EV charger installation, Chatswood.

A standard 7kW single-phase install in a Chatswood house on a modern switchboard typically takes 3–4 hours — site assessment, cabling run, mounting, commissioning, and app pairing. Apartment installs in the CBD towers generally take a similar duration once carpark access and sub-metering are confirmed, though strata documentation can extend the overall lead time before site work begins. Heritage homes on the Roseville fringe, where a switchboard assessment or upgrade is needed, should allow a full half-day. We confirm expected duration when we quote so there are no surprises on the day.

Chatswood is in the Ausgrid distribution network — not Endeavour Energy, which serves Western Sydney. For a standard 7kW single-phase residential install, your licensed electrician manages compliance under their NSW electrical licence — no separate Ausgrid application is required. For 22kW three-phase installs, or where a new or upgraded connection point is involved, a formal Ausgrid connection application must be lodged and approved before the circuit can be energised. We hold Ausgrid ASP Level 2 accreditation and prepare and lodge that application directly as part of the job — you do not need to contact Ausgrid separately. Approval typically takes two to four weeks; we confirm timing at the quote stage.

Yes — and the path is significantly more accessible than it was before mid-2025. Under NSW strata law an EV charger request is a sustainability infrastructure resolution (Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, s132B): it passes unless more than 50% of the votes cast are against it, a lower bar than the special resolution most upgrades need. Since 1 July 2025 a by-law also cannot block a charger on appearance grounds alone. For owners in Chatswood apartment buildings, that change removes the most common barrier. The NSW EV Ready Buildings grant closed to new applications in December 2023, so we quote strata installs without it — the approval path still applies and we prepare the technical documentation your committee needs. We prepare body corporate documentation, handle sub-metering for individual lot billing, and liaise with building management through the approval process. Ask us about the strata process when you enquire and we can give you a clear scope before anything is committed.

Yes. Chatswood houses — particularly on the quieter residential streets toward Roseville and Lindfield — increasingly carry rooftop solar, and pairing a smart charger with that system is an effective way to reduce running costs. The Zappi charger includes an eco mode that monitors your solar export and diverts surplus generation into the car rather than sending it back to the grid at the feed-in tariff rate. Evnex supports similar solar scheduling. We assess your inverter brand and output during the site visit to confirm compatibility. For apartment owners, solar tie-in is not typically available at the lot level, but some Chatswood strata bodies are exploring building-level solar-plus-EV infrastructure. Mention solar interest when you enquire and we will confirm the right configuration.

A standard 7kW residential install from $699 covers: site assessment, RCD, weatherproof enclosure (where applicable), up to 15 metres of cabling from your meter box to the installation point, commissioning, app pairing, and a certificate of electrical compliance. No travel fee within the Chatswood and North Shore area. If your cable run exceeds 15 metres — which can occur in larger blocks or basement carpark installations — additional cabling is quoted before any work starts. Strata and apartment installs include body corporate documentation preparation and sub-metering unit as discussed at quote. Switchboard upgrades for heritage homes are priced separately if the assessment finds one is required, and you approve that cost before we proceed.

The charger unit itself (Tesla Wall Connector, Zappi, Evnex, Ocular, Wallbox or Schneider) is quoted separately so you choose the model; a three-phase 22kW install is typically from $1,499 plus the unit.

For most Chatswood houses and apartments on single-phase supply, a 7kW Level 2 charger — Evnex E2 Plus, Zappi, or Tesla Wall Connector — is the right fit. These charge a typical 60–80 kWh battery from near-empty overnight in 8–12 hours, which suits most commuter households in the area. The Tesla Model Y and Model 3, BYD Atto 3, BMW iX, Polestar 2, Volvo EX90, and premium fleet vehicles all accept a Type 2 connector and work comfortably on a 7kW single-phase circuit. If your EV has a higher onboard charger rating — the BMW iX and some Polestar models support 11kW or more — a 22kW three-phase install is the faster option for compatible vehicles. We confirm the right charger for your car and property setup during the site visit before any work starts.

Postcode 2067 has roughly 11 solar systems per 100 dwellings, against 31 to 35 in Penrith, Blacktown and Liverpool, because 68% of Chatswood dwellings are apartments without their own roof. If you are in one of the 28% of separate houses and have panels, a Zappi or Evnex charger in solar mode uses your export first. In a tower, the saving comes from scheduling charging into off-peak hours.

Not on appearance alone. Since 1 July 2025 a NSW strata by-law cannot ban a charger purely on how it looks. The request itself is a sustainability infrastructure resolution, which passes unless more than half the votes cast are against it. Committees can still ask reasonable questions about load, cable routes and metering, which is why our quote includes the drawings and load report they need.