EV Charger Installation Melbourne

Most residential installations in Melbourne's north east fall between $800 and $1,800. The range depends on the charger type, cable run distance, whether a switchboard upgrade is required, and your supply type. You receive a written quote with no variations before any work starts. Call 1300 215 193 for a no-obligation quote.

Charging at home is substantially cheaper than using public fast chargers. A typical 60kWh battery takes roughly 55 to 60kWh to fill from near empty, so at a Victorian off-peak rate of around 20 cents per kWh that is about $11 to $12 for a full charge, or close to $3 if you are charging from surplus solar. Public DC fast chargers commonly cost three to four times as much per kWh. Rates vary by retailer and tariff, so check your own plan.

Yes, and it is one of the largest variables in the price. A charger mounted on a garage wall within a few metres of the board is the cheapest scenario and usually sits at the lower end of the range. Runs to a detached garage, a carport on the far side of the house, or across a driveway need heavier cable and sometimes underground conduit or trenching, which can add several hundred dollars. We measure the shortest practical route during the assessment and include it in the written quote.

There is currently no Victorian or federal rebate for installing a home EV charger. Victoria's zero emissions vehicle subsidy applied to vehicle purchases and ended on 30 June 2023, and Solar Victoria rebates cover solar, batteries and hot water rather than chargers. Some electricity retailers offer EV-specific tariffs or bill credits, and commercial and fleet installations may qualify for separate programs. Incentives change, so confirm current offers with your retailer before you commit.

Yes, for a firm price. We can give a general indication of cost over the phone, but confirming the quote means seeing your switchboard and walking the cable route. For most properties in Melbourne's north east we can schedule an assessment within a few days. Call 1300 215 193 to arrange a time.

Not necessarily. Many homes have a spare circuit with sufficient capacity and need no board work at all. Properties built before the late 1990s more commonly need a new circuit or a full switchboard upgrade, particularly where the board still has ceramic fuses or no RCD protection. We assess this as part of every quote and include any required work in the written quote.

No. The great majority of Melbourne homes run single-phase supply, and a 7kW single-phase charger adds roughly 40km of range per hour, which fills most batteries overnight. Three-phase supply allows a 22kW charger, cutting charge times to about a third, but only some vehicles accept 22kW AC and upgrading a property from single to three-phase is a significant cost. We confirm your supply type during the assessment and tell you plainly whether the upgrade is worth it.

You can, using the portable cable supplied with the vehicle, but it is a fallback rather than a solution. A standard 10 amp powerpoint delivers around 2.4kW, roughly 10 to 15km of range per hour, so a full charge can take more than 24 hours. Drawing that load continuously through an older or shared circuit also generates heat, which is why we do not recommend it as a daily habit. A dedicated charger on its own circuit is both faster and safer.

Sometimes, and it is a step most homeowners do not know exists. Victorian distributors, including AusNet Services and Jemena which between them cover most of Melbourne's north east, may require notification or approval before a dedicated EV charger circuit is energised, particularly where the charger exceeds 7kW or the local supply is constrained. Your electrician handles this, not you. We identify your distributor and confirm available supply capacity during the assessment, so there are no surprises after the charger is on the wall.

Yes, with the owner's written consent, since a hardwired charger is a permanent alteration to the property. In practice most tenants either negotiate with the landlord to have the charger remain at the end of the lease, or the owner funds the installation as an improvement. If consent is not forthcoming, a portable charger on an existing powerpoint is the interim option. We are happy to provide a written quote you can send to the owner or agent.

Yes, but the household supply usually needs managing. Most Melbourne homes have a main supply fuse rated at 63 or 80 amps, and two 32 amp chargers running at full output alongside an oven, air conditioner and hot water can exceed it. The solution is dynamic load management, where the chargers communicate and share available capacity, throttling back rather than tripping the main. We size this during the assessment. It is the same principle we apply to multi-bay commercial installations.

For most Melbourne homes, a 7kW Type 2 wall charger is the right choice. It is compatible with virtually all EVs sold in Australia, delivers a full overnight charge for most vehicles, and works on standard single-phase supply. If your property has three-phase power, a 22kW charger charges significantly faster. If you have solar, a Zappi is worth considering. Tell us your vehicle and we will give you a straight recommendation.

