Tesla EV Charger installed in Richmond (Melbourne)

Switching to an EV is exciting - until you realise trickle-charging from a powerpoint just isn’t cutting it. This Richmond homeowner wanted dependable overnight charging, a tidy finish on the exterior wall, and the peace of mind that everything met Australian standards. We delivered.

The brief

• Install a Tesla Wall Charger outside, close to the driveway.

• Keep the install neat and weather-ready, with minimal visual clutter.

• Ensure appropriate isolation and protection so the charger is safe and simple to service.

• Confirm the existing electrical setup could handle EV charging without nuisance tripping.

Our solution

• Mounted the Tesla Wall Charger at an ergonomic cable height for easy wrap and plug-in.

• Ran a compact surface conduit path and installed a lockable isolator beside the unit for safe maintenance.

• Checked supply capacity, protection, and RCD requirements to ensure the circuit complied with Australian standards.

• Tested charging, fault protection and load behavior so the homeowner could plug in with confidence on night one.

The result: a fast, reliable charge at home with a clean aesthetic that blends with the facade.

Why a hard-wired Wall Charger?

• Faster charging: Up to ~11 kW (model & supply dependent), ideal for full overnight top-ups.

• Always ready: No more packing/unpacking the mobile connector.

• Smarter & expandable: Load sharing is available if you add a second charger later.

• Weather-tough: Designed for outdoor use with proper installation and protection.

Safety & compliance matter

EV charging adds a continuous load to your home. We assess:

• Switchboard capacity & RCDs

• Cable sizing, run length & installation method

• Earthing and fault-loop impedance

• Clear labelling and local isolation

If upgrades are required, we’ll flag them upfront - no surprises.

Charging speed snapshot

Actual speeds depend on your Tesla model and supply, but a Wall Charger typically adds ~40–70 km of range per hour of charge. That’s genuine “arrive home low, leave full” convenience.

Thinking ahead

• Load management: Balance charger demand with household loads to prevent nuisance trips.

• Multiple EVs: Tesla Wall Chargers can load share for two or more vehicles.

• Switchboard tidies or upgrades: Future-proof your home’s electrics while you’re at it.

Service area

We’re based in Richmond and regularly install EV chargers across Abbotsford, Cremorne, Hawthorn, Kew, Fitzroy, Collingwood, South Yarra, Prahran, and surrounding Melbourne suburbs.

Ready for proper home charging?
Call (03) 9428 6770 or book online to schedule a site check and quote.