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EV Charger Installation
Melbourne. Done Right.

Licensed electricians. Fixed-price quotes. Most installs completed within 48 hours. From $1,200 installed — find out your exact cost in 2 minutes.

$2,377
Avg. Melbourne install (2026)
180k+
EVs registered in Victoria
1–3hrs
Typical install time
100%
Licensed & insured
✓ Licensed A-Grade electricians
✓ Energy Safe Victoria registered
✓ Certificate of Electrical Safety included
✓ Fixed-price quotes, no surprises
✓ All major charger brands supported
Instant estimate

What will my installation cost?

Answer 6 quick questions and we'll give you a personalised price range based on real Melbourne install data.

Let's work out your quote

Takes about 3 minutes. No obligation — just an honest estimate.

Question 1 of 9
When was your home built?
This affects whether your switchboard needs upgrading.
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2000 or newer
Modern wiring, switchboard likely fine
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1990 – 2000
May need a switchboard check
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Before 1990
Switchboard upgrade likely needed
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Not sure
We'll assess on site
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Question 2 of 9
Where do you park your EV?
This determines cable run length and complexity.
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Attached garage
Wall shared with house — easy, short cable run
Low complexity
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Covered carport
External run, may need weatherproof conduit
+$300–$600
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Detached garage
Underground cable trench likely required
+$600–$1,200
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Open driveway / street
External wall mount, longer cable run
+$400–$800
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Question 3 of 9
What type of power does your home have?
Check your switchboard — single-phase has 1 main switch, 3-phase has 3.
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Single-phase (most homes)
Supports 7kW chargers — perfect for overnight charging
Standard
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Three-phase (already connected)
Supports 22kW fast chargers
+$200–$600
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Want to upgrade to 3-phase
Involves distributor — 4–8 week process
+$2,000–$5,000
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Not sure
Our electrician will check on site
We'll assess
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Question 4 of 9
Are we supplying the charger unit?
We supply and install all major brands, or we can install a unit you've already purchased.
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Yes — basic / entry-level
Tesla Wall Connector, Ocular — simple, reliable 7kW. No app needed.
~$720–$900
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Yes — smart / app-controlled
Ocular IQ, Wallbox, Evnex E2 — scheduling, load management, remote monitoring
~$999–$1,500
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Yes — solar-integrated
Zappi, Fronius Wattpilot, Ohme — charges from solar surplus automatically
~$1,100–$1,800
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No — I already have a charger
Installation only — must meet Australian safety standards
Labour only
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Question 5 of 9
What EV brand(s) will you be charging?
This helps us recommend the right charger and connector type. Select the closest match.
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Tesla
Model 3, Y, S, X — Type 2 connector
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BYD
Seal, Atto 3, Dolphin, Sealion — Type 2 / CCS2
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Hyundai / Kia
IONIQ 5/6, EV6, EV9, Kona — Type 2 / CCS2
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MG
ZS EV, MG4, Marvel R — Type 2 / CCS2
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European brand
BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Volvo, Polestar — Type 2 / CCS2
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Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Toyota, Mitsubishi, Volvo PHEV — Type 2, smaller battery
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Multiple / mixed brands
Household with 2+ EVs of different makes
❓
Other / not decided yet
We'll recommend a universal Type 2 charger
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Question 6 of 9
Do you have solar panels on your home?
Connecting your charger to your solar system means your EV charges from free solar energy first.
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Yes — and I want the charger connected to it
Charger will automatically use surplus solar energy to charge your EV. Adds ~$400–$700 to the install.
+$400–$700
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Yes — but just want a standard charger
You can still schedule charging during daylight hours manually
No extra cost
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No — no solar panels
Standard grid-powered charger installation
Standard
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No — but planning to get solar soon
We'll install a solar-ready charger so you're prepared. Minor additional cost now.
+$150–$300
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Question 7 of 9
Do you have a home battery system?
Batteries like Tesla Powerwall or Sungrow affect how the charger needs to be configured.
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Yes — I have a home battery
Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow, SolarEdge, Enphase etc. Requires integration configuration.
+$200–$400
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No — no home battery
Standard installation applies
Standard
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Not yet — but planning to get one
We'll future-proof the install so adding a battery later is straightforward
+$100–$200
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Not sure
Our electrician can advise on site
We'll advise
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Question 8 of 9
Which area are you in?
Labour costs and travel vary across our service area.
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Inner suburbs
Fitzroy, Richmond, South Yarra, Collingwood
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Middle-ring suburbs
Box Hill, Doncaster, Glen Waverley, Ringwood
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Outer suburbs
Cranbourne, Berwick, Sunbury, Point Cook
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Mornington Peninsula
Frankston, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Sorrento, Portsea
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Regional Victoria
Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and surrounds
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Question 9 of 9
Where should we send your estimate?
We'll email your personalised quote range and connect you with a local installer. No spam.
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Your estimated cost range
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Based on your answers. Final price confirmed after free on-site assessment.
This estimate is based on typical Melbourne installation data and your answers. Your actual quote may vary depending on site-specific factors discovered during the electrician's assessment — particularly switchboard condition and cable routing. The Certificate of Electrical Safety is always included.
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Service area

We come to you across Melbourne & the Peninsula

From the inner suburbs to the Mornington Peninsula, our licensed electricians cover all of Greater Melbourne. Most jobs are booked within 24 hours.

