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How much does an EV charger installation cost?

A 7 kW home wall charger, supplied and installed, usually costs about $1,200 to $2,300. A switchboard upgrade, a long cable run or a three-phase 22 kW unit can lift the total to $2,500 to $4,500 or more.

7 kW single-phase wall charger, supplied and installed, simple job:$1,200–$2,299 per job

Updated 19 October 2026 · 2 min read · GST basis not confirmed by sources. Check GST on every quote.

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  1. How an EV charger installer works out the price
  2. What it costs, by scenario
  3. What changes the price
  4. What's usually included, and what isn't
  5. Metro and regional differences
  6. Licensing and compliance
  7. Before you accept a quote, check
  8. Frequently asked questions
  9. Sources and method

How an EV charger installer works out the price

An EV charger installer usually quotes a fixed price for the whole job: the charger itself, a dedicated circuit from your switchboard, the cable run to the wall unit, protection devices, testing and the electrical certificate. The price moves with the distance from the switchboard, the state of the switchboard and whether you want single-phase or three-phase. Installer rates also have to cover the vehicle, tools, insurance and licence. For comparison, the Fair Work Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award sets minimum hourly rates for employees from $26.44 (grade 1) to $37.24 (grade 10) from 1 July 2026.

  1. Site visit or photos to check the switchboard, spare capacity and the route for the cable
  2. Charger supply, either the installer's unit or one you have bought
  3. Dedicated circuit, circuit breaker and safety switch (RCD) at the switchboard
  4. Cable run from the switchboard to the charger, with extra for trenching, conduit or drilling
  5. Switchboard upgrade or a load management device, only if the existing board cannot take the new load
  6. Testing, commissioning and the electrical certificate your state requires
  7. GST on the total

Worked example: 7 kW single-phase wall charger, short cable run, modern switchboard (illustrative, not a quote)

7 kW wall charger (hardware)
$1,000
Installation labour and cable run of 15 m
$800
Circuit breaker, safety switch and fittings
$200
Total
$2,000 total (illustrative)

What it costs, by scenario

Low, typical and high prices. Built on 19 October 2026 from a Solar Choice price index reported by an installer, three further installer and comparison guides, one marketplace task-price chart, the Fair Work award and state electrical regulator pages. Ranges stay inside figures that at least two sources share where they exist; the 22 kW, smart-charger and switchboard figures each rest on one source. GST basis is not confirmed by the sources.

  • 7 kW single-phase wall charger, supplied and installed, simple job (per job)

    Modern switchboard with room for a new circuit and a short cable run. The $1,200 to $2,299 range is a Solar Choice index as reported by one installer, and the narrower $1,200 to $1,800 is that source's figure for most homes. Two other guides sit inside the range.

    Low
    $1,200
    Typical
    $1,800
    High
    $2,299

  • Switchboard upgrade, added to the charger job (extra per job)

    One source gives $500 to $1,500 or more, depending on scope; the typical is the middle of that range. A full board replacement in Sydney is quoted at $1,800 to $3,500 by the same source. A load management device at $200 to $400 can sometimes avoid a full upgrade.

    Low
    $500
    Typical
    $1,000
    High
    $1,500

  • 22 kW three-phase charger, supplied and installed (per job)

    Needs a three-phase supply at the property. This range rests on one guide dated April 2026, and the typical is the middle of it. A three-phase supply upgrade is not included.

    Low
    $2,500
    Typical
    $3,500
    High
    $4,500

  • Smart charger with app or solar linking, installed (per job)

    Installed prices for three smart-charger brands in one April 2026 guide, from about $1,500 to $2,500. Hardware alone is quoted at $1,000 to $2,500 for home chargers by another installer.

    Low
    $1,500
    Typical
    $2,000
    High
    $2,500

  • Install only, you supply the charger (marketplace task prices) (per job)

    Airtasker's chart for EV charger installers on 17 October 2026. It does not say what the jobs include, and it sits well below installer guides that include the charger and switchboard work. Treat it as a floor for a simple labour-only job, not a full price.

    Low
    $310
    Typical
    $500
    High
    $678

  • Trenching to a detached garage or shed (per metre, extra)

    One source gives $50 to $100 a metre for underground runs; the typical is the middle. Runs of 15 to 30 m to the switchboard are common, and another source says runs over 40 m are usually too expensive to justify.

    Low
    $50
    Typical
    $75
    High
    $100
Low, typical and high prices by scenario
ScenarioLowTypicalHigh
7 kW single-phase wall charger, supplied and installed, simple job (per job)Modern switchboard with room for a new circuit and a short cable run. The $1,200 to $2,299 range is a Solar Choice index as reported by one installer, and the narrower $1,200 to $1,800 is that source's figure for most homes. Two other guides sit inside the range.$1,200$1,800$2,299
Switchboard upgrade, added to the charger job (extra per job)One source gives $500 to $1,500 or more, depending on scope; the typical is the middle of that range. A full board replacement in Sydney is quoted at $1,800 to $3,500 by the same source. A load management device at $200 to $400 can sometimes avoid a full upgrade.$500$1,000$1,500
22 kW three-phase charger, supplied and installed (per job)Needs a three-phase supply at the property. This range rests on one guide dated April 2026, and the typical is the middle of it. A three-phase supply upgrade is not included.$2,500$3,500$4,500
Smart charger with app or solar linking, installed (per job)Installed prices for three smart-charger brands in one April 2026 guide, from about $1,500 to $2,500. Hardware alone is quoted at $1,000 to $2,500 for home chargers by another installer.$1,500$2,000$2,500
Install only, you supply the charger (marketplace task prices) (per job)Airtasker's chart for EV charger installers on 17 October 2026. It does not say what the jobs include, and it sits well below installer guides that include the charger and switchboard work. Treat it as a floor for a simple labour-only job, not a full price.$310$500$678
Trenching to a detached garage or shed (per metre, extra)One source gives $50 to $100 a metre for underground runs; the typical is the middle. Runs of 15 to 30 m to the switchboard are common, and another source says runs over 40 m are usually too expensive to justify.$50$75$100

