EV Charger Installation in Melbourne

Local pricing, licensed installers, and everything you need to know about getting a home charger installed across Greater Melbourne.

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What it costs in Melbourne

Charger unit

$700 - $1,600

Installation labour

$450 - $900

Switchboard upgrade

$900 - $2,500

if needed

Most Melbourne homeowners pay $1,400 to $2,500 for a fully installed 7kW charger. Victorian-era homes in suburbs like Fitzroy, Carlton, and St Kilda frequently need switchboard upgrades due to aged wiring. Newer estates in Craigieburn, Point Cook, and Clyde North are typically plug-and-play with modern boards already in place.

Melbourne-specific considerations

Five electricity distributors

Melbourne is split across five distributors: CitiPower (CBD, inner suburbs), Jemena (northern suburbs including Broadmeadows, Tullamarine), United Energy (south-east including Frankston, Dandenong), Powercor (western suburbs, Geelong corridor), and AusNet Services (outer east, Yarra Ranges). Your electrician handles the notification to the right one.

Off-peak charging rates

Melbourne off-peak rates on a time-of-use tariff sit around $0.13 to $0.22/kWh (typically 10pm to 7am). Charging a 60kWh EV overnight costs roughly $8 to $13. Some retailers offer dedicated EV plans with rates as low as $0.10/kWh overnight.

Heritage overlays

Properties in heritage overlay zones across South Yarra, Richmond, Williamstown, and Kew may have restrictions on external modifications. A wall-mounted charger inside a garage is rarely an issue, but external installations visible from the street may require council approval. Your installer can advise on placement.

Apartment and unit installs

Melbourne has a high proportion of apartment dwellers. Installing in a unit block in Docklands, Southbank, or Brunswick requires owners corporation approval. Victorian strata laws are favourable to EV charger requests, but metering and cable routing need to be agreed. Our installers handle the technical side of strata applications.

Areas we cover across Melbourne

Our installer network covers all of Greater Melbourne, including:

CBD and Inner City
Inner North (Fitzroy, Carlton)
Inner South (St Kilda, South Yarra)
Inner West (Footscray, Yarraville)
Bayside (Brighton, Sandringham)

Eastern Suburbs (Hawthorn, Camberwell)
South East (Dandenong, Frankston)
Western Suburbs (Point Cook, Werribee)
Northern Suburbs (Northcote, Preston)
Outer North (Craigieburn, Sunbury)

Yarra Ranges
Mornington Peninsula
Geelong corridor
Melton and Bacchus Marsh
Nillumbik and Eltham

Common questions about Melbourne EV charger installation

How much does EV charger installation cost in Melbourne?

A typical Melbourne installation costs $1,400 to $2,500 including the charger and labour. Labour rates are slightly below Sydney but above Brisbane. Older homes in inner suburbs like Fitzroy and Carlton often need switchboard upgrades, which add $900 to $2,500.

Which electricity distributor do I need to notify?

Melbourne has five distributors: CitiPower (CBD, inner suburbs), Powercor (western suburbs, regional), United Energy (south-east), Jemena (northern suburbs), and AusNet Services (outer east, Yarra Ranges). Your electrician handles the notification based on your address.

Are there EV charger rebates in Victoria?

Victoria does not offer a direct rebate for residential EV charger hardware as of 2026. The Victorian Government provides a $100 EV registration discount. The Solar Victoria program covers solar panels and batteries but not EV chargers. Off-peak rates of $0.13 to $0.22/kWh make home charging the cheapest option.

Can I install a charger if I rent in Melbourne?

Yes, but you need written landlord approval. Under Victorian rental laws, landlords cannot unreasonably refuse a modification request for an EV charger. The charger typically stays with the property when you leave. Our installers can provide documentation to support your request.

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