EV Chargers Melbourne
Choose the right EV charger for your vehicle, property and electrical setup.
Aether Installations supplies and installs selected EV chargers for Melbourne homes, apartments, strata buildings and commercial sites.
Not sure which charger suits your property?
We can review your EV, switchboard, charger location, cable route, phase supply, solar setup and charging goals before recommending the right option.
Licensed electricians.
Properly scoped installations.
Certificates of Electrical Safety where required.
Before you buy an EV charger, make sure it suits your property
An EV charger should not be selected on brand, price or online reviews alone. The right charger depends on your EV model, parking location, phase supply, switchboard capacity, cable route, solar setup and how you plan to charge day to day.
A charger that looks right online may not be the best fit once installation requirements are considered. Some properties need a simple 7kW home charger. Others may need solar-aware charging, three-phase capability, load management, strata approval or a site assessment before hardware is selected.
Aether Installations helps Melbourne customers choose chargers that suit the property first - then supplies and installs them properly.
Vehicle compatibility
Your EV’s onboard charger affects the real charging speed.
Cable route
Distance, access and property layout affect installation cost.
Electrical capacity
The switchboard and available supply need to be checked before installation.
Charging goals
Solar charging, overnight charging, workplace use & future expansion all change the recommendation.
Recommended EV chargers
Aether Installations supplies and installs a curated range of EV chargers selected for real-world Melbourne installations.
Rather than listing every charger on the market, we focus on chargers that suit common residential, solar, Tesla, smart charging and commercial use cases.
Each charger still needs to be matched to the property before installation. Final suitability depends on the vehicle, switchboard, phase supply, cable route, solar/battery setup and installation requirements.
Installation notes
Requires a dedicated circuit, switchboard capacity check and suitable cable route. Final installation cost depends on distance from the switchboard, mounting location, circuit protection and whether additional electrical work is required.
Tesla Wall Connector
Best for Tesla owners
A clean wall-mounted charger commonly selected by Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners. The Tesla Wall Connector is a strong option where the customer wants Tesla-branded hardware and a neat home charging setup.
Best for
Tesla Model 3 owners
Tesla Model Y owners
Tesla-first households
clean garage or driveway installations
customers wanting Tesla ecosystem simplicity
Installation notes
Requires a dedicated circuit, switchboard capacity check and suitable cable route. Final installation cost depends on distance from the switchboard, mounting location, circuit protection and whether additional electrical work is required.
Zappi EV Charger
Best for solar-focused homes
Zappi is often considered by customers who want solar-aware EV charging and more control over how their charger interacts with household energy use.
Compact smart charger option
A compact smart EV charger option for customers who want a smaller wall-mounted charger with app-based control and a clean appearance.
Autel MaxiCharger
Premium smart charger option
A premium smart charger option for customers who want a more advanced user interface, smart control and a polished charging experience.
Best for
homes with solar
customers wanting solar-aware charging
energy-conscious households
single-phase or three-phase setups, depending on model and site
customers prepared to invest in a more advanced charging setup
Installation notes
Zappi installations need to be scoped carefully. Solar behaviour, CT clamps, switchboard configuration, load monitoring, cable route and phase supply should be reviewed before the charger is recommended.
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Installation notes
Suitability depends on the property electrical setup, charger model, phase supply and required circuit protection.
Best for
compact garage installs
homes where appearance matters
customers wanting smart charging control
residential installs where space is limited
selected solar or smart charging use cases, depending on setup
Best for
premium residential installations
app-focused customers
smart charging setups
selected commercial or semi-commercial use cases
customers wanting a higher-spec charger option
Installation notes
Autel charger suitability depends on the property, phase supply, installation location, smart charging requirements and whether the charger is being used in a residential or commercial setting.
Schneider Electric EVlink Pro AC 7.4kW
Commercial-grade AC charger for apartments, fleets and workplaces
The Schneider Electric EVlink Pro AC 7.4kW is a robust single-phase Type 2 tethered charger suited to more demanding EV charging environments, including multi-family buildings, workplaces, fleets, street-side applications and managed commercial sites.
Best for
apartment and multi-family charging
commercial sites
workplace EV charging
fleet charging
dealerships and workshops
managed charging environments
sites needing RFID/NFC access control
projects where load management and OCPP communication may be required
Installation notes
This charger should be scoped before purchase. The EVlink Pro AC is more suitable for structured sites than basic residential installs, so the switchboard capacity, cable route, mounting method, communications requirements, access control, load management and future charger expansion should be reviewed before confirming suitability.
Ocular IQ Home
Best all-round home charger
A strong all-round option for many Melbourne home installations. The Ocular IQ Home is suited to customers who want a clean, smart wall-mounted charger for everyday residential EV charging without overcomplicating the setup.
