Good news if you're picturing a disruptive, all-day job: most home EV charger installations are done in a few hours, often within a single morning or afternoon. Here's what to expect, and what can stretch it out.
The typical install
A straightforward home charger — a reasonable cable run from the switchboard to where you park, on a board with spare capacity — usually takes around 2 to 3 hours start to finish, including safety testing and certification. You don't need to take the day off.
What can add time
- A long cable run from the switchboard to a distant garage or driveway.
- A switchboard upgrade if your board is full or dated.
- Three-phase work where higher-power charging is being added.
- Strata approvals in apartments — the paperwork, not the install itself, is what takes time (and we handle it).
The install is quick; the planning is what makes it quick. We assess your home first so the electrician arrives with the right plan — and we book it around your car's delivery date so you're charging from day one.
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Common questions
How long does EV charger installation take?
A straightforward home install usually takes about 2–3 hours, including safety testing and certification — done in a single visit. You don't need to take the day off.
Is an EV charger installed in one day?
Almost always, yes. Most home installs are a few hours. Only bigger jobs — a long cable run, a switchboard upgrade, three-phase work — extend it, and we flag those up front.
What makes an EV charger install take longer?
A long cable run from the switchboard, a board that needs upgrading, three-phase work, or (in apartments) strata approvals — though the paperwork is what takes time there, not the install, and we handle it.
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