EV Charger Guides
Straight answers on choosing, powering and installing a home EV charger, based on manufacturers' published specifications and Queensland's connection rules.
- Best home EV charger
The best home EV charger for Australian homes
There's no single best home EV charger. See which Evnex, myenergi and Smappee chargers suit single-phase, three-phase and solar homes, and why.
Read the guide - Solar EV charging
Solar EV charging: which chargers can use your excess solar?
How solar EV charging works, why it needs a minimum surplus, and which Evnex, myenergi and Smappee chargers charge from excess solar.
Read the guide - Single-phase vs three-phase
Single-phase vs three-phase EV charging
What single-phase and three-phase power mean for home EV charging: speeds, charging times, your car's limit, and Queensland's 1 October 2026 rule change.
Read the guide - How to choose an EV charger
How to choose the right EV charger
Eight questions that narrow down the right home EV charger: power supply, solar, your car, cable, where you park, connectivity, load management and warranty.
Read the guide - Installation costs
EV charger installation costs in Australia
Home EV charger installation costs, with TSG Electrical's current South East Queensland prices by cable run and power supply, and what changes the cost.
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Also useful: compare every charger, the FAQ, Find My Charger and EV charger installation.