Elica NikolaTesla Unplugged EVO NT-UNP-EVO-BL 90cm Vented Induction Hob in Black Glass Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Elica NT-UNP-EVO-BL hob is a premium all-in-one cooking and extraction solution with four induction zones, two bridge areas and automatic duct-out ventilation. Its physical click-release knobs are a useful alternative to touch-only controls, while the 620m³/h boost airflow gives the extractor serious capacity. The large format, 7.4kW electrical rating and installation requirements mean it suits a kitchen project more than a basic replacement job.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Flexibility for large cookware
- ✓ Tactile, direct control
- ✓ Automatic extraction, child lock and several dedicated cooking modes improve everyday usability
- ✓ A++ extraction energy class and concealed central flap support the streamlined design
Worth considering
- The 90cm width and 80.7 x 49.2cm cut-out require generous worktop space and careful cabinet planning
- A 7.4kW total electrical rating makes installation planning more demanding than with a lower-powered conventional hob
- Duct-out extraction reaches 67dB(A) at maximum, so it will be clearly audible when used at full power
- Each cooking zone is rated at up to 3.0kW, below the 3.7kW maximum quoted for some larger high-output induction zones
Key Specifications
- Type
- Induction hob with integrated duct-out extractor
- Width
- 90cm
- Finish
- Black glass
- Voltage
- 220–240V / 380–415V 2N / 380–415V 3N
- Bridge zones
- 2
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Key functions
- Autocapture, warming mode, melting mode, simmering mode, fast boiling, child lock and delay switch-off
- Cooking controls
- 9P+I rotary knobs
- Duct-out airflow
- 130–525m³/h
- Total absorption
- 7.4kW
- Cooking-zone size
- 21 x 19.1cm
- Filtering airflow
- 130–505m³/h
- Cooking-zone power
- 2.1/3.0kW per zone
- Cut-out dimensions
- 80.7 x 49.2cm
- Overall dimensions
- 90 x 53 x 21cm
- Extraction controls
- 9V+I rotary knobs
- Duct-out noise level
- 34–67dB(A)
- Extractor absorption
- 175W
- Duct-out boost airflow
- 620m³/h
- Extraction energy class
- A++
- Filtering boost airflow
- 600m³/h
- Manufacturer product code
- PRF0213327
- Published filtering noise level
- 38dB(A)
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Open-plan kitchens where integrated extraction is preferred over a separate hood
- ✓ Cooks who use large pans and will benefit from two bridge zones
- ✓ Shoppers who prefer tactile rotary controls to a touch-only hob
- ✓ Kitchens with sufficient worktop space for a 90cm hob and a planned ducting route
For the black duct-out variant, the current manufacturer specification lists 21 x 19.1cm cooking zones rated at 2.1/3.0kW; those figures are used here instead of the alternative zone figures appearing in the retailer’s supplied information.
Design and installation
The Elica NT-UNP-EVO-BL hob combines a 90cm black-glass induction surface with a centrally integrated extractor. Its 80.7 x 49.2cm cut-out and 21cm overall height make it a substantial built-in appliance, so the worktop, cabinet and ducting route need to be planned around the product rather than treated as a straightforward standard-hob replacement.
The black glass finish and concealed central extraction flap give the hob a clean appearance when extraction is not in use. The duct-out configuration is intended for kitchens where extracted air can be routed outside.
Cooking performance
Four induction zones are arranged around the central extractor, with two bridge zones for combining adjacent areas when using larger pans or griddles. Each zone is specified at 21 x 19.1cm with 2.1kW standard and 3.0kW maximum power.
The hob uses rotary 9P+I controls and includes useful cooking functions such as warming, melting, simmering and fast boiling. Induction provides responsive heat control, while the bridge function adds flexibility for larger cookware.
Integrated extraction
The duct-out extractor delivers between 130 and 525m³/h, rising to 620m³/h on boost. That is a strong specification for an integrated extractor and should suit kitchens where capturing steam, grease and odours close to the pan is important.
Automatic extraction adjusts the ventilation operation in response to cooking activity. The published duct-out noise range is 34–67dB(A), meaning the system should be relatively restrained at lower settings but clearly audible when operated at maximum power.
Controls and everyday use
Fixed click-release knobs provide a physical control method that is easy to locate without looking down at a touch panel. Elica separates the cooking controls from the cooking area with a partition, helping keep the main control section away from pans and spills.
The hob also includes two bridge zones, child lock, delay switch-off and residual cooking safety features. Its A++ extraction energy class and 175W extractor consumption support efficient ventilation, although the appliance has a substantial 7.4kW total electrical rating.
Who should buy it
This is a strong option for a kitchen redesign where a wide induction hob and extractor are required in one appliance. It offers more integrated functionality than a conventional hob, while the rotary controls make it particularly appealing to shoppers who dislike slider-based touch controls.
Its main trade-offs are the large installation footprint, the need to plan ducting carefully and the audible extraction level at full power. Buyers wanting a simple 60cm replacement or a low-load installation should consider a smaller, conventional hob instead.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.