How to Install an EV Charger at Home

An EV charger must be installed by a licensed electrician. Installation includes a site evaluation, switchboard assessment, cable routing and mounting of the EV charger. EVSE offers professional installation for all Ocular chargers nationwide.

Licensed electrician required.
Site inspection recommended.
Must follow AS3000 wiring rules.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor mounting.

Step by Step Installation Process

Step 1: Site assessment. The electrician checks switchboard capacity and plans cable route.
Step 2: Switchboard testing. Circuit breakers and RCD protection are verified.
Step 3: Mounting the charger. The Ocular unit is fixed to the wall.
Step 4: Cable connection. Wiring is run to the charger location.
Step 5: Testing. The electrician tests load, safety and charger operation.

Recommended Chargers

Ocular LTE Plus: Simple monitoring functions through a Bluetooth app.
Ocular IQ Home Solar: Supports more advanced scheduled charging with OCPP app.
Ocular IQ Home Solar 22 kW: Ideal for three phase setups with monitoring options.

Installation Considerations

Distance between charger and switchboard.
Indoor or outdoor mounting.
Cable routing through walls or ceiling.
Single or three phase configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install the charger myself?

No.

Do I need a site inspection?

Recommended.

Is three phase required?

Only for 11-22 kW output, you can still charge overnight with single phase installations.

Does the installation include cabling?

Yes within standard limits.

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Danish Kapoor

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