EV charger installation, South East Queensland
Residential EV charger installation for safe, reliable overnight charging at home, with the electrical setup planned around your property and existing power supply.
Home EV charger installation
Charging an electric vehicle at home should be simple to use and properly supported by the electrical system behind it.
We install dedicated residential EV charging setups designed to provide reliable overnight charging without placing unnecessary strain on existing household circuits.
Before installation, we review the electrical work required and confirm the scope so you know what needs to happen before the job begins.
What we consider before installation
An EV charger does not sit in isolation from the rest of the home’s electrical system, so we look at the full setup before confirming the work.
What we consider
- 01Your existing electrical setup
We review the electrical system before confirming the work required for the charger installation.
- 02The charger installation
The charger needs to be installed as part of a dedicated electrical setup suitable for the charging requirements of the property.
- 03Other electrical work
If the installation also requires other electrical upgrades, we can discuss those as part of the same project.
- 04The final scope
Once we understand the job, we provide a quote outlining the proposed work before the installation is booked.
EV chargers and switchboard upgrades
- 01Part of the wider system
An EV charger does not sit in isolation from the rest of the home’s electrical system.
- 02Switchboard and power upgrades
Capstone also provides residential switchboard upgrades and power upgrades, so if other electrical work needs to be considered as part of the charger installation, it can be reviewed within the same project.
- 03Coordinated work
This helps keep the work coordinated rather than treating the charger and the electrical infrastructure behind it as separate jobs.
An EV charger places different demands on a home electrical system than many everyday appliances
Rather than relying on an unsuitable existing circuit, we install dedicated charging infrastructure designed specifically for the vehicle charging load.
- 01Dedicated circuit
- 02Permanent charging point
- 03Less strain on household circuits
This gives you a permanent charging point at home and reduces the chance of problems caused by trying to run the charger through electrical infrastructure that was not intended for it.
Why choose us
Residential electrical capability
EV chargers form part of our broader residential electrical services, alongside switchboards, lighting, powerpoints, fans and smoke alarms.
Clear scope before work starts
We review the job and provide a quote before the work is booked, so the proposed installation is clear from the outset.
Broader technical experience
Our work extends across residential electrical systems, smart home technology and residential lifts, giving us experience with more complex electrical equipment around the home.
One team for related work
If your EV charger installation is part of a larger electrical upgrade, we can review the connected requirements rather than looking at the charger alone.
Our process
Tell us what you need
Send through the property details and information about the EV charging setup you are planning.
01We review the job
We assess the electrical work required and determine whether further information or a site visit is needed.
02We provide a quote
The proposed work is outlined before anything is booked.
03We install the charger
We complete the approved electrical work and charger installation.
04We check the completed installation
Once the work is complete, we make sure the installed charging setup is operating as intended.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you install an EV charger at my home?
Yes. Residential EV charger installation is one of our general electrical services.
Will my existing electrical system support an EV charger?
That depends on the property and the existing setup. We review the electrical requirements before confirming the scope of the installation.
Can you upgrade the switchboard if other work is required?
Switchboard upgrades are also part of our residential electrical services, so related electrical work can be discussed as part of the same project.
Can the charger be installed as part of a larger electrical project?
Yes. EV charging can be completed alongside other residential electrical work where required.
Do you provide a quote before installation?
Yes. We review the work, provide a quote and confirm your approval before the job is booked.
Need your home or lift looked at?
Send through the details of your lift or electrical job and we’ll come back with clear advice and a quote.