EV Charger Installation Brisbane

Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager, Lead Electrician, Lic #92217 · Last reviewed 28 October 2026

Who installs EV chargers in Brisbane?

Every installation on this site is carried out by Connex Electrical, a licensed electrical contractor based at 173 Campbell Drive, Mango Hill. The electrician who quotes your job is from the same local team that installs it. Nothing is passed to a national subcontractor network, and the work carries QLD Electrical Contractor Licence #92217 and $20M public liability cover.

We install for houses, townhouses, apartments, businesses and body corporates in every suburb of the City of Brisbane and the City of Moreton Bay. The northside and Moreton Bay are our home patch, and we cover the southside, the eastern and western suburbs every week.

How much does EV charger installation cost in Brisbane?

A standard single-phase home install is from $990 installed (inc GST). That covers a dedicated circuit, protection, a standard cable run, mounting, setup, testing and your Certificate of Testing and Compliance. The charger itself is extra unless you already have one. The price only goes up for a long cable run, a switchboard that cannot take the new circuit, or a three-phase charger, and we tell you which of those applies before you book.

Read the full Brisbane EV charger installation cost guide for a line-by-line breakdown and an honest look at competitors' "from" prices.

What we install

7kW or 22kW: which charger do you need?

For most Brisbane homes the answer is a 7kW single-phase charger. A 22kW charger only helps if you have three-phase power and your car can accept 22kW on AC.

Most Brisbane homes have single-phase power. A single-phase 32A charger delivers up to about 7.4kW, which adds roughly 40 to 50 km of range per hour. A 22kW charger needs three-phase power and a car that can accept 22kW AC; many EVs are limited to 7kW or 11kW on AC.

Do you need Energex approval?

Until October 2026, single-phase home chargers above 20A in Queensland needed extra network controls, such as a network device, a controlled-load tariff or a dynamic connection. Energex relaxed that rule from 1 October 2026, so a standard 32A (about 7.4kW) single-phase charger can now be installed without a network device. Three-phase chargers and larger sites still need checking against your connection, and we handle any notification Energex requires.

Is there a rebate for home EV chargers in Queensland?

There is currently no Queensland Government rebate for home EV chargers. The state Zero Emission Vehicle rebate for cars closed on 2 September 2024 when its funding ran out. Any price you see from us is the real price, with no rebate assumed.

From quote to first charge

1. Step 1

   Request a quote

   Use the form or call us. Photos of the meter box and garage speed things up.

2. Step 2

   We confirm the details

   Supply capacity, cable route and any Energex requirements are checked before we book.

3. Step 3

   We install

   Circuit, protection and charger, usually done in 2 to 4 hours.

4. Step 4

   You start charging

   We commission the charger with your car and leave you with your Certificate of Testing and Compliance.

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EV charger installation FAQs

How much does EV charger installation cost in Brisbane?

A standard single-phase home installation with Connex Electrical is from $990 installed (inc GST), with the charger itself on top unless you already own one. Most quotes land higher only when the cable run is long, the switchboard needs work or you want three-phase. We give a fixed written price before any work starts, so the figure you approve is the figure you pay.

How long does it take to install a home EV charger?

Most standard home installs take 2 to 4 hours on the day. That covers mounting the charger, running the cable, fitting a dedicated circuit and protection, then testing and commissioning with your car. Allow most of a day if a switchboard upgrade is done at the same visit. Booking lead time depends on the season, so call for the next available slot.

Do I need three-phase power to charge an EV at home?

No. Most Brisbane homes are single phase, and a single-phase 32A charger delivers up to about 7.4kW, enough to refill a typical daily commute in two or three hours overnight. Three-phase only helps if your car can accept 11kW or 22kW on AC and you regularly need fast top-ups at home. We can tell you which applies to your car.

Should I get a 7kW or 22kW charger?

For most homes, 7kW is the right choice. It works on single-phase power and fully charges most EVs overnight. A 22kW charger needs three-phase supply and only charges faster if your car supports 22kW AC, which many models do not; several are capped at 7kW or 11kW. Spending extra on 22kW rarely pays off for a single household car.

Do I need Energex approval to install an EV charger?

Energex rules for home EV chargers changed in October 2026, and we check the current requirements for your connection and lodge any notification Energex needs. For a typical single-phase home charger you do not need to apply for anything yourself. Three-phase chargers and multi-charger sites can need more checks against your connection, and we work through those before installation day.

Is there a Queensland rebate for home EV chargers?

Not at the moment. There is currently no Queensland Government rebate for home EV chargers. The state Zero Emission Vehicle rebate for cars closed on 2 September 2024 when its funding ran out. Occasionally a retailer or federally funded trial offers a subsidised charger, and if one fits your situation we will tell you. Be wary of "free installation" offers that lock you into a particular charger or energy plan.

Will my switchboard cope with an EV charger?

Usually yes, but older boards are the most common reason a quote goes up. A charger needs its own circuit with RCD protection and enough spare capacity in your supply. Boards with ceramic fuses, no room for new devices or no safety switches generally need an upgrade first. We check the board on the site visit or from photos and tell you before you commit.

Can I charge my EV from my solar panels?

Yes. With a solar-aware charger such as a myenergi Zappi or Fronius Wattpilot, the charger watches your export and tops up the car with surplus solar instead of sending it to the grid. It needs a current sensor at your meter or inverter integration. Charging fully on solar works best if the car is home during the day.

Can you install a charger I have already bought?

Yes. We install chargers bought elsewhere, including units from car dealers and online stores, as long as they are approved for sale in Australia. Send us the model when you request a quote so we can check its requirements, cable sizing and any network settings before we arrive.

Who installs the charger?

A licensed electrician from Connex Electrical, a Brisbane electrical contractor based in Mango Hill (QLD Electrical Contractor Licence #92217, $20M public liability). We do not subcontract installs to a national network, so the team that quotes the job is the team that does it.

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