Bought an electric car — or about to? Lion Heart Electrical is a family-owned EV charger installer serving Melbourne, and we make home charging simple: a dedicated, safe, properly certified charging circuit, installed by an A-Grade licensed electrician, with basic installations starting at just $700.
Why a Dedicated EV Charger Beats the Wall Socket
Every EV comes with a portable charger that plugs into a normal power point. It works — barely. At around 2kW, a full charge can take a day or more, and standard sockets were never designed to run at full load for ten hours at a stretch, night after night. A dedicated home EV charger changes the experience entirely: charging at 7kW, most drivers wake up to a full battery every morning, with the circuit, protection and wiring engineered for exactly that job.
Installed Safely, Certified Properly
An EV charger is one of the largest electrical loads in your home — often bigger than your oven and air conditioner combined. That’s why installation is legally required to be done by a licensed electrician, and why it should be done by one who does this work all the time. We install a dedicated circuit with correctly rated protection, confirm your switchboard can handle the load, and set up load management where needed so your charger, heat pump and oven can coexist without tripping your supply. Every installation is finished with a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Smart Charging: Off-Peak and Solar
The cheapest way to run an EV is to charge it on your own terms. We configure smart chargers to schedule charging for off-peak rates — or, if you have solar, to soak up your excess generation so your car effectively runs on sunshine. If you’re considering solar or a home battery alongside your EV, we can design the whole system together; it’s what we do best.
Clear Pricing, No Surprises
Our basic EV charger installation starts at $700 AUD — that covers a standard single-phase installation within 3 metres of your switchboard. If your garage is further away, you need three-phase charging, or your switchboard needs an upgrade first, we’ll quote the exact cost upfront before any work begins. Free quotes, fast turnaround, and you always talk directly to the electrician doing the job.
Why Install a Dedicated EV Charger?
- Charging from a standard power point is slow — often 10+ hours for a decent charge
- Standard sockets aren't designed for sustained high loads and can overheat over time
- A dedicated charger charges up to 5–10 times faster, safely
- Smart chargers can schedule charging for off-peak rates or excess solar
- A properly installed charger adds real value when you sell your home
What's Included in Every EV Charger Installation
- Assessment of your switchboard capacity and the best charger location
- Supply and install, or installation of a charger you've purchased
- Dedicated circuit with correctly rated protection — no shortcuts
- Load management advice so charging doesn't trip your home's supply
- Configuration for solar-aware or off-peak charging where supported
- Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) on completion
Why Choose Lion Heart Electrical
We're a family-owned and operated Melbourne business. You deal directly with the A-Grade licensed electrician doing the work — honest advice, a clear quote, and workmanship we're proud to put our name on.
- Registered Electrical Contractor (Victoria). Fully licensed A-Grade electrician, registered with Energy Safe Victoria. REC-36658.
- CEC Accredited. Clean Energy Council accredited for battery storage and solar installations.
- Fully Insured. Full public liability insurance and workers' compensation cover on every job.
- Certificate of Electrical Safety. A COES is supplied with all applicable electrical work, as required in Victoria.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does EV charger installation cost in Melbourne?
Our basic installation starts at $700 AUD when the charger is installed within 3 metres of your switchboard. Longer cable runs, three-phase installations or switchboard upgrades cost more — we'll give you an exact free quote before any work starts.
Can't I just charge my EV from a normal power point?
You can, but it's slow — and ordinary power points aren't built for sustained loads of many hours at full current, which can degrade the socket and wiring over time. A dedicated, properly protected EV circuit is faster and safer.
Which EV charger brands do you install?
We install most major home chargers, whether we supply it or you've already bought one with your car. We'll advise on a charger that suits your vehicle, your switchboard and any solar you have.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade for an EV charger?
Sometimes. Older switchboards may lack the capacity or protection for a 7kW charger. We check this as part of your quote — and if an upgrade is needed, we handle that too.
Can my EV charge from my solar panels?
Yes — with a compatible smart charger we can set up solar-aware charging, so your car soaks up excess solar instead of exporting it to the grid for cents.