What the Andersen A3 7kW charger is

Andersen A3 7kW Tethered Smart EV Charger is a single-phase home EV charge point designed for households that want a cleaner-looking installation and app-based charging control. The exact A3 variant is important because Andersen separates its range by both charging power and physical format. The A3 is the 7kW model with a fixed 5.5m hidden tethered cable, and that hidden cable arrangement is a defining product feature rather than a minor styling detail.

For a buyer, the A3 sits between purely functional domestic chargers and more visible design-led products. It is aimed at homes where the charger will be seen regularly and where cable clutter would undermine the finished look of the outside wall, driveway or garage frontage. That makes the A3 a useful product for customers who care about how the charger fits into the property, not only how quickly it charges the car.

Who it suits

The A3 suits single-phase homes that want up to 7kW AC charging and prefer a tethered charger with the cable stored inside the unit. It is especially relevant for visible residential installations on modern homes, renovated properties and carefully planned driveways where a loose or external cable holder would look untidy. It also suits households that want app-based smart scheduling and solar compatibility without stepping up to Andersen’s larger A2 format.

Drivers who charge frequently at home are likely to appreciate the fixed cable arrangement because it reduces setup time for everyday use. At the same time, the hidden cable system means the convenience of tethered charging does not come with the usual visual drawback of a cable hanging on display between sessions.

Key features and practical benefits

• 7kW charging for single-phase homes.
• 5.5m hidden tethered cable stored inside the charger body.
• Andersen App support with smart scheduling, remote locking and solar compatibility.
• 13 standard colour choices, with wider premium finish options across Andersen’s colour and fascia offering.
• Convenience lighting on the A3 model.
• 7-year warranty.

The most obvious practical benefit is the hidden cable system. Many buyers like the convenience of a tethered charger but dislike the look of a cable wrapped externally or left hanging. Andersen solves that by storing the 5.5m cable inside the unit, which changes the look of the installation when the charger is not in use. On design-conscious properties, that can be the difference between a charger that blends into the setting and one that dominates it.

The second major benefit is the smart charging functionality. Andersen confirms app control through the Andersen App, with features including smart scheduling, remote disabling and solar charging. That means the A3 can work as part of a broader home energy routine, helping households align charging with lower-cost tariff periods or solar generation rather than treating EV charging as a fixed manual task.

Technical details that matter in practice

Andersen positions the A3 as the 7kW charger in its current range, and the comparison information for the line gives A3 dimensions of 430 x 310 x 148mm. The model uses a 5.5m hidden tethered charging cable and is covered by a 7-year warranty. Andersen also confirms that the A3 is controlled through the Andersen App and supports smart features including remote charge point locking and solar compatibility.

Comparison information from Andersen’s charge point range also shows that the A3 is the model that includes convenience lighting, which illuminates the floor area around the unit. That is a modest feature on paper but a useful one in practice for homes where charging often happens early in the morning or later in the evening.

The A3 is also clearly differentiated from the Andersen A2in terms of role. Andersen describes the A3 as the 7kW choice for single-phase homes, while the A2 is retained for customers who need 22kW charging or a longer cable. That makes the A3 the more focused model for buyers whose supply is single phase and whose priority is a cleaner-looking hidden-cable charger rather than maximum power or extended cable reach.

Installation and fitment considerations

The A3 is intended for home installation on a suitable single-phase supply. As with any 7kW home charger, final charging performance depends on the property’s electrical setup and the vehicle’s AC charging capability. The key fitment point here is not only the electrical side but the physical placement of the charger in relation to the vehicle’s inlet and parking arrangement. Because the cable is fixed at 5.5m, the unit needs to be sited so that cable routing remains convenient for the user’s normal parking position.

The hidden cable system also has a practical installation implication. It reduces the need for separate wall hooks or external cable storage, which can keep the finished wall area cleaner. That can matter on rendered walls, brick façades and other visible locations where buyers want as little external clutter as possible.

Households with solar PV may also see more value in the A3 because Andersen confirms solar compatibility through the Andersen App. Where solar is already installed or planned, the A3 can sit more naturally within a wider home energy setup.

For related browsing, buyers looking at the Andersen range can continue through Andersen EV chargers. Customers who need three-phase charging or a longer tethered lead can compare the Andersen A2 22kW 6.5m charger. Installation support can also be explored through EV charger installation.

Why this exact variant may be the right choice

The A3 makes the most sense when a home needs 7kW charging and the buyer wants the cable hidden away rather than clipped externally. That buying logic is clear. Customers who only want a basic utility charger can spend less elsewhere. Customers who need 22kW charging or a longer lead will be better served by the A2. The A3 sits in the middle for buyers who want design-led cable management and app-based control in a verified single-phase package.

The convenience lighting and the stronger focus on single-phase 7kW use also help distinguish it from the wider Andersen family. Buyers are not just choosing a fascia or colour. They are choosing a specific charger format with its own cable arrangement, size and use case. That is what gives the A3 real product identity rather than making it a cosmetic variant of another unit.

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