Which home EV charger should I buy?
The one your car, your house and your solar suit. On a single-phase house, about 7 kW is what most people need, and a bigger charger won't help if your car can't take it. After that, it comes down to whether you want to charge from spare solar, how long the cable needs to be, and which app you'd rather use.
One thing to be upfront about: we supply and fit the four chargers below, so we have a stake in this. We've set out the makers' figures so you can check them, and we also fit other brands and chargers you've already bought.
Picture at the top: made with AI, for illustration. It isn't a real job or a particular brand of charger.
What should you work out first?
- What can your car take? NRMA says many cars are capped by their onboard AC charger, so check the maximum AC rate before you buy a more powerful charger. It's in the owner's manual.
- What's your house on? RACV says one main switch at the switchboard means single-phase, and three means three-phase. Most Australian homes are single-phase. More on that here.
- Do you have solar? If you do, and the car is home during the day, a charger that can use spare solar is worth a look.
- Where will it go? Measure from where it'd sit on the wall to the charge port on your car, and how you park.
- Does your Wi-Fi reach? These chargers are set up through an app, and some rely on a connection. The zappi needs one around the clock. Evnex says the E2 Plus has 4G backup, and the E2 Core is Wi-Fi only.
How do the four we fit compare?
These are in no order, and more kW only helps if your car and supply can use it. Figures are from the makers' Australian pages and our EV charger page. Your quote lists the charger on its own line.
Tesla Wall Connector
- Power: 7.4 kW on single-phase, up to 11 kW on three-phase.
- Cable: attached, 7.3 m.
- Spare solar: not what it's built around.
- Home warranty: 4 years.
Tesla says it works with most EVs, not only Teslas, as long as the plug matches your car's charging inlet. It can also be installed on a lower-rated circuit breaker if your power is limited.
myenergi zappi
- Power: 7.4 kW on single-phase. There's a separate 22 kW model for three-phase.
- Cable: attached, or a socket for your own lead.
- Spare solar: yes.
- Home warranty: 3 years.
The zappi is built around solar, with modes that mix solar and grid power, follow spare solar, or charge at full speed. It comes with a sensor clamp for your mains.
Evnex E2 Core and Plus
- Power: 7.4 kW, single-phase only.
- Cable: attached, 5 m on the Core and 8 m on the Plus.
- Spare solar: included on both.
- Home warranty: 4 years.
Evnex says the Core and the Plus both include solar charging. So the choice comes down to the cable length, and how reliable your Wi-Fi is, since the Plus has 4G backup. Evnex also sells a 5 m E2 Flex, where solar is a paid upgrade.
Fronius Wattpilot Flex
- Power: depends on the model. The Flex Home 11 is 3.68 kW on single-phase and 11 kW on three-phase. The Flex Home 22 is 7.36 kW and 22 kW.
- Cable: attached, 6 m.
- Spare solar: yes, with added parts.
- Home warranty: 3 years.
A good fit if you already have a Fronius inverter, with Fronius's Smart Meter for charging from surplus solar. Fronius says additional components are needed for that. Watch the model on a single-phase house: the datasheet shows the Home 11 tops out at 3.68 kW.
Will it work with my BYD, or another car that isn't a Tesla?
Usually, yes. Most EVs sold in Australia use the same Type 2 plug for AC charging. Tesla says the Wall Connector is compatible with most EVs, and Evnex says all its chargers work with every BYD model sold in Australia.
The bigger question is how much your car will take. Evnex lists BYD models at between 7 and 11 kW, but sources disagree on some of them, so go by your owner's manual. If your car stops at 7 kW, a 22 kW charger won't charge it any faster.
What if I have solar?
Ausgrid says solar output peaks in the middle of the day, so that's when you can charge from your own panels. That's the catch: it only works if the car is home. If it's at work all day, spare solar won't fill it, and a charger that can charge off-peak overnight may matter more.
We don't install solar panels or batteries, so we've got no reason to talk you into more of them. We fit the charger, set it up to use the solar you already have, and tell you if it won't do much for you.
Should I buy it myself, or get you to supply it?
Either works, and either way a licensed electrician has to wire it in. We supply and fit these four, or fit the one you've bought if it suits your car and your switchboard. Send us the model and we'll check it first. Whichever you choose, the NSW Government says to use only chargers bearing the Regulatory Compliance Mark. We also fit Wallbox, Ocular and Autel.
Want a second opinion on the charger, or ready to get one fitted? Book a time for us to look at your switchboard and your solar. Your quote lists the charger, any switchboard work and the installation as separate lines. We work across the Northern Beaches, the North Shore, the Eastern Suburbs and the Inner West.
Prefer to talk now? Call 0466 805 580.
Common questions
Is a bigger charger better?
Only if your car and your house can use it. Here's how to tell.
Do I need a charger at all?
Maybe not. If you drive short distances, a power point may do.
Do you only fit those four?
No. Those are the ones we supply. We fit any brand, and we'll tell you if the one you've bought won't suit. See our EV charger page.
Where this comes from
Sources checked on 7 November 2026.
- NRMA, Charging your EV at home (7 July 2026)
- RACV, How to charge an electric vehicle (10 September 2026)
- Tesla Support Australia, Wall Connector
- myenergi Australia, zappi
- Evnex, Compare chargers
- Evnex, E2 Plus
- Evnex, E2 Core
- Evnex, BYD compatibility
- Fronius Australia, Wattpilot Flex
- Fronius, Wattpilot Flex datasheet for Australia
- Ausgrid, Getting the most out of your EV
- NSW Climate and Energy Action, Install a home electric vehicle charger (updated 9 July 2026)
