Adding an EV charger sometimes means your switchboard needs an upgrade first — for safety and for capacity. Older boards with ceramic fuses or no safety switches, or boards that are simply full, often need work before a charger can go in. We assess your board up front, tell you clearly if it needs an upgrade, and do it to code with a Certificate of Compliance.
Want the detail? Switchboard upgrades explained (with cost range).
Step 1
A quick call or form — describe your setup and the issue.
Step 2
A licensed electrician checks it and quotes up front — no surprises.
Step 3
We complete the work safely, with a Certificate of Compliance.
Every job by a licensed electrician, Certificate of Compliance on completion.
We assess first and tell you straight — repair vs replace, needed vs not.
We know EV chargers, so we diagnose and get you sorted quickly.
"Filled a form on website. Amr called within seconds. Had a site inspection, quote and proposal with full scope of works within a day. Booked the install and received a certificate on completion. I've received a call since then confirming everything is working fine. Can't think of a better customer experience. EVchargd has nailed it."
Response from EVChargd
Thank you Mostapha, our team is so glad to hear your kind words. We're always more than happy to help. Congrats on the new Tesla!
"Really happy with the BYD charger install for my new car. The team were friendly, professional and did a really clean and tidy job. Everything was quick and easy, and the charger is working perfectly. Very happy with the service and would use them again!"
Response from EVChargd
Hey Natasha, it was a pleasure working with you. We're very happy to know you had a great experience. We wish you the best with your new BYD!
"Such a professional team from start to finish. The communication from them was top notch and they took care of us from dealership to home."
Response from EVChargd
Thank Ali for the kind words, always a pleasure to help. Congrats on the new Zeekr!
Do I need a switchboard upgrade to install an EV charger?
Not always — many boards already have the capacity and protection. Older boards with ceramic fuses, no safety switches, or no spare slots often need an upgrade first. We assess yours before quoting, never on install day.
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost?
As a general market range it's usually around $1,500–$3,000, and more for a full replacement — a market figure, not our quote. We price yours after a look. See our switchboard guide for detail.
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Tell-tale signs are ceramic fuses, no safety switches, a full board, or an older home that's never had electrical work. We confirm it in a free assessment before any charger work.
Tell us what's going on and we'll sort it — licensed, certified, no surprises.
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