EV Charger Installation Brisbane | Commercial, Fleet & Multi-Bay

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If you’re putting EV chargers into a Brisbane warehouse, fleet depot, body corporate or commercial site, the install is not the hard part. The switchboard, load management, and AS/NZS compliance are. That’s the work we do. Hexar Solutions has been wiring industrial sites across Brisbane since 2019 and we’ve installed everything from a single Tesla Wall Connector to 40-bay fleet hubs with dynamic load balancing.

This page covers what you actually need to know before you sign a quote: realistic prices for Brisbane sites, what the regulations require, which chargers we install, and how to avoid the two mistakes that trip up most commercial EV rollouts.

Need a site assessment? Call 1300 365 700 or request an EV consultation.

Why Brisbane businesses pick Hexar for EV infrastructure

• Licensed across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA. QLD licence 87175.
• Industrial electrical specialists, not domestic-only. Switchboards, PLCs, and automation are our day job.
• ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System.
• NECA Qld and Master Electricians Australia member.
• Commercial, fleet and multi-site charging specialists. We design and run rollouts, not one-off house jobs.
• One contractor from design through commissioning. No subbing the switchboard out and hoping it lands.
• 18 verified five-star Google reviews. 5.0 average.
• 15+ years Brisbane electrical contracting under the Hexar Solutions and predecessor business.

Commercial & Fleet EV Infrastructure

Commercial EV work is a different job to a single bay in a garage. A 22kW three-phase Schneider EVlink Pro at a Brisbane workplace pulls 32A per phase. Land six of those on a switchboard sized for office HVAC and you’re tripping the main inside a fortnight. That’s why most of our fleet and workplace jobs start with a switchboard assessment and an Energex application before a single charger gets bolted to a wall. Standard commercial bay cost lands between $4,000 and $5,500 installed, dropping to $3,500 per bay on larger rollouts that share infrastructure. DC fast units (50kW and up) sit in the $45,000 to $180,000 range each, with civil works and transformer assessments adding 6 to 12 weeks to the program. We’ve delivered single-bay top-ups, full 12-bay workplace banks with OCPP backends, and depot-scale infrastructure for transport operators. The work is the same shape every time: get the supply right, size the head-end for two years out, commission against the customer’s back-office, and lodge the Form 17.

What an EV charger installation costs in Brisbane

Brisbane EV install prices vary wildly because “EV charger” covers everything from a $1,200 wall socket job to a $180,000 commercial DC bank. Here’s what we see on our books across 200+ Brisbane installs:

• Home / residential AC (7kW single-phase): $1,500–$2,500 supplied and installed. Tesla Wall Connector, Wallbox Pulsar Plus, or Schneider EVlink. Standard run from switchboard, no upgrades.
• Townhouse / duplex with switchboard work: $2,500–$4,500. Usually a meter relocation, new RCBO, sometimes a sub-board.
• Body corporate / multi-residential (per bay, 22kW AC with load management): $3,500–$6,000 per bay including the head-end controller. Cheaper per-bay as the count scales.
• Commercial workplace bank (6–12 bays AC): $4,000–$5,500 per bay installed, plus $8,000–$15,000 for the OCPP back-office, dynamic load management, and switchboard upgrade.
• Fleet depot DC fast charging (50–180kW): $45,000–$180,000+ per charger including civil works, transformer assessment, and Energex grid application. Usually 12–20 week lead time.

The number that catches people out is the switchboard. Older Brisbane commercial sites, anything pre-2010, usually need a board upgrade before you can land even four 22kW chargers. Budget $6,000–$25,000 for that, and add three weeks for the Energex application if you’re pushing past the existing supply.

