Home EV Charger Installation in Brisbane
- Jun 6, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: May 19
EV Charger Installation in Brisbane: What You Need to Know To Avoid Unskilled Electricians Installing You EV Charger
THE WRONG EV CHARGER INSTALLER WILL COST YOU MORE THAN ANIKA WELLS' TRAVEL BILL đź’°
EV's are popular now, but most electricians still have no idea that the rules and regulations have been overhauled. Don't let the wrong electrician compromise your entire house with a dodgy charger install.
đźš— Home EV Charging is booming
Getting an EV charger installed at home should be simple, safe and properly planned.
At Hopkinson Electrical, we install home EV chargers across Brisbane and Moreton Bay with the whole house in mind. That means we check your switchboard, mains supply, solar setup, charger size, Energex requirements and future charging needs before we recommend anything.
EV chargers are becoming more common, but many homes were never designed to handle that kind of load. A standard power point might technically charge your car, but it is slow, inconvenient and not the right long-term setup for most EV owners.
A dedicated Level 2 home EV charger can give you much faster charging, usually around 20km to 60km of range per hour, depending on your vehicle, charger, mains supply and installation setup.
Whether you drive a Tesla, BYD, Polestar, Hyundai, Kia, MG, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes, GWM, Cupra or another EV, we can help you choose and install the right charger for your home.
🔧 Why EV Charger Installs Require Expertise
Most homes were built for lights, power points, ovens, hot water, air conditioning and everyday appliances.
An EV charger is different.
A single EV charger can draw more power than many household appliances combined, especially when installed at 7kW, 11kW or 22kW.
That is why a proper EV charger installation is not just about mounting a charger on the wall. The electrician needs to understand:
Your existing switchboard condition
Your mains supply size
Single-phase vs three-phase power
Energex connection requirements
Solar charging options
Overnight EV charging tariffs
Load management
RCD and circuit protection requirements
Future EV charging plans
A cheap EV charger installation can become expensive later if the switchboard, mains, protection or Energex requirements are ignored.
We quote the job properly before we install the charger, and it might be more expensive than other quotes or online install prices you've seen, but its tailored to your home, not a generic number.
đź’ˇ Choosing the Right Charger: What to Know
🔌 Level 1 (power point style charger) vs Level 2 (Fixed wall charger)
Most Brisbane homeowners opt for a Level 2 charger for speed and reliability.
Type | Power Source | Charging Speed | Best For |
Level 1 | Standard 240V outlet | Slow (10km/hour) | Low daily driving needs |
Level 2 | Dedicated 240V line | Fast (20–60km/hour) | Daily charging at home |
🧠What We Find Out Before Building Your Quote
Before we recommend a charger or give you a price, we look at how the EV charger will work with your home, your car and the way you actually plan to charge.
An EV charger is a large electrical load, so a proper quote needs more than a quick guess over the phone.
Daily Driving Habits
How far do you drive each day?
Someone driving 20km a day has very different charging needs to someone regularly doing long commutes, school runs, weekend trips or work travel.
We look at how much range you realistically need to add overnight, so we can recommend a charger size that suits your life rather than just selling the biggest charger possible.
For many homes, a standard 7kW charger is more than enough. For others, three-phase charging or smarter load management may be worth considering.
Your Existing Power Supply
We check what your home can safely handle before adding an EV charger.
This includes looking at your mains supply, switchboard, main switch rating, existing electrical loads and whether your home is single-phase or three-phase.
EV chargers can draw a lot of power for long periods, so it is important to know whether your current setup is ready or whether upgrades are needed first.
If your switchboard needs work, we will explain what needs to be done and why.
Installation Needs
Every home is different.
We look at where the charger will be installed, how far it is from the switchboard, how the cable will get there, what type of wall it is going on and whether there are any access issues.
We also consider things like weather exposure, charger position, conduit routes, isolation requirements and manufacturer installation instructions.
The goal is a neat, safe installation that looks like it belongs there.
Smart Features
Modern EV chargers can do a lot more than simply charge the car.
Depending on the charger, you may be able to use features like:
Wi-Fi app control
Charging schedules
Solar charging
Energy usage tracking
Load management
Charging history
Adjustable charge rates
Some features are useful. Some sound good but may not matter for your situation.
We help you work out which features are worth paying for and which ones you may never use.
Solar and Tariff Options
If you have solar, we look at whether solar charging makes sense for your home.
Solar charging can be a great option, but it depends on how much solar you export, when the car is home, how much you drive and what charger you choose.
We can also talk through overnight EV charging tariffs and whether they may be a better fit than trying to charge only from solar.
The best setup is the one that actually suits how your household uses power.
Future-Proofing
Thinking of adding a second EV later?
Planning to upgrade your solar, add a battery or move to three-phase power one day?
We take future plans into account so the installation is not short-sighted.
That might mean choosing a charger with load management, allowing for a future second charger, or setting up the switchboard in a way that makes future upgrades easier.
A little planning now can save a lot of rework later.
🔍 Our Favourite Chargers
⚡ Schneider EV Charge
Simple plug and play
Nothing fancy
⚡ Telsa Gen 3
Simple
long 7m lead
load management add on available
⚡ EVNEX
Made in NZ
Priced well and includes features other chargers charge for
App is great
About Hopkinson Electrical
Hopkinson Electrical is a Brisbane electrical contractor based in Brendale.
We specialise in residential electrical work, switchboard upgrades, EV charger installation, air conditioning circuits, safety upgrades and quality electrical installations.
We are not usually the cheapest option, and that is okay.
Our customers choose us because they want the job done properly, with the whole home considered before the charger goes on the wall.
We have completed over 1500 electrical jobs, have 20+ years of combined electrical experience, and our name is on the van because we stand behind the work.
Contractor Licence: 92123
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