Installing a home EV charger in Melbourne typically costs between A$1,200 and A$3,300 for a Level 2 wall-mounted unit, including the charger and installation labour. If your switchboard is outdated or lacks capacity, you may also need an upgrade before work can begin — adding to the total. A licensed electrician should assess your site before you purchase any hardware.
Published 4 May 2026 · 6 min read · Carbon Group Electrical
Installing a home EV charger in Melbourne typically costs between A$1,200 and A$3,300 for a Level 2 wall-mounted unit, including the charger and installation labour. If your switchboard is outdated or lacks capacity, you may also need an upgrade before work can begin — adding to the total. A licensed electrician should assess your site before you purchase any hardware.
Plugging your EV into a standard 10-amp power point works, but it is slow — usually adding around 10–15 km of range per hour of charging. A dedicated Level 2 wall charger (32-amp circuit) delivers 7.4 kW on single-phase power, which can add 40–50 km of range per hour and fully charge most EVs overnight.
Benefits of a dedicated installation:
Before any work begins, your electrician will carry out a site assessment. This usually takes 30–60 minutes and covers:
This assessment determines whether a straightforward installation is possible, or whether preliminary work (such as a switchboard upgrade) is needed first.
Most Melbourne homes have single-phase power, which supports charging at up to 7.4 kW with a Level 2 charger — enough for the vast majority of residential EV owners.
Three-phase power allows charging at up to 22 kW (using a compatible three-phase charger), which is approximately three times faster. Three-phase is more common in:
If you want three-phase charging and do not yet have it connected to your property, the upgrade involves work by your network distributor (e.g. AusNet Services or United Energy in Melbourne's eastern suburbs) as well as your electrician. This adds cost and lead time.
An EV charger requires its own dedicated circuit — it cannot share a circuit with other loads. This circuit must include:
Your switchboard may need upgrading before an EV charger can be installed if:
A switchboard upgrade in Melbourne typically costs A$1,500–A$3,500 for a residential property, depending on complexity. See our detailed guide to switchboard upgrades in Melbourne for more information.
Costs vary based on the charger you choose, your home's electrical setup, and the cable run required.
| Component | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| EV charger unit (Level 2) | A$500 – A$2,000 |
| Installation labour | A$700 – A$1,300 |
| Total (straightforward install) | A$1,200 – A$3,300 |
| Switchboard upgrade (if required) | A$1,500 – A$3,500 extra |
| 3-phase upgrade (if required) | Contact electrician for quote |
Price ranges are based on national data from Hipages (2026) and Zecar (2025). Actual costs vary by property and scope of work.
Factors that increase cost:
Carbon Group Electrical installs a range of popular wall chargers across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, including:
We can advise on the best charger for your vehicle, home setup, and budget. Most modern EVs use a Type 2 connector, which is compatible with the majority of Level 2 wall chargers on the Australian market.
Under Victoria's electrical safety regulations, your EV charger circuit must include a residual current device (RCD), also known as a safety switch. This is mandatory for all new circuits in domestic premises under the Electricity Safety (Installation) Regulations 2023.
An RCD trips within milliseconds if it detects a fault current, protecting you from electric shock. All electrical installation work must be completed by a Licensed Electrical Worker, and a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) must be issued on completion, as required by Energy Safe Victoria.
Carbon Group Electrical installs EV chargers throughout Melbourne's eastern suburbs, including Croydon, Ringwood, Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Box Hill, Blackburn, Doncaster, Mitcham, and Vermont. If you are in the area and want to understand your options, we are happy to carry out a no-obligation site assessment.