Review of the Wallbox Pulsar Max electric vehicle charger (UK version)

In this video, I review the Wallbox Pulsar Max EV charger. As a long term user of three of the previous generation Wallbox Pulsar Plus chargers (all without any faults or issues), I've installed a new Pulsar Max AC charger in the workshop. This unit is a 7.4kW (32 amp) single phase AC charger with a 5 metre tethered cable and a type2 plug. In this video, I run through an unboxing, setup and the app which will help installers and potential buyers.
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Timestamps/chapters
00:00 Pulsar Max specs
02:26 Unboxing
06:22 Size comparison
07:08 Look inside & installation
10:37 Installation manual
13:18 Installation & clearance
13:50 Fixings
14:46 Cable storage
15:35 Works as dumb charger
16:02 Installing app
16:45 Add charger to app
18:12 Software updates
18:53 App basic operation
19:50 Scheduling
20:33 Charge stats
21:27 Halo lights
22:27 Grid balancing
24:14 App settings & solar
26:03 Easy to use
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[@hursitgoksu5983]

Thank you for your clear English. Im not a great listener but understood nearly everything about the product.

[@GoGreenAutos]

You are welcome

[@adaml99a]

Very useful video! Thanks for sharing. Going to buy and install one this week. 👍

[@GoGreenAutos]

Glad it was helpful

[@jamesweston6817]

Very comprehensive and helpful thanks Mat😊

[@GoGreenAutos]

Glad it helped

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Ive got the Plus, been fine for past 2 years, appreciated the update last year which enabled switching off the light display if you wanted that.

[@GoGreenAutos]

There's been a lot of updates for the Plus over the last few months too. No noticeable differences though or added features, but I've probably installed 4 updates in the last 8 months or so.

[@Joe-lb8qn]

@@GoGreenAutos TRue. They are a PITA for me to install so i have started not installing every one (because i have to hang around in the garage with my phone whilst its doing its thing). They did also improve the UI recently which is preferable to the old one which was easy to slip a finger and dial down the current accidentally. Ive never had that delay message and dont see how my wallbox could do it as theres no way for anything to tell the charger to stop since its not in communication with anything as my garage shields my house wifi.

[@GoGreenAutos]

@@Joe-lb8qn The delay thing is to meet the new GOV regulations. Its all pretty pointless in its current form, but that's not Wallbox's fault. If you're unit is not online, then it just works like a dumb charge anyway, without the delay.

[@camf7522]

I’ve had my Wallbox Plus at home in Australia for nearly 18 months, and it is fantastic, easy to use, looks good and I would highly recommend a Wallbox for home use.

[@GoGreenAutos]

Great to hear

[@user-xy4of3wu9j]

Very thorough , thanks for the insight, if you install these , do you have advice on installing the new CT clamps that use the mcb ?

[@GoGreenAutos]

Sorry no, not used them. I'm not an installer either....just a user.

[@rbtx99]

4:90 The external cap can accumulate water inside if the cable is hanging with the plug at the bottom.

[@wyx087]

Interesting wooden post on which you’ve put your old chargers. Is there another video showing more about it? View of the whole thing, size, where you got it? I’m thinking of doing the same.

[@GoGreenAutos]

No video on it. Its just a 6" square gate post. Its a bit excessive, but was what was spare. I also installed a PostSaver wrap on it to prolong the life of the post.

[@wyx087]

@@GoGreenAutos Thanks. Good point re PostSaver. Are those chargers on the 6x6 post DIY install? Or are reputable installer happy to install onto temporary structure? Podpoint wanted to install onto wall back in 2017 with gov grant. I’m getting ChargedEV to install Indra smart pro soon, would be good to get charger closer to the cars.

[@GoGreenAutos]

@@wyx087 I put the post in and the installed the underground armoured cable to make it an easy job for the electrician.

[@just4therecord]

Does the app have any energy usage report? I’m interested to see if there is a total monthly usage so I can give to my condo management. Thanks

[@GoGreenAutos]

@@just4therecord Yes all the charging sessions are recorded, with times, kWh consumed and pricing and this can be seen with weekly, monthly and yearly totals. You can view on the app and also via a web portal.

