EV guide
Can I charge an EV at home?
Usually yes, but the right answer depends on the home’s switchboard, parking setup and future load plan.
What to check
Can the home handle the load?
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Switchboard space
If it’s already full, the charger may require an upgrade.
If it’s already full, the charger may require an upgrade.
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Parking position
The cable route is often the biggest practical issue.
The cable route is often the biggest practical issue.
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Other big loads
Air conditioning, induction and batteries matter in the same decision.
Air conditioning, induction and batteries matter in the same decision.
Worth knowing
The parking spot decides more than the car does
Most Adelaide homes can charge an EV — the real question is what it costs to get power to where the car actually parks. A charger three metres from the switchboard is a different job to one twenty metres away with a driveway crossing in between.
Before you buy hardware, walk out to where the car will sit and note the distance back to the switchboard, any walls or paths in the way, and whether that circuit already carries anything else. That's the brief that gets you an accurate quote first go.
FAQs
Home EV charging questions
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Do I need three-phase?
Not always. It depends on the charger type and what else the home is running.
Not always. It depends on the charger type and what else the home is running.
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Can I use a normal outlet?
Sometimes for slow charging, but a proper charger is usually better for regular use.
Sometimes for slow charging, but a proper charger is usually better for regular use.
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Which suburbs ask for this most?
The Eastern Suburbs, Coastal West and Inner North are strong EV-intent areas.
The Eastern Suburbs, Coastal West and Inner North are strong EV-intent areas.