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EV Charger Comparison Table

Last Updated: 15th May 2024

Compare EV charger prices and specifications side-by-side. This comparison tool lists standard and smart electric vehicle charging solutions currently available in Australia. For recommended brands, see the chart in the notes below the table.

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Product Name	Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector	Fronius Wattpilot	myenergi Zappi	GoodWe HCA Series	Sungrow AC22E-01	SolarEdge Home EV Charger	Sigenergy AC EV Charger Sigenergy AC EV Charger Sigenstor EV DC charging module	Victron EV Charging Station	Evnex E2	Ohme Home Pro Ohme Home Pro Ohme ePod	Wallbox Pulsar Max Wallbox Pulsar Max Wallbox Pulsar Plus	iStore EV Charger	Delta AC MAX (smart) Delta AC MAX (smart) Delta AC MAX (basic)	Smappee EV Wall	Teltonika TeltoCharge	Enphase IQ EV Charger 2	ABB Terra Wallbox	EO Mini Pro 2 EO Mini Pro 2 EO Basic	Schneider Charge	ZJ Beny AC EV Charger	Ocular IQ Solar Ocular IQ Solar Ocular LTE	Scame BE-W Net	Soltaro EV Charger	Weidmuller AC SMART	EVOS Fleet22 EVOS Fleet22 EVOS SB7
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Product variant	Gen 3 Wall Connector	WATTPILOT HOME 22 J	Zappi single-phaseZappi three-phase	GW7K-HCAGW11K-HCAGW22K-HCA	AC22E-01	EVSA-32A-01	Sigen EVAC 7Sigen EVAC 11Sigen EVAC 22	EV Charging Station	E2-25SN	HP5-07AU-WI-BLSTD-01	Pulsar Max single phasePulsar Plus three phase	IS-EVC-7400-1PHIS-EVC-22000-3PH	AC MAX Single PhaseAC MAX Three Phase	EV Wall single-phaseEV Wall three-phase	EVC 100EVC 110EVC 120	IQ-EVSE-EU-3032-0105-1300	Terra AC W7Terra AC W11Terra AC W22	Mini Pro 2	Schneider Charge	AC EV Charger - Single PhaseAC EV Charger - Three Phase	IOCAH10R-7S / IOCAH10R-7TIOCAH10R-22S / IOCAH10R-22T	BE-W Net Single PhaseBE-W Net Three Phase	7kW22kW	CH-W-S-A7.4-P-ECH-W-S-A11-PCH-W-S-A22-P	Fleet22
Price (Approx. AUD price RRP inc. GST)	$800	$1,800	$1,595	$850	$950	$1,500	$1,200	$1,000	$1,395	$1,395	$1,400	$1,200	$1,990	$1,729	$1,450	$2,048	$2,000	$1,495	$1,500	$750	$1,400	$1,800	$1,050	$800	$1,800
Single phase or three phase?	Both	Both	Single-phase	Single phase	Both	Single phase	Single phase	Both	Single-phase	Single phase	Single-phase	Single phase	Single-phase	Single-phase	Single phase	Both	Single phase	Single-phase	Both	Single phase	Single-phase	Single phase	Single phase	Single phase	Both
Rated power	7 kW (1 ph), 22 kW (3 ph)	22 kW	7 kW	7 kW	22kW	7.4 kW	7 kW	22kW	7.4 kW	7.4 kW	7.4 kW	7.4 kW	7.4 kW	7 kW	7.4 kW	22kW	7.4 kW	7.2 kW	7-22 kW	7.4kW	7 kW	7.4 kW	7kW	7kW	7-22kW
Rated current	32A per phase	6-32 A	32A max	32 A	32A	32A	32A	32A	32 A	32A	32 A	32A	32 A	32 A	32A	32A	32A	32 A	16-32 A	32A	32 A	32A	32A	32A	32A
Country of manufacture	China	Austria	United Kingdom	China	China	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	China	Netherlands	New Zealand	China	Spain	China	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	Belgium	Lithuania	TBD	Italy	United Kingdom	China	China	China	Italy	China	Germany	Australia
Enclosure dimensions	345 x 155 x 110 mm	155 x 110 x 260 mm	439 x 282 x 122mm	208 × 450 × 150	214 x 346 x 125 mm	309 x 190 x 154 mm	234 x 384 x 126	390 x 300 x 150 mm	286 x 185 x 66 mm	200 x 170 x 100 mm	204 x 313 x 142 mm	380 x 169 x 151 mm	218 x 371 x 167 mm	300 × 300 × 110 mm	170 mm x 341 mm x 94 mm	370 × 250 × 118 mm	320 x 195 x 110 mm	175mm x 125mm x 125mm	352 x 244 x 117 mm	169 x 380 x 151 mm	269 x 360 x 146 mm	235 x 370 x 115 mm	368 x 168 x 215 mm	268 x 433 x 150 mm	380 x 100mm
