How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home in Australia?

This guide covers what an EV charger installation costs in Australia in 2026, what’s included, the extras that blow out a quote, and the rebates and low-interest loans that are actually available. The cheapest option is often the one you already have, so we start there.

Do you need a wall charger, or will a normal powerpoint do?

Most EVs come with (or offer) a portable charging cable that plugs into a standard 10 amp powerpoint. It’s slow, but your car is usually parked for 10 hours or more overnight, and the average daily drive is short. ACT’s energy advice notes the average Canberra driver travels about 38 km a day, and that a 10 A wall socket or a 15 A socket upgrade is adequate for most drivers (ACT Climate Choices).

Speeds and costs from ACT Climate Choices and Quotcha (reported quote data). Many cars can only take 7 kW or 11 kW on AC, so check your car’s AC charging limit on our compare tool before you pay for a 22 kW unit.

Rule of thumb: a 7 kW charger running for 8 hours adds about 56 kWh, roughly 361 km for our example EV using 15.5 kWh/100 km. If you drive 40 km a day, even a 10 A powerpoint replaces that in about four hours.

How much does EV charger installation cost in each state?

Solar Choice averages the prices its network of more than 40 vetted installers upload, for the charger plus a basic home installation, including GST:

Source: Solar Choice EV Charger Price Index, updated 1 October 2026. No NT average was published. These averages favour established installers and brands, and difficult installations cost more.

What’s included in the price?

A quote has two parts: the charger itself and the electrical work.

• The charger: a basic 7 kW wallbox costs about $700–$1,300, and smart chargers with app control, scheduling or solar diversion about $1,100–$1,800 (Quotcha). For example, Bunnings lists the Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 at $770; it works with Tesla and other EVs with a Type 2 plug (Bunnings).
• Installation: a dedicated circuit from your switchboard, a protection device in the board, an isolation switch at the charger, mounting, setup and a compliance certificate. AGL, for example, advertises installation from $1,099 for single-phase and $1,299 for three-phase. Its standard install includes up to 15 metres of cable, but not switchboard work, civil works, underfloor work or work over two storeys (AGL).

Reported quote data puts a standard 7 kW single-phase job, in a garage within 5 metres of the switchboard, at about $1,400–$2,200, and $1,900–$2,800 with a 10–20 metre cable run or an outside wall mount (Quotcha).

What pushes the price up?

• Distance from the switchboard. Each extra metre of cable adds roughly $30–$60, and runs through ceilings, under slabs or along outside walls cost more.
• An old switchboard. Boards with ceramic fuses, no spare space or no main switch may need an upgrade, reported at about $1,800–$4,500.
• Not enough supply. If your home is near its limit, a charger with load management (about $300–$700 extra) is usually far cheaper than a new three-phase supply, reported at $2,500–$6,000 plus network fees.
• Outdoor mounting. A carport post or outside wall needs weatherproof gear, about $200–$500 more.
• Apartments. Shared car parks need owners corporation approval and often metering and load sharing, reported at about $3,000–$8,000 per bay.

Ranges reported by Quotcha from Australian quote data (updated August 2026). Your quote depends on your home.

How to pay less for home charging

• Try the portable cable first. Live with it for a few weeks. If it keeps up, you’ve saved the whole cost.
• Mount the charger as close to the switchboard as your parking allows. It’s the cheapest thing you control.
• Choose load management over a three-phase upgrade unless you have another reason to need three-phase.
• Get at least three quotes from licensed electricians with EV experience, and compare them line by line.
• Check what came with your car. Some brands include a portable cable or offer a wall charger deal at purchase.
• Get the electricity plan right. The charger is a one-off cost; your rate per kWh is forever. An overnight EV plan or free midday power can save far more than the price difference between two chargers. See the plans and state prices in our EV charging cost guide.
• If you have solar, a solar-aware charger can soak up spare daytime power, but a scheduled powerpoint during sunny hours does a similar job for less.

Is there a rebate for home EV chargers in 2026?

We couldn’t find any straight cash rebate for a household EV charger in 2026. The help available is mostly low or zero-interest loans:

• NSW: the Home Energy Saver loan offers a zero-interest loan of up to $15,000 for homeowners or landlords installing an EV charger or other eligible technology. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident with a combined household taxable income of up to $210,000 (NSW Climate and Energy Action).
• ACT: the Sustainable Household Scheme loan can cover a home EV charger, and a three-phase upgrade if needed. Households approved from 1 July 2026 can borrow up to $20,000 in total. You need a quote from a supplier accredited with the scheme’s loan provider, Brighte, and an ACT-licensed electrician (ACT Climate Choices).
• Australia-wide: the Australian Government’s Household Energy Upgrades Fund supports discounted green loans from participating lenders, which may include home chargers (NSW Climate and Energy Action).
• Victoria and other states: Solar Victoria’s EV-ready guide doesn’t list any charger rebate (Solar Victoria), and we found no current household charger rebate in QLD, SA, WA, TAS or the NT. Check our state EV incentive finder and your local council, as programs change.

If an installer mentions a rebate, ask for it as a line item on the quote, with the program name, so you can check it yourself.

Rules, renters and apartments

• Licensed electrician only. Installing a wall charger or a new 15 A circuit is electrical work. Your electrician must issue a compliance certificate: a CCEW in NSW, a Certificate of Electrical Safety in Victoria or a Certificate of Testing and Safety in Queensland (Quotcha).
• Look for the RCM tick. The NSW Government advises using only chargers with the Regulatory Compliance Mark (NSW).
• Renting? You’ll need the landlord’s permission for a wall charger, and in a strata building, strata approval too. NSW publishes guides and templates for strata buildings (NSW).
• No off-street parking? Public AC chargers at shopping centres and council car parks are often the cheapest public option. Find them on our EV charging stations map.
• Novated lease? A home charger isn’t an exempt car expense under the EV fringe benefits tax exemption, so it may be taxed if your employer pays for it (ATO). Our novated lease EV guide explains more.

EV charger installer quote checklist

1. Charger brand, model and power (kW), and whether it has load management or solar features.
2. Cable size, route and length.
3. The protection device in the switchboard (RCD or RCBO, and its type).
4. Any switchboard work, priced separately.
5. The isolation switch, mounting location and any weatherproofing.
6. The compliance certificate for your state.
7. Warranty on the charger and on the workmanship, and whether this installer keeps the charger warranty valid.
8. The electrician’s licence number.

Still choosing a car? Check each model’s AC charging limit on our compare tool, or start with the cheapest EVs in Australia.