Home EV charging designed for Perth
Electric Vehicle Chargers for Perth Homes
An Electric Vehicle charger gives your Perth home faster, safer and more controllable charging than a standard power point. Australis Solar assesses your vehicle, switchboard, electrical supply, solar generation, Synergy tariff, parking location and future battery plans before recommending and installing the right charging solution.
A practical home charging plan
Charge your Electric Vehicle around your home, not just the charger
The highest-powered charger is not automatically the best option. The right design balances charging speed with your daily driving, available electrical capacity, household loads and the amount of solar available while the vehicle is parked.
Faster home charging
Dedicated residential AC chargers commonly operate between 7 kW and 22 kW, subject to the vehicle and property supply.
Use surplus solar
A compatible smart charger can vary its output to make better use of rooftop solar that would otherwise be exported.
Manage household demand
Dynamic load management can reduce charging output when other major household appliances are operating.
Prepare for future upgrades
Solar, battery storage, backup hardware and a second Electric Vehicle can be considered before the cable route and switchboard work are finalised.
Compare charging approaches
Which Electric Vehicle charger suits your Perth home?
Most homeowners are best served by a smart AC wall charger. A standard outlet may suit low daily kilometres, while integrated DC charging is a more specialised option for compatible homes, vehicles and energy systems.
Standard power point
A standard outlet can provide up to approximately 2.4 kW and may be sufficient for occasional charging or shorter daily travel.
- Lowest charging speed
- Best for limited daily kilometres
- No solar-responsive control in most portable charging leads
- Must use a safe, suitable outlet without extension leads or power boards
Smart AC wall charger
A dedicated 7 kW, 11 kW or 22 kW AC charger provides faster charging, scheduled operation and, with compatible hardware, solar-surplus and load-management functions.
- 7 kW is a practical starting point for many Perth homes
- 11 kW and 22 kW models generally require three-phase supply
- Actual speed is limited by the vehicle's onboard AC charger
- Suitable for regular overnight or daytime solar charging
Integrated DC charging
A residential DC module can bypass the vehicle's onboard AC charger and form part of a wider solar, battery and home energy management system.
- Higher charging capability for compatible vehicles
- More involved system design and equipment requirements
- Best considered with a compatible inverter and battery platform
- Bidirectional operation is subject to compatibility and approval
Solar-aware charging options
Electric Vehicle charging products available through Australis Solar
Australis Solar selects the charger as part of the wider electrical and energy design. Product availability, vehicle compatibility and the required monitoring hardware are confirmed before the proposal is finalised.
Sigenergy EV AC charger
Available in 7 kW, 11 kW and 22 kW configurations, with Type 2 connection options, scheduled charging and solar-surplus operation within a compatible Sigenergy system.
- Single-phase and three-phase model options
- Indoor or outdoor installation subject to site conditions
- Dynamic load management with compatible sensing hardware
- Integration with the mySigen energy management platform
Fronius Wattpilot Flex Home
A smart 11 kW or 22 kW AC charging option for compatible Fronius systems, designed to vary charging around available photovoltaic generation and selected charging preferences.
- 11 kW and 22 kW configurations
- Automatic phase switching for low and high solar surplus
- Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity
- Compatible Fronius metering and system components required
Sigenergy EV DC charging module
An integrated CCS2 DC charging solution with options up to 25 kW, designed to operate with the Sigen Energy Controller and wider SigenStor ecosystem.
- Direct integration with compatible SigenStor equipment
- Solar, grid and compatible battery charging modes
- Suitable only after detailed vehicle and site assessment
- V2H and V2G depend on vehicle support, standards and approvals
Designed around your actual usage
How Australis Solar designs your Electric Vehicle charging system
We assess the vehicle, property and wider home energy system before selecting a charger. This avoids installing equipment that is unnecessarily large, electrically unsuitable or unable to make effective use of your rooftop solar.
What we assess
Nine practical checks shape the final recommendation.
Vehicle and driving requirements
- Vehicle model and maximum AC or DC charging input
- Typical daily kilometres and time parked at home
- Potential second Electric Vehicle requirements
Electrical supply and switchboard
- Single-phase or three-phase supply capacity
- Consumer mains, main switch and protective devices
- Other major household electrical loads
Solar and energy integration
- Existing solar production and inverter compatibility
- Battery charging priority and monitoring hardware
- Future storage, backup and energy-management goals
Installation location
- Garage, carport or driveway position
- Cable route, mounting surface and weather exposure
Your installation process
A clear path from initial information to commissioning.
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Send your property and vehicle details
Provide your Synergy bill, vehicle model, switchboard photos, preferred charger location and details of any existing solar or battery system.
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We assess supply and compatibility
Australis Solar reviews charging speed, maximum demand, switchboard requirements, cable access, load management and solar-integration options.