What the regulations actually require

Queensland EV installations sit under three rule sets and every one of them gets ignored by at least one quote you’ll see this month:

• AS/NZS 3000:2018 — Wiring Rules. Section 4.18 covers EV supply equipment. Mandates dedicated final subcircuits, RCD protection (Type B for DC residual currents on most modern chargers), and disconnection devices accessible to the user.
• AS/NZS 61851 — the EV supply equipment standard itself. Covers Mode 2 and Mode 3 AC and Mode 4 DC. Anyone selling you a “Mode 1” install for a commercial site is doing it wrong.
• Queensland Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 — only a licensed electrical contractor can install or commission EV supply equipment. The work needs a Form 17 certificate of testing and compliance lodged with the Electrical Safety Office.

For commercial sites we also work to AS/NZS 4777.2 (grid interaction, when there’s solar on site) and Energex’s connection requirements for installations over 30 amps per phase. Energex needs notification at 32A; full application at higher loads.

Which chargers we install

We’re an authorised installer for Schneider Electric (EVlink series), Wallbox, Tesla Wall Connector, ABB Terra AC and Terra DC, EVSE Australia, JET Charge supplied units, and Delta. We’re not an authorised reseller for every brand under the sun and we tell customers that up front: if you’ve sourced a charger that needs warrantied installation from a specific contractor, we’ll either get certified or hand the job off.

Most of our commercial work uses Schneider EVlink Pro AC (7kW–22kW) for workplace and body-corp jobs because the back-office (Schneider EcoStruxure) plays well with the building management systems we already wire. For fleet depots we lean Wallbox Supernova or ABB Terra DC depending on the truck count and how much DC fast capability the customer actually needs versus overnight AC top-ups.

The two mistakes that kill EV rollouts

Mistake one: sizing for today. A body corporate puts in four chargers because that’s how many EV owners live in the building today. Two years later there’s twelve, the switchboard is maxed, and the retrofit costs more than the original install. Size the head-end and the supply for 18–36 months out, even if you only land hardware on a few bays now.

Mistake two: skipping dynamic load management. If you put six 22kW chargers on a site that can supply 80kW total and don’t install load management, either the breaker trips at peak or every car charges at a quarter of the rated speed. A proper DLM controller (Schneider, Wallbox, or a separate OCPP controller from a third party) costs $4,000–$12,000 and pays for itself the first time it stops you upgrading the building supply.

Brisbane areas we service

We’re based in Wynnum and most of our jobs sit inside an hour’s drive: Brisbane CBD, the Bayside (Manly, Cleveland, Capalaba, Wynnum), TradeCoast (Murarrie, Pinkenba, Hemmant), the south side (Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank, Springwood), and out to Ipswich and the Logan corridor. We also run Gold Coast jobs regularly. There’s a dedicated EV charger Gold Coast page with that work.

If you’re outside that area we’ll still quote, but travel is part of the number.

How a Hexar EV install actually runs

1. Site assessment (free for commercial, 30–60 minutes on site). We look at the switchboard, available supply, parking layout, and what the customer actually wants to charge. We leave with photos of the board, a sense of the cable runs, and a rough number.
2. Formal quote within 5 business days. Itemised: hardware, switchboard work, civil if needed, commissioning, Form 17, Energex application costs if applicable. We don’t lump it into a single number because that’s how customers get blindsided.
3. Energex application (when needed). We lodge it; allow 3–8 weeks depending on the load.
4. Install. Most workplace jobs are 2–5 days on site. Fleet depot DC jobs run 2–8 weeks including civil.
5. Commissioning + handover. Charger configured against the customer’s back-office, OCPP commissioned, user accounts seeded, RCD test, Form 17 lodged, training session for whoever’s running the site.

Why Brisbane businesses pick us

We’re not the cheapest electrician in Brisbane and we don’t pretend to be. What we’re good at is the engineering: warehouse automation, industrial controls, PLC integration, and the switchboard work that sits behind a credible commercial EV install. That’s the same skill set, and it’s why fleet operators and body corporates keep coming back.

Recurring customers include a Brisbane BMW dealership (four separate EV-adjacent jobs over three months), a Kardex warehouse automation site where we wired both the VCA system and the staff EV bays, and a national property group across multiple body corporates. We can’t name every customer publicly but we can put you in touch with two or three references on request.

