How much does a home EV charger cost?
A single-phase wallbox usually costs $1,000–$3,000 installed, about $2,000 typical. Many owners don't need one: a normal power point adds about 150 km of range overnight.
Do you need one?
Assumes an average EV using 16 kWh per 100 km. A bigger SUV uses more, a small hatch less.
Your charging options
| How you charge | Power | Range added per hour | Added overnight (10 hrs) | Cost to set up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal power point (10 A) | 2.4 kW | ≈ 15 km | ≈ 150 km | Usually $0. Have an electrician check the circuit. |
| Single-phase wallbox (7 kW) | 7 kW | ≈ 44 km | ≈ 438 km | $1,000–$3,000 installed, about $2,000 typical |
| Three-phase wallbox (11 kW) | 11 kW | ≈ 69 km | ≈ 688 km | More than single-phase. Needs three-phase power at the house. |
What changes the price
Distance from your switchboard
The cable run from the switchboard to where you park is usually the biggest variable. A garage next to the meter box is cheapest; a carport at the other end of the house costs noticeably more in cable and labour.
Whether your switchboard needs an upgrade
Older switchboards may need new safety switches or more capacity before a charger can be added. Ask the electrician to check this before quoting, as it can be a separate job.
Single-phase or three-phase
Most homes are single-phase, which tops out around 7 kW. Three-phase allows 11 kW or more but costs more to wire, and most cars here only charge at about 7 kW on single-phase anyway.
The charger itself
Smart chargers that schedule off-peak charging or soak up rooftop solar cost more up front but can cut your running costs. If you have solar, a solar-aware charger is worth considering.
How to keep the cost down
- Try the power point first. You can add a wallbox later if you find you need it.
- Get two or three fixed-price quotes from licensed electricians, with the charger, cable run and any switchboard work itemised.
- Park as close to the switchboard as you practically can.
- Check for an ACT, Tasmanian or NT program before you buy.
How EV Pick counts it
Every EV's cost to own on this site includes a $2,000 wallbox as a one-off cost. In Compare and Find my car, choose "Power point only" to take it out, or change the amount under "Fine-tune the assumptions".
Common questions
How much does a home EV charger cost in Australia?
Most single-phase wallboxes cost $1,000–$3,000 installed, with about $2,000 typical. That covers the charger, a dedicated circuit, safety switch, testing and certification. Long cable runs, a switchboard upgrade or three-phase wiring cost more.
Do I need a wallbox, or is a power point enough?
A normal power point adds roughly 150 km of range overnight, which covers most people's daily driving. A wallbox makes sense if you drive more than about 100 km a day, share one EV between drivers, or want to charge only in short off-peak or solar windows.
Are there rebates for home EV chargers?
There's no federal rebate for homeowners. The ACT and Tasmania offer interest-free loans that can cover chargers, and the NT has run a charger grant. Check the current terms on each government's website before you buy.
Does the charger affect the cost to own an EV?
Yes, as a one-off cost. EV Pick adds $2,000 to every EV's cost to own by default. In the compare tool and car finder you can switch to 'power point only' to remove it.
How we work it out
Weekly cost is the car's claimed energy use (kWh per 100 km) × your distance × your electricity price. "Per week" figures on this site assume 250 km a week with 90% of charging at home. Petrol comparisons use the fuel use and price you choose. Prices are list prices at October 2026 and change often; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default or regulated flat rates from the AER Default Market Offer (NSW, SE QLD, SA), Victorian Default Offer, Aurora Energy (TAS), Jacana Energy (NT), Synergy (WA) and ActewAGL (ACT).
- Public charging: Sydney survey of Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla and BP Pulse prices, July 2026.
- Car specs and prices: manufacturer figures as published by CarExpert, AEVA EV fact sheets, Drive and EV Central's car guide. Some prices are the publisher's estimates; check with a dealer.
- Servicing: published capped-price schedules (BYD Sealion 7, BYD Seal, Geely EX5, Jaecoo J5 EV, Kia EV5, Zeekr 7X). Tesla has no fixed service schedule and CarExpert's EV servicing comparison. Where a model's pricing isn't published yet we use the brand's nearest model and mark it as an estimate.
- Tyres: RACV puts EV tyre life at 20,000–40,000 km; replacement set prices from Gridly's 2026 EV tyre cost guide.
- Petrol: ACCC average retail unleaded prices in each capital city, week to 21 October 2026 (ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring).
- Plug-in hybrids: prices, battery sizes and claimed electric range from CarExpert, Cars24, Zecar and The Beep. Real-world electric range is taken as 80% of the claim; plug-ins charged at home each night are assumed to do up to 85% of driving on electricity. Petrol use with a flat battery is our estimate from reviews where makers don't publish one.
- Hybrids: claimed fuel use, prices and capped-price servicing as published by CarExpert and CarsGuide. Petrol and hybrid tyres usually last 40,000–60,000 km (RACV); we use 50,000 km.
- Home chargers: typically $1,000–$3,000 installed, about $2,000 typical (What's the Damage, October 2026).
- Novated lease rules: PwC summary of the May 2026 FBT changes.