Weight	6.8 kg	2 kg	5.5 kg	6 kg	6.6 kg	2.85 kg	6.4 kg	3 kg	2.3 kg	4 kg	2.5 kg	7 kg	3.8 kg	9.8 kg	2.8 kg	11 kg	6.5 kg	1.3 kg	3.2 kg	9 kg	7.6 kg	6.2 kg	8 kg	5.1 kg	6.5 kg
PIN/physical lock?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	RFID	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	No	No	Yes	No	No	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	Card authorisation	No	No	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Optional	RFID on "Value" and "Advanced" models	Lock via app/VID to authorised user
Multi-user support	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes (Super-user can create multiple user profiles for different people)	Yes	Yes (RFID card)	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Optional	On "Advanced" model	Yes
Charge cable length	7.3 meters	N/A	6.5 meters	6 meters	5m / 7m	7.6 m	5 m	N/A	5 meter, 8 meter	5m / 8m	5 meters (optional 7 meters)	7 meters	5 meters	8 meters	5m	7.5 m	5m or 7.6m	5 meters	Untethered, 5m cable or 7m cable	6 meters	5 meters	4m (single phase) 4m/7.5m (three phase)	6m default	5m, 7m, 10m	5 or 6 meters
Display	No	No	Yes	No	LED	No	LED	Yes	Yes	Yes - LCD Screen and LED charging status bar	No	LED	No	No	No	LED	Yes	No	Yes (LEDs)	Yes - charging indicator	Yes	Yes	LEDs	No	LED colour status
Standby power consumption	< 5W	< 5W	3W	<6 W	<5W	<5 W	<3.6W	<5W	<4 W	<5W	5W	2W	< 2.6 W	< 5W	4W	<5W	<5W	< 5W	<3W	< 5W	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	<5 W	2W	<5W	<8W
Charging modes	Fast, scheduled	Eco Mode, Next-Trip Mode (both use Solar Surplus), Time Scheduler	3 mode - Eco, Eco+, Fast	Fast charge, charging from PV only and charging from PV & Battery only.	Solar-only, fast	Smart schedules, excess solar charging	100% PV charging / Solar boost charging / Fast charging	Manual mode/Automatic mode	Solar-only, Solar with Grid Fallback, Fast and Dynamic Load Balancing	Dynamic Load Balancing & Solar Compatible	Power boost, Eco-smart, Eco-mode	Standard, solar-only	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	Solar-only, scheduled, fast	Solar/Dynamic load balancing	Solar-only, fast	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	Solar-only, fast	Custom schedule, "Reduce my bill" mode, dynamic load balancing	Multiple - see datasheet	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	Ecoplus, Ecosmart, Full	Full Speed, Solar Optimised, Hybrid	Solar, fast	Solar only, Dynamic Load Balancing, Time Schedule, Tariff Schedule, Load Balancing.
Solar Smart Charging	No	Yes	Yes	Yes - only if paired with a Goodwe inverter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	With additional hardware	Yes (extra cost)	Yes - requires additional hardware	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	On "Value" and "Advanced" models	Yes
Internet connection?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
App control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
3 to 1 phase smart switching	No	Yes	Yes	No	TBD	No	Yes	Not yet - hardware upgrade due Q2 2024	No	No	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	TBD	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	No	Unknown - manufacturer unresponsive	No	No	No	On "Value" and "Advanced" models	Yes
OCPP1.6 compatible?	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Not yet - software update due 'soon'	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	On "Value" and "Advanced" models	Yes (upgradable to 2.0)
