Home and business chargers, QLD licence 92423
EV Charger Installation Gold Coast
Switchboard, supply and cable route checked on site first, so the quote is the price.
Ryder Electrical Services provides EV charger installation for houses, townhouses, apartments, workplaces and strata car parks across the Gold Coast up to Brisbane's north side. Installing a charger is electrical work, so in Queensland it must be done by a licensed electrician, and once the circuit is tested you are given a certificate of testing and safety.
The charger is the simple part. Whether it goes straight in depends on your switchboard and supply, so that is where every site check starts.
Before the quote
Is Your Switchboard Ready for an EV Charger?
A home charger draws a large current for hours at a time, so it gets its own circuit from the switchboard. That circuit needs a spare space on the board, its own RCD protection, and enough supply headroom to run alongside everything else in the house.
Since 2002, Queensland electricians have not been permitted to do installation work on a home without safety switches unless the work also fits one (some exceptions apply). On an older board with ceramic fuses, that usually means switchboard work comes first. The signs your switchboard needs upgrading are worth a look before the site check.
Where the board is sound but headroom is tight, a load-managing charger slows down while the house is busy and returns to full speed when it is not.
Single-phase or three-phase?
- Single-phase
- 3 wiresSuits a 7kW home charger.
- Three-phase
- 5 wiresMore capacity. Needed for 22kW AC charging.
We confirm which you have from the meter and switchboard. Moving from single to three-phase is arranged with your electricity distributor or retailer, and the work at your property is done by a licensed electrician.
How to know if you have three-phase When a 22kW charger is worth it
Sources: Electrical Safety Office, Queensland: Electricity in the home; energy.gov.au: Inverters. Last verified 30 September 2026.
$100 off
a new EV charger installation. Repairs and replacements of existing chargers are not included. Offer terms
EV Charger Installation Requirements
Four things need to be in place before a charger goes in, and the site check confirms each one. In a unit or townhouse, talk to your body corporate before any of it is booked.
Supply
Enough capacity at the meter for the charger alongside the rest of the house, on single or three-phase. Where it runs short, load management or a larger connection through your distributor are the options.
Switchboard
Room for a dedicated charger circuit with its own RCD, on a board with safety switches. A full or outdated board is sorted out first.
Charger location and cable run
A mounting spot the charge lead reaches without crossing a walkway, and a route from the board the cable can follow and be protected along: a roof space, a wall, or underground to a detached garage.
Licensed installation and certificate
Installing a charger is electrical work, which must be done by a licensed electrician. Once it is tested, the electrical contractor must give you a certificate of testing and safety recording what was tested, the test date and their licence number.
Licensed electrical workWhat the certificate covers
Sources: Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld), s 55; Electrical Safety Regulation 2026 (Qld), s 208. Last verified 30 September 2026.
How each of these moves the price is covered in our guide to what affects the cost of EV charger installation on the Gold Coast.
Charge Your EV From Surplus Solar
With a solar-aware charger, the solar you would otherwise export for a feed-in credit goes into the car instead. It needs a compatible charger and a consumption meter at the switchboard, so decide before the install rather than after.
Your panels generate
Through the day, the solar system supplies the house first.
The meter sees the surplus
A consumption meter at the switchboard measures what would otherwise be exported to the grid.
The charger takes it
A solar-aware charger adjusts its charging rate to match, so the car fills from your roof instead of the grid.
It works while the car is home in daylight. Overnight the charger draws from the grid on the schedule you set. No solar yet? See our solar installation service.
EV Chargers in Apartments and Townhouses
In a unit or townhouse block, the wiring to your car space, and sometimes the switchboard and meter, may be shared with other owners. Talk to your body corporate early, before choosing a charger, so the plan suits the building as well as your car.
Once you have the go-ahead, we check where the power will come from and the cable route to your bay, then quote the work in writing so the committee can see exactly what is proposed.
Worth raising with your body corporate
- Where the charger's power comes from: your own meter and switchboard, or the building's common supply.
- How charging is metered and paid for if it runs from a shared supply.
- The cable route from the board to your car space through shared areas.
- Whether the building's supply can take more chargers as other owners add them.
These are practical questions, not legal rules. Your body corporate or strata manager can tell you which approval process applies to your building.
Workplace and Strata EV Charging
Businesses and body corporates add chargers for staff, customers, fleet vehicles and residents. A multi-bay install is planned around the building's supply: with several cars plugged in at once, load management shares the available capacity between bays instead of every charger drawing full current together.
We quote commercial EV charger installation for workplaces, shops and strata car parks, and it sits alongside the rest of our commercial and strata electrical work.
EV Charger Stopped Working?
We repair and replace existing chargers too. If it trips, reset it once. If it trips again, stop using it and call us.
The RES difference
Why Charge With RES
- Assessed Before It Is Quoted
The switchboard, supply and route are checked on site, so the number quoted is the number paid.
- Licensed and Certified
QLD electrical licence 92423. Every install is tested, and you receive a certificate of testing and safety.
- Switchboard and Solar Work Too
RES also upgrades switchboards and installs solar, so a charger that needs either is planned as one job. Solar installation
- Over a Decade on the Tools
Electrical, solar and air conditioning work across the Gold Coast up to Brisbane's north side.
What Gold Coast Customers Say
- TTroy Field3 months ago
“Easy to talk to and discuss options. Quick and fuss free installation.”
