Charge at home, cut fuel costs
Save up to 70% on fuel costs by charging your electric vehicle at home. Pair with solar for low-cost driving.
70%
Fuel savings
19.92c
EV tariff rate
$1,500+
Install from
EV running costs
Compared to a petrol car
Based on 8L/100km petrol, 15kWh/100km EV. Using average Perth fuel price.
A home EV charger is the most convenient and cost-effective way to keep your electric vehicle charged.
Charging at home costs a fraction of petrol. See live fuel price comparisons below. Even more savings with solar.
Wake up to a full battery every morning. No more trips to the petrol station.
Combine with solar and charge your EV on low-cost surplus daytime generation, about 2c/kWh in forgone export credit.
Dedicated EV chargers are safer and faster than standard 10A powerpoints.
Special overnight rate for EV owners
Overnight rate
19.92c/kWh
11pm - 6am (overnight rate)
Save up to 40% on overnight charging compared to flat rate
Different charging options and their speeds for Perth homes.
2.3 kW
Pros: No installation cost, Works anywhere
Cons: Very slow, Not recommended for daily use, Can overheat
3.6 kW
Pros: Low installation cost, Safer than 10A
Cons: Still relatively slow, No smart features
7.4 kW
Pros: Full charge overnight, Smart scheduling, Solar integration
Cons: Higher upfront cost
22 kW
Pros: Fastest home charging, Future-proof
Cons: Requires 3-phase power, Highest cost
Filter and compare popular home EV chargers available in Perth. Find the right charger for your solar setup, phase type, and budget.
7.4 kW
Single
$2,300 - $4,000
$1,800 - $2,500
Key Features
Works with any inverter brand via CT clamp. Best solar diversion on market.
7.4 kW AC / 11 kW DC
1 + 3
$3,500 - $5,500
$2,500 - $3,500
Key Features
Best with Sigenergy battery ecosystem. DC-coupled for maximum efficiency.
22 kW (3-phase)
Three
$2,300 - $4,300
$1,800 - $2,800
Key Features
Smooth integration with Fronius inverters. Works with other brands via API.
7.4 kW / 11 kW
1 + 3
$1,500 - $3,300
$1,000 - $1,800
Key Features
Native Tesla integration. Works with Powerwall for solar charging. Also supports non-Tesla EVs.
7.4 kW / 22 kW
1 + 3
$1,700 - $3,700
$1,200 - $2,200
Key Features
Works with all EVs. Solar integration via Wallbox app and CT clamp option.
7.4 kW
Single
$1,900 - $3,700
$1,400 - $2,200
Key Features
Works with any solar setup via CT clamp. Smart home integration via app.
11 kW (3-phase) / 7.4 kW (1-phase)
1 + 3
$2,000 - $4,000
$1,500 - $2,500
Key Features
Best with Sungrow hybrid inverters. OCPP support for third-party backends.
22 kW
Three
$2,500 - $4,500
$2,000 - $3,000
Key Features
Commercial-grade reliability. OCPP for fleet management. Best for heavy-duty use.
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Common questions about home EV charging in Perth.
A complete home EV charger installation in Perth typically costs $1,500-$3,500 including the charger and installation. Basic installations start around $1,500, while complex installations or premium chargers can exceed $3,000.
Yes, most EVs come with a portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A powerpoint. However, this is slow (8-15 km/hour) and not recommended for daily use. A dedicated EV charger is safer, faster, and more convenient.
Synergy's EV Add-On tariff offers cheap overnight electricity at 19.92c/kWh between 11pm-6am. You need to be on the Midday Saver tariff and have a smart meter. This can save EV owners hundreds of dollars per year.
Charging a typical EV (60 kWh battery) from empty costs about $12 on the EV overnight tariff (19.92c/kWh), versus $70-90+ in petrol for similar range. With solar, daytime charging costs about 2c/kWh. That's the export credit you forgo.
No, most home EV chargers work perfectly on single-phase power (7.4 kW). Single-phase is sufficient to fully charge most EVs overnight. 3-phase (22 kW) is only needed if you have very high charging requirements.
Our energy forecast integrates FuelWatch data so you can compare petrol costs against home charging in real time.
In one modelled scenario, a Fremantle driver charges overnight on the EV Add-On tariff for about $3.50 a charge, instead of an $80 tank of petrol. See more example Perth scenarios.
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