Rolec and Project EV both have several models, from simple units to smarter connected ones. A comparison only means something at model level: smart features, PEN protection approach, RCD requirement, tether, warranty and whether the unit is what your installer regularly fits. A keen Project EV price on a non-smart or poorly documented unit is not equivalent to a connected Rolec, and the reverse is also true. Ask for datasheets, then compare those datasheets with the electrical design.
Rolec compared with Project EV
Value brands can be the right buy when the paperwork is genuine and the installer supports them.
- Compare model datasheets
- Add the cost of external protection
- Support and spares matter
- Smart features are either present or not
Check rolec compared with Project EV before you accept a price
They are the wrong buy when the saving is a missing protective function you then pay the electrician to add outside the unit.
The price effect of rolec compared with Project EV
The installed price including any extra RCD or PEN hardware is the comparison.
A miss that shows up later: rolec compared with Project EV
The mistake is 'they are both commercial brands so they are the same' or 'the cheaper one must be non-compliant' without reading the sheet.
Write rolec compared with Project EV into the quote
Attach the datasheet to the quote and list any extra protection the unit does not contain.
Frequently asked questions
Which lasts longer?
Nobody can promise that. Warranty length and a local spares path are the evidence you can check.
Are they suitable for PME?
Only if the design deals with open-PEN, inside the unit or beside it.
Can I get a grant on them?
Only if the live scheme lists that model and you qualify.
What if the app is basic?
For a fixed off-peak window, basic can be enough. For a supplier-managed tariff, it may not be.
Core buying guides
Start with these high-intent guides, then dig into the rest of the library.
Related guides
Sources and further reading
How this guide was prepared
This guide was written by the Local EV Installers Editorial Team. We compare official guidance, legislation and established consumer information, separate general information from project-specific advice, and show publication dates and sources. We do not accept installer accreditation claims at face value.