Best for
standard home EV charging
houses and townhouses
garage, driveway and carport installs
everyday overnight charging
customers wanting a clean smart charger
many straightforward single-phase installations
Find the right EV charger for your situation
The right choice depends on more than the charger brand. Your EV model, onboard charging limit, property type, switchboard capacity, phase supply, cable route, solar or battery setup, charging frequency and user access requirements all affect which charger makes sense.
A simple single-phase home installation may only need a reliable 7kW smart charger for overnight charging. A solar-focused household may benefit from a charger with energy monitoring or solar-aware charging features.
A strata building may need approval, load management and a staged infrastructure plan before any resident charger is selected. A commercial site may need access control, reporting, OCPP communication, multiple chargers or future expansion capacity.
Buying the charger first can create problems if the hardware does not match the site. Some chargers may be more expensive to install, unsuitable for the available electrical supply, unnecessary for the vehicle’s actual charging capability, or missing features required for solar, access control or managed charging.
Use the options below as a starting point. If you are unsure, Aether Installations can review your EV, property layout, switchboard, charger location, cable route and charging goals before recommending a suitable charger.
The goal is to help you buy the right charger once - and install it properly from the start.
The best EV charger is not the same for every customer. A charger that suits a Tesla owner with a garage may not suit a solar-focused home, an apartment car park, a strata building, a fleet site or a commercial workshop.
I OWN A HOUSE OR TOWNHOUSE
Most homes are suited to a dedicated wall-mounted EV charger installed in a garage, carport, driveway or external parking area. For many Melbourne homes, a 7kW single-phase smart charger is the most practical option for everyday overnight charging.
The final charger recommendation depends on where your vehicle is parked, how far the charger is from the switchboard, whether the home has single-phase or three-phase power, and whether solar or battery storage is installed.
OFTEN RECOMMENED
Ocular IQ Home
Tesla Wall Connector
Zappi
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Autel MaxiCharger where a premium smart option is preferred
BEST NEXT STEP
Send us your switchboard photo, charger location photo, EV model and suburb so we can recommend the right charger and installation approach.
I HAVE SOLAR
Solar EV charging needs more planning than a standard charger installation. The charger, solar inverter, switchboard, household load, export behavior and charging schedule all affect how useful solar charging will be in real-world conditions.
If your goal is to use more of your own solar energy, the charger should be selected with the electrical setup in mind - not just chosen because it says “solar compatible.”
OFTEN RECOMMENDED
Zappi
Ocular IQ Home Solar
Wallbox Pulsar Plus where suitable
Other smart chargers depending on solar and load-management requirements
IMPORTANT NOTE
Solar-compatible charging may require additional monitoring equipment, CT clamps, configuration or load management depending on the charger and site setup.
I DRIVE A TESLA
Tesla owners often choose the Tesla Wall Connector because it suits the Tesla ecosystem and provides a clean, familiar home charging setup. However, it is not the only suitable charger for Tesla vehicles.
If you have solar, multiple EVs, non-Tesla vehicles in the household or specific smart charging requirements, another charger may be a better fit.
OFTEN RECOMMENDED
Tesla Wall Connector
Ocular IQ Home
Zappi for solar-focused Tesla owners
Wallbox Pulsar Plus where compact smart charging is preferred
BEST NEXT STEP
Tell us your Tesla model, property type, phase supply if known, and whether you have solar. We can recommend whether the Tesla Wall Connector or another Type 2 charger is the better option.
I RUN A BUSINESS, WORKSHOP OR DEALERSHIP
Commercial EV charging needs to account for more than charger power. The number of vehicles, charging windows, staff/customer access, fleet operations, site capacity, future expansion, reporting, billing and load management can all affect the correct charger choice.
For businesses, workshops and dealerships, Aether recommends starting with the site requirements before selecting hardware.
OFTEN RECOMMENDED
Schneider Electric EVlink Pro AC
Autel MaxiCharger
OCPP-capable commercial chargers
Load-managed EV charging systems
Future-expandable charging infrastructure
BEST SUITED FOR
workplaces, fleets, automotive workshops, dealerships, customer parking, staff parking and multi-charger sites
I LIVE IN A APARTMENT OR STRATA BUILDING
Apartment and strata EV charging usually requires more than choosing a charger. Shared electrical supply, body corporate approval, cable routes through common areas, fire safety considerations, billing, access control and future expansion all need to be considered before hardware is selected.
Do not buy the charger first. In most apartment or strata situations, the correct first step is an EV charging assessment or building-wide infrastructure review.
OFTEN CONSIDERED
Schneider Electric EVlink Pro AC
OCPP-capable chargers
Load-managed commercial chargers
Access-controlled charging systems
Resident charger solutions after infrastructure is confirmed
BEST NEXT STEP
For strata and apartment buildings, Aether usually recommends assessment first so the charger selection matches the building infrastructure and approval pathway.
