Residential EV Charging
Home EV charging should be simple, safe, and future-ready. This category helps homeowners understand charger options, power needs, and installation requirements.
We also cover solar integration, load management, and planning for future vehicles, so your home setup grows with your lifestyle and energy use.
Residential EV Charging
The Best Home EV Chargers in Australia, Compared
The best home EV charger is the one that suits your solar, your power supply and your car. Here are our picks for each...
Residential EV Charging
EV Chargers in Rental Properties: A Guide for WA Tenants and Landlords
A tenant in WA can have an EV charger installed, but only with the landlord's permission, asked for in writing...
Residential EV Charging
Pre-Wiring a New Home for an EV Charger
Pre-wiring a new home for an EV charger means running the charger's cable from the switchboard to where you'll park...
Residential EV Charging
How to Choose an EV Charger Installer in Perth
Choose an EV charger installer who holds a WA electrical contractor's licence, checks your switchboard and power supply before quoting...
Residential EV Charging
Does Your Perth Home Have Enough Power for a 7kW EV Charger?
A 7kW home EV charger can draw about 32 amps, and the standard Perth single-phase supply is 63 amps. So how does the house run everything else while it charges?...
Residential EV Charging
Can You Really Charge an EV From Solar?
A common question we hear from Perth homeowners is whether solar on the roof means they can charge their car for free...
Residential EV Charging
Do I Actually Need a Home EV Charger?
Many new EV owners ask whether they need a dedicated home EV charger, or whether the portable charging cable that came with the car will do...
Residential EV Charging
What to Consider Before Installing Multiple EV Chargers at Home
If you’re planning to install multiple EV chargers at home, the first step is understanding your household’s charging needs, your...
Residential EV Charging
EV Home Charger Installation Isn’t as Simple as It Looks
EV home charger installation is the process of setting up a dedicated charging system at your property that safely and...
Residential EV Charging
V2G in Australia: Your Home Battery on Wheels
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) gives you the option to run the electricity of your home from the energy stored in the car...
Residential EV Charging
The Cost of Charging your EV at Home
Charging an EV at home in WA costs about $5 to $7 per 100 km on Synergy’s standard Home Plan, which charges about 33c per kWh...