What You Need to Know Before Installing an EV Charger at Your Home or Business in Melbourne
Thinking about getting an EV charger installed at your place? Whether it’s for home or business, there’s a few things you should know before you get started. At Final Electric Solutions, we handle EV charger installations across Melbourne every week, and here’s a simple breakdown of how it works.
Do You Need a Dedicated Circuit?
Yes, every EV charger install needs its own dedicated wire straight back to the switchboard. That means we’ll first check that your property’s power supply is large enough to handle the extra load. EV chargers pull a decent amount of power, so making sure your switchboard and mains are up to the task is step one.
If your switchboard is older or already maxed out, we may recommend a switchboard upgrade to ensure everything runs safely and complies with Melbourne’s electrical standards.
Where’s the Best Spot to Install an EV Charger?
The best spot for your charger is usually close to where you park your car, often inside the garage or nearby on an external wall. We always try to position the charger somewhere that’s accessible but also a bit out of sight, since EV charging cables have unfortunately become a bit of a target for theft.
Keeping the unit inside the garage or in a less visible location helps protect your investment.
The EV Charger Installation Process
We typically send out a two-man team for these jobs. Here’s what’s involved:
- Running a dedicated cable from your switchboard to the charger location
- Installing the EV charger unit and securely mounting it to the wall
- Running a network cable if your charger requires one for software updates and monitoring
- Installing an isolation switch for safety and maintenance access
- Fire sealing any wall penetrations to meet code and ensure fire safety
- Full safety checks, commissioning, and system testing
Every installation finishes with a full test to ensure everything works exactly as it should, and that your EV charger is ready to go.
Picking the Right EV Charger
Not all EV chargers are created equal. We always recommend sticking to quality brands that have good safety features, smart load management, and ongoing software support. In this video install, we used a Plusrite charger, which has proven to be a solid option for many of our Melbourne clients.
There are plenty of good chargers on the market, and your electrician should always be able to recommend a unit that suits your power setup, your home layout, and your car.
Why Experience Matters
At Final Electric Solutions, we’ve installed EV chargers all over Melbourne from small residential installs to commercial charging setups. Every job is different, and it’s important to get it done right so you’re safe, compliant, and future-proofed.
✅ Dedicated circuits
✅ Switchboard assessments
✅ Fire sealing and safety checks
✅ Clean, tidy, and professional installs
Need an EV charger installed in Melbourne?
Give us a call or visit www.finalelectric.com.au and we’ll run you through what’s involved and provide a fast, no-hassle quote.
Watch Our Full Installation
We’ve also put together a full EV charger install video, in under 7 minutes you’ll see us install the sub board, mount the charger, wire everything up, commission, test and handover. All sped up so you can see exactly how it comes together. Worth a watch if you’re thinking about getting one done!