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EV Charger Installation cost in Australia

Install Level 2 EV home charger (7kW single-phase typical). Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.

Typical price

$1,100$3,200

Most people pay around $1,850

National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: medium. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.

Materials

Materials are sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so always confirm.

Some installers supply the charger unit; others install customer-supplied units. Check the quote.

GST & fees

Quotes usually include GST.

By city

EV Charger Installation prices by city

City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.

CityTypical rangeAround
Sydney$1,100$3,200$1,850
Melbourne$1,012$2,944$1,702
Brisbane$935$2,720$1,573
Perth$902$2,624$1,517
Adelaide$858$2,496$1,443
Canberra$1,023$2,976$1,721
Hobart$902$2,624$1,517
Darwin$968$2,816$1,628
Gold Coast$913$2,656$1,536
Toowoomba$858$2,496$1,443
Ballarat$924$2,688$1,554
Bendigo$913$2,656$1,536
Townsville$935$2,720$1,573
Mackay$1,012$2,944$1,702
Albury-Wodonga$880$2,560$1,480

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EV Charger Installation: common questions

EV Charger Installation cost: how much should you pay?+
EV Charger Installation typically costs $1,100 to $3,200 in Australia, with most people paying around $1,850. Install Level 2 EV home charger (7kW single-phase typical).
Are materials included in the price?+
Materials are sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so always confirm. Some installers supply the charger unit; others install customer-supplied units. Check the quote.
Is GST included?+
Quotes usually include GST.
How long does it take?+
A typical ev charger installation job takes around 4 hours, though access and complexity can change this.

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