State Regulations and EV Charger Requirements in Australia

EV charger installations in Australia must comply with AS3000 wiring rules and be completed by a licensed electrician. Each state has specific requirements for switchboard protection, RCD usage and electrical permits. EVSE ensures all installations meet national and state regulations.

AS3000 compliance required nationwide.
Permits may be required in some states.
Licensed electricians only.
Switchboard assessment recommended.

National Requirements

All EV charger installations in Australia must follow:

AS3000 wiring rules.
RCD protection requirements.
Dedicated circuit installation.
Correct cable rating and breaker sizing.

State Based Requirements

NSW: Electrical compliance certificates required.
VIC: Certificates of Electrical Safety required.
QLD: Safe work documentation may be required.
SA: Installation must follow state energy rules & OCPP compliant charger.
WA and TAS: Standard AS3000 compliance with licensed electricians.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all states require permits?

Some do depending on installation type.

Is DIY installation allowed?

No.

Does EVSE install nationwide?

Yes.

Do I need a switchboard upgrade?

Only if capacity is limited.

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