CBD & inner city
Frankston
Fitzroy & Collingwood
Mornington
South Yarra & Richmond
Mount Eliza
Box Hill & Doncaster
Mount Martha
Glen Waverley & Knox
Rosebud & Rye
Dandenong & Casey
Sorrento & Portsea
Bayside & Brighton
Flinders & Red Hill
Cranbourne & Berwick
Blairgowrie & Dromana
Not sure if we cover your suburb? Call or complete the quote form — we'll confirm instantly.
ChargeRight service area
Melbourne CBD
Mornington Peninsula
Bayside
Eastern suburbs
South-east corridor
Compatible with all EVs

We install chargers for every EV on the road

Every major brand, every connector type. Type 2, CCS2 and Tesla — all covered.

Hardware guide

Popular charger brands in Melbourne

Supply-only prices. Installation adds $500–$1,500 for most residential jobs.

Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3
7.4kW single / 11kW three-phase
$720–$800
Best value for Tesla owners. No solar diversion. Works with all EVs via Type 2 adaptor.
Budget pick
Evnex E2 / E2 Flex
7kW / 22kW
$800–$999
NZ-made, solar-compatible, rated to 55°C. Cloud-first design. Excellent value smart charger.
Solar smart
Ocular IQ Home Solar
7kW single-phase
$850–$1,100
Simple, reliable, solar-compatible. Very popular with Melbourne installers. Dynamic load balancing built in.
Popular
myenergi Zappi V2
7kW / 22kW
$1,100–$1,500
The gold standard for solar households. ECO+ mode charges only from surplus solar — includes CT clamp.
Solar smart
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
7kW / 22kW
$1,100–$1,500
Compact, app-controlled, voice command support. Popular with tech-savvy urban buyers.
Popular
Fronius Wattpilot
11kW / 22kW
$1,200–$1,800
Top pick among Aussie electricians surveyed. Seamless with Fronius solar inverters. OCPP support.
Solar smart
Ohme Home Pro
7.4kW single-phase
$1,100–$1,400
Smart tariff charging — automatically charges when electricity is cheapest. Ideal for Amber Electric users.
Solar smart
ABB Terra AC
7kW / 22kW
$1,500–$2,200
Commercial-grade build, 5-year warranty. Common in strata, multi-unit, and business installs.
Commercial
2026 Pricing Guide

What does EV charger installation cost in Melbourne?

Every job is different. These are the four scenarios our electricians see most often, with honest pricing based on real Melbourne jobs.

Most common
Basic single-phase install
$1,200–$2,000
incl. GST
Modern home (built after 2000), garage wall mount close to switchboard, cable run under 10m. Switchboard has capacity. Single-phase 7kW charger.
Charger unit
$900–$1,400
Labour (1.5–3 hrs)
$350–$550
Materials + RCD
$150–$250
CES certificate
$80–$120
Long cable run / detached garage
$1,800–$3,000
incl. GST
Charger 15–25m from switchboard. Cable through roof cavity, external conduit, or underground trench to a detached garage or carport.
Charger unit
$900–$1,400
Labour (3–5 hrs)
$550–$900
Cable + conduit
$300–$600
Trenching (if needed)
$300–$800
Switchboard upgrade + charger
$2,800–$4,500
incl. GST
Older Melbourne home (pre-1990) with ceramic fuses or full/outdated board. Board replaced first, charger installed same visit — saves $200–$500 vs separate jobs.
Charger unit
$900–$1,400
Switchboard upgrade
$1,200–$2,500
Labour (5–8 hrs)
$700–$1,200
Materials + CES
$200–$350
Three-phase 22kW install
$2,500–$4,500
incl. GST
Home already has 3-phase supply connected. 22kW charger, heavier 4-core cable, 3-pole circuit breaker. Fastest home charging available.
22kW charger unit
$1,200–$2,200
Labour (2–4 hrs)
$500–$800
Heavy cable + 3-pole breaker
$250–$450
CES certificate
$80–$120
Why ChargeRight

What you get with every installation

Licensed & certified

Every installer is an A-Grade licensed electrician registered with Energy Safe Victoria.

Fixed-price quotes

Written fixed-price quote before any work starts. No hourly surprises, no hidden call-out fees.

CES included, always

Your Certificate of Electrical Safety is lodged with Energy Safe Victoria as part of every job — at no extra charge.

48-hour turnaround

Most Melbourne installs are booked and completed within 48 hours of your quote being accepted.

All brands supported

We install Tesla, Zappi, Wallbox, Evnex, Ocular, Fronius, ABB, Schneider, and more. Or we install your charger.

Solar & battery ready

We set up chargers to integrate with your solar system and home battery — charge for near-zero cost.