Home charging

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Installation Tasmania

A home charger means you plug in when you park and the car is ready when you are, with no detours to a public station. We install EV chargers for homes and businesses across Tasmania, from a single charger on the wall of the garage to a charger that runs the car from your solar panels.

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5.0 on Google

SAA accredited

Accreditation S6285129

7-year install warranty

installation warranty on our workmanship

Tasmanian owned

Local people, local knowledge

Why charge at home

Charge at home and skip the station

Most of your driving starts and ends at your place, so most of your charging can too. Plugging in overnight turns the driveway into your fuel stop, and you leave each morning with a full battery.

It matters more outside the main towns. Public chargers are thinner on the ground once you leave Hobart, and a home charger saves you planning every trip around finding one.

Charging from your solar

Run your car on your own solar

If you have solar, your panels make most of their power while you are out and the car is parked. A solar-aware charger sends that spare power into the car instead of exporting it to the grid for a few cents. You get the benefit of the solar you already paid for, and the car costs less to run.

If you charge overnight, a smart EV charger lets you schedule when it runs, so charging fits around your power plan and the way your household uses electricity.

Adding a solar battery lets you hold midday solar for an evening charge. If you are planning solar too, mention the car when you get in touch and we will size the home solar system and the charger together.

Rural and off-grid

Chargers for rural and off-grid properties

Off-grid properties can charge a car too, but the system has to be built for it. A charger adds a big load, so the solar array and the battery both need sizing with the car in mind. If you are planning an off-grid solar system, tell us about the vehicle at the start so it is designed in from day one and not squeezed in later.

What we check

What we look at on your property

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How fast you can charge depends on the electrical supply at your place, so the first job is a look at your switchboard and the supply coming into it. Some properties take a fast charger as they are. Others need an electrical upgrade, and anything like that goes into the quote so nothing turns up later.

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We also look at where the car parks and where the charger will sit. The distance back to the switchboard matters, and so does how exposed the spot is to the weather. Site visits cover Hobart and the rest of Tasmania.

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A home charger has to be installed by a licensed electrician. REST Energy holds Tasmanian electrical licence 873331, and George Auchterlonie has been an electrician for more than 35 years.

The install

Getting your charger installed

We start with a site visit, where we check the switchboard, the supply and the spot for the charger. You then get a clear quote that covers the charger and its installation, plus any electrical upgrades the property needs. Once you accept, we install and test the charger and look after the electrical paperwork.

The price depends on the charger you choose and how far it sits from your switchboard. A supply that needs work adds to it. We give you an obligation-free quote on a package designed around your property and how you use power.

Chargers we install

Chargers that suit your car and your home

We install popular home charger brands, including smart chargers that let you schedule charging and solar-aware chargers that make use of your spare solar. We recommend one that suits your car and the way your household uses power.

Faster is not always better. A charger sized to what your property can comfortably supply costs less to install and still has the car full by morning.

Tell us the make and model of your car when you ask for a quote, so we can match the charger to it.

Business sites

Charging at a business site

A charger at a workshop or depot can run alongside a commercial solar system so the business charges its vehicle from the roof. We look at the site the same way we look at a home, starting with the electrical supply.

Reviews

What our customers say

    
 
 
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   Connor C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the easier parts of building a new house with solar. If you prefer no fuss and straight to the point service, then my hot tip is to give Rest Energy a buzz. George was beyond helpful, concise, and when a later issue popped up (due to the house and not the solar), he immediately was in contact to resolve it. I rarely leave a review on anyone, unless the product and service went above and beyond.
  
 
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   John Radonic 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I can thoroughly recommend George and his team in the highest possible way.
From the initial discussions to establish our needs, to the quoting process, then the installation itself, things could not have been smoother from our side.
This industry does receive bad press because of dodgy operators, this is certainly not the case with Rest Energy Tas, professional in all dealings, on time installation and then always there for ny ongoing queries, not that we have had many as the hand over we received was very extensive.
We can only say talk to Rest Energy with his highest recommendation
John R
  
 
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   john Pattison 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome from beginning till end. Alfy, George and the crew were professional, fast and did a great job. Cant recommend them highly enough. If youre going to go solar then go with these guys. Top job team !!!
  
 
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   Patrick Lyness 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very impressed with rest energy Tasmania. From start to finish we found Rowena, George and the whole crew to be experienced which showed in their professionalism and workmanship.
Communication was 100%.
We would highly recommend rest energy Tasmania for all your solar needs.
Wendy and Patrick Lyness.
  
 
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   Amanda Avens 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. George and the team at RestEnergy have been outstanding. From the moment we engaged them in quoting, to then installing our solar system they have been very responsive and professional. Keeping us updated and involved throughout the process. A pleasure to deal with such a personable local company who pride themselves on high standards and customer service. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Richard G Pritchard 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After the great installation of 10kW of solar panels and a Myenergi system 4 years ago by George we decided to take advantage of the recent battery support package and get a FranklinWH system for backup installed.   This has a long warranty on all parts.  Great work by George with all the tricky work done in one day.
  
 
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   Hamish Wakefield 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Service and Fantastic Results!
George and his team at Rest Energy installed our solar system in the middle of last year, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Over summer, we actually had a credit on our power bill, and throughout winter our bill has been minimal. The system has exceeded our expectations in terms of performance and savings.

The service has also been outstanding—George has been quick to respond to any questions we've had, and his support has been consistent from installation through to follow-up. Highly recommend Rest Energy for anyone considering going solar!