Inner Adelaide · EV Charging
EV Charger Installation in Unley
Home EV charger installation for Unley's character streets, assessed and installed by a licensed South Australian electrical contractor to AS/NZS 3000.
- Licensed SA Electrical Contractor
- AS/NZS 3000 Compliant
- Certificate of Testing
- Fixed Price Quotes
- Adelaide Based
- Clean, Tidy Installations
Service area
Home EV charging in Unley
Adelaide EV Charger Group works through Unley, Parkside and the surrounding inner south regularly. The suburb's mix of bluestone villas, older bungalows and infill townhouses means every job starts with a proper look at the switchboard, the wall construction and where the car actually parks before we quote a fixed price.
Unley's housing stock is dominated by solid bluestone and brick villas from the late 1800s and early 1900s, alongside newer infill townhouses on subdivided blocks. Solid masonry walls between the switchboard and the parking area are common, and the original boards in many villas were never designed for a dedicated high-current circuit.
- Licensed South Australian electrical contractor
- Dedicated EV circuit and RCBO protection
- Smart charging and off-peak scheduling
- Certificate of testing and compliance
Local considerations
What matters when installing in Unley
Solid stone and masonry walls
Many Unley villas have thick stone or brick external walls between the meter box and the driveway. Rather than chasing solid masonry, we typically run a neat surface conduit or core-drill a single clean penetration, keeping the finish tidy without unnecessary wall damage.
Older switchboards in character homes
Original boards in these homes often have limited spare ways and dated protection. We assess main switch rating and capacity first and quote any upgrade transparently before work starts.
Narrow driveways and rear laneway access
Many blocks have a narrow side driveway or rear laneway parking. We plan the cable route and mounting position so the lead reaches the charge port without crossing a walkway.
Services
Most requested in Unley
The work we do most often in this area, each with a full breakdown on its own page.
Home EV Charger Installation in Unley
Certified 7kW and 22kW installations for Adelaide houses, townhouses and apartments.
Switchboard Upgrades in Unley
Modern boards, RCBOs and capacity for EV charging loads.
Smart Charging in Unley
Off-peak scheduling, app control and tariff-aware charging.
Chargers
Charger options suited to Unley homes
We supply and install every major brand. These are the units that tend to suit homes in this part of Adelaide.
Tesla Wall Connector
Tesla households wanting the cleanest look and app integration.
Wallbox
Tight garages and homeowners who want a discreet charger.
Ocular
Buyers who want Australian-backed hardware and open software.
Not sure which unit fits your car? Use the charger finder or check charging specs by vehicle brand.
Nearby
Around Unley
We install throughout Inner Adelaide on the same runs, including:
- Parkside
- Malvern
- Fullarton
- Goodwood
- Hyde Park
- Wayville
FAQ
Unley charging questions
- Will installing a charger damage the stone walls on my Unley home?
- Not if it's planned properly. We generally use a neat surface-mounted conduit or a single core-drilled penetration rather than chasing solid stone or brick, keeping the finish tidy and the wall intact.
- Do older Unley homes need a switchboard upgrade?
- Often yes, if the existing board doesn't have the spare capacity or modern protection for a dedicated EV circuit. We check this on site and tell you before you commit to a quote.
- Is there a South Australian rebate for home EV chargers?
- No. There is currently no state rebate for residential home EV charger installation in South Australia. We quote a fixed, transparent price for the install itself.
Ready to install your EV charger in Unley?
Fixed-price quotes for Unley and the surrounding Inner Adelaide area.
- Fixed-price quotes
- Licensed South Australian electricians
- Installed to AS/NZS 3000
- Same-day quote turnaround