EV Charger Installation Griffin
Griffin has grown more than five-fold in a decade, and plenty of households here are buying their first electric car. We make the home charger part simple, from $990 incl. GST for a standard 7 kW install.
Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager (Lead Electrician, Connex Lic #92217) and Darren Standring (Owner). Last updated 2026-10-28.
A young suburb buying its first electric cars
Griffin went from about 2,400 residents in 2011 to more than 12,000 in 2021, with a median age of just 28 in 2011.
Growth like that means most Griffin homes are recent builds with internal garages and modern switchboards. For a charger, that is good news: the board often has spare space, RCD protection is already there and the garage wall is close to the meter. In many cases the job is our standard install and nothing more.
What first-time EV owners usually want is advice, not just a sparky. Which charger? Is 7 kW enough? Should it talk to the solar? Is the car's own portable charger good enough? We answer those questions before you spend money, and we will happily look at a model you are considering. Our guide to the best home EV chargers in Australia is a good place to start.
Griffin also has a different side. It runs along the northern shore of the Pine River, home to Osprey House Environmental Centre and the Dohles Rocks Road boat ramp, and the suburb still includes some agricultural land. Riverside and semi-rural properties can mean outdoor mounting or longer cable runs, which we measure and price before you agree to anything.
Connex Electrical is based in Mango Hill, which borders Griffin, and has served the area since 2014 under owner Darren Standring. Also see Air conditioning installation in Griffin and Electrician Griffin.
Chargers near the Pine River
Estuary air carries some salt, so for chargers mounted outdoors close to the river we favour units with a sealed, well-rated enclosure, stainless fixings and conduit entries facing down to keep moisture out.
Inside a closed garage this is rarely a concern. On an open carport or a post near the water, it is worth thinking about at the buying stage.
Pairing a charger with solar on a new build
Many newer Griffin homes have rooftop solar. A solar-aware charger can send surplus generation into the car instead of exporting it, which suits households where the car is home during the day.
Setup depends on your inverter and metering, so it is quoted after a check. Read EV charging from solar for the basics.
EV charger services for Griffin homes
Most Griffin installs are straightforward, and we tell you when yours is.
First home charger
A 7 kW wall charger on its own protected circuit, fixed from $990 incl. GST on a standard run.
Solar-aware setups
Chargers that work with your rooftop solar to charge from surplus. Quoted after we check your inverter.
Riverside and outdoor installs
Weather-sealed mounting and protected cable runs for carports and properties near the Pine River.
Faster 22 kW charging
For properties with three-phase power, 22 kW installs from $1,500 to $2,200 incl. GST.
Other EV help for Griffin households
- Checking whether the car's portable charger is enough for your driving
- Help choosing a charger before you buy
- Charge scheduling set up in the charger or car app
- Energex EWR lodged where your install requires it
- Extra RCBO protection where the board needs it
- Cable runs to a second parking space
How much a Griffin charger install costs
For most Griffin homes the answer is the standard $990 incl. GST install.
That covers a 7 kW single-phase charger you supply, fitted on a dedicated circuit close to your board. Extra cable is $25 per metre if the charger needs to reach further, and board work is only added when your board genuinely needs it, which is uncommon in newer homes.
Prices are confirmed in writing before we start, and there is no callout fee on booked work. To see how quickly it all happens, read how long EV charger installation takes.
| Griffin EV charger price guide | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| 7 kW single-phase charger, standard install | From $990 |
| Cable past the standard run | $25 per metre |
| RCBO for the charger circuit | $180 to $400 |
| 22 kW three-phase charger | $1,500 to $2,200 |
| Solar-aware charger configuration | Quoted |
| Switchboard upgrade (rare in new builds) | $1,320 to $3,850 |
Confirmed in writing before work starts. See all prices.
Your first charger, step by step
Ask us anything
Call before you buy. We will help match a charger to your car, your supply and how you drive.
Confirm the setup
A couple of photos of the board and garage usually let us confirm the standard price.
Installation day
Lewis Cuthbertson fits the charger, installs protection and lodges the Energex EWR where needed.
First charge together
We test with your car, show you the app and leave a certificate of compliance.
New to EVs and living in Griffin?
Give us a call for straight answers before you buy anything. Installs are booked into the earliest available appointment.
Why Griffin families use Connex
Next door in Mango Hill
Griffin borders our base, so we know the local streets and housing well.
Plain-English advice
No jargon, no pressure. We explain options so you can make your own call.
EV work is Lewis's focus
Lewis Cuthbertson installs our EV chargers and knows the popular models well.
Honest pricing
If the standard $990 incl. GST install is all you need, that is what you pay.
Compliance included
Certificate of compliance on every job, AS/NZS 3000 work, Licence #92217.
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Griffin EV charger questions answered
Is the portable charger that came with my car good enough?
For light driving it can be. A standard power point delivers only a fraction of a 7 kW wall charger's speed, so a big top-up can take well over a day. Most owners find a wall charger worth it once they rely on the car daily.
What size charger suits a Griffin home?
For most homes a 7 kW single-phase charger is the right fit. It refills a typical daily commute in a few hours overnight. A 22 kW unit only helps if you have three-phase power and a car that can accept it.
Will an EV charger affect my new home's warranty?
Adding a charger is standard electrical work done by a licensed electrician to AS/NZS 3000. If you are unsure about your builder's terms, check with them first. We provide a certificate of compliance for your records either way.
We live near the river. Does salt air matter?
It can for outdoor chargers close to the water. We recommend a well-sealed unit, stainless fixings and careful cable entries. In an enclosed garage it is rarely an issue.
Can two EVs share one charger?
Yes, with some planning. Households often alternate nights, or we can place the charger so its cable reaches both parking spaces. If you need two chargers at once, we check your supply and quote accordingly.
Is there a government rebate for home chargers?
We do not quote rebates on our pages because eligibility changes. Our prices are what you pay, and we keep the standard install fixed at $990 incl. GST.
Suburbs around Griffin
We fit EV chargers across Moreton Bay and Brisbane's north.
Charge your first EV at home in Griffin
Advice before you buy, a fixed $990 incl. GST standard install and the Energex paperwork done for you. Call Connex Electrical from right next door.
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