EV Charger Installation Cost Index
State-by-state EV charger installation pricing, brand cost comparison, and suburb-level data from across Australia. Updated May 2026.
Average Install Cost by State
| State | Avg install cost | Off-peak rate | Suburbs tracked | Cheapest suburb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | $1,241-$2,601 | 16c/kWh | 360 | Richmond ($1,200) |
| New South Wales | $1,262-$2,654 | 17c/kWh | 353 | Sydney ($1,200) |
| Queensland | $1,250-$2,625 | 18c/kWh | 224 | Brisbane ($1,200) |
| South Australia | $1,253-$2,632 | 20c/kWh | 208 | Adelaide ($1,200) |
| Australian Capital Territory | $1,200-$2,500 | 14c/kWh | 100 | Canberra ($1,200) |
| Western Australia | $1,239-$2,597 | 15c/kWh | 180 | Perth CBD ($1,200) |
| Tasmania | $1,255-$2,637 | 15c/kWh | 73 | Hobart CBD ($1,200) |
| Northern Territory | $1,244-$2,611 | 18c/kWh | 36 | Darwin CBD ($1,200) |
EV Charger Brand Price Comparison
| Brand | Price range | Tier | Solar | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZJ Beny | $700-$1,200 | budget | Solar diversion | China |
| Wallbox | $1,200-$2,200 | premium | - | Spain |
| Tesla | $1,200-$2,500 | budget | - | United States |
| Ohme | $1,200-$1,900 | mid-range | - | United Kingdom |
| Evnex | $1,300-$2,500 | mid-range | Solar diversion | New Zealand |
| CTEK | $1,300-$2,100 | mid-range | - | Sweden |
| Ocular | $1,400-$2,400 | mid-range | - | Australia |
| Autel | $1,400-$2,200 | mid-range | Solar diversion | United States |
| ABB | $1,500-$2,500 | mid-range | - | Switzerland |
| Fronius | $1,800-$2,800 | premium | Solar diversion | Austria |
| Zappi | $1,800-$2,800 | premium | Solar diversion | United Kingdom |
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- Helps other EV owners know what to expect
- Creates pricing transparency in a market with wide price variation
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Methodology & Sources
- State install cost ranges: ChargeScout modelled estimates from published charger and installation prices, May 2026. Not averages of quotes.
- Brand pricing: official brand AU sites and verified retail listings, cross-checked monthly.
- Electricity rates: Australian Energy Regulator residential pricing, AEMC residential price trends.
- Switchboard upgrade likelihood: derived from suburb housing stock age (ABS census data).
- Homeowner price submissions are anonymous and are being collected; they are not yet part of these figures.
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