Research · Updated 8 October 2026

Best Home EV Chargers in Australia 2026, Scored

We scored 10 home chargers sold in Australia on one rubric built around northern Sydney houses and apartments, where most homes run on single-phase power and plenty still have older switchboards. Every score comes from published specifications and prices, each linked to its source, and the weights are below so you can rework the ranking for your own home.

The short answer

Ocular IQ Home Solar scores highest overall at 92.3 out of 100, followed by Autel MaxiCharger AC Single (89.5) and myenergi zappi (89.3). The right pick depends more on your home than on the badge: solar, the number of phases and strata rules move the ranking more than any single feature.

  • Best overallOcular IQ Home Solar92.3 / 100Highest total score on the method below.
  • Best for solar homesOcular IQ Home Solar92.3 / 100Highest score for solar and load management.
  • Best for apartments and strataOcular IQ Home Solar92.3 / 100Highest combined score for load management and OCPP, the two things owners corporations usually ask for.
  • Best valueAutel MaxiCharger AC Single89.5 / 100Most points per dollar of published price.
  • Best for three-phase homesOcular IQ Home Solar92.3 / 100Highest total among chargers rated 22 kW on three-phase.

Comparison table

Ranked by total score. On a phone, swipe the table sideways. Specs checked 8 October 2026.

#ChargerScoreSingle-phaseThree-phaseCableExcess solarLoad managementOCPPDC fault detectionIPWarrantyPrice (AUD)
1Ocular IQ Home Solar92.37.2 kW22 kWTethered or socketBuilt inBuilt in1.6J and 2.0.1YesIP553 years$1,195
2Autel MaxiCharger AC Single89.57.4 kW22 kWTethered or socketWith add-onOptional add-on1.6J and 2.0.1YesIP655 years$968
3myenergi zappi89.37 kW22 kWTethered or socketBuilt inBuilt in1.6JYesIP653 years$1,545
4Evnex E2 Core77.47.4 kWNot offeredTetheredBuilt inBuilt inNoYesIP554 years$1,099
5Fronius Wattpilot Flex Home 2272.87.36 kW22 kWTetheredWith add-onOptional add-on1.6JYesIP663 years$1,848
6Wallbox Pulsar Max72.37.4 kW22 kWTetheredWith add-onOptional add-onYes (version not stated)YesIP553 years$1,659
7Sigen EV AC Charger71.87 kW22 kWTethered or socketSame-brand inverter onlyOptional add-on1.6JYesIP653 yearsNot published
8Tesla Wall Connector Gen 365.97.4 kW11 kWTetheredNoOptional add-onNoYesIP554 years$799
9Schneider Charge65.77.4 kW22 kWTethered or socketNoOptional add-on1.6JYesIP552 years$1,606
10GoodWe HCA56.77 kW22 kWTetheredSame-brand inverter onlyNoNoYesIP662 yearsNot published

Every charger, scored

Each bar shows the points a charger earned against the weight for that criterion. The method section explains how each one is worked out.

1

Ocular

Ocular IQ Home Solar

92.3/ 100

  • Solar and load management25.0 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes20.0 of 20
  • Safety built in13.5 of 15
  • App and OCPP15.0 of 15
  • Warranty and local support6.8 of 10
  • Price12.0 of 15
Single-phase
7.2 kW
Three-phase
22 kW
Cable
Tethered (5 m) or socket
Excess solar
Built in, CTs included
Load management
Built in through CTs
App and OCPP
Ocular Smart Home app; OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1
DC fault detection
Yes, 30 mA AC and 6 mA DC
IP rating
IP55
Warranty
3 years
Price
$1,195 (7 kW tethered) at EVSE Australia
Sold through
EVSE Australia and Ocular installers
RCM evidence
RCM listed on datasheet

Strengths

  • Excess solar charging and load management are built in, with CTs in the box.
  • Supports OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1, the newest version in this comparison.
  • Sold in tethered and socket versions, both rated 22 kW on three-phase.
  • RCM is listed on the datasheet, and Ocular is an Australian brand.

Watch-outs

  • OCPP 2.0.1 needs a firmware upgrade.
  • IP55 rather than IP65.
  • Three-year warranty; Ocular's FAQ says installers must be Ocular trained to keep it.
  • No list price from Ocular; the price shown is a retailer's.

Best for: Solar homes and strata buildings that want built-in load management and OCPP at a mid-range price.

