Ocular EV charger review: LTE Plus V3 vs IQ Home Solar

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Solar or no solar? That one question decides which Ocular charger you need

The LTE Plus V3 is Ocular's Bluetooth smart charger. You schedule it and run it from your phone via the EVSE Master app. It sets charge current from 6A to 32A, shows status on a 3.5-inch LCD screen, and comes on a 6m tethered Type 2 cable.1ocularcharging.com.auView source For most homes without solar, it's the right pick.

The IQ Home Solar is a different product. It adds CT clamp sensors at your switchboard so it can read your solar export in real time and shift charging to run on what your panels make. Three modes give you the control. Fast charges at full rate whatever the solar is doing. Solar Assist uses solar and tops up from the grid to hold a minimum speed. Solar Only charges only when there's enough solar export to run it.2ocularcharging.com.auView source It connects over WiFi, Ethernet, or Modbus and supports OCPP. The cable is 5m on the tethered model, or it ships as a socket unit.4ocularcharging.com.auView source

Both models come in 7kW single-phase and 22kW three-phase. Both are IP55-rated and carry a 3-year warranty. The choice is clear: if you have solar and want to charge on it, buy the IQ Home Solar. If not, the LTE Plus V3.

LTE Plus V3: a solid Bluetooth charger with no solar complexity

The LTE Plus V3 is Bluetooth-only. Connect via Bluetooth, schedule sessions, and set the current from 6A up to 32A through the EVSE Master app.1ocularcharging.com.auView source There's no WiFi, no Ethernet, and no OCPP on the product pages for either the 7kW or 22kW models.5ocularcharging.com.auView source That means it won't link to energy management systems or smart home platforms that need OCPP. For most homes without solar, that's not a problem. But if OCPP is a must, the IQ Home Solar is the right pick.

The 7kW single-phase model has a 6m tethered Type 2 cable and runs on a standard single-phase supply.1ocularcharging.com.auView source At 32A on a 230V circuit, the peak is about 7.4kW; Ocular markets it at 7kW. The 22kW three-phase model uses the same 6m cable and adds IK10 impact resistance.5ocularcharging.com.auView source The IK rating is confirmed only on the 22kW page; the 7kW page doesn't state one.

Both are IP55-rated for weather and carry the RCM mark for Australia, plus CE, TUV, FCC, CSA, and RoHS certs.1ocularcharging.com.auView source 5ocularcharging.com.auView source A built-in Type A + 6mA DC RCD covers earth leakage. The unit runs from -40°C to +75°C. Ocular markets it as an Australian brand built for Australian conditions, including the heat a garage or outdoor wall will see.6ocularcharging.com.auView source

LTE Plus V3 specs at a glance

The two LTE Plus V3 models share the same body and most of the same spec. The difference is the supply they need and the power they put out.1ocularcharging.com.auView source 5ocularcharging.com.auView source

IQ Home Solar: charge on your own sunlight, not the grid

The IQ Home Solar is built on one idea: charge your car on the energy your roof already makes, for free, not from the grid. CT clamps clip to your switchboard and read your household use and solar export in real time. The charger shifts its charge rate up or down as your solar output changes.2ocularcharging.com.auView source 7ocularcharging.com.auView source

Solar Only mode is the flagship. The charger draws nothing from the grid, charging only when solar export is high enough. On a sunny day with a large enough solar system, your car charges for close to nothing. Solar Assist adds a grid top-up to hold a minimum speed when solar drops, so you get savings with reliability. Fast mode ignores solar and charges at full speed, useful when you need a quick top-up.2ocularcharging.com.auView source

OCPP 1.6J + 2.01 lets the IQ Home Solar link up with home energy systems (HEMS), smart tariff tools, and fleet platforms.2ocularcharging.com.auView source 4ocularcharging.com.auView source It connects over WiFi, Ethernet, or Modbus. If you plan to add a HEMS or battery, or want smart grid readiness, the OCPP support gives it a clear edge.

The 7kW single-phase model comes on a 5m tethered Type 2 cable, or as a socket model.2ocularcharging.com.auView source Ocular's feature page lists the single-phase output as up to 7.2kW.7ocularcharging.com.auView source The 22kW three-phase model includes a 20m CT clamp cable to reach the switchboard. Both CT clamps come in the box.4ocularcharging.com.auView source For the full 7kW vs 22kW home charger decision, the phase supply question is the same.

IQ Home Solar specs at a glance

The IQ Home Solar adds solar tracking and OCPP to the core charger spec. The 22kW model has a longer CT clamp cable to reach the switchboard.2ocularcharging.com.auView source 4ocularcharging.com.auView source 7ocularcharging.com.auView source

7kW or 22kW: your home's power supply makes the call, not the charger

Both Ocular models come in 7kW single-phase and 22kW three-phase. Which to buy depends on your home's power supply. Most Australian homes run on single-phase. On single-phase, a 22kW unit delivers the same rate as a 7kW one. The higher power only kicks in with a confirmed three-phase supply at your property.8ocularcharging.com.auView source 9electricvehiclecouncil.com.auView source

A licensed electrician checks your supply type before you order. They do this from the switchboard and meter box. If your home is single-phase and you want three-phase later, that is a separate job; an electrician prices it on its own. For the full guide, see the 7kW vs 22kW home charger guide.

What Ocular install involves and what it costs

EV charger install in Australia is licensed electrical work. No DIY path exists. Ocular also requires the electrician to complete one of their monthly training webinars to become an approved Ocular installer.8ocularcharging.com.auView source

On the day, a licensed electrician checks the switchboard, runs a circuit to the charger, and fits a 40A Type A RCBO to stop nuisance trips.11ocularcharging.com.auView source The cable run uses 10mm² power cable. An isolator switch goes in within 1m of the charger. For the IQ Home Solar, the electrician also clips the CT clamps at the switchboard; the 22kW model's CT clamp cable runs up to 20m.4ocularcharging.com.auView source

Installs must follow AS/NZS 3000, the wiring rules for circuit protection and earthing.10ocularcharging.com.auView source NSW and VIC need compliance certs or electrical safety documents. Your local network provider may also need notice above certain kW levels.

Ocular doesn't list consumer prices publicly; their online store is trade-portal only. Based on an independent comparison (as at May 2026), the IQ Home Solar 7kW was listed at around $899 supply-only and the 22kW at around $1,200 supply-only.12zecar.comView source These are rough figures that may have changed; check with your installer before you buy. The LTE Plus V3 supply-only price is not publicly listed. Install cost is separate and depends on your switchboard, cable run length, and supply type. See the cost estimate above, or check what EV charger installation involves for more on the job.

IQ Home Solar vs Zappi, and where the LTE Plus V3 fits

The IQ Home Solar's closest rival on solar charging is the Zappi from myenergi. Both use CT clamps to track solar export and load, and both offer a Solar Only mode that charges from spare solar. The Zappi has a longer track record in Australia and a wider installed base, which matters for firmware support and local installer know-how. But the IQ Home Solar supports OCPP 1.6J + 2.01,2ocularcharging.com.auView source giving it a strong fit for homeowners who want their charger to link to a home energy system or battery. Zappi's solar approach is covered on our Zappi charger page.

The LTE Plus V3 sits alongside basic smart chargers in the entry tier. No direct price gap between the two Ocular models is available from a grounded source; your installer or an approved Ocular reseller can confirm it. What sets Ocular apart as a brand is an Australian company behind it, hardware designed for Australian conditions, and a home range that covers both the simple and the solar-smart use case.6ocularcharging.com.auView source