On a 7kW charger, a typical 60kWh battery goes from near empty to full in about eight to nine hours, which is comfortably overnight. In everyday use most drivers top up rather than fully charge, adding roughly 40km of range for every hour plugged in. A 22kW charger on three-phase supply cuts a full charge to around three hours, though only some vehicles accept that rate on AC. A standard powerpoint, by contrast, can take more than 24 hours.

A tethered charger has the cable permanently attached, so you plug straight in without handling a separate lead, which suits most single-EV households. An untethered charger has a socket instead, so you bring your own cable. It looks tidier on the wall, it accommodates vehicles with different connectors, and it is more future-proof if you change cars. Untethered units also avoid replacing the whole charger if a cable is damaged. Both are Type 2 in Australia, so either works with virtually any EV.

We install customer-supplied chargers and can supply units directly. Brands we regularly install include Tesla Wall Connectors, Zappi, Evnex, Wallbox, Ocular, ZJ Beny, and Fronius Wattpilot. If you have a specific charger in mind, contact us to confirm compatibility with your vehicle and property.

Yes. We install chargers for every EV sold in Australia, including Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, BYD Atto 3 and Seal, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6, MG ZS EV, Volvo EX40, Polestar 2, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Mercedes EQA and EQC, BMW iX and i4, and Audi Q4 e-tron. All of these use the Type 2 connector standard, so charger choice is driven by your supply and your charging habits rather than by the badge on the car.

Yes, if you choose a solar-compatible charger such as the Zappi. It monitors your solar output and prioritises excess solar generation for charging before drawing from the grid. The practical benefit depends on your solar system size and daily driving pattern, and it is greatest for households that can charge during daylight hours rather than overnight.

Mount it where the car parks and where the cable reaches the charge port without stretching across a walkway. A garage wall close to the switchboard is ideal. Most chargers are weatherproof and rated for outdoor installation, so a carport wall, a side fence line or an external wall beside the driveway all work. Height is typically between 900mm and 1200mm from the ground, which keeps the connector easy to handle and the cable clear of the ground.

Most residential installations are completed in a single visit of three to six hours. If a switchboard upgrade is also needed, allow a full day. Long cable runs, trenching or three-phase work can extend this. We give you a clear timeframe with the quote.

Yes to both. An EV charger draws a sustained high load for hours at a time, so AS/NZS 3000 requires a dedicated circuit run from the switchboard rather than a shared one, along with correct RCD or RCBO protection and a verified earth connection. Where a charger does not include built-in DC fault detection, a Type B RCD is required. A Certificate of Electrical Safety is issued on completion, which is your evidence the installation is compliant.

A 7kW single-phase charger draws 32 amps, so it is protected by a 32 amp RCBO and typically fed with 6mm squared cable, though the exact size depends on the run length, installation method and derating factors under AS/NZS 3000. Longer runs sometimes need 10mm squared to keep voltage drop within limits. This is why cable route matters to both the price and the specification, and why the sizing is calculated for your property rather than assumed.

No. EV charger installation is regulated electrical work and must be carried out by a licensed electrician in Australia. A DIY installation is illegal, will void your charger's warranty, may not be covered by your home insurance, and creates a genuine fire and safety risk given the sustained high load involved.

Bitz Electrical is a licensed electrical contractor, REC 31813, and a member of Master Electricians Australia. Jonathan has more than 25 years of experience in the electrical industry. Every installation is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee, which covers the work itself for as long as you own the property, and a Certificate of Electrical Safety is issued on completion. The charger hardware carries its own manufacturer warranty, typically three to five years.

Yes. We handle commercial installations across Melbourne's north east including offices, car parks, strata buildings, and business fleets. Commercial work involves load management across multiple bays, coordination with owners corporations where common property is affected, and compliance with commercial electrical standards. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

We service Melbourne's north and inner east across the Banyule, Manningham, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Darebin and Boroondara council areas, including Briar Hill, Bulleen, Bundoora, Diamond Creek, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Doreen, Eaglemont, Eltham, Eltham North, Fairfield, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Kew, Lower Plenty, Macleod, Mernda, Mill Park, Montmorency, Northcote, Park Orchards, Preston, Rosanna, South Morang, St Helena, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Thornbury, Viewbank, Warrandyte, Watsonia, Yallambie and surrounding areas. If you are unsure whether we cover your location, call 1300 215 193.