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Receive a tailored proposal
Your proposal identifies the recommended charger, required electrical work, installation location, monitoring hardware and optional future-ready upgrades.
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Installation and commissioning
Our licensed electricians install, protect, test and commission the charger, then explain its charging modes, schedules and monitoring controls.
A complete installation scope
The quote accounts for the charger and the electrical work required to install it safely and operate it around your household energy use.
Start with a property and vehicle assessment
Send us the essential details and we will assess charging capacity, location, solar compatibility and any switchboard work before preparing your proposal.
Perth electrical and energy considerations
Solar charging, Synergy timing and Western Power requirements
Charger output, tariff timing and solar integration need to be considered together. A charger that operates at full power whenever the vehicle is connected may not deliver the best result for every Perth household.
Western Power and your switchboard
The electrician must assess whether the site's maximum demand remains within its connection capacity after the Electric Vehicle charger is added.
Where capacity is limited, the solution may involve smart import limiting, dynamic load management, switchboard work or an application for an upgraded connection.
Read Western Power guidanceRooftop solar and Synergy periods
Daytime charging can improve solar self-consumption when the vehicle is home while the panels are producing. A smart charger can reduce or increase output as household loads and surplus generation change.
Synergy's Electric Vehicle Add On includes Super Off Peak from 9am to 3pm and Overnight from 11pm to 6am. Eligibility, rates and time periods should be confirmed with Synergy before changing plans.
Check current Synergy EV ratesBackup and bidirectional charging
An EV charger does not automatically operate during a blackout. Backup is optional and must be deliberately included in the solar and battery design.
Sigenergy backup requires the correct Sigen Gateway configuration. Fronius Full Backup requires a compatible GEN24 Plus system and Fronius Backup Controller. EV charging may still be limited or excluded to protect essential household loads.
V2H and V2G also require a compatible vehicle, registered equipment and the required Western Power connection approval.
Review bidirectional requirementsLocal design and installation
Why choose Australis Solar for Electric Vehicle charging in Perth?
Australis Solar is a Perth-based, Western Australian-owned solar and electrical company operating since 2008. Our in-house licensed electricians install EV chargers as part of a considered home energy design rather than treating the charger as an isolated appliance.
We review your Synergy bill, switchboard, available supply, vehicle requirements, rooftop solar, inverter, battery plans, parking location and future energy goals. This gives you a practical system that can reduce grid reliance, improve solar self-consumption and support future upgrades where the property allows.
Electric Vehicle charging questions
Frequently asked questions
These answers cover the most common home charging questions. The final recommendation still depends on the vehicle and property assessment.
What size Electric Vehicle charger do I need at home?
For most Perth homes, a 7 kW smart AC charger is a practical starting point. An 11 kW or 22 kW charger generally requires a compatible three-phase supply, and the vehicle must also accept that charging rate. Australis Solar checks your driving needs, vehicle limit, available supply and switchboard before recommending a size.
Can an Electric Vehicle charge from rooftop solar?
Yes. A compatible smart charger can vary charging to use available surplus solar. Results depend on solar output, household loads, charger controls and the vehicle's minimum charging rate. Grid power may still be used when solar is insufficient or when faster charging is selected.
Do I need three-phase power for an EV charger?
No. A 7 kW charger can be installed on many suitable single-phase homes. Three-phase supply is generally required to use an 11 kW or 22 kW charger at its rated output. The site's maximum demand, phase balance and vehicle limit must still be assessed.
Will an EV charger require a switchboard upgrade?
Not always. An upgrade may be required where the switchboard lacks space, has unsuitable protection, does not have the required main switch circuit breaker or cannot safely support the additional maximum demand. Smart load management may be another option where connection capacity is limited.
Can I charge my Electric Vehicle during a blackout?
Not automatically. Backup is optional and requires the correct solar, battery, inverter and switching hardware. Sigenergy backup requires a Sigen Gateway, while Fronius Full Backup requires a compatible GEN24 Plus and Fronius Backup Controller. EV charging may be restricted to preserve energy for essential household loads.
What is bidirectional V2H or V2G charging?
Vehicle-to-Home, or V2H, allows a compatible Electric Vehicle and charger to supply electricity to a home. Vehicle-to-Grid, or V2G, can export electricity to the network. Both depend on the vehicle, charger, registered equipment, current standards and written Western Power connection approval.
How much does EV charger installation cost in Perth?
Pricing depends on the charger, cable distance, wall or pedestal location, switchboard condition, trenching, weather protection, load-management hardware and any supply upgrade. Australis Solar provides a tailored quote after reviewing the property and vehicle requirements.
Plan the charger before the electrical work
Get an Electric Vehicle charging design for your Perth property
Send Australis Solar your vehicle details, Synergy bill, switchboard photos and preferred parking location. We will assess charger output, cable routing, available supply, solar integration and any future battery or backup requirements before preparing your proposal.