EV Charger Installation Murrumba Downs
Busy family homes, two cars in the driveway and a highway commute. We set up home charging in Murrumba Downs that fits around the way your household actually runs.
Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager (Lead Electrician, Connex Lic #92217) and Darren Standring (Owner). Last updated 2026-10-28.
Home charging for busy Murrumba Downs households
Murrumba Downs is a settled family suburb with big school enrolments, and that shapes how people here charge.
The land was once part of Thomas Petrie's Murrumba property, farmed by his family for almost a century, and the name comes from a Yugarabul word meaning good place. Today it is home to about 10,800 people, with Undurba State School, Murrumba State Secondary College and Living Faith Lutheran Primary all within the suburb.
In a family home the question is often not one EV but one EV plus a second car, with school runs, sport and work all competing for the driveway. We think about which car will charge most, which side of the garage it parks on and whether the cable should reach both spaces. Getting that right on day one saves moving the charger later.
Many households here have also been in their homes for years, so boards range from recent to quite dated. We check yours before quoting. If you are adding a charger to a house that already runs ducted air, a pool pump and a busy kitchen, we look at the total load, not just the spare space on the board. