Introduction
Not every EV charger installation follows the standard playbook.
When Vinodhan contacted ChargingWA after purchasing a Kia EV5, he wanted a charging solution that worked with his upcoming solar system while accommodating a detached carport separated from the main home.
Rather than forcing a conventional installation, we designed a solution around the property.
The Challenge
The property presented several challenges:
- Detached carport
- Carport positioned higher than the house
- Washed aggregate concrete between structures
- Upcoming 10kW solar installation
- Need for flexible charging access
A traditional trenching solution would have required cutting concrete and undertaking significant remediation work afterwards.
The Solution
ChargingWA installed:
- Ocular IQ Home Solar EV Charger
- Solar-compatible charging controls
- Universal socket-style charger
- 10-metre charging cable
Instead of trenching and mounting a charger in the carport, the charger was mounted to the house wall and paired with a longer charging cable.
This approach provided:
- Lower installation costs
- No concrete cutting
- Greater flexibility
- Future charging flexibility for additional vehicles
- Better integration with the planned solar system
Why This Solution Worked
As Michael often says:
Most people install for now. We install with the end in mind.
The longer cable means the homeowner can charge regardless of parking position and potentially use the charger across multiple vehicles in the future.
The Outcome
The project was coordinated around the solar installation schedule and completed approximately three and a half weeks after approval.
The homeowner now has:
- Solar-compatible EV charging
- No expensive trenching works
- Flexible charging access
- A future-proof setup for additional EV ownership
