EV Charger Installation Clontarf
Clontarf is where the bridge to Brisbane starts, and plenty of locals drive it every weekday. We set up home chargers for that daily round trip, with standard 7 kW installs from $990 incl. GST.
Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager (Lead Electrician, Connex Lic #92217) and Darren Standring (Owner). Last updated 2026-10-28.
Home charging set up for the Brisbane commute
If you cross Bramble Bay to work each day, your charger's job is simple: refill yesterday's driving overnight, at the cheapest time, without you thinking about it.
Clontarf sits on Bramble Bay at the south-west corner of the Redcliffe Peninsula, where the Houghton Highway and the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge carry traffic to Brisbane. The original Hornibrook Bridge was mostly removed in 2010, though its heritage-listed remnant and Hornibrook Pier remain. Locals have been commuting across this water for a long time: when the Clontarf Estate was auctioned in 1882, buyers were promised a steam ferry from Sandgate.
A typical weekday round trip to the city is well within what a 7 kW charger can replace overnight. The key is scheduling. Most chargers and many cars let you set charging to start after a set time, so you can match it to a cheaper overnight or off-peak rate if your electricity plan has one. We set that up with you on install day.
Western Clontarf also holds the largest industrial area in the Redcliffe area, and it is a big local employer. Businesses there with staff cars, utes or vans can add workplace charging, quoted after we check the site's supply.
Clontarf borders Mango Hill on its western side, so our team is close by. Connex Electrical was established in 2014 and is led by Darren Standring, a qualified electrician since 1997. Also see Air conditioning installation in Clontarf and Electrician Clontarf.
Scheduling your charge around your tariff
If your electricity plan has cheaper overnight or off-peak hours, setting the charger to run in that window can noticeably lower your cost per kilometre. Your retailer can confirm what rates you are on.
We configure the schedule in the charger or car before we leave and show you how to change it. For running costs, see EV charging cost vs petrol.
Two commuters, two EVs
When both partners drive across the bridge, one charger can usually look after two cars by alternating nights or charging in turn. If both cars need a full charge most nights, a second charger or a load-sharing pair may be better.
We check whether your supply can carry two cars charging at once before recommending a setup.
Workplace charging in the Clontarf industrial area
Chargers at work let staff top up during the day and help businesses electrify their own vehicles. Many industrial sites have three-phase supply, which suits 22 kW chargers. Our 7 kW vs 22 kW guide explains the difference.
Clontarf EV charger services
Home charging set up for commuting, plus chargers for local workplaces.
Commuter home install
A 7 kW charger on its own circuit, scheduled for overnight charging. From $990 incl. GST.
Two-car households
Single, dual or load-sharing setups planned around both cars' daily driving.
Workplace chargers
Staff and fleet charging for businesses in the industrial area, quoted on site.
Solar-aware charging
For weekends at home, chargers that soak up surplus solar. Quoted to suit your system.
Other EV electrical work in Clontarf
- Charge scheduling set up on install day
- Load-sharing between two chargers
- RCBO protection for each charger circuit
- Switchboard upgrades where the board is full
- Three-phase 22 kW installs
- Energex EWR lodged where required
- Certificate of compliance on every install
Clontarf EV charger costs
A fixed price for the standard install, and every extra shown separately in writing.
Installing your single-phase 7 kW charger on a standard run is $990 incl. GST, fixed. Longer runs are $25 per extra metre. If the circuit needs its own RCBO, that is $180 to $400 incl. GST. A three-phase 22 kW install is $1,500 to $2,200 incl. GST.
If your board is full or outdated, an upgrade is $1,320 to $3,850 incl. GST. Our article do I need a switchboard upgrade for an EV charger covers the common signs.
| Common Clontarf EV jobs | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Single-phase 7 kW install, standard run | From $990 |
| Extra cable | $25 per metre |
| RCBO for the charger circuit | $180 to $400 |
| Three-phase 22 kW install | $1,500 to $2,200 |
| Switchboard upgrade, if needed | $1,320 to $3,850 |
| Solar-aware charger or workplace chargers | Quoted |
Confirmed in writing before work starts. See all prices.
Getting you charging
Talk about your drive
We ask about your commute, your cars and your power plan, then check the board and parking.
Fixed quote
A written price incl. GST, with extra cable or board work itemised.
Install and lodge
Lewis Cuthbertson installs the circuit and charger and lodges the Energex EWR where required.
Set the schedule
We test to AS/NZS 3000, set your overnight charging window and issue a certificate of compliance.
Driving to Brisbane every day?
Call us and we will set up home charging that has you full each morning.
Why Clontarf commuters choose Connex
Set up for your routine
Chargers scheduled around your commute and electricity plan.
Close by
Clontarf borders Mango Hill, where our team is based.
Homes and workplaces
One team for your home charger and the ones at work.
Transparent costs
Prices incl. GST, in writing, no callout fee on booked work.
Experienced crew
Lead electrician Lee Gundenswager oversees our installs.
Licensed and insured
Licence #92217, $20M public liability, 5.0 stars on Google.
Clontarf EV charger FAQs
Will a 7 kW charger cover my daily drive from Clontarf to Brisbane?
Yes, for almost every commuter. A round trip to the city uses a fraction of what a 7 kW charger can put back overnight. You should wake up to a full or near-full battery each morning.
Can I make my EV charge only at off-peak times?
Yes. Most chargers and many cars allow scheduled charging. We set the start time to match your tariff on install day and show you how to adjust it.
We have two EVs. Do we need two chargers?
Not always. One charger often covers two cars if you alternate. If both cars need daily charging, two chargers with load sharing can work, provided your supply can support it.
How much does EV charger installation cost in Clontarf?
From $990 incl. GST, fixed, for a standard 7 kW install with your own charger. Extra cable is $25 per metre and other work is quoted up front.
Can you install chargers at our business in the Clontarf industrial area?
Yes. We assess the site supply and parking, then recommend the number and size of chargers. Three-phase sites can take 22 kW units.
Does Energex need to approve my charger?
Some installs require an Energex electrical work request. We lodge it when needed. Our Energex EV charger rules page explains more.
How long does the installation take?
A standard install is usually finished in a few hours. Our installation time guide covers what can extend it.
EV charger installation near Clontarf
From the bridge end of the peninsula we cover every suburb nearby.
Book your Clontarf EV charger
Call us or send photos of your board and driveway. We will confirm the price in writing and book the install into the earliest available appointment.
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