2

Autel

Autel MaxiCharger AC Single

89.5/ 100

  • Solar and load management17.5 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes20.0 of 20
  • Safety built in12.0 of 15
  • App and OCPP15.0 of 15
  • Warranty and local support10.0 of 10
  • Price15.0 of 15
Single-phase
7.4 kW
Three-phase
22 kW
Cable
Tethered (5 m) or socket
Excess solar
With optional CTs
Load management
Optional CT kit
App and OCPP
Autel Charge app; OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1
DC fault detection
Yes, 30 mA AC and 6 mA DC
IP rating
IP65
Warranty
5 years
Price
$968 (7 kW) at JET Charge
Sold through
JET Charge
RCM evidence
Not published

Strengths

  • Supports OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1.
  • Built-in 30 mA AC and 6 mA DC fault detection.
  • Tethered and socket versions, rated 22 kW on three-phase.
  • $968 for the 7 kW model, the cheapest here after Tesla.

Watch-outs

  • Solar charging and load management both need optional CT accessories.
  • The five-year warranty is offered through JET Charge, the Australian distributor.
  • The tethered model is IP65; the socket model is IP54.
  • Zecar's guide positions the AC Single for workplaces and small strata sites rather than single homes.

Best for: Strata lots and homes that want OCPP 2.0.1 and a long warranty at a low price, and are happy to add CTs for solar.

3

myenergi

myenergi zappi

89.3/ 100

  • Solar and load management25.0 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes20.0 of 20
  • Safety built in15.0 of 15
  • App and OCPP13.5 of 15
  • Warranty and local support6.8 of 10
  • Price9.0 of 15
Single-phase
7 kW
Three-phase
22 kW
Cable
Tethered or socket
Excess solar
Built in, CT clamp supplied
Load management
Built in (grid current limit)
App and OCPP
myenergi app; OCPP 1.6J
DC fault detection
Yes, 6 mA DC; Type A RCD still required
IP rating
IP65
Warranty
3 years
Price
$1,545 socket, $1,595 tethered (myenergi)
Sold through
myenergi Australia online shop and installers
RCM evidence
AS/NZS declaration of conformity

Strengths

  • Excess solar charging is built in, with a CT clamp in the box.
  • Load management is built in through the grid CT.
  • OCPP 1.6J support for third-party platforms.
  • Sold in tethered and socket versions, both rated 22 kW on three-phase.
  • IP65 enclosure and a published AS/NZS declaration of conformity.

Watch-outs

  • Costs more than most chargers here at $1,545 for the socket version.
  • Three-year warranty, against four or five years from Tesla, Evnex and Autel.
  • myenergi's Australian install guide still calls for a Type A RCD on the circuit.

Best for: Solar homes that want surplus charging and load management without buying extra hardware.

4

Evnex

Evnex E2 Core

77.4/ 100

  • Solar and load management25.0 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes11.0 of 20
  • Safety built in13.5 of 15
  • App and OCPP7.5 of 15
  • Warranty and local support8.4 of 10
  • Price12.0 of 15
Single-phase
7.4 kW
Three-phase
Not offered
Cable
Tethered, 5 m cable
Excess solar
Built in on Core and Plus
Load management
Built-in overload protection
App and OCPP
Evnex app; OCPP not supported
DC fault detection
Yes, 6 mA DC
IP rating
IP55
Warranty
4 years
Price
$1,099 Core ($799 Flex without solar)
Sold through
Evnex Australia online and installers
RCM evidence
AS/NZS 3820 supplier declaration of conformity

Strengths

  • Excess solar charging and overload protection are built in.
  • Four-year warranty.
  • $1,099 for the solar-capable Core model.
  • Australian website and a Sydney office.

Watch-outs

  • Single-phase only; three-phase needs Evnex's separate X-series.
  • OCPP only links to Evnex's own cloud, not to third-party platforms.
  • Tethered only, with a 5 m cable on the Core (8 m on the E2 Plus).
  • The $799 E2 Flex needs a paid upgrade for solar charging.

Best for: Single-phase solar homes that want built-in solar charging at a lower price and do not need OCPP.

5

Fronius

Fronius Wattpilot Flex Home 22

72.8/ 100

  • Solar and load management17.5 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes17.0 of 20
  • Safety built in12.0 of 15
  • App and OCPP13.5 of 15
  • Warranty and local support6.8 of 10
  • Price6.0 of 15
Single-phase
7.36 kW
Three-phase
22 kW
Cable
Tethered, 6 m cable
Excess solar
Needs a Fronius smart meter
Load management
Needs a Fronius smart meter
App and OCPP
Solar.wattpilot app; OCPP 1.6J
DC fault detection
Yes, 20 mA AC and 6 mA DC
IP rating
IP66
Warranty
3 years
Price
$1,848 at EVSE Australia
Sold through
EVSE Australia and Fronius installers
RCM evidence
Not published

Strengths

  • IP66 enclosure, the joint highest rating here.
  • OCPP 1.6J and the Solar.wattpilot app.
  • Switches between one and three phases to follow solar output.
  • Fronius has an Australian office in Tullamarine, Victoria.