- JJason Hassard
“I found Alex approach to be punctual, knowledgeable, honest and direct. He under took the job of finding and installing a battery for my system with tenacity, vigour and professionalism. He was competitive in his quote and provided the right product to suit my needs. His integrity and performance is such that I have no issue with recommending Alex to anyone that is considering installing Solar.”
- JJames Standfield6 months ago
“From the first conversation I had with Alex through to the seamless installation of my Extra 6.6KW of Solar panels & Sigenergy 32kw Battery I felt Ryder Electrical were a professional ,attentive and caring organisation. Alex kept me informed throughout the consultation process ensuring I chose the best suited quality system for our families needs,giving...”
- LLennert Veerman6 months ago
“Selected from several quotes, and did not disappoint. Good plan, smooth communication, battery and extra panels installed without a hitch, bollards 2 days later. All looks good and functions as planned. Very happy.”
- JJoe Keenan11 months ago
“Excellent and friendly service, Alex explained the whole process well. Highly recommended 👍”
- AAlok Hiriyura year ago
“I highly recommend Alex/Ryder Electiricals. They are professional, knowledgeable, and deliver exceptional work. Whether it’s a small repair or a major installation, you can trust them to get the job done right.”
Further Reading
EV Charging Guides
Common Questions
EV Charging FAQs
Do I need a home EV charger, or can I use a power point?
You can charge from a standard power point with the portable lead supplied with the car, but it is slow and runs a continuous load through a general-purpose circuit for hours at a time. A wall charger on its own circuit charges much faster and suits daily driving. Which makes sense depends on how far you drive and how long the car sits at home, and we check your switchboard and supply before recommending either.
Related:Home EV charging options
Do I need a licensed electrician to install an EV charger?
Yes. In Queensland, installing an EV charger is electrical work, and electrical work must be carried out by a licensed electrician. Doing it without a licence is an offence under the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
Source: Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld), s 55.Last verified 30 September 2026.
Related:Licensed electrical work
What paperwork comes with an EV charger install?
Once the charger and its circuit are tested, the licensed electrical contractor must give you a certificate of testing and safety. It records what was tested, the test date and the contractor licence number, and certifies the installation is electrically safe. Keep it with your property records.
Source: Electrical Safety Regulation 2026 (Qld), s 208.Last verified 30 September 2026.
Related:What the certificate covers
Will I need a switchboard upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. The charger needs its own circuit, so the board needs a spare space and enough capacity, which we check on site. Since 2002, Queensland electricians have not been permitted to do installation work on a home without safety switches unless the work also fits one (some exceptions apply), so an older board without them needs that work first.
Source: Electrical Safety Office, Queensland: Electricity in the home.Last verified 30 September 2026.
Can I install an EV charger in an apartment or unit?
Talk to your body corporate first, before any electrical work is booked. Once you have the go-ahead, we assess where the power will come from, the switchboard and the cable route to your car space, and quote the install.
7kW or 22kW: which charger do I need?
A 7kW charger suits most homes on single-phase power and charges overnight, while 22kW needs three-phase power and suits faster or business charging. We advise based on your car and switchboard.
Do I need three-phase power for a home EV charger?
Usually not. Most homes charge well on a 7kW single-phase charger. Three-phase is only needed for the fastest AC charging.
How long does EV charger installation take?
It depends on the job. A charger close to a modern switchboard is a smaller job than one that needs switchboard work, a long cable run or trenching to a detached garage. We confirm the timing after the site check.
Why does my EV charger keep tripping?
Check the charger, cable and plug for damage, then reset the circuit breaker or safety switch once. If it trips again, stop using the charger and call a licensed electrician. We repair and replace existing chargers as well as installing new ones.
Source: Electrical Safety Office, Queensland: Electricity in the home.Last verified 30 September 2026.
Related:EV charger repairs
Can I charge my EV from my solar?
Yes. With a solar-aware charger and a consumption meter at the switchboard, surplus solar that would otherwise be exported goes into the car while it is parked at home in daylight. Decide before the install, because the meter goes in at the switchboard.
Related:Solar installation
Our Other Services
One licensed team for the whole property, so the electrical side of every job is handled by the people who did the rest of it.
- Solar Installation Gold CoastPanels, inverters and batteries sized to your actual power use.
- Residential Electrician Gold CoastSwitchboards, power points, lighting, fault finding and safety switches.
- Switchboard Upgrades Gold CoastFuse boards replaced with circuit breakers and safety switches.
- Smoke Alarm Installation Gold CoastInterconnected photoelectric alarms for homes, rentals and sales.
- Air Conditioning Gold CoastSplit and ducted systems, installed and serviced under one licence.
- EV Charger Repair Gold CoastChargers that will not charge, keep tripping or show a fault.
- Commercial Electrician Gold CoastFit-outs, three-phase, test and tag, and emergency lighting compliance.
- Emergency Electrician Gold Coast24/7 callouts for urgent and unsafe electrical faults.
Where We Work
Local electricians from the Gold Coast to Brisbane's north side.
- Southport
- Surfers Paradise
- Broadbeach
- Robina
- Burleigh Heads
- Coomera
- Nerang
- Carrara
- Logan & Beenleigh
- Brisbane
Book an EV Charger Quote
Call, email or book online. Mention your car, where it parks and whether you have solar, and the site check covers the rest.