Andersen named ‘Chargepoint Manufacturer of the Year’ at EVIEs

Leading UK-based EV charge point provider, Andersen EV, has secured two top accolades at the fifth annual Electric Vehicle Innovation & Excellence Awards (EVIEs).

In a ceremony held in London late last week, the company was named ‘Chargepoint Manufacturer of the Year (Domestic)’, while its compact new A3 charge point fought off a host of rivals to be named ‘Best New Product (Domestic)’.

Andersen introduced its advanced new A3 charger in May with a market-leading 7-year warranty – the longest available with any home charge point – covering the charger and all ancillary parts.

Reinforcing Andersen’s position as the UK’s leading premium home charging company, the EVIEs jurors commented on the “leading design” of Andersen’s products, and commended the brand for its “very high levels of customer satisfaction.” Andersen is the only charge point provider to receive 4.9 stars out of 5 on Trustpilot.

The Andersen A3 and the company’s acclaimed A2 are the only home chargers to feature a cable and plug that can be fully hidden away within the unit when not in use. In further contrast to the utilitarian look of most rivals, the look of each Andersen unit can be tailored to the preferences and requirements of each user. The company offers over 240 different colour and finish combinations for the fascia and side panels, including four premium Accoya wood options for a natural aesthetic.

The new A3 offers charging speeds up to 7kW and is equipped with an intuitive LED status indication, a presence sensor, a convenience light located on the underside of the unit, and ‘theatre lighting’ to help store the cable after dusk. It also comes with an advanced app that makes it easy to make the most of cost-effective new ‘smart’ EV-specific tariffs and track ongoing expenditure.

David Martell, Chief Executive of Andersen, said: “The UK is now home to an intensely competitive domestic charge point market, so to secure two EVIE awards underscores the efforts and progress made by the whole Andersen team to ensure we remain at the forefront in terms of design and technology. The EV market is evolving at a remarkable pace and we’re already working hard on a number of innovations to ensure we retain our top spot in the charge point segment.”

A number of special-edition finishes are now available for new Andersen units, including a carbon fascia and Andersen’s unique CALLUM fascia designed by renowned car designer Ian Callum CBE. Last month Andersen also partnered with luxury eco-sustainable paint brand COAT, with the two brands working together to curate a palette of six new fascias which are now available to order.

Andersen is building a remarkable tally of accolades. Just three months after its launch, the Andersen A3 was recognised as the best home EV charger for quality in the What Car? review of home EV chargers. The A3 received a score of four stars out of five, scoring highest overall for ‘installation satisfaction’ and joint highest for ‘ease of use’. In June, it won a ‘Platinum’ award in the 2024 London Design Awards ‘Product Design’ category. The London Design Awards is an international competition that recognises exceptional designs and outstanding creative projects worldwide.