Charging · checked 20 October 2026

How much does it cost to install a home EV charger?

Short answer: about A$2,277 in Victoria and A$2,280 nationally on average, including the charger, a basic installation and GST, according to Solar Choice's October 2026 price index (Solar Choice). Harder installs cost more, and many drivers don't need a wall charger at all.

Average installed cost by state (October 2026)

Source: Solar Choice EV Charger Price Index, averages from installers in its network, residential homes only. No NT figure published. Solar Choice is a quote-comparison business; we have no affiliate relationship with it today (see our affiliate disclosure).

What pushes the price up

Solar Choice says its prices cover a basic installation and that difficult or more complex installs may cost more (Solar Choice). Common extras to ask about as separate quote lines:

• a switchboard upgrade
• a long cable run to the garage or driveway, or trenching
• a three-phase supply upgrade
• apartment or strata installs, which Solar Choice notes have different costs.

We couldn't find an authoritative published price for each of these extras, so we don't quote one. Get itemised quotes.

Do you need a wall charger?

The Victorian Government says a standard power point meets most people's daily driving needs, and lists a 10A socket as adding roughly 14–21 km of range per hour, versus about 42–65 km per hour for a 7 kW single-phase wall charger (Victorian Government). Most Victorian houses are single-phase.

Melbourne and Victoria: installation rules

• Use a licensed electrician working for a Registered Electrical Contractor, who must give you a Certificate of Electrical Safety (Energy Safe Victoria).
• We found no current Victorian Government rebate for home EV chargers as at 20 October 2026. Check energy.gov.au before you buy.

Rebates and loans elsewhere

• NSW: the Home Energy Saver program offers zero-interest loans that include EV chargers, subject to eligibility (NSW Government).
• ACT: the Sustainable Household Scheme offers low-interest loans for eligible upgrades (ACT Government FAQs).
• Programs change often. See the national list at energy.gov.au.

On a novated lease?

The ATO says a home charging station is not a car expense, so the EV FBT exemption doesn't cover it (ATO). See Novated Lease inclusions.

Find a charger deal

We list dated, sourced home charger and accessory offers on our Deals page →

Next: How to choose a home EV charger, charging cost calculator, the best time to charge at home.

Sources

• Solar Choice, EV Charger Price Index (October 2026): https://www.solarchoice.net.au/ev/charging/price-index/
• Victorian Government, Charging your electric vehicle: https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/renewable-energy/zero-emission-vehicles/charging-your-electric-vehicle
• Energy Safe Victoria, Certificates of Electrical Safety: https://www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/certificates-electrical-safety/certificates-electrical-safety-consumers
• NSW Government, Home Energy Saver: https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/grants-rebates/home-energy-saver
• ACT Government, Sustainable Household Scheme FAQs (September 2026): https://www.climatechoices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1865863/SHS-Households-Frequently-Asked-Questions-September-2026.pdf
• energy.gov.au, Government support for EVs: https://www.energy.gov.au/electric-vehicles/buying-electric-vehicle/government-support-buying-evs
• ATO, Electric cars exemption: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/fringe-benefits-tax/types-of-fringe-benefits/fbt-on-cars-other-vehicles-parking-and-tolls/electric-cars-exemption

Last checked: 20 October 2026.