Not always. It is better to confirm charger suitability first, especially if the property has solar, three-phase power, a long cable route, an older switchboard, strata requirements or commercial use.

Buying the wrong charger can create extra cost, delay, compatibility issues or unnecessary features you do not need.

Yes. Aether Installations can supply selected EV chargers and install them as part of a properly scoped supply + install quote.

This is the recommended option for most customers because it allows the charger and installation requirements to be assessed together.

Supply-only may be available for selected chargers. However, Aether recommends confirming charger suitability before purchase, and installation must be completed by a licensed electrician.

Supply-only does not include installation, setup, commissioning or site-specific electrical work.

For many straightforward residential installations, a quality 7kW smart charger is suitable. The final recommendation depends on your EV, switchboard, cable route, phase supply, solar setup, parking location and charging needs.

Aether commonly considers chargers such as Ocular IQ Home, Tesla Wall Connector, Zappi, Wallbox Pulsar Plus and Autel MaxiCharger depending on the site.

Zappi is commonly considered for solar-aware charging. Other smart chargers may also suit depending on the solar system, inverter setup, switchboard configuration, load management requirements and charging goals.

Solar EV charging should be reviewed properly before the charger is selected.

Tesla Wall Connector is commonly chosen by Tesla owners, but charger suitability should still be checked based on the property, vehicle compatibility and intended use.

If the household may have non-Tesla EVs in future, or if solar-aware charging is a priority, another Type 2 smart charger may also be worth considering.

Often, yes. Apartment and strata EV charging usually requires a different approach because of shared electrical supply, common property, approval requirements, access control, load management and future expansion.

In most strata situations, Aether recommends assessment first rather than buying a charger immediately.

Commercial sites often need chargers with access control, monitoring, OCPP communication, load management and future expansion capability. The Schneider Electric EVlink Pro AC may suit some managed commercial, workplace, fleet or apartment applications.

Final selection depends on the site, number of users, electrical capacity and operational requirements.

Installation price varies because every property is different. The main factors are cable distance, switchboard capacity, circuit protection, phase supply, mounting location, charger type, solar or battery setup, networking requirements and site complexity.

A simple home installation is very different from a strata car park, commercial workshop or multi-charger fleet site.

For many straightforward residential properties, yes. Photos of the switchboard, meter box, charger location, parking area and cable route can often help Aether recommend a charger and prepare an initial quote.

More complex properties may require a site assessment before final pricing.

Not always. Many homes use a 7kW single-phase charger for everyday EV charging. Three-phase charging may be useful where the property has three-phase supply and the vehicle can accept higher AC charging speeds.

The vehicle’s onboard charger also affects the real charging speed, so three-phase is not automatically necessary for every EV owner.

Yes. Aether works with commercial EV charging requirements including workplaces, dealerships, workshops, fleets and customer parking. These sites usually need assessment first so charger quantity, electrical capacity, load management and future expansion can be considered properly.