic appliance clinging to the side of the house like it lost a fight.

That’s the magic.

The standout feature, of course, is the hidden 5.5m tethered cable. Instead of the usual situation - where the cable is looped around the front, hanging off a hook, or generally doing its best impression of abandoned garden equipment - the A3 tucks it away neatly inside the unit when you’re done.

And honestly, that one feature does a huge amount of heavy lifting.

Because most tethered chargers are only “tidy” if you’re the sort of person who gets genuine satisfaction from standing on the driveway carefully wrapping cable loops like you’re in the Navy.

Most people are not that person.

Most people want to plug in, charge up, put it away, and not have the front of their house look like a small electrical emergency.

The A3 absolutely nails that.

This is one of the few chargers that looks designed, not just installed.

Not “there because it had to be.”

Not “best place the electrician could find on the day.”

Actually, genuinely, intentionally part of the exterior.

And then there’s the finish quality.

This is where Andersen separates itself from the usual pack of black-and-white wall boxes pretending to be premium because they’ve rounded the corners a bit.

So instead of the usual thrilling charger customisation journey - “would madam prefer black or white?” - you can actually choose something that works with the house.

Which, for the right buyer, matters a lot.

If you’ve got nice brickwork, fresh render, anthracite windows, timber cladding, or you’ve put actual thought into the exterior, the A3 makes much more sense than a generic charger that visually shouts over everything else.

The proportions help too.

Andersen positions the A3 as the more compact sibling to the A2, and that’s a good thing. Because even a good-looking charger can start to feel chunky if it’s mounted somewhere prominent.

The A3 is easier to live with on a front-facing wall or a visible side elevation because it doesn’t dominate the space in the same way. It still feels substantial and premium - just not unnecessarily bulky.

So if you’re wondering why people are willing to spend more on an Andersen, this is the answer:

Because most chargers look like electrical equipment.

The A3 looks like part of the house.

And in this category, that’s a much bigger selling point than some brands would like to admit.

Smart features & app: good basics…but not best-in-class

The Andersen app does the important stuff most homeowners actually care about.

You can schedule charging, keep an eye on charging costs, manage solar usage, hook into off-peak and smart tariffs, and control the charger remotely.

For a lot of households, that’s more than enough.

Plug the car in, set your schedules, charge when electricity is cheaper, maybe make use of your solar if you’ve got it, job done.

And to be fair, that is exactly how a lot of people want their home charger to behave. They do not want a PhD in tariff optimisation.

They want something that works, looks good, and doesn’t require them to spend every evening fiddling with settings like they’re launching a satellite.

So on that level, the Andersen app absolutely does its job.

But this is also the part where the review has to stay honest.

Because while the A3 is smart enough, it’s not the charger you buy because you want the app to be the star of the show.

If you’re a full-blown energy nerd who wants your charger doing mental gymnastics every night to hunt down the cheapest possible tariff window, squeeze every drop out of an off-peak deal, and basically behave like a tiny electricity accountant bolted to your wall, Andersen is not the most aggressive player in that lane.

That’s where brands like Ohme tend to come up stronger, because that hyper-optimised tariff automation is much more central to their pitch.

Andersen’s smart features feel more like this:

“Here are the tools you need to charge cleverly.”

Not:

“Here is a robot butler for your electricity bill.”

And honestly, that’s fine.

Because most Andersen buyers are not shopping for the charger with the most turbocharged smart brains in the market.

They’re shopping for the one that looks premium, works properly, and has enough intelligence to cover the basics without drama.

So the fairest way to put it is:

• The Andersen app is good. Useful. Totally competent.

• It’s just not the main reason people buy an Andersen.

Smart tariff compatibility

Yes - the Andersen A3 supports smart and off-peak charging just fine.

Andersen says the app can work with off-peak and smart tariffs, helping you track charging costs and schedule charging around cheaper periods.

Which, for most households, is the main thing that matters.

You want the car charging overnight when electricity is cheap - not gulping power at peak rates like it’s trying to bankrupt you. The A3 can absolutely do that.

So if your goal is simple:

plug in, charge overnight, save money, move on with your life - it does the job well.