I’M NOT SURE WHICH CHARGER I NEED
This is the safest path for most customers. Choosing the wrong EV charger can create extra cost, installation delays, compatibility issues or unnecessary features you do not need.
Aether can review your EV model, property type, switchboard, cable route, solar setup and charging goals before recommending the right charger.
WHAT WE NEED
EV make and model
suburb
property type
switchboard photo
charger location photo
approximate cable distance
solar or battery details, if installed
whether you want supply-only or supply + install
Supply-only or supply and install?
Aether Installations can supply selected EV chargers, but we recommend confirming charger suitability before purchase. The correct charger depends on your EV model, property layout, switchboard capacity, phase supply, cable route, solar or battery setup, charging requirements and installation conditions.
For most customers, the best option is a properly scoped supply + install quote. This ensures the charger is suitable for the property and that the installation requirements are understood before hardware is purchased.
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Supply + install is the best option for customers who want the charger selected, supplied and installed as one properly scoped solution.
This approach reduces the risk of buying the wrong charger, underestimating installation cost or discovering after purchase that the charger does not suit the property.
Best for:
homeowners wanting a complete solution
customers unsure which charger to choose
solar homes
three-phase installations
Tesla owners wanting a clean install
customers wanting warranty and installation support
apartment, strata and commercial customers
anyone who wants the charger and installation handled together
What it can include:
charger recommendation
charger supply
installation by licensed electricians
dedicated circuit installation
charger mounting
cable route planning
switchboard connection and protection
testing and commissioning
basic charger setup where included
Certificate of Electrical Safety where required
clear scope and exclusions before work begins
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Supply-only may be suitable if you already have a licensed electrician arranged and you are confident the charger suits your vehicle, property and electrical setup.
Aether can supply selected chargers, but we strongly recommend confirming suitability before purchase - especially where the property has solar, three-phase power, older switchboard equipment, a long cable route, strata requirements or commercial use.
Best for:
customers with their own licensed electrician
simple charger replacement scenarios
customers who already know the exact charger required
builders or electrical contractors sourcing selected EV chargers
commercial buyers purchasing as part of a larger project
What it can include:
charger hardware
manufacturer documentation
optional installation advice
optional supply + install quote
stock/availability confirmation
delivery or pickup option, if offered
Important note:
Supply-only purchases do not include installation. EV chargers must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable electrical standards and manufacturer requirements. Aether recommends confirming charger suitability before purchase.
Not sure which option is right?
If you are unsure whether to buy the charger only or request supply + install, choose the recommendation pathway. We will review your EV, property and installation requirements before advising the best next step.
Why EV charger installation cost varies
The charger itself is only one part of the final cost. Installation pricing depends on the property and the electrical work required to install the charger safely, cleanly and properly.
A simple wall-mounted charger close to the switchboard is very different from a long cable route, double-storey home, three-phase charger, solar-aware setup, apartment car park or commercial site.
Aether prices EV charger installations based on scope, not guesswork. Where the site is straightforward, photos may be enough to prepare a quote. Where the route, switchboard, capacity or property type is unclear, an assessment may be required first.
Charger model
Different chargers have different hardware costs, features and installation requirements.
A basic residential charger will usually be simpler than a solar-aware charger, commercial-grade charger or managed charging system.
Switchboard capacity
The existing switchboard must be suitable for the charger load.
Some properties may require additional circuit protection, switchboard upgrades, capacity review or load management.
Property type
A house, townhouse, apartment, strata car park, workplace, dealership and commercial site all have different requirements.
Apartments and commercial sites usually need more planning than simple residential homes.
Cable distance
The distance from the switchboard to the charger location affects labour, cable length, materials and installation time.
Longer cable runs require more planning and may increase cost.
Single-phase or three-phase supply
Single-phase 7kW chargers suit many homes.
Three-phase chargers can provide faster charging where the vehicle supports it, but installation is usually more involved and requires suitable three-phase supply.
The cheapest charger is not always the cheapest final installation.
A properly selected charger should suit the property, electrical setup and long-term charging use - not just the initial purchase price.
Cable route complexity
The easiest installations usually have clear access between the switchboard and charger location.
Double-storey homes, roof-space routes, underground routes, finished interiors, external conduit runs and car parks can increase complexity.
Solar or battery setup
Solar-aware charging, battery systems and energy management can affect charger selection and installation design.
Some systems may require CT clamps, monitoring equipment, configuration or additional testing.
Access control and load management
Commercial, fleet and strata chargers may require RFID access, OCPP communication, load management, networking, billing or monitoring.
These features affect hardware selection and project scope.