A complete, plain-English guide to installing a home EV charger the right way
Bought an EV, or thinking about it? Charging from a standard power point works, but it is slow — and it is not what most homes are wired for long term. Here is what Melbourne homeowners need to know before installing a proper home charger.
Level 1 is plugging into a normal 10A power point — convenient, but it can take a day or more for a full charge and is not ideal as a permanent setup. Level 2 uses a dedicated wall charger on its own circuit and charges several times faster, typically topping up an EV overnight. For daily drivers, Level 2 is the setup worth doing properly.
Sometimes. An EV charger is a significant, sustained load, so your switchboard needs the capacity and a spare way for a dedicated circuit with its own RCD. Older boards — especially ceramic fuse boxes still common around the eastern suburbs — often need upgrading first. We assess your board as part of the quote so there are no surprises. See our switchboard upgrade cost guide if yours is due.
Most homes are single-phase, which comfortably supports a 7kW charger — plenty for overnight charging. If you have three-phase power, faster 11kW or 22kW charging may be possible depending on the charger and your vehicle. We will match the recommendation to your supply and how you actually drive.
Tethered chargers have the cable permanently attached (grab and plug in); untethered use a socket so you bring your own cable and keep things tidy. We install Level 2 chargers for all major brands including Tesla, BYD, Hyundai and Kia, and can advise on a unit to suit your car and budget.
Every install is a bit different, so we quote on-site. Explore our full EV charger installation service for details.
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You can for occasional top-ups, but a standard 10A point is slow and not designed for the sustained load of daily EV charging. A dedicated Level 2 charger is safer and much faster for regular use.
A typical Level 2 install is completed in a few hours. If your switchboard needs upgrading or the cable run is long, it may take longer — we will confirm with your quote.
No. A single-phase 7kW charger charges most EVs fully overnight, which suits the majority of homes. Three-phase enables faster charging but is not required.
Not when installed correctly. We assess your board, install a dedicated circuit with its own safety switch, and upgrade the switchboard first if needed so everything runs safely.