Where it becomes a bit less exciting is when you compare it with chargers that are built almost entirely around tariff automation.

If your number one priority is squeezing every possible penny out of your energy tariff with the least effort, some rivals are stronger in that lane.

Verdict:

• The Andersen A3 works well with cheap-rate charging.

• It’s just not the obvious value king for tariff-maximising smart charging.

Solar charging: does the Andersen A3 work with solar panels?

Yes - the Andersen A3 is solar compatible.

Andersen says its chargers support solar integration, and the app includes solar usage controls too.

So this isn’t one of those vague “solar ready” claims that turns out to mean absolutely nothing once the installer leaves.

For homes with solar PV, that’s a genuine plus.

It means you can make better use of your own generation, rely a bit less on grid electricity, and make daytime charging feel far less painful - all without ending up with a charger that looks like a bit of lab equipment bolted to the wall.

That said, let’s keep it honest.

There’s a difference between a charger that works with solar and a charger built for people who want to micro-manage every last ray of sunshine.

The A3 definitely covers the first one.

But if your entire personality is now “surplus solar optimisation”, there are other chargers that lean harder into that world and make it more central to the sales pitch.

So our summary is:

• The Andersen A3’s solar support is a genuinely useful premium feature.

• It’s just not the most solar-obsessed charger in the market.

Who should buy the Andersen A3?

The Andersen A3 is best for:

• homeowners who care about kerb appeal

• visible front or side wall installations

• people who hate messy charging cables

• buyers willing to pay more for design and finish quality

• households that want smart charging plus premium looks

• solar homes that want clean design without sacrificing compatibility

It’s less ideal for:

• budget-first buyers

• people who just want the cheapest charger that works

• hardcore tariff-maximisers

• households needing a three-phase charger

• anyone who truly does not care what the charger looks like

Andersen A3 vs Andersen A2: what’s the actual difference?

This is one of the most common bits of confusion.

The short version is:

• The A3 is the smaller, single-phase model.

• The A2 is the larger, more flexible option.

According to Andersen, the A3 is only suitable for single-phase properties and comes with the standard 5.5m cable.

The A2 can be configured for 22kW three-phase properties or for customers needing a longer 8.5m cable, and starts from £1,199 unit-only / £1,634 installed on Andersen’s current product page.

Choose the Andersen A3 if:

• you have a standard single-phase home

• you want the more compact unit

• the 5.5m cable is enough

• you want the Andersen design at a slightly lower entry price

Choose the Andersen A2 if:

• you need three-phase charging

• you want a longer cable

• you want the more flexible, higher-spec Andersen model

For most standard UK homes, the A3 is likely the neater and more sensible choice.

Comparison Table: Andersen A3 vs the UK competition

Final verdict: should you buy the Andersen A3?

Yes - if your priority is design.

The Andersen A3 is one of the few EV chargers in the UK that genuinely looks like it belongs on a nice home.

The hidden cable system is brilliant, the finish options are properly premium, the smart features are more than good enough for most households, and the 7-year warranty helps soften the sting of the price tag.

No - if your priority is value.

Because however nice it is, you are still paying extra for the aesthetics. And if your only goal is clever charging, off-peak savings and solid app control, there are less glamorous chargers that will do that job perfectly well for less money.

So the honest verdict is this:

The Andersen A3 is a luxury charger.

Not in the silly, overblown sense.

In the very real sense that you are paying more because it looks better, feels better, and makes the whole installation feel more considered.

And if that matters to you?

It absolutely delivers.

If you want the cheapest smart charger, look elsewhere.

If you want the one that won’t make your house look worse, the Andersen A3 is one of the best in the business.

Next Steps For Your EV Charger Journey:

When planning to install an EV charger for your home, there are several important factors to consider. Make sure to refer to the following guides to help you make informed decisions:

• Ultimate guide to electric car charging.

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• How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

• Tethered vs untethered EV chargers.

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• How much does it cost to charge an EV at public stations?

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• Commercial EV charger installation.

• Best EV charge cards.

• Easee One review.

• EV chargers for landlords

To dive deeper into these topics, head over to our advice section or check out our YouTube channel for informative videos.

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