EV charger installation Brisbane: frequently asked questions

How long does a commercial EV charger installation take in Brisbane?

A workplace bank of 4–8 AC chargers is usually 2–5 days on site once hardware is delivered. Fleet depot DC fast charging runs 2–8 weeks including civil works and Energex approval. Lead time from quote acceptance to commissioning typically runs 6–12 weeks for commercial jobs because of Energex applications and hardware lead times.

Do I need Energex approval for an EV charger?

Single-phase residential 7kW chargers don’t need pre-approval but the installation is notified to Energex after commissioning. Three-phase 22kW chargers and anything above 32A per phase need an Energex application before install. DC fast chargers (50kW+) always need an application and often a transformer or supply upgrade assessment. We handle the Energex paperwork for every commercial job we quote.

Can I install an EV charger on an older Brisbane commercial site?

Usually yes, but the switchboard often needs upgrading first. Most Brisbane commercial buildings pre-2010 have boards that weren’t sized for EV load and need either a new main switch, additional RCBOs, or a full board replacement. We assess this during the free site visit and quote the upgrade separately so you can see exactly what each piece costs.

What’s the difference between AC and DC EV charging?

AC charging (7kW single-phase or 22kW three-phase) is what goes on workplace, residential, and overnight depot bays. The car’s onboard charger handles the AC-to-DC conversion. DC fast charging (50–350kW) bypasses the onboard charger and pushes DC straight into the battery, much faster (20–80% in 20–40 minutes) but much more expensive to install and operate. Most fleet operators use a mix: AC for overnight, DC for mid-shift top-ups.

Do you install Tesla Wall Connectors and other branded chargers?

Yes. We install Tesla Wall Connector, Wallbox Pulsar Plus and Commander, Schneider EVlink, ABB Terra AC and Terra DC, Delta AC Mini, and most other major brands. If you’ve already sourced the hardware we install it; if you want us to source and install we will and we’ll quote both options.

What load management do you recommend for multi-bay commercial sites?

For sites with 4+ chargers we always specify dynamic load management. The two we deploy most are Schneider EcoStruxure EV Charging Expert (best fit when there’s already a Schneider BMS on site) and Wallbox Power Boost / Power Sharing (cheaper and simpler when it’s a standalone EV install). For sites running mixed-brand hardware we use a third-party OCPP back-office.

Can solar power be used with EV charging?

Yes. Solar-coupled EV charging is one of the fastest-growing parts of our commercial work. The install needs to meet AS/NZS 4777.2 (grid-connected inverter requirements) on top of the standard AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 61851 rules. On a 30kW commercial solar array we’ll typically pair a Wallbox Pulsar Plus or Schneider EVlink Pro AC running in solar-surplus mode, so the charger throttles to the available PV output and only draws grid power when configured. Battery storage in the mix (Tesla Powerwall, BYD HVM, sonnenBatterie) lets the same setup run overnight charging from stored solar. Payback on a workplace solar + EV combo runs 4 to 7 years depending on tariff and charge cycles.

Do I need three-phase power for an EV charger?

Not always. A 7kW single-phase Tesla Wall Connector or Wallbox Pulsar Plus runs fine off a 32A single-phase circuit and is the right pick for most homes and small workplaces. Three-phase becomes worth it once you’re at 11kW or 22kW (Schneider EVlink Pro AC, Wallbox Commander 2 three-phase), have multiple bays sharing supply, or need to keep charging time under 6 hours on a 75kWh battery. Most Brisbane commercial sites already have three-phase available. Where they don’t, the supply upgrade adds $3,500 to $9,000 to the job and 4 to 8 weeks on the Energex application.

Can multiple chargers share one supply?

