Home EV charger installer
Install and service wall-mounted EV chargers at homes, working from your ute as a licensed electrician.
- A$3k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Fitting home EV chargers in garages, carports and driveways. That includes running cable from the switchboard, adding circuit protection, commissioning the charger and showing the owner how it works. Many jobs also involve small switchboard upgrades or linking to solar.
Your first three steps
- Confirm your electrical licence (and contractor licence if needed) covers working for the public in your state or territory
- Complete manufacturer installer training for one or two popular charger brands and set up public liability insurance
- Introduce yourself to local EV dealers, solar installers and community EV groups, and offer a standard-price quote for a basic install
Who pays
Households that have bought or are about to buy an electric vehicle, plus landlords and owners of townhouses or small multi-unit properties.
How it makes money
Fixed quote per installation, with extras for longer cable runs, switchboard upgrades, trenching or smart-charging and solar integration. Repeat work comes from servicing and referrals from EV dealers.
Skills that help
- Licensed electrical work
- Quoting and site assessment
- Clear communication with homeowners
Watch out for
- Check your state licensing body for the electrical licence you need to work as a sole trader or contractor
- Check your local electricity distributor's rules for connecting chargers and any load limits or approvals
- Check what compliance paperwork your state requires after electrical work (such as certificates of compliance)
- Public liability and tools insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
- Older switchboards may need costly upgrades, so explain this clearly in quotes
- Check which wiring standards apply to EV charging in Australia and keep up with changes
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: home EV charger installer
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a home EV charger installation business?
Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the tools, testing gear and vehicle set-up you already have and the insurance you take out. These are estimates, and they assume you already hold the electrical licence you need.
How much can a home EV charger installer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many installs you complete, job size and whether you add switchboard upgrades or solar links. This is revenue before costs. Plan for at least about 20 hours a week.
What licences and rules should I check before installing EV chargers?
Check your state licensing body for the electrical licence needed as a sole trader or contractor. Check your electricity distributor's connection rules, load limits and approvals, the compliance paperwork your state requires after electrical work, and which wiring standards apply to EV charging.
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