The EO Mini Pro 3 is a tiny little compact electric car charger perfect if you don’t have much space to place a charger. With its minimalist design, robust safety features, and intelligent energy management, the EO Mini Pro 3 offers a reliable and stylish home charger.
- Performance & Charging Speed: 7/10 (7.2 kW.)
- Ease of Use & Smart Features: 8/10 (App control, energy usage tracking, solar charging compatible.)
- Installation & Maintenance: 8/10 (Easy to install, compact, but needs smart meter for some features.)
- Design & Durability: 9/10 (Sleek and compact, perfect for homes with limited space, durable build.)
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EO Mini Pro Key Features At A Glance
| Features | EO Mini Pro |
|---|---|
| Size | Compact design, same size as A5 notebook (230mm x 151mm x 125mm) |
| Charging Capacity | 7.2kW single-phase, ideal for overnight charging |
| Smart Control | EO app for monitoring, scheduling, and reviewing energy usage |
| Compatibility | Compatible with all Type 2 electric vehicles |
| Solar Integration | Comes with CT clamps as standard, allowing solar energy charging |
| Power Balancing | Built-in to prevent blackouts by managing home energy usage |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (Cat 5), optional 4G SIM support |
| Cable Options | Available with tethered 5m cable or socketed with 3 cable lengths (5m, 7.5m, 10m) |
| Weather Resistance | IP54 for socketed version, IP56 for tethered version |
| PME Protection | Built-in, eliminates need for earth rod |
| DC Leakage Protection | Integral 6mA DC leakage detection |
| Installation Options | Rear or base cable entry, wall or post-mounted |
| Temperature Range | Operates between -25°C and 50°C |
| OCPP Compliance | OCPP 1.6J as standard for future-proofing |
| Warranty | 3-year warranty |
Full Review of the EO Mini Pro EV Charger
EO Mini Pro Design and Size
The most striking feature of the EO Mini Pro 3 is its compact size. With dimensions similar to an A5 notebook (230mm x 151mm x 125mm), this charger is very small! Its satin-black finish and single LED indicator are pretty unobtrusive, even when installed on the front of your home. The small, tapered design also makes it convenient for wrapping the charging cable when not in use.
Charging Capacity
The EO Mini Pro 3 offers a single-phase charging capacity of 7.2kW, which is fine for overnight charging. The charger is compatible with all Type 2 electric vehicles (i.e. all EVs in the UK market).
EO Mini Pro Smart Features
The EO Mini Pro 3 uses a lot of smart technology. The EO app allows users to review their charging history, monitor energy consumption, and control charging sessions directly from their smartphone. This remote control capability makes it easy to manage and schedule charging sessions based on your energy tariff, ensuring you can charge your vehicle during cheaper off-peak hours.
Additionally, the EO Mini Pro 3 is solar-ready, allowing you to charge your car using solar energy. This is a great feature for homeowners with solar panels, as it enables a more eco-friendly and cost-effective way to charge your EV. On days when solar energy isn’t sufficient, the charger supplements with green grid energy, ensuring your car is always charged.
Safety and Energy Management
The EO Mini Pro 3 features built-in power balancing so that charging your car doesn’t overload your home’s electrical system. It also has integrated PME (Protective Multiple Earthing), which simplifies installation and reduces overall costs because you don’t need an earth rod.
EO Mini Pro Installation
The EO Mini Pro 3 offers flexible installation options, with the ability to install the power cable from the rear or base of the charger. This is a neat setup regardless of whether you choose to mount the charger on a wall or post. It is also weather-resistant, with an IP54 rating (for the socketed version) and an IP56 rating (for the tethered model), making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
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In terms of connectivity, the charger supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet, with the option to add 4G cellular connectivity via a SIM card. So in theory you should always stay connected and monitor your charger, even in areas with limited Wi-Fi access.
EO Mini Pro 3 Performance and User Experience
The EO Mini Pro 3 performs as you would expect, charging most EVs from 20% to 80% within a few hours. The charging process is easy and the LED indicator provides clear, at-a-glance updates on the status of the charge.
While the EO app provides essential functionality, such as charging schedules and cost tracking, there have been reports of slight unresponsiveness, particularly on Android devices. However, this is a minor issue, and EO is likely to address this with future software updates (probably they already have! Read the latest EO Trustpilot reviews to double-check).
The Final Word on the EO Mini Pro 3
Overall, we think the EO Mini Pro 3 is an excellent choice if you want a compact EV charger. It’s smaller than most others on the market and still has all the safety and smart features you would expect.
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