Watch-outs

  • Solar charging needs a Fronius smart meter, plus a Fronius inverter or a Smart Meter IP.
  • Dynamic load management needs a Fronius smart meter and an internet connection.
  • Tethered only, with a 6 m cable.
  • At $1,848 it is one of the dearer chargers here.
  • Fronius says an upstream RCD is still required.

Best for: Homes that already run a Fronius inverter and smart meter.

6

Wallbox

Wallbox Pulsar Max

72.3/ 100

  • Solar and load management17.5 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes17.0 of 20
  • Safety built in10.5 of 15
  • App and OCPP13.5 of 15
  • Warranty and local support4.8 of 10
  • Price9.0 of 15
Single-phase
7.4 kW
Three-phase
22 kW
Cable
Tethered, 5 m or 7 m
Excess solar
With a Wallbox meter
Load management
Dynamic needs a Wallbox meter
App and OCPP
Wallbox app; OCPP Yes (version not stated)
DC fault detection
Yes, 6 mA DC
IP rating
IP55
Warranty
3 years
Price
$1,659 (7.4 kW) at Energy Outlet
Sold through
Energy Outlet
RCM evidence
Not published

Strengths

  • Built-in 6 mA DC leakage protection.
  • OCPP support and the Wallbox app.
  • Rated 22 kW on three-phase.

Watch-outs

  • Solar charging and dynamic load management both need an external Wallbox meter.
  • Wallbox no longer runs an Australian website; the AU address redirects to the global site.
  • Australian listings we found are tethered only.
  • The datasheet does not state which OCPP version it supports.

Best for: Buyers who want a compact charger and are happy to add a Wallbox meter for solar charging.

7

Sigenergy

Sigen EV AC Charger

71.8/ 100

  • Solar and load management15.0 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes20.0 of 20
  • Safety built in12.0 of 15
  • App and OCPP13.5 of 15
  • Warranty and local support6.8 of 10
  • Price4.5 of 15
Single-phase
7 kW
Three-phase
22 kW
Cable
Tethered (5 m) or socket
Excess solar
Needs a SigenStor system
Load management
Needs a Sigen Power Sensor
App and OCPP
mySigen app; OCPP 1.6J
DC fault detection
Yes, 30 mA AC and 6 mA DC
IP rating
IP65
Warranty
3 years
Price
Not published (SolarQuotes estimates about $1,200)
Sold through
Krannich Solar and Sigenergy installers
RCM evidence
Not published

Strengths

  • Built-in 30 mA AC and 6 mA DC fault detection.
  • IP65 enclosure.
  • OCPP 1.6J and the mySigen app.
  • Tethered and socket versions, rated 22 kW on three-phase.

Watch-outs

  • Solar charging only works with a SigenStor system.
  • Load management needs a Sigen Power Sensor.
  • No published list price; SolarQuotes estimates about $1,200.
  • Three-year warranty, from a company founded in 2022.

Best for: Homes with, or planning, a SigenStor battery and inverter.

8

Tesla

Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3

65.9/ 100

  • Solar and load management7.5 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes17.0 of 20
  • Safety built in10.5 of 15
  • App and OCPP7.5 of 15
  • Warranty and local support8.4 of 10
  • Price15.0 of 15
Single-phase
7.4 kW
Three-phase
11 kW
Cable
Tethered, 7.3 m cable
Excess solar
No solar mode in the charger
Load management
Needs a Tesla-approved meter
App and OCPP
Tesla app; OCPP not supported
DC fault detection
Yes, Type A with 6 mA DC
IP rating
IP55
Warranty
4 years
Price
$799 at Bunnings ($800 from Tesla)
Sold through
Tesla online shop and Bunnings
RCM evidence
Not published

Strengths

  • Lowest published price in this comparison at $799.
  • Type A RCD function with 6 mA DC detection is built in.
  • Four-year residential warranty from Tesla.

Watch-outs

  • No solar mode in the charger itself. Tesla's solar charging runs through a Powerwall and a Tesla car.
  • No OCPP, so strata schemes and third-party energy apps cannot manage it.
  • Dynamic load management needs a separate Tesla-approved meter.
  • Tesla's Australian page lists 11 kW on three-phase, lower than most chargers here.
  • Tethered only, with a fixed 7.3 m cable.

