What a wall charger changes
The NSW Government describes a dedicated wall-mounted charger as the faster home option, and says it needs an electrician to install. Energy NSW suggests getting quotes from licensed electricians who have EV charger experience.
For comparison, the WA Government puts a portable lead in a 10 amp power point at roughly 10 to 15 km of range per hour. A 7 kW dedicated charger adds about 30 to 40 km. What your Wall Connector delivers depends on your supply, your car and how the electrician sets it up.
What to ask before it's installed
- Is my supply single phase or three phase, and what will the charger actually deliver on it?
- Does my switchboard have room for a new breaker, or does it need upgrading first?
- Where will the unit sit, and will the cable reach the charge port without an extension lead?
- Does it carry the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)?
- Can you show me the power, cable and warranty details from Tesla's own documents?
- What's your licence number, and what certificate will I get when it's done?
Why we're not quoting specs
We only repeat product details we can confirm from the maker, and Tesla's pages refused our requests. If you're open to other brands, some publish more: Evnex, for example, says its app can show a Tesla's battery level and open the charge port. Evnex chargers has the rest.
If it were our driveway
Book the electrician before you order anything. Ask them to check the supply and the board, and to go through Tesla's install details with you, so the charger is set up for your home rather than the brochure. If you'd like the install handled as a job on its own, Tesla Wall Connector installation covers it.
Want a specialist to sort it?
Tell us the job and your postcode. We match the licence-checked local electrician who does this kind of work, and they call you. No ring-around, and your number goes to them alone.