What actually determines the price
Three things: how far the charger is from your switchboard, whether your board has capacity for another circuit, and whether you're on single or three-phase power. A charger going on the garage wall right behind the meter box is a very different job to one at the far end of a double-storey house. This is why nobody can honestly quote an EV charger over the phone.
Does your switchboard have room?
This is where a lot of EV installs come unstuck. A charger needs its own dedicated circuit with RCD protection, and plenty of older Melbourne boards are already full, or don't have the capacity to run a 32-amp load alongside everything else. Sometimes the honest answer is that you need a switchboard upgrade first — and we'd rather tell you that upfront than halfway through.
Single phase vs three phase
Most Melbourne homes are single phase, which supports a 7kW charger — enough to fully charge overnight for almost anybody. If you have three-phase power you can go faster, up to 22kW, though whether your car can even accept that is another question. We'll give you a straight answer rather than upselling you into something you can't use.
Solar and smart charging
If you have solar, there's real value in a charger that can be scheduled or that charges off your excess generation. It changes the economics of the car significantly. Worth talking through if you're getting solar and an EV charger around the same time.
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How long does an EV charger installation take?
Most home installs are done in a day. If the switchboard needs upgrading first, or the cable run is long and difficult, it can take longer.
Can I just charge from a normal power point?
You can, but it's slow — roughly 10 to 15 kilometres of range per hour. It's fine as a backup, but most people who drive their EV daily find it frustrating within a few weeks.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade for an EV charger?
Sometimes. The charger needs its own dedicated circuit, and many older boards are full or lack the capacity. We check this during the quote rather than discovering it on installation day.
What size charger should I get?
For most Melbourne homes on single phase, a 7kW wallbox is the right answer — it'll fully charge almost any EV overnight. Going bigger only helps if you have three-phase power and a car that can accept it.