Best for: Tesla households on a single-phase supply that want a low-cost charger and do not need solar charging or OCPP.

9

Schneider Electric

Schneider Charge

65.7/ 100

  • Solar and load management7.5 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes20.0 of 20
  • Safety built in10.5 of 15
  • App and OCPP13.5 of 15
  • Warranty and local support5.2 of 10
  • Price9.0 of 15
Single-phase
7.4 kW
Three-phase
22 kW
Cable
Tethered (5 m or 7 m) or socket
Excess solar
Not built in
Load management
Needs an anti-tripping module
App and OCPP
Wiser Home app; OCPP 1.6J
DC fault detection
Yes, RDC-DD 6 mA
IP rating
IP55
Warranty
2 years
Price
$1,606.30 (7.4 kW, 7 m cable) at Sparky Direct
Sold through
Sparky Direct and electrical wholesalers
RCM evidence
Not published

Strengths

  • Built-in RDC-DD with 6 mA DC detection.
  • OCPP 1.6J and the Wiser Home app.
  • Tethered and socket versions, with 22 kW on the three-phase socket model.
  • Schneider has offices in every Australian state.

Watch-outs

  • No built-in excess solar charging.
  • Load management needs a separate anti-tripping module.
  • Two-year warranty, the joint shortest here.
  • No published list price; a 7.4 kW tethered unit is $1,606.30 at Sparky Direct.

Best for: Homes on three-phase that want OCPP and a charger from a large electrical brand, without solar charging.

10

GoodWe

GoodWe HCA

56.7/ 100

  • Solar and load management7.5 of 25
  • Install fit for older homes17.0 of 20
  • Safety built in15.0 of 15
  • App and OCPP7.5 of 15
  • Warranty and local support5.2 of 10
  • Price4.5 of 15
Single-phase
7 kW
Three-phase
22 kW
Cable
Tethered, 6 m cable
Excess solar
Needs a GoodWe inverter
Load management
Not listed on the datasheet
App and OCPP
SEMS app; OCPP not supported
DC fault detection
Yes, Type A with 6 mA DC
IP rating
IP66
Warranty
2 years
Price
Not published (SolarQuotes estimates about $850)
Sold through
GoodWe Australia and solar installers
RCM evidence
RCM marking in manual

Strengths

  • IP66 enclosure, the joint highest rating here.
  • Built-in 6 mA DC fault detection.
  • RCM marking shown in the operating manual.
  • Rated 22 kW on three-phase (GW22K-HCA).

Watch-outs

  • Solar charging needs a GoodWe inverter.
  • No load management listed on the datasheet.
  • No OCPP; it uses GoodWe's own protocol.
  • Two-year warranty, the joint shortest here.
  • No published list price; SolarQuotes estimates about $850 for the 7 kW model.

Best for: Homes that already have a GoodWe inverter or battery.

What to check before you buy

A charger that scores well on paper can still be the wrong one for your board. These four checks change the answer more often than the brand does.

Single-phase or three-phase supply

Most houses across the North Shore and Northern Beaches have a single-phase supply. On single-phase, every charger here tops out between 7 and 7.4 kW (32 A), so a 22 kW model will not charge faster. Check your meter box or ask your electrician before you pay extra for three-phase capability. If an upgrade to three-phase is on the cards, a model with a three-phase version keeps that door open.

Switchboard capacity

A 7 kW charger draws 32 A for hours at a time, often while the oven, hot water and air conditioning are running too. Older boards may need a new circuit, RCBO space or a main switch upgrade before a charger goes in. Dynamic load management lets the charger slow down when the house is busy, which can avoid a supply upgrade. Our switchboard and power service covers that side of the job.

Strata approval

In an apartment or townhouse complex, the owners corporation has to approve a charger before it goes in, and many ask for load management and OCPP so they can share capacity and bill usage per lot. Get the charger model and its datasheet in front of the committee early. The northern Sydney EV charging report shows how many homes in each council area need strata approval.

Cable run and charger location

The distance from your switchboard to the charger sets the cable size and much of the install cost. A charger on the garage wall beside the board is a short job; a run across a driveway, under a slab or up to a carport takes longer. Tethered cables come in set lengths, so measure from the wall to your car's charge port before you choose between a tethered unit and a socket.

Want a licensed electrician to look at your switchboard and supply before you choose? See our EV charger installation service, or read the Northern Sydney EV charging readiness report for EV ownership and strata numbers by council area.

Home EV Charger Questions

Which home EV charger is best in Australia?

