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EV Charger Installation on the Mornington Peninsula — What You Need to Know

By Sam Banks — A-Grade Electrician (Lic. A53308) · REC 25266

April 1, 2025  ·  Impulse Electrical Contractors

Quick answer

For daily driving on the Mornington Peninsula, a Level 2 home EV charger on a dedicated 32A circuit is the practical choice — a standard power point is too slow for regular use. Installation involves a switchboard assessment, a dedicated circuit, mounting and commissioning the unit, and a Certificate of Electrical Safety from a licensed electrician.

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on the Mornington Peninsula — and for good reason. Lower running costs, quieter drives, and better environmental outcomes make EVs an obvious choice. But to get the most out of your EV, you need a proper home charging solution.

Level 1 vs Level 2 Charging — What's the Difference?

Level 1 (trickle charging): Plugging into a standard 10A power point. This adds roughly 10–15km of range per hour. It works in a pinch, but for daily driving it's too slow.

Level 2 (home EV charger): A dedicated 7kW or 22kW circuit with a proper EV charging unit. Adds 40–100km per hour of charging. For most Peninsula drivers, overnight charging fully tops up the battery.

What's Involved in Installation?

If your switchboard is old, we may recommend upgrading it at the same time — this ensures it has the capacity for EV charging plus your existing appliances.

What Does It Cost?

The cost depends on the charger unit, cable run length and whether a switchboard upgrade is needed. Contact us for a free, specific quote for your property.

Which Chargers Do We Install?

We're brand-agnostic — we'll install whichever charger suits your vehicle and budget. Popular options on the Peninsula include Tesla Wall Connector, Zappi, Wallbox, and Fronius Wattpilot. We can advise on the best fit for your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 EV charging?

Level 1 means plugging into a standard 10A power point, which adds roughly 10 to 15km of range per hour — workable in a pinch but too slow for daily driving. Level 2 is a dedicated home EV charger on its own circuit, adding 40 to 100km of range per hour. For most Peninsula drivers, Level 2 overnight charging fully tops up the battery.

What's involved in installing a home EV charger?

A typical installation includes assessing your existing switchboard capacity, running a dedicated 32A circuit from the switchboard, mounting the charger unit in your garage or carport, testing and commissioning, and issuing a Certificate of Electrical Safety. If your switchboard is old, upgrading it at the same time ensures it has capacity for the charger plus your existing appliances.

Which EV charger brands can be installed?

We're brand-agnostic — we install whichever charger suits your vehicle and budget. Popular options on the Mornington Peninsula include the Tesla Wall Connector, Zappi, Wallbox, and Fronius Wattpilot. We can advise on the best fit for your situation, including solar-aware chargers if you have panels.