Zak and Ryan did a amazing job. Even with the obstacles of a double story home with a internal switch board they persevered in the heat and got the job done. Thanks guys we realy appreciate your work and polite attitude.
Stephen S · Switchboard
EV CHARGING · MELBOURNE'S EAST
EV Charging in Upwey
A-Grade EV charger installation across Upwey and the Dandenong Ranges
An EV charger install covers load assessment, cable run, a dedicated protected circuit and the charger itself, wired so it can't overload your supply.
5.0 from 57 Google reviews · A-Grade licensed · REC 33326
- Boronia basedMinutes from Upwey
- Fixed quotePriced before we start
- In-house crewNo subcontractors
WHAT THIS JOB COVERS
We assess the household load, switchboard capacity, parking position, cable route, solar and whether load management is required before recommending a charger. The quote covers the dedicated protected circuit, installation, testing and app setup. For charger types, charging speeds, solar-aware charging and installation details, see the full detail on EV charging.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
EV charging in Upwey, in practice
With around 974 residents per square kilometre, Upwey homes often have three-phase supply, which opens up faster charging without a supply upgrade. Because Upwey sits about 220 metres up, solar output is affected by canopy, which changes how much of your charging can realistically come from the roof.
At about 33 kilometres from the CBD, Upwey is outer-ring, where the distance driven each day is what should decide the charger rating. For Upwey, Yarra Ranges plays no part in a domestic charger install. The approval that matters is the distributor's, and only for larger installations.
Upwey shares a boundary with Belgrave Heights and Ferntree Gully, so a booking here often slots into a run we are already doing. The 2021 census figure for Upwey was 6818 residents. The suburb covers about 7 square kilometres of Yarra Ranges under postcode 3158.
We are in and out of Upwey and its neighbours constantly. That run includes Belgrave Heights, Ferntree Gully, Ferny Creek and Lysterfield. At roughly 6 kilometres south-east of Boronia, Upwey is inside the area we cover every week rather than on its edge.
IN THEIR WORDS
Rated 5.0 from 57 Google reviews
A-Grade licensed, REC 33326, fully insured, CEC accredited.
Real questions, straight answers
Upwey is about 6 kilometres south-east of Boronia, so no. Distance does not change the rate and there is no minimum job size to justify the drive.
We cover Belgrave Heights, Ferntree Gully, Ferny Creek and Lysterfield alongside Upwey, and a job in any of them is quoted on the same basis.
Upwey is in Yarra Ranges (3158). Council approval is not part of a standard job, and we will tell you plainly if your property is the exception.
Usually not. Load management lets a charger share the existing supply safely. Mains upgrades only come up when the house is already close to its limit or you want full three-phase charging.
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Need EV charger installation in Upwey?
Tell us about your vehicle, parking position and usual driving. We’ll assess capacity, cable routes and charging needs, then provide a clear installation quote. Book an assessment or call our Boronia crew to discuss the charger.
5.0 from 57 Google reviews