On our published method, the highest scorer is listed at the top of this page. The best charger for you depends on your supply, solar and strata situation. A solar home gains the most from built-in excess solar charging, while an apartment usually needs load management and OCPP to get strata approval.

Do I need a three-phase charger?

Only if your home has a three-phase supply and you want faster charging than about 7 kW. On a single-phase supply, which most northern Sydney houses have, a three-phase charger will still charge at single-phase speed.

Can a home EV charger run on excess solar?

Some chargers measure your solar export with a CT clamp and charge only from the surplus. Others need an add-on, a same-brand inverter or a third-party app. The comparison table shows which approach each charger uses.

What is dynamic load management?

The charger watches how much power the whole home is using, usually through a CT clamp on the mains, and slows charging so the house stays under its supply limit. It can avoid a costly supply or switchboard upgrade in older homes.

Does it matter if a charger has built-in DC fault detection?

Chargers with built-in 6 mA DC fault detection can generally be installed with a standard Type A RCD on the circuit. Without it, a more expensive Type B RCD is usually needed. Your electrician will confirm what the manufacturer's manual requires.

Does End Point Electrical get paid by any of these brands?

No. We do not receive payment, commission or free stock from any charger manufacturer, and the ranking comes only from published specifications and the weights on this page. See our EV charger installation service if you would like a licensed electrician to check your home.

Method and sources

Each charger gets 0 to 10 on six criteria. That score is multiplied by the criterion's weight and divided by 10, and the six results add up to a total out of 100. A spec the manufacturer does not publish scores zero for that item, except price, which scores 3 out of 10 so a missing price list does not sink a charger.

25%

Solar and load management

Northern Sydney has a high rate of rooftop solar and EV ownership. Charging from midday surplus is the cheapest power a household can use, and load management protects an older single-phase supply from overload.

Excess solar: built in 6, add-on or third-party integration 4, same-brand inverter only 3, none 0. Load management: built in 4, optional add-on 3, same-brand system only 2, none 0.

20%

Install fit for older homes

Most local houses run on single-phase power, and many still have older boards. A charger that reaches full single-phase output, offers a three-phase version for later and gives a choice of cable suits more homes without extra work.

Single-phase output of 7 kW or more 4; three-phase version available 3; both tethered and socket versions 3 (one only 1.5).

15%

Safety built in

Built-in 6 mA DC fault detection means the circuit can usually use a Type A RCD instead of a costlier Type B, and an outdoor-rated enclosure matters on carports and driveways.

Built-in DC fault detection 5; IP65 or higher 3, IP54 to IP55 2; published RCM or Australian compliance evidence 2.

15%

App and OCPP

An app handles off-peak scheduling and solar settings. OCPP lets a strata scheme, retailer or energy platform manage the charger, so it outlasts any one company's cloud service.

App 5; OCPP 1.6 4, OCPP 2.0 5, none 0.

10%

Warranty and local support

A charger on the wall should last a decade. Longer warranties and an Australian presence make claims easier when something fails.

Warranty years, capped at 5, times 1.6 (up to 8); Australian website, office or distributor 2.

15%

Price

Price matters, but it carries less weight than fit because the wrong charger can add more to the install bill than it saves on hardware.

Lowest published single-phase hardware price in AUD: up to $1,000 scores 10, up to $1,400 8, up to $1,800 6, up to $2,200 4, above that 2. Not published 3.

What we left out

We did not score charging speed beyond single-phase and three-phase output, looks, app ratings or vehicle-to-home features, because none of these can be compared fairly from published specs. Installation prices are not included; they depend on the board, the cable run and the supply. Lab measurements of efficiency or standby use are not included because we have not tested these units.

Specs we could not confirm

These were not published where we looked, so they score zero (price scores 3). If a manufacturer publishes them, we will update the table.

  • Autel MaxiCharger AC Single: RCM or Australian compliance evidence
  • Fronius Wattpilot Flex Home 22: RCM or Australian compliance evidence
  • Wallbox Pulsar Max: RCM or Australian compliance evidence
  • Sigen EV AC Charger: RCM or Australian compliance evidence
  • Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3: RCM or Australian compliance evidence
  • Schneider Charge: RCM or Australian compliance evidence

Sources

Each source below was checked on the date shown. Prices are hardware only unless stated and do not include installation.

Ocular IQ Home Solar

Autel MaxiCharger AC Single

myenergi zappi

Evnex E2 Core

Fronius Wattpilot Flex Home 22

Wallbox Pulsar Max

Sigen EV AC Charger

Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3

Schneider Charge

GoodWe HCA

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