Do I Need a Charger Specific to My EV Brand

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You do not need a charger that is specific to your EV brand. Almost all EVs sold in Australia use the Type 2 charging standard, which means any universal Type 2 wall charger will work with your vehicle. EVSE chargers including the Ocular IQ Home Solar and Ocular LTE models are fully compatible with all Type 2 EVs such as Tesla, BYD, MG, Hyundai, Geely and Kia and all brands.

  • Universal compatibility with all Type 2 EVs.
  • No brand locked chargers are required.
  • Safe for Australian power standards.
  • Works with single or three phase supply homes.

Why brand specific chargers are not required?

Australia has adopted Type 2 as the national AC connector standard. This means all EV models must support Type 2 for AC charging. Universal chargers from EVSE follow this standard and can charge any EV safely.
Key reasons:

  • National Type 2 requirement.
  • Universal chargers follow the same standard.
  • EV onboard chargers manage power safely.

Compatible vehicle brands

Tesla, BYD, MG, Hyundai, Kia, Geely, Polestar, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Cupra and all EV’s in Australia.

Recommended universal chargers

  • Ocular IQ Home Solar Universal 7kW for single phase. Also available in 22kW for three phase.
  • Ocular LTE Plus for simple home charging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these chargers work with Tesla?

Yes, Tesla uses CCS2 in Australia for AC and DC charging.

Are adapters needed?

Not for AC charging or DC charging, EV’s in ‘Australia are standardised on CCS2 ports.

Does fast charging speed differ by model?

Yes, but this depends on the vehicle’s battery size and speed.

Can universal chargers be used commercially?

Yes, if matched with supply capacity.

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Author

  • Job Title - Co-Founder, EVSE Australia

    11 years of EV charging deployment history

    EV specialist, ev driver, member of AFMA, AEVA, EV Council, HVIA

    Sam Korkees is the Co-Founder of EVSE Australia, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and solutions. Since co-founding the company in 2014 alongside Brendan Wheeler, Sam has played a pivotal role in scaling EVSE from an early-stage startup into a nationally recognised leader in EV charging.

    EVSE has delivered some of the country's largest EV fleet and depot charging deployments, supporting the electrification of commercial fleets, logistics operations, and government assets. The company is also recognised as a leader in public charging infrastructure, with extensive experience in the rollout of fast and ultra-fast DC charging networks nationwide.

    Sam works closely with government, utilities, and enterprise clients to design and implement scalable, future-ready charging solutions, helping accelerate the adoption of EVs across Australia.

    Credentials: 11 years of EV charging deployment history, EV specialist, EV driver, member of AFMA, AEVA, EV Council, HVIA

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