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EV Charger Installation Gold Coast
The charger is the easy part. Whether your supply can carry it, how far the cable runs and whether the switchboard needs work first are what change the job. We assess all of it, then supply and install your charger, or install the one you've bought.
- QLD licence 1511406
- On the Clipsal and Evnex installer panels
- Fixed price before work starts
- Lifetime workmanship warranty
Charger tripping, or the plug or cable hot?Stop charging, switch the charger off at the switchboard if it's safe, and call 000 if there's smoke or fire.
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Do You Need a Dedicated EV Charger at Home?
A normal power point can charge an EV, but slowly. A dedicated wall charger on its own circuit is faster and built for the load.
Energex says most homes are single-phase, which allows a 7kW charger. Three-phase homes can go up to 22kW.
We check your switchboard and supply first, then quote one fixed price for the lot.
Get It Checked Now
- Charger keeps tripping
- Plug or socket hot
- Burning smell near the charger
- Charging off an extension lead
- Scorched power point
Good Time to Book
- New EV on order
- Charging from a power point
- Old board or ceramic fuses
- Adding solar or a battery
- Moving the charger
- Apartment or townhouse
Read whether you can charge from a normal power point or 7kW vs 22kW chargers.
EV Charger Work We Do
We start with your switchboard and supply. They decide which charger fits and what the job involves.
Supply and Install, or Install Only
We supply the charger, or install one you've already bought, on its own dedicated circuit.
Load Assessment
We check what your supply already carries, so the charger doesn't overload it.
EV charger requirements in QLDSwitchboard Upgrades
Old fuses or no room on the board? We can upgrade it before the charger goes in.
Switchboard upgradesApartments and Body Corporates
Car park chargers for lot owners and committees, with the route back to the board checked first.
Body corporate approvalBusiness and Workplace Chargers
Chargers for staff, fleet and customer parking, planned around your site's supply.
Commercial EV chargersSolar and Battery Ready
The install can be planned so solar charging or a home battery can be added later.
Battery switchboard requirementsWhy Gold Coast Homeowners and Businesses Choose Knight Electrical Solutions
Price Quoted on Site
We inspect first. The quote is the number you pay.
Workmanship Warranty
If our work fails, we come back and fix it.
Emergency Call-Outs
Based in Palm Beach, so same-day is often possible.
Licensed and Insured
QLD Electrical Contractor Licence, fully insured.
Years' Experience
Residential, commercial and industrial work.
Pay on Completion
Paid on site when the job's done. No invoice to chase.
What Queensland Authorities Say About EV Charging
From Energex, the Queensland Fire Department and the Residential Tenancies Authority.
A Dedicated Charger Needs a Licensed Contractor
Energex says you need a licensed electrical contractor to install a dedicated charger. A 15A power point for charging must also be fitted by one.
Single-Phase Homes
Energex says most homes have single-phase wiring, which allows a 32A (7kW) dedicated charger.
Source: Energex, Charging your EV
Three-Phase Homes
A dedicated charger up to 22kW is possible if it's connected and switched across all three phases at once.
Source: Energex, Charging your EV
Power Points Are Slow
Most power points are 10A (2.3kW). Energex says power point circuits aren't usually designed for a high load over long periods.
Source: Energex, Charging your EV
Renting? Ask First
Tenants must get approval from the owner or property manager before a charging station is installed.
Source: Residential Tenancies Authority
A Smoke Alarm Where You Charge
The Queensland Fire Department strongly recommends an interconnected smoke alarm in the area where the vehicle is charged.
Smoke alarm installationSource: Queensland Fire Department
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. Energex network requirements can change, so we confirm what applies to your site when we quote. In an apartment? Read EV chargers and body corporate approval.
Byron Knight
Director, Knight Electrical Solutions
Byron has more than 20 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial and industrial electrical work, from family homes and rural properties to large-scale projects. That depth shows in how quickly and accurately he gets to the cause of a fault.
He has run his own electrical business before, so he knows what it takes to lead a job from the first call to a clean handover. He's also trained in PLC and instrumentation and qualified in Level 1 thermal imaging, so complex jobs are well within his wheelhouse.
What drives him is quality: neat, safe work, straight advice and a finished job he's proud to put the Knight name to. Do it once, do it right.
- QLD Electrical Contractor Licence 1511406
- 20+ years' experience
- PLC and instrumentation
- Level 1 thermal imaging
How It Works
- Get in Touch
Tell us your car, your charger and where you park.
- Site Check
We check the board and your supply.
- Fixed Price
One figure for the charger, cable run and board work.
- Network Requirements
We check the Energex requirements for your site.
- Install and Test
Charger wired, tested and set up with you.
- Pay on Completion
EFTPOS on site when you're happy.
For larger jobs over $5,000 in materials that span multiple days, a deposit may be requested when the quote is accepted.
What Sets the Price of an EV Charger Install
We price it once we've seen the board and where you park. These are the things that move the number.
