"How much does it cost to install an EV charger?" is the first thing most people ask — and the honest answer is that it depends on your home, not on a sticker price. Two houses on the same street can be very different jobs. Here's what actually drives the cost, and why the number you pay on the day is often $0.
What changes the price
- Your power supply. Single-phase and three-phase homes need different setups, and that affects both the hardware and the labour.
- Cable run. The distance from your switchboard to where the car parks is one of the biggest factors — a charger next to the board is a very different job to one at the far end of a driveway.
- Switchboard condition. Older boards sometimes need an upgrade or extra protection before a charger can be added safely. We assess this up front, never on the day.
- The charger itself. A simple, dependable unit and a fast, solar-ready, app-controlled one sit at different price points — which is why we recommend based on how you actually drive, not a default.
- Mounting and access. Garage, carport, driveway or basement all change the work involved.
What it typically costs in Australia
As a rough market guide — not our quote — a home EV charger install in Australia usually lands somewhere between about $1,500 and $3,000 for a 7kW single-phase setup, and roughly $2,500 to $4,500 for a 22kW three-phase one, with the national average sitting around $2,300. A switchboard upgrade, a long cable run or three-phase work can push it higher. Those are industry ranges to set expectations — your actual figure depends on your home, and we quote it after a free assessment (grants checked first).
Why "how much" is the wrong first question
Before we quote anything, we check every government grant and rebate you qualify for — for free. For businesses and fleets that can cover a serious chunk of the cost; for many homeowners it's 0% interest, no-fee finance that removes the upfront cost instead. Either way, the goal is the same: the lowest total cost to you, not the highest sale to us.
Most of our customers pay nothing on installation day — the cost is either offset by a grant or spread over 0% interest finance with no fees. We tell you exactly what your install costs you before any work starts.
What's always included
Whatever the final number, every EVChargd installation includes a licensed, insured electrician, a switchboard assessment, all cabling and mounting, safety testing, and a Certificate of Electrical Compliance — the document your home insurer expects. No surprise add-ons on the day.
The only way to get an accurate figure is a quick look at your setup. Start with the Grant Wizard to see what funding applies, or get a free quote and we'll talk through your home.
Want this sorted for your home?
We check every grant you qualify for — free — then install before your car arrives.