EV Charger Installation — Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast
Elcraft is a certified myenergi installer in Hervey Bay. We handle home EV charger installations across the Fraser Coast — from straightforward Tesla wall connectors through to full myenergi Zappi setups that pair your charger with your solar.
We sit down with you, talk through how you use the car, your solar setup if you have one, and whether you want the simplest reliable install or a full energy-management ecosystem. Then we pick from three options.
Tesla Wall Connector
Good
Clean, brand-recognised, no-fuss install. Best for customers without solar who want a reliable charger that just works.
Ocular IQ Home Solar
Better
Australian-made smart charger. Three solar-aware modes. Supports OCPP for energy-management apps like Amber and Charge HQ.
myenergi Zappi v2.1
Best — we install this most
Works with any inverter brand. Pulls surplus solar into your car automatically. Expands into whole-of-home energy with Eddi and Libbi.
Why a properly installed EV charger matters
A 7 kW charger is a serious continuous load — more than a typical oven, drawing for hours at a time. Cutting corners on cable size, circuit protection, or commissioning is how garage fires start. Every Elcraft install includes:
- Correctly sized cable from your switchboard to the charger location
- Dedicated 40 A RCBO Type A circuit protection (rated for EV-charger DC fault currents)
- Isolator within reach of the charger
- CT clamp at the main switch for solar-aware operation
- Full commissioning and customer walkthrough — you understand how to use it before we leave
Ergon Energy requirements — we handle the paperwork
Hervey Bay sits in Ergon Energy’s distribution network. Ergon classifies EV chargers as either a connection load (charger-only) or embedded generation (vehicle-to-grid), and applies the Queensland Electricity Connection Manual (QECM V4) — including current limits on single-phase EV charging and approved equipment lists. We assess your switchboard, lodge any required Ergon notification, and make sure the install is compliant before energising. You don’t have to deal with it.
Most single-phase 7 kW installs take 5 to 6 hours on site. We confirm timing when we quote, so you know what to expect.
No. A 7 kW charger runs from the grid on its own. Solar adds value if you want to charge for free with surplus power — the Zappi and Ocular IQ both do this automatically. The Tesla Wall Connector charges from the grid only.
Most home chargers need a connection notification to Ergon, and some need active management depending on your supply size and existing solar. We assess your switchboard, calculate the load, and lodge the paperwork for you. You don’t have to deal with it.
The CT clamp wraps around the main supply cable inside your switchboard and lets the charger see how much power you are exporting to the grid. The Zappi and Ocular IQ use this to charge your car from solar surplus only, instead of pulling from the grid. It is a 30 minute job inside the switchboard at install.
Often yes — we can fit a sub-board or recommend a switchboard upgrade if your main board is at capacity. We will tell you what is needed and quote the full job upfront, no surprises.
Get a quote
Call (07) 4183 7754 or send your details below. We will come out, look at your switchboard, your driveway, and your solar setup if you have one, and give you a firm price.