- The charger. Supplied by us, or one you already own.
- Cable run. Distance from the switchboard to your parking spot.
- Switchboard condition. Old fuses or no spare room means board work first.
- Your supply. Single-phase or three-phase, and what it already carries.
- Wall and route. Brick, render, ceiling space or trenching.
- Network requirements. Any Energex requirements that apply to your site.
- Apartment car parks. Long cable runs back to the main board.
Commercial and strata
EV Chargers for Businesses and Body Corporates
Workplaces, shops and apartment car parks take more planning than a home garage. We check the main board and the supply, then give a fixed price the owner or committee can approve.
EV Charger FAQ
Questions Gold Coast drivers, businesses and body corporates ask us about EV chargers.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger on the Gold Coast?
It depends on your site, so we don't price it over the phone. The main factors are the charger itself, how far the cable runs from the switchboard, whether the board needs upgrading, and whether your supply is single-phase or three-phase. We check the board and the parking spot, then give you one fixed price before work starts. You pay on completion by EFTPOS.
Can I charge my EV from a normal power point?
Yes, but it's slow. Most power points are 10A, about 2.3kW, and Energex says power point circuits aren't typically designed to carry a high load for long periods. The Queensland Fire Department says to only use leads and sockets intended for EV charging. If you charge most days, a dedicated wall charger on its own circuit is faster and built for the job.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade for an EV charger?
Sometimes. A dedicated charger needs its own circuit, space on the board, and enough supply to carry the extra load. Boards with ceramic fuses or no spare room usually need work first. With limited exceptions, Queensland law also stops an electrician doing installation work in a home unless the power points have a safety switch or the job includes fitting one. We check all of this before quoting.
Should I get a 7kW or 22kW charger?
Energex says most homes are single-phase, which allows a 32A (7kW) dedicated charger. A 22kW charger needs three-phase supply, connected and switched across all three phases. Your car also limits how fast it charges on AC, so check what it accepts before paying for a bigger unit. If you don't have three-phase, we can tell you what an upgrade would involve.
Can I install an EV charger in my apartment or townhouse?
Often, but talk to your body corporate first. The cable run and supply often involve common property, such as the car park and the main switchboard, and the body corporate must maintain common property. We check the building's supply and the route from your meter to your car space, then give you a fixed price you can take to the committee.
Can my EV charger run on solar power?
Often, yes. Many chargers can be set to charge from excess solar. Whether that works for you depends on the charger, your solar system and how the charger is connected and metered. Energex network requirements can change, so we check what applies to your site when we quote. If you're planning solar or a battery later, tell us and we'll plan the install with that in mind.
Can I install an EV charger myself?
No. Energex says you need a licensed electrical contractor to install a dedicated charger, and electrical work in Queensland must be done by a licensed electrician. A poor connection on a heavy, long-running load can overheat and start a fire. We install the charger, test the work before it's used, and our workmanship is covered by a lifetime warranty.
Can you install a charger I've already bought?
Yes. We supply and install chargers, or install one you've already bought. We're also on the Clipsal and Evnex installer panels if you'd like us to supply it. Either way, we check your switchboard and supply first, then quote the installation as one fixed price before any work starts. The right charger depends on your car, your supply and how you charge.
Our Service Area
Our electricians cover the whole Gold Coast and Tweed Heads.
- Gold Coast
- Ashmore
- Austinville
- Benowa
- Biggera Waters
- Bilinga
- Bonogin
- Broadbeach
- Bundall
- Burleigh Heads
- Burleigh Waters
- Carrara
- Coolangatta
- Coombabah
- Currumbin
- Currumbin Waters
- Elanora
- Helensvale
- Highland Park
- Hollywell
- Hope Island
- Kirra
- Labrador
- Main Beach
- Mermaid Beach
- Mermaid Waters
- Merrimac
- Miami
- Molendinar
- Mudgeeraba
- Nerang
- Nobby Beach
- Palm Beach
- Paradise Point
- Reedy Creek
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Southport
- Surfers Paradise
- Tallai
- Tallebudgera
- Tugun
- Tweed Heads
- Varsity Lakes
- Worongary
Get Your EV Charger Quoted
We'll check your board and supply, then give you one fixed price before any work starts.
0421 333 034
If anyone is in danger, has had an electric shock, or you can see fire, sparks or fallen powerlines, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Don’t touch anyone who may be in contact with live electricity.
Important disclaimer
The information on this page is general and is not advice for your property. Summaries of Queensland law and standards are drawn from the official sources linked on this page, and may change; the official sources prevail. Regulations, Australian Standards and safety requirements change, and errors can occur, so have a licensed electrician assess your situation in person before acting on anything here. Electrical work in Queensland must only be done by a licensed electrician. If you think something here is wrong or out of date, call 0421 333 034 or email byron@knightes.au and we'll review it. To the extent permitted by law, Knight Electrical Solutions accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from reliance on this information.