That’s exactly what dynamic load management does. Six 22kW chargers nominally pull 132kW. A site with 80kW available supply can still run all six with a DLM controller in front that dials each bay back as more cars plug in. We design most workplace and body-corp banks this way because it’s cheaper than upgrading the building supply. Schneider EcoStruxure EV Charging Expert and Wallbox Power Sharing both do it natively; for mixed-brand fleets we use a separate OCPP-based controller. The control logic also handles solar surplus, time-of-use tariffs, and demand limits set against the building peak.

What grants or rebates are available for Brisbane EV charger installations?

Queensland’s current EV support sits in a few places. The Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate covers eligible vehicles (not chargers) up to a capped purchase price; check the Queensland Government Energy and Climate page for the current rate. For commercial chargers, Energex offers a workplace and destination charger discovery program for sites willing to share usage data. Federally, instant asset write-off applies to commercial charger installs as plant and equipment. We don’t claim rebates on a customer’s behalf but we’ll itemise the install on the quote so your accountant can claim what applies. Always check the published government source before counting a rebate into your budget.

Can EV chargers be monitored and managed remotely?

Yes. Every commercial-grade unit we install supports OCPP 1.6J or OCPP 2.0.1. That means you can plug it into any compliant back-office (Schneider EcoStruxure EV Charging Expert, Wallbox myWallbox, ChargeFox, Exploren, AmpUp, Monta) and get remote start/stop, user authorisation, session billing, fault notification, firmware updates over the air, and energy reporting. We commission against whichever back-office the customer wants. Multi-site fleets typically pick one platform for the whole estate so reporting and billing roll up centrally. Per-bay back-office licensing runs $5 to $25 per charger per month depending on platform.

How much does a Tesla Wall Connector installation cost in Brisbane?

A typical residential Tesla Wall Connector install (single-phase 7kW) runs $1,500–$2,200 including the unit, installation labour, circuit breaker, and certification. Commercial three-phase Tesla installs (11kW) run $2,800–$4,500 depending on cable run length and whether the switchboard needs upgrading. Tesla sells the Wall Connector directly for around $750; the rest is labour, materials, and compliance. If your existing main switchboard is more than 15 years old or already fully loaded, add $2,000–$5,000 for a board upgrade. We give fixed-price quotes after a site visit so you know the number before we start.

Can I install a 3-phase EV charger in Bayside Brisbane suburbs?

Yes, most Bayside commercial and industrial sites already have three-phase power. Wynnum, Manly, Murarrie, Tingalpa, Lytton Port area, Hemmant, and Lytton industrial estates all run three-phase to the majority of commercial premises. For residential properties built before 2000, three-phase is less common but can be requested from Energex (typical supply upgrade cost $3,500–$8,000 plus 6–10 week lead time for Energex approval and install). We assess the available supply during the site visit and quote both single-phase and three-phase options where applicable. Three-phase gives you faster charging (22kW vs 7kW) but only makes sense if your vehicle supports it AND you’re doing regular daily charge cycles.

What’s the best EV charger for a Brisbane fleet depot?

Fleet depots need load management, OCPP back-office integration, and robust enclosures for outdoor install. The three we deploy most often: Schneider EVlink Pro AC (22kW three-phase, IP55, OCPP 1.6J, integrates natively with EcoStruxure BMS), Wallbox Commander 2 (22kW, built-in DLM for up to 100 units, myWallbox back-office), and ABB Terra AC (22kW, rugged IP54, supports ABB Ability back-office or third-party OCPP). For mixed EV brands (Tesla, BYD, LDV, Rivian, etc.) running out of the same depot, we always recommend OCPP-capable units so you’re not locked to one vendor’s network. DC fast charging (ABB Terra 54 CJG, Tritium RTM50) makes sense for depots running shift patterns that don’t leave vehicles idle for 6+ hours. Typical fleet depot install with 6–10 AC bays plus dynamic load management runs $45,000–$120,000 depending on civil works and switchboard upgrades.

Get a Brisbane EV install quote

Call 1300 365 700, email [email protected], or request a site assessment. Commercial site visits are free across Brisbane and we’ll give you a written number within five business days. If we’re not the right fit for your job we’ll tell you and point you at someone who is.

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