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NexBlue Edge (UK)

NexBlue Edge (UK) is an earlier-generation 22 kW socketed chargepoint for single-phase or three-phase supplies. It remains documented and grant-listed but has been followed by Edge 2.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Rated power (kW)1.4 to 22; OZEV register records 22.1
Supply phasessingle phase or three phase, 230/400 V AC, up to 32 A
Connector arrangementuntethered
Socket typeType 2
Smart chargingyes, myNexBlue app, scheduling and card or app access
OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) versionOCPP 1.6J
Load balancingyes, with NexBlue Zen or a compatible partner system
Solar integrationyes, with NexBlue Zen or a compatible energy monitor
PEN (protective earth and neutral) fault detectionyes, single-phase and three-phase
Connectivity2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, 4G eSIM, Bluetooth 4.2 and Nexus RF
Residual-current protection6 mA DC detection and 30 mA AC; external Type A RCD required
Warranty (years)3
IP ratingIP54
Impact-protection ratingIK08
Operating-temperature range (°C)-30 to +50
Dimensions (mm)235 x 230 x 130, H x W x D
Weight (kg)1.8
Model numberNB1620B
OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) listingNexBlue Edge (UK), residential and commercial list dated 15 June 2026

NexBlue Edge (UK) is a Type 2 socketed chargepoint for single-phase and three-phase installations. Its manufacturer rating runs from 1.4 to 22 kW, depending on the supply and current available.

Supply, control and energy monitoring

At the upper rating the unit uses three phases at up to 32 A. It can also run on a single-phase 230 V supply. The configured rating depends on the property’s phase arrangement and the charging limit of the vehicle.

Charging can be authorised through the myNexBlue app, an RFID (radio-frequency identification) card, near-field communication or plug-and-play mode. Local OCPP 1.6J is available for a compatible management platform. Connectivity comprises Wi-Fi, a built-in 4G eSIM, Bluetooth and NexBlue’s local Nexus RF link.

Dynamic load balancing and solar-surplus charging require NexBlue Zen or a compatible energy-monitoring system. The separate monitor measures the site rather than the chargepoint inferring available capacity from its own circuit.

Edge has built-in 6 mA DC detection, 30 mA AC residual-current protection and PEN (protective earth and neutral) fault protection. NexBlue’s specification also requires an external Type A residual-current device as part of the installed circuit.

Earlier-generation status

The Edge enclosure is 235 by 230 by 130 mm and has ingress protection rating IP54 and impact rating IK08. NexBlue applies a three-year warranty to this earlier model, subject to its terms.

NexBlue describes Edge 2 as the updated version of Edge and included it in the range released towards the end of 2025. Edge (UK) is superseded, although its manuals remain available and it remains on the government eligible chargepoint list dated 15 June 2026.

The government register records the model as 22.1 kW, while NexBlue’s technical specification states a maximum of 22 kW. The two published figures refer to the same Edge (UK), not separate variants.

Brand

NexBlue

Reference type

EV charger model

Last reviewed

22 Jul 2026

Current status

Superseded product; relevant to installed systems and replacement identification.