Thinking about an EV — or already made the switch? Nice. Pairing your electric vehicle with solar + a dedicated home charger is the smartest way to cut running costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and make “fueling” your car as simple as parking in the driveway.
Why a dedicated EV charger
(not just a power point)?
Most Aussie homes run on 230–240 V power, which is fine for appliances — and will trickle-charge an EV using the portable/mobile charger that comes with the car. But for reliable overnight charging, faster top-ups, and safer operation, a wall-mounted EV charger installed by a licensed electrician is the way to go.
Portable/mobile connectors vs wall chargers
Portable/mobile connectors are handy for travel or as a backup. For daily use, a hard-wired wall charger is:
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Faster – consistent overnight refills
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Smarter – app control, scheduled charging, solar diversion
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Safer – dedicated circuit, RCD/RCBO protection, neat cable management
Typical charging speeds (guide only)
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Standard power point (10 A portable charger): ~10–15 km of range per hour
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Single-phase wall charger (up to 7.4 kW): ~30–45 km of range per hour
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Three-phase wall charger (up to 11 kW): ~50–65 km of range per hour
(Result varies by vehicle efficiency and charger model.)
Make solar do the heavy lifting
Because we’re solar specialists, we’ll configure your EV charger to prioritise excess solar during the day, tap off-peak tariffs overnight, or balance both. Add a home battery and you can store daytime solar to charge your EV after dark — maximising self-consumption and minimising grid spend.
What to expect with Pace Group?
Site inspection & load assessment
Switchboard, cable runs, Wi-Fi signal
Charger selection
Bbrand-agnostic, OCPP-ready options available
Solar integration
Excess-solar charging, dynamic load management
Professional installation
Licensed, insured, compliant
Setup & handover
App, schedules, solar-only mode, off-peak tips