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What changes the price

  • Switchboard. An older board with no spare slot, or one that cannot carry another 32 A circuit, needs an upgrade first. This is the biggest swing in price.
  • Cable run. The longer the distance from the switchboard to the charger, the more cable, conduit and labour. Trenching to a separate garage adds a charge per metre.
  • Single-phase or three-phase. A 22 kW charger needs three-phase power. The unit and the installation both cost more, and a supply upgrade is extra.
  • Charger hardware. Basic wall units are cheaper than smart chargers that link to solar or an app, and brand and features add hundreds of dollars.
  • Where it goes. A wall in the garage is simple. Brick, concrete, outdoor mounting or a second storey need more labour and materials.
  • Location. Wages, travel and demand differ across states. One guide's March 2026 averages were $2,609 in Western Australia and $1,855 in South Australia for a fully installed charger. See the metro and regional note below.

What's usually included, and what isn't

Usually included

  • Supply of the charger, unless you are providing your own
  • A dedicated circuit with a circuit breaker and safety switch
  • Cable from the switchboard to the charger, within the distance quoted
  • Mounting, connection, testing and set-up
  • The electrical certificate or notice your state requires for the work

Often extra

  • A switchboard upgrade or load management device, unless the quote says so
  • Trenching, conduit and making good of walls, paths or gardens for long runs
  • A three-phase supply upgrade from the network
  • Any approval or application your electricity network may require
  • Higher running costs on your power bill after the charger is in use

Metro and regional differences

Metro: Capital cities have the most installers, so there is more competition for standard jobs. Higher wages and travel and parking time keep hourly rates up, and older inner-city homes are more likely to need a switchboard upgrade.

Regional: Our sources do not give separate regional figures, so treat the range as a national guide. Outside the cities, a longer drive can add to the price, and fewer installers means fewer quotes to compare. Larger blocks can also mean longer cable runs to the switchboard.

Licensing and compliance

EV charger installation is electrical work, and it must be done by a licensed electrician in every state and territory.

Regulators and what we read on their pages: New South Wales, Building Commission NSW, where an electrical licence is needed for any wiring work and certificates are submitted through the BCNSW eCert portal; Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria, where the electrician must issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety and you receive a copy, with 30 days allowed, for non-prescribed work; Queensland, the Electrical Safety Office, where an electrical work licence is needed and a business also needs an electrical contractor licence; Western Australia, Building and Energy, which issues the electrician's licence (a separate contractor licence is needed to act as a contractor); South Australia, where the Office of the Technical Regulator administers the electronic certificate of compliance, which the electrician gives you, with 30 days allowed; Tasmania, Consumer, Building and Occupational Services, which licenses electrical practitioners; the ACT, Access Canberra, where the electrician tests and certifies the work and lodges a certificate of electrical safety, with 14 days allowed; and the Northern Territory, NT WorkSafe, which licenses electrical workers under the Electrical Safety Act 2022.

We did not check distributor or network rules on charger size or connection approval, so ask your installer whether your network needs a notice or approval.

Ask for the licence number and check it on the regulator's register.

Before you accept a quote, check

  • Does the price include the charger, or only the installation?
  • How far is the cable run from the switchboard, and what happens to the price if it is longer?
  • Has the installer checked your switchboard, and is any upgrade or load management device in the price?
  • Is this a single-phase or three-phase charger, and does your property have that supply?
  • Does the quote say whether GST is included?
  • Will you receive the electrical certificate for your state, and does the warranty cover the charger and the wiring?

Frequently asked questions

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

Most guides we read put a 7 kW single-phase wall charger, supplied and installed, at about $1,200 to $2,300. Easier jobs sit near the bottom. A switchboard upgrade, a long cable run or a three-phase unit pushes the price up.

Do I need a licensed electrician to install an EV charger?

Yes. The regulator pages we read require electrical work to be done by a licensed electrician in every state and territory we checked. Ask for the licence number and the certificate for your state.

Will I need a switchboard upgrade?

Only if your board has no spare capacity for a new circuit. One source puts an upgrade at $500 to $1,500 or more. A load management device at $200 to $400 can sometimes avoid a full upgrade, so ask the installer to check first.

Is a 22 kW charger worth it for a home?

It needs a three-phase supply, and one guide puts a 22 kW three-phase unit at about $2,500 to $4,500 installed. Many cars cannot charge at 22 kW from AC, so check your car's maximum rate before paying more.

Is there a rebate for a home EV charger?

We did not confirm any current home-charger rebate from a primary source for this guide. Check your state energy agency and your electricity retailer before you buy.

Should I buy the charger myself and pay only for installation?

You can, and marketplace task prices for labour-only jobs are lower. Ask the installer first. Some will not warrant a charger they did not supply, and a mismatched unit can cost you more in the end.

Sources and method

Built on 19 October 2026 from a Solar Choice price index reported by an installer, three further installer and comparison guides, one marketplace task-price chart, the Fair Work award and state electrical regulator pages. Ranges stay inside figures that at least two sources share where they exist; the 22 kW, smart-charger and switchboard figures each rest on one source. GST basis is not confirmed by the sources. How we calculate our guides.

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