IP rating	IP 55	IP 55	IP 65	IP 66	IP 65	IP 54	IP 65	IP 44	IP 55	IP55	IP 54	IP 65	IP 55	IP 54	IP 55	IP 55	IP 54	IP 54	IP 55	IP55	IP 54	IP54	IP 65	IP 54	IP 65
Operating temperature	-30 °C to 50 °C	-25 ºC to +40 ºC	-25°C to +40°C	-30 ~ +50 C	-30 ℃ - 50 ℃	-30~50°C	-30 - +55 °C	-25 - +50 °C	-25°C to 55°C	-25°C to 45°C	-25 ºC to 50 ºC	-25°C ~ 55°C	-30 ºC to +50 ºC	-25 °C to 40 °C	-30ºC - +50ºC	-40°C to 55°C	-35 - +50 °C	-10 °C to 50 °C	-30 ºC to 50 ºC	-25°C - +55°C	-30 ºC to 50 ºC	-30°C to +50°C	-25-55 C	-30 °C to +50 °C	-25 °C to 55 °C
Bi-directional?	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	V2X "capable" with software unlock	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Warranty (years)	4 years	2 years	3 years	2	3	3 years	3 years	5 years	3 years	3 years from installation date	2 years	3 years	2 years	3 years	3 years	5	2 years	3 years	2 years	3 years	2 years	4 years	3 years	2 years	2 years
On our recommended chart?	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Notes						If you have a SolarEdge Genesis inverter, you need to pay $300 to unlock the "Genesis Enhancement Pack" before this charger can be used as part of your system.			Free Evnex Residential App, Carbon Tracking, Electricity Tariff Setting, Charging Session History, and Charging Schedule.											Available both tethered and untethered					Free "MyEVOS" app for stop/start/restart, tariff selection and historical charging data
Datasheet Supplied?	Tesla Wall Connector datasheet	Fronius Wattpilot datasheet	Zappi datasheet	Goodwe HCA datasheet	Yes	SolarEdge Home EV Charger datasheet	Sigenergy AC EV Charger datasheet	Victron EV Charging Station datasheet	EVNex E2 datasheet	Ohme Home Pro datasheet	Wallbox Pulsar Max datasheet	iStore EV Charger datasheet	Delta AC Max datasheet	Smappee EV Wall datasheet	Teltonika TeltoCharge datasheet	Yes	ABB Terra Wallbox datasheet	EO Mini Pro 2 datasheet	Schneider Charge datasheet	ZJ Beny AC EV Charger datasheet	Ocular IQ Solar datasheet	Scame BE-W Net datasheet	Soltaro EV Charger datasheet	Weidmuller AC SMART datasheet	EVOS Fleet22 datasheet
Warranty Supplied?	Tesla Wall Connector warranty	Fronius Wattpilot warranty	Zappi warranty	Goodwe HCA warranty	Yes	SolarEdge Home EV Charger warranty	Sigenergy AC EV Charger warranty	Victron EV Charging Station warranty	EVNex E2 warranty	Ohme Home Pro warranty	Wallbox Pulsar Max warranty	iStore EV Charger warranty	Delta AC Max warranty	No	Teltonika TeltoCharge warranty	Yes	ABB Terra Wallbox warranty	No	Schneider Charge warranty	ZJ Beny AC EV Charger warranty	Ocular IQ Solar warranty	Scame BE-W Net warranty	Soltaro EV Charger warranty	Weidmuller AC SMART warranty	EVOS Fleet22 warranty
Modern slavery statement or forced labour policies?	Tesla modern slavery statement.	Fronius modern slavery statement.	MyEnergi modern slavery statement.	Goodwe modern slavery statement.	TBD	SolarEdge modern slavery statement.	Sigenergy modern slavery statement	No response from manufacturer.	Under development as of August 2024	Ohme modern slavery statement	Wallbox modern slavery statement.	iStore modern slavery statement	Delta modern slavery statement	No response from manufacturer.	No response from manufacturer.	Yes, here.	ABB modern slavery statement	No response from manufacturer.	Schneider modern slavery statement.	ZJ Beny Modern Slavery Statement	Ocular modern slavery statement.	No response from manufacturer.	Soltaro modern slavery statement.	Weidmuller modern slavery statement	EVOS modern slavery statement
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PIN/Physical Lock

