How much will it cost to install my new charger?

The big unknown factor of home EV chargers is the cost of installation.

Prices vary for each install based on the charger and the distances of the cable run, but these are just a couple of the factors that could affect your final quote. This guide explains what the Basic Installation includes, as well as things that are an additional cost.

Each property and customer is different when it comes to home electric car chargers. Although installation includes a basic Installation charge, usually being a minimum $500, there are a few more variables to consider.

A rough guide to what is included in a Basic Installation?

A basicEV charger Installation includes mounting the charger onto the wall and connecting the charger into its own dedicated circuit plus running a communications cable and CT clamp. The distance of 5 metres of cables single phase is included in a basic install estimate. Your electrician will then let your know if there are any additional costs on top of the Basic Installation pricing.

What can increase the cost of your EV charge point installation?

A few examples are:

• Earth stake - some charge points and properties require an earth rod to be installed.
• Condition of your meterbox and circuitboard need to be compliant with current Australian standards and if it isn’t, a new meterbox will need to be installed.
• Installation of CT clamps or Smart metres.
• Extra cabling - if more than the 5 metres included is needed, then this will cost extra.
• Type A RCBO - this is a protective device required for some installations to protect against current overload, AC and DC leakage.
• Extra labour - for more complex installations or for jobs that will simply take longer (above the three hours included).
• Difficulties with wifi connections and distances to your router
• Requirements for future proofing. Installing larger 3 phase cabling to accomodate 22kwh charging in the future.