EV Chargers

Almost all home and workplace EV chargers in Australia use the Type 2 AC connector, which is the universal standard here. Every major EV brand sold in Australia (Tesla, Kia, Hyundai, BYD, Polestar, MG and more) accepts Type 2 AC charging, so a Type 2 charger will work with your car. The main things to match are the charging speed you want and whether you want smart features like solar charging. If you are looking at a DC fast charger instead, connector type matters more (see the connector question below).

An AC charger is the normal choice for home and most workplaces. It sends AC power to your car and your car's onboard charger converts it, at up to 7kW (single phase) or 22kW (three phase). A DC charger converts the power itself and delivers it straight to the battery, which is much faster but far more expensive and is generally used for commercial sites, fleet depots and public charging. For a home, an AC charger is almost always the right answer.

It depends on the charger's power and your car's onboard charger. A single-phase supply gives up to about 7kW, and a three-phase supply up to 22kW. As a rough guide, a 22kW charger can add up to roughly 77km of range per hour. Your actual speed is limited by whichever is lower: the charger's output or your car's maximum onboard AC charging rate, so it is worth checking your vehicle's specification.

Yes. Most of the smart chargers we stock can charge your car using excess solar power. Sigenergy, Fronius (Wattpilot), Sungrow and Victron chargers all offer solar-optimised charging that automatically uses spare energy from your solar system rather than pulling from the grid. Solar features work best when the charger is paired with the same brand of solar or battery system, so if you already have solar it is worth telling us which system you have and we will recommend the best match.

Yes. Wall-mounted EV chargers must be installed by a licensed electrician. They are not a DIY job. Portable chargers like the Fronius Wattpilot GO plug into an existing 32A three-phase socket, but that socket itself must be installed by a licensed electrician. If you would like help arranging installation, get in touch and we can point you in the right direction. ---

For home AC charging, the standard is Type 2, and it works with virtually every EV sold in Australia. For DC fast charging, the standard is CCS2. The one important exception is CHAdeMO, an older DC standard used by cars like the Nissan Leaf. CHAdeMO is not compatible with CCS2 DC chargers, and there is no adapter that bridges the two. If you drive a Leaf and want DC charging, let us know so we can guide you correctly.

Not the DC chargers we stock. Australian Nissan Leaf models use the CHAdeMO DC standard, while our DC chargers (such as the Sigenergy DC module and Sungrow IDC range) use CCS2. These two standards are not compatible and no adapter exists to connect them. A Leaf can still use any standard Type 2 AC charger for normal home charging.

This is called Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) or Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), and it needs three things: a bi-directional charger, a car that supports it, and the right system setup. The Sigenergy DC Bi-directional Module offers this, but it is not a standalone product. It requires a full Sigenergy SigenStor system (energy controller plus battery) and a vehicle that supports V2H or V2G over CCS2. Vehicle support varies by make, model and firmware, so we always confirm compatibility with your specific car before recommending it. ---

Both are Type 2 chargers delivering up to 22kW on three-phase power, both work on single-phase as well, and they share the same smart features: solar surplus charging through the Fronius app, scheduled charging, and app control.

• The Wattpilot Flex Home is a permanent, wall-mounted charging point with a built-in 6m cable, weatherproof to IP66 for outdoor mounting. It is also the only one of the pair with vehicle-to-grid-ready hardware built in, which Fronius plans to switch on by software update once Australian rules allow.
• The Wattpilot GO is portable. It plugs into a 32A three-phase socket, so you can move it between properties or take it travelling. An adapter cable for single-phase sockets is available separately, and the socket itself must be installed by a licensed electrician.

In short: same smart charging either way. Choose the Flex for a fixed home charger and future vehicle-to-grid capability, or the GO to take your charger with you.

Any licensed electrician can install the Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector. Tesla recommends using a Tesla Certified Installer, and that is our preference too where one is available, but it is not mandatory. Like all wall-mounted EV chargers, it is not a DIY job: unlicensed installation is illegal and voids the warranty.

If you would like help arranging installation, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.

The Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector uses a standard Type 2 connector, so other Type 2 EVs can physically plug in and charge. However, the app control and monitoring features are designed for Tesla vehicles. If you drive a non-Tesla EV, a Sigenergy, Fronius, Sungrow or Victron charger will usually be a better fit.

The NS series (EVC200300200) is the newer, slimmer model and comes in white, black or blue. The earlier EVC300400300 has a built-in LCD touchscreen. Both are 22kW capable and integrate with the Victron ecosystem. The NS series is generally the current recommended model.

Not for basic charging. It works fine on its own. A Victron GX device (such as a Cerbo GX) is only needed if you want remote monitoring through VRM and deeper integration with a Victron solar or battery system.

Yes. The AC22E uses the Type 2 AC connector, which is the universal home charging standard in Australia, so it works with all major EV brands. It also integrates with a Sungrow solar system through the iSolarCloud app to prioritise solar charging.

Yes. The Sigenergy AC EV charger works as a standalone product and does not require a Sigenergy SigenStor system. It also integrates with a SigenStor system if you have one, for solar-optimised charging. Note that this is different from the Sigenergy DC Bi-directional Module, which does require the full SigenStor system. ---

On a new installation, the QR pairing is done by your installer, not by you. Your installer logs into the mySigen app on their installer account and commissions the system, which registers the charger. That step automatically sends you an invite email (with "sigencloud" in the subject) to activate your own owner account. If you have not received that invite, ask your installer to confirm they have commissioned the system in the app. ---