A physical safety lock stops a charger from being removed while charging is taking place.

Some products can also be electronically locked using a Personal Identification Number (PIN), preventing unauthorised operation when the EV is plugged in, or just when it’s unplugged, or all the time. While the likelihood of a stranger’s EV rocking up in your driveway to top up is probably pretty low, these are strange times and the PIN lock can be useful.

Multi-User Support

This refers to inverters that can communicate wirelessly when you have two or more in use at the same time; to balance charge between electric vehicles. Many OCPP compatible inverters can do this. This feature is mainly used at commercial charging stations.

Charge Cable Length

This is really important. EV charging cables are available in different lengths. While a longer cable provides more flexibility, it will add to the cost of the system. When deciding on charge cable length, think about where the port is located on your vehicle. Will you need the ability to access it regardless of whether your car is parked with the port facing the charger or away from it? What about if the car is parked behind another vehicle?

Charging Modes

Some products are “smart chargers”. That means they allow a great degree of control over how your vehicle is charged – and when.

For example, you can schedule charging during off-peak periods or other times when electricity prices are low. Or in some cases to work with your solar power system in a smarter way to maximise self-consumption. Another advanced feature is advanced dynamic load balancing, which will switch other large household loads automatically when an EV is charging to prevent your home’s electricity supply from tripping.

When comparing smart EV chargers, bear in mind the advanced features they offer can differ. Be sure on what features you want or need, and whether you really need them at all.

Solar Smart Charging

Solar smart chargers can be set to only charge your from your surplus solar.

Since the money you get for sending electricity back to the grid (feed-in tariffs) is a lot lower now, it’s better to use that extra solar power to charge your electric car instead of sending it to the grid

For example, a feed in tariff might be 8c per kilowatt hour, but the grid rate is 28c. “Filling up” with 50 kilowatt-hours of solar will cost $4 in terms of the missed feed-in tariff. But to draw the same amount of energy from mains supply will cost $14 – 3.5 times more expensive

So, how does a solar smart EV charger “know” when there is surplus solar energy available? Either with a “CT” current sensor in your switchboard, or by talking too your inverter.

To learn more on the topic of electric vehicle charging and solar, check out my 101 Guide To EV Chargers.

 3 To 1 Phase Smart Switching

EV chargers with a ‘solar only’ mode require at least 4.2 kW in 3-phase mode or 1.4 kW in single-phase to start charging. Smart 3-phase chargers can ‘downshift’ from 3-phase to single phase if solar power supply is below 4.2kW.

OCPP1.6 Compatible

OCPP1.6 compatibility means the charger can be controlled by a third party smart app that can also interface with solar inverters and home batteries.

IP Rating

This is an important specification to compare. The IP rating refers to Ingress Protection – the ability of a charger’s enclosure to resist dust and particulates (the first number), and moisture (the second). The higher the IP numbers, the better protection provided. In the case of chargers, look for IP65 – meaning it’s suitable for outdoor use. 

Important: the IP rating doesn’t indicate how well the enclosure will stand up to the sun beating down on it day after day. As with solar inverters, you should install chargers out of direct sunlight. If this isn’t possible in your installation situation, then you should have a cover/shroud that will provide suitable shade also installed.

Bi-Directional Charging

Just about all electric car chargers currently available only work one-way – from the energy source to the vehicle. But bi-directional charging will enable V2G (Vehicle To Grid) and V2H (Vehicle To Home) applications; taking advantage of the fact an EV is essentially a big battery on wheels.

The one bi-directional charger available in Australia at the moment is incredibly expensive, but expect prices to drop as other products become hit the market here. Also note very few EV models in Australia currently support V2H/V2G.

Modern Slavery/Forced Labour

This row indicates if we found the EV charger manufacturer has policies for addressing modern slavery/forced labour risks. TBD indicates this is yet to be determined and “failed to respond” indicates our enquiries did not receive a reply. Where provided, in-depth analysis of an EV charger manufacturer’s statement/policy has not been performed.

Warranties

The warranty on electric vehicle chargers is generally between 1 and 3 years – but not all warranties are equal. When comparing warranties, don’t just look at their duration but also the conditions. We’ve provided links in the comparison table above to those documents.

Note: We strive to keep EV charger comparison information up to date and to add new products as they become available. However, mistakes may be made and information can become rapidly outdated given the pace at which electric vehicle charging solutions are evolving. Warranty details can also change without warning. For these reasons, we advise confirming details with an EV charger manufacturer or installer before making a purchase decision to ensure you’re buying the best charger for your circumstances.

Which Is The Best EV Charger?

The best EV charging solution for you will depend on your circumstances. And really, most of these devices haven’t had enough time operating in Australian conditions to make a conclusion as to which are best. But the following chart shows all the brands available in Australia I’ve heard good things about from installers and EV owners that I’m comfortable in recommending.

You may be wondering why the Zappi – a pretty popular device – isn’t on the chart. That’s because I’ve had three fail on me, along with two Zappi charging cables. Here’s hoping the V2 Zappi will prove to be more reliable in Australian conditions.

More Information On EV Charging

You can learn everything you need to know about charging an electric vehicle in my EV Charger 101 guide – it contains a bunch of useful information, all clearly explained.

Expert Advice And Quotes For EV Charger Installations

Not sure which electric car charger is right for you?

If you’re getting ready to install an EV charging solution at your home or business, SolarQuotes can help. We can connect you with expert, pre-vetted installers servicing your area who will advise you on the best solution for your needs and provide a quote for supply and installation.