Camperdown EV Charger Installation Specialists

This is worth thinking through before you commit to a charger, particularly if you plan to change vehicles in a few years. The good news is that Type 2 connectors are now the standard for AC home charging in Australia, and virtually every new EV arriving on the market supports Type 2. A quality Level 2 charger installed today will work with almost any EV you're likely to buy for the foreseeable future.

Where compatibility gets more nuanced is with smart features. Apps that let you schedule charging, track energy use, or integrate with your vehicle's software are often brand-specific. If you change EV brands down the track, some of that app functionality may not carry across, even if the physical charging works fine.

The most future-resilient option is a charger with a socketed Type 2 outlet rather than a tethered cable, paired with an app that isn't locked to one vehicle brand. We can walk you through the options that give you the most flexibility at the point of installation.

Not simultaneously from a single unit. A standard home EV charger is a single-vehicle charging point, so only one car can charge at a time.

If you regularly need to charge two vehicles, there are two main options. The first is a dual-bay charger unit, which has two outlets and manages load between them, typically splitting available power or allowing one vehicle to take priority. The second is installing two separate circuits with two independent charger units, giving each vehicle its own dedicated supply.

The right approach depends on your switchboard's available capacity and how often both vehicles need to charge at the same time. If one car is a daily driver and the other sits overnight, a single charger on a smart timer may be enough if the vehicles can take turns. We'll assess your actual usage pattern and board capacity and recommend the most practical solution.

Most Camperdown terraces share a particular set of constraints: front-only street access, a narrow side passage if any, and a courtyard or rear lane at the back. The best installation location depends on where you actually park.

For properties with off-street parking at the rear accessible via a lane, the charger typically goes on the rear wall closest to the parking spot, with the circuit run from the main switchboard through the ceiling space and down. This gives a neat result and keeps the charger within easy reach of the vehicle.

For properties that rely on on-street parking out front, a wall-mounted home charger generally isn't the right answer, as cable reach and the security of an externally accessible unit become real concerns. In some cases, the most practical outcome for a Camperdown terrace is to ensure the switchboard is EV-ready so a charger can be added easily once parking arrangements change.

The most important document is the Certificate of Compliance, which your electrician is legally required to provide on completion. This confirms the work was carried out by a licensed electrician, meets AS/NZS 3000 wiring standards, and has been tested and signed off. If you don't receive one, that is a serious concern.

Beyond the paperwork, a well-executed installation has visible signs of quality: the charger is mounted firmly and level, cable runs are secured and protected rather than hanging loose, wall penetrations are sealed, and the unit sits within easy reach of your vehicle's charge port without the cable crossing the floor.

We test every installation before we leave, including RCD response time and charger function. If anything isn't performing to spec, we sort it on the day. If you've had an installation done by someone else and want it checked, we can carry out an inspection and advise whether anything needs attention.