What the job involves
Putting a charger on the wall is the easy part. Most of the work is getting power from the switchboard to the spot where the car sits, along a route that suits the house. In general terms, an installation covers:
- Looking at the switchboard and the spot where the charger will go
- Working out the cable route between the two, through walls, ceilings or along the outside of the house
- Mounting the charger in the garage or carport
- Connecting it, switching it on and checking it powers up before we leave
Some switchboards have room for a charger and some don't. If yours needs work first, that goes into the same quote, and the switchboard upgrades page explains what that involves.
Before you ask for a quote
You will get a quicker, more accurate quote if you can send:
- A clear photo of your switchboard
- Where you park: garage, carport or driveway, and roughly how far that is from the board
- The make and model of the charger, if you have already bought one
- Whether the house is single or double storey
Photos of the garage wall where you want the charger help too. We may still need to see the house in person before we quote.
What you need to know
- EV chargers must be installed by a licensed electrician.
- If you rent, you need approval from the owner or property manager before an EV charger is installed.
- Electrical work in Queensland must be done by a licensed electrician, and DIY electrical work is illegal.
Jamie's happy to talk solar and batteries and give advice. We can install the charger, but installing the solar or battery system itself isn't one of P4's listed jobs, so that's for a solar installer.
What you get
- 12 months workmanship warranty, plus the manufacturer's warranty on products
- An invoice and a certificate for the electrical work
Our services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
The charger's own warranty comes from its manufacturer, so keep the box paperwork somewhere you can find it.