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- evchargerchristchurch@gmail.com
- Monday - Sunday 24 hours
From your first call to your first overnight charge — here's exactly what to expect when you get a home EV charger installed by our registered electricians.
Step 1 — Get in Touch
Step 2 — Quick Online Assessment
Step 3 — Fast Quote
Step 4 — Book a Time
Step 5 — Professional Installation
Step 6 — Ready to Charge
Call, text, or message us online. Tell us about your vehicle and where you want the charger installed — we'll take it from there. No obligation, no pressure. We're happy to answer any questions before you commit to anything.
Send us a photo of your switchboard and install location including cable run distance. We don't even need to visit your property — making the whole process as convenient as possible for you. We'll assess your switchboard capacity, confirm the right charger type, and identify anything that might affect the installation.
We provide a clear, competitive fixed-price quote with no hidden costs and no surprises. You'll know exactly what's included before we book anything in — charger unit, cabling, RCBO, labour, Certificate of Compliance. Everything.
Choose a time that suits you — we offer flexible scheduling including weekends. Most installations are completed within days of enquiring. Once booked, we'll confirm the time and let you know what to have ready on the day.
Our licensed, NZ registered electricians install your EV charger safely and efficiently. Most home installs are completed in 4–6 hours with a tidy, compliant finish. We mount the charger, run the dedicated circuit from your switchboard, install RCBO protection, and make all connections to spec.
Plug in and enjoy fast, convenient charging at home. We test the charger with your vehicle, walk you through the app or scheduling features, and issue your Certificate of Compliance before we leave. You're good to charge — starting tonight.
Most people are surprised at how quick and clean the process is. A standard home EV charger installation in Christchurch typically takes between 4 and 6 hours from arrival to completion. Here's a more detailed look at what actually happens.
From the photos you send us, we assess your switchboard. We need to confirm there's capacity for a dedicated 32-amp circuit — that's what a standard Level 2 charger runs on. Most modern switchboards in Christchurch homes have spare capacity. Older fuse boards may need upgrading, and we'll tell you about that upfront before you commit.
If your switchboard needs upgrading, we can do that at the same time. It's not uncommon and it's worth doing — an upgraded switchboard is safer, more capable, and adds value to your property.
We run a dedicated cable from your switchboard to the charger location. In most Christchurch garages and carports, this is a fairly short run through the ceiling or wall cavity. We keep the installation as tidy as possible — conduit is used where cables are exposed, and penetrations through walls or ceilings are properly sealed.
If the run is particularly long or complex (e.g., from a separate building or across the property), we'll factor this into your quote so there are no surprises on the day.
The charger is wall-mounted at a height that's easy to reach when you're standing beside your parked car. We position it so the cable reaches your charging port comfortably without being stretched. The charger is wired to its dedicated circuit, tested for correct polarity and earth continuity, then powered up.
Smart chargers connect to your home Wi-Fi and are controlled via a smartphone app. We'll help you set up the app, connect the charger to your network, and configure any scheduling or energy management features. If you have solar, we'll configure the charger to prioritise solar export when available.
Once everything's working and you're comfortable with how it all operates, we issue your Certificate of Compliance and you're done.
Access to your switchboard / meter box
The car parked where it normally parks (to confirm charger placement)
Wi-Fi password (for smart charger setup)
Someone home for the duration (or a trusted person)
Enquiry, send us photos & receive your free quote
Quote accepted, charger & materials ordered
Installation day — 4 to 6 hours on site
CoC issued. Charging from home tonight.