Short answer: yes. Installing an EV charger is a fixed electrical job that has to be done by a licensed electrician — it's not a legal or safe DIY project, no matter how handy you are.
Why it has to be a licensed electrician
A home charger draws a large, sustained load on its own dedicated circuit, wired directly into your switchboard with the right protection. Getting that wrong is a fire and safety risk, and doing fixed wiring yourself is illegal in Australia. A licensed electrician also issues a Certificate of Electrical Compliance — the document that proves the work is safe and that your home insurer expects to see.
What "we handle it" actually means
- Licensed, insured electricians on every job.
- A switchboard assessment before any work, so there are no surprises.
- A dedicated, protected circuit and a tidy install.
- Safety testing and a Certificate of Compliance on completion.
The portable cable that came with your car can trickle-charge from a power point in a pinch, but a proper home charger is a fixed electrical installation — licensed electrician, compliance certificate, done once and done right.
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Common questions
Can I install an EV charger myself?
No. A home charger is fixed wiring on a dedicated circuit into your switchboard, and doing fixed electrical work yourself is illegal and unsafe in Australia. It must be installed by a licensed electrician.
Do I need a Certificate of Compliance for an EV charger?
Yes. A licensed electrician issues a Certificate of Electrical Compliance confirming the work is safe — it's what your home insurer expects, and every EVChargd install includes one.
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