EV Charging Specialists | Newcastle & Wallsend

Charging speeds

How fast will your EV charge?

Typical times for a 10–80% charge on an average EV (~75kWh battery). Your car's real numbers depend on its battery and onboard charger — we'll happily talk through your specific model.

Most common

7kW

~7h 30m

Full 10–80% charge

Range per hour~41 km

Single-phase supply

11kW

~4h 46m

Full 10–80% charge

Range per hour~65 km

Three-phase supply

Fastest

22kW

~2h 23m

Full 10–80% charge

Range per hour~129 km

Three-phase supply

Single-phase supply is generally limited to 7kW. 11kW and 22kW usually require a three-phase connection.

EV Charging Specialists

What's involved in an EV charger install

Every home EV charger install comes down to three things: the charger itself, the cable run from your switchboard, and whether your switchboard can safely take the extra load. We check all three before quoting — fixed-price, confirmed before we start. What we quote is what you pay.

Charger supply (Ocular smart chargers) or install of your own unit
Cable run from switchboard to charger location
Switchboard compliance check — RCBO, neutral link, main switch rating
Surge protection option for the “Smart Protected” tier
Full testing, tagging and compliance certificate

Ocular smart chargersSingle & three-phaseSolar-integrated options

Real pricing, not a guess: standard 7kW install from $699 + charger, ex GST. Get your fixed-price quote →

Prefer to just tell us what you need? Send an enquiry → and we'll get back to you the same business day.

EV charger installed on an exterior wall with isolator switch and conduit by MCP Electrical Services

The question everyone asks

Is charging at home actually cheaper?

Yes — by a wide margin. Here's the real numbers for a typical driver doing ~15,000km a year at ~17kWh/100km.

Home charging (flat tariff)~$765/yr

Public DC fast charging~$1,400/yr

Based on published 2026 Australian rates: ~30c/kWh average home tariff vs ~55c/kWh average public DC fast charging. Off-peak home rates (~18c/kWh) push the gap even wider. Your actual costs depend on your electricity plan, car efficiency and how much you drive.

Typical annual saving

~$635

charging at home instead of relying on public fast chargers — before any off-peak or solar savings on top.

Any make, any model

EV charger installs for all major brands

Whatever you're driving (or about to order), we install and configure the right home charger for it — established brands and the newest arrivals to Australia alike.

Tesla

BYD

Geely

Jaecoo

Zeekr

Hyundai

Kia

MG

Polestar

Volvo

Volkswagen

GWM

Driving something else, or not sure which charger suits your car? Call us — we'll talk it through.

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Charge for less

Solar & the new free midday power window

Where a home charger really pays off is how you charge. Two things make a big difference in NSW right now — and we set your charger up to take advantage of both.

Charge straight from your solar

If you've got rooftop solar, charging in the middle of the day runs your car on power you'd otherwise export for just a few cents a unit. A smart charger can be set to top up only when your panels are generating a surplus — so you're driving on sunshine, not grid power.

The Solar Sharer scheme (NSW)

From 1 July 2026, NSW electricity retailers must offer at least one plan with a 3-hour block of free power in the middle of the day (11am–2pm), capped at around 24kWh a day. You don't need solar panels — just a smart meter and an eligible plan you opt into. We set your charger to run in that free window, so your car fills up for little to nothing.

Solar Sharer plans vary by retailer and rates outside the free window can be higher, so it's worth comparing plans for your household. But for an EV that mostly charges at home, shifting charging into the free or solar window is where the real savings are — often cutting your "fuel" cost to a fraction of petrol.

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FAQs

Common questions

Can I use my own EV charger, or do I have to buy one from you?+

Either works. If you've already bought a charger we install it for labour and parts only. If not, we supply an Ocular smart charger with app monitoring, including a solar-integrated option.

Do I need a three-phase upgrade?+

Only if you want 11kW or 22kW charging and your property is currently single-phase. 7kW charging works fine on a standard single-phase supply. We'll confirm what your site can support before any work starts.

How long does an install take?+

A standard single-phase 7kW install is typically a half-day job. Three-phase upgrades or longer cable runs can take longer and may need network approval, which we factor into scheduling.

Will my switchboard need upgrading too?+

Sometimes. Older boards without a spare neutral link, an adequately rated main switch, or room for a new RCBO may need minor work first — we flag this upfront rather than surprise you on the day.

Do you install for apartments or shared driveways?+

We assess these on a case-by-case basis, as body corporate approval and shared meter arrangements can affect what's possible. Call us to talk through your situation.

Can I charge my EV using my solar panels?+

Yes — solar-integrated chargers (like our Ocular smart charger option) can prioritise your own solar generation over grid power, so you're charging on sunshine rather than paying peak rates. It won't fully replace overnight charging, but it meaningfully cuts your running costs.

Do I actually need a ‘smart’ charger, or will a basic one do?+

A basic charger works fine if you just want reliable charging. Smart chargers add app-based scheduling (so you can target off-peak rates automatically), usage monitoring, and solar integration — worth it if you want to actively manage costs, less essential if you just want it to work.

Still have a question we haven't covered here?

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Service areas

EV charger installation across the Hunter

Get a fixed-price quote

EV charging, explained simply and installed properly

How fast will your EV charge?

Not sure which charger or speed suits your car?

What's involved in an EV charger install

Is charging at home actually cheaper?

EV charger installs for all major brands

Solar & the new free midday power window

Charge straight from your solar

The Solar Sharer scheme (NSW)

Common questions

EV charger installation across the Hunter

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