[@richardhaywoodh]

I found the plastic very brittle on the holster, the small protrusion that the outlet clicks into to hold it in place soon broke so outlet won't stay in it 😒

[@GoGreenAutos]

Not experienced that with our three other Pulsar Plus chargers.

[@NL90000]

Yes, pure crap. Broken 2 so now I have wait to a third party model, which works great

[@jarjarbinx79]

if you have no wifi, can you still view your electricity usage using just Bluetooth connection?

[@GoGreenAutos]

I think you can, but its probably limited to last session. Its been years since I used one without WiFi so I can't remember the functionality. Once WiFi is enabled, the usage and charging data is transferred to your cloud account where you can see it online and in the app. It will be best to contact Wallbox for confirmation.

[@leonparsons13]

Wallbox have software problems and I regret buying mine. My new Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40-amp charger was installed by a Qmeret certified electrician and due to bad software, it took numerous calls over almost two weeks to just charge my EV. Still some features don’t work. At the prices Wallbox charges you should not be beta testing their products. If it wasn’t a hardwired installation I would return the charger.

[@FunkDoobie903]

Sir you've invested in everything except a tripod 🤣

[@kids-Gala58]

My charger is continuously getting on and off automatically...can any one tell me whats wrong? Or it is ok ?

[@GoGreenAutos]

No it shouldn't. Contact your installer or Wallbox at support.wallbox.com/en/contact-us/

[@richardhaywoodh]

What will be the real world benefits for you when you are using the Max compared with the Pulsar Plus you already have?

[@GoGreenAutos]

None that I've noticed. Its just that the Max is compliant with the new UK regs. And its easier to fit for the installer.

[@dean7442]

No Ethernet port connectivity ?

[@GoGreenAutos]

No, don't think so. Its uses Bluetooth and/or WiFi

[@patrickh7368]

Surprises me how these are all sealed and watertight yet no ventilation , my different brand is the same, obviously no problem charging when the box is in direct sunlight 🤔 recently my power supplier as made it so it’s cheaper for me off day/night rates so I’ve switched off my schedule to charge instantly now…step backwards ☹️

[@neiljohno]

Do you know what model EM112 is required for it to work with solar PV.

[@GoGreenAutos]

This is the new bidi clamp and it can be used for both eco-smart (solar compatibility) and power boost (load balancing) solutions wallbox.com/en_uk/power-meter-clamp-1-phase-up-to-80a

[@SirHackaL0t.]

A shame they didn’t spend a bit of time standardising on one screw head instead of needing 4 different ones.

[@NL90000]

Worst plastic holder for the charging cabel, already broken 2. And the wifi is really bad, looses connection so often and has to be restarted. Very short range

[@GoGreenAutos]

I've got 3 other Wallbox chargers installed and they're are all 2-3 years old and none of the cable holders have broken (yet). As for the WiFi, again I don't notice any issues with ours. However, I rarely connect to them as no need too. But do you update the firmware?

[@NL90000]

@@GoGreenAutos Have two of them at different houses, both looses connection to the wifi often even though the wifi signal is strong. Both of the are always updated. Wouldn't recommend or buy wallbox again. I use the scheduling function a lot, or at least try to when I can connect to the chargers.

[@GoGreenAutos]

@@NL90000 I see they've had a problem with the last firmware update which causes the WiFi to go down. Personally, I don't rush to install the latest updates unless our units have a problem. We use scheduling all the time. But its a case of setup the schedule and then let it do its thing. We don't open the app or need to connect to the chargers.

[@NL90000]

@@GoGreenAutos I hate this charger. Now it has lost the wifi connection again, and there's a strong signal at the installed location. So now I can't set the schedule Again.. Here in Sweden the electric prices varies from day to day and hour to hour, so I need to be able to change schedule from day to day. The bad wifi and the holder for the cable makes it Very hard to recommend to anyone. Probably one of the worst chargers on the market.

[@nickdelis1515]

It was erapted when we install it. Stay away. The company not even answer when i send the product back.

[@mpenacernadas1]

A las tres años muere sin solución,los hay en wallapop estropeados a patadas

[@ceslovasstanaitis3372]

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