From our reviews
EV chargers, any brand.
We fit the charger you choose, including the Tesla Wall Connector, or help you pick one.
Brands we fit include Tesla, Zappi, Wallbox, Ocular, Autel, Evnex and Fronius.
Single-phase, about 7 kW
Right for most homes. Overnight it adds roughly 300 to 400 km of range, depending on the car.
Three-phase, 11 kW
If your house already has three-phase power and your car can take it. A Tesla Model 3 or Model Y charges at up to 11 kW at home.
Charging from your solar
Already have solar? Some chargers fill the car only from spare solar. We fit the charger and set it up to do that.
A quote you can compare.
A charger needs its own circuit. We check your switchboard first. If it needs work, the quote says so, line by line, before anything starts.
Your quote lists the charger, any switchboard work and the installation as separate lines.
A charger is usually half a day. A long cable run can take most of the day.
When it's done, you get the Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work.
There's no federal rebate for home EV chargers at the moment. NSW has announced discounts that list them, for lower-income households and concession card holders, but applications aren't open yet. Some councils run their own, like Randwick.
The price
What changes the price.
- How far the charger is from your switchboard, and the way the cable has to go.
- Whether your switchboard has room for a new circuit, or needs work first.
- Single-phase or three-phase power.
- The charger you choose, or whether you already have one.
- A post on the driveway, or a trench to reach it.
About us
Who you'll deal with
Brián Patten, Director
We started as electricians, and we added ventilation because we kept finding the same damp problems under the houses we were wiring.
Brián runs Inspire and Brendan works alongside him. Whoever comes to look at your job is who comes to do it. There's no sales rep.
We're based in Davidson on the Northern Beaches, and we also work across the North Shore, the Eastern Suburbs and the Inner West.
- In business for [Brián] years
- NSW Electrical Contractors Licence 503808C
- Public liability insurance: Allianz, $20 million cover
Frequently asked questions
How much does an EV charger cost to install?
From $[Brián] for a 7 kW charger supplied and installed, or $[Brián] to fit one you already have. The distance from your switchboard and the state of the board decide where yours lands. We check first, then send the price in writing.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. Old fuse boards usually do. We check at the visit and tell you before we quote.
Who deals with Ausgrid?
We do. We notify Ausgrid, or apply, when your supply needs it.
Single-phase or three-phase?
Most homes are single-phase, and a 7 kW charger suits them. If your house already has three-phase power and your car can take it, an 11 kW charger fills it faster.
Will a power point do, or do I need a wall charger?
It depends how far you drive. A standard power point adds about 10 to 15 km of range an hour, so it suits short daily trips. A wall charger adds about 35 to 50 km an hour, depending on the car, so most cars are full by morning. We'll tell you which you need.
Can I charge from my solar?
If you already have solar, yes. A solar-aware charger fills the car from spare solar, and we set it up. We don't install solar panels or batteries.
Which charger works with my solar?
The zappi, with a sensor on your mains, and the Evnex E2 Core and Plus can all charge from spare solar. The Fronius Wattpilot does it alongside a Fronius inverter and smart meter. We'll look at your solar and suggest the one that fits.
Which charger should I buy?
The Tesla Wall Connector suits most EVs, not just Teslas. If you want it to run on spare solar, or to work with an app, we'll suggest one that does. We fit the charger you choose.
Can you fit the charger I bought online?
Yes, if it suits your car and your switchboard. Send us the model and we'll check it before the day.
My new car arrives soon. When should I book?
Before it arrives. Tesla suggests having the charger installed before delivery, so the car can charge from the first night.
I live in an apartment. Can you help?
[Brián: whether Inspire takes on strata jobs, and what the owners corporation needs to approve.]
Do you install home batteries?
Not at the moment. We fit EV chargers and do the electrical work around them.
The price we quote is the price you pay.
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We come and look. Under the house, in the roof, at the board. We take photos as we go.
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You get the quote in writing, so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
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Once you say yes, the price doesn't move. If we open something up and find a real surprise, we stop, show you, and quote it before we go any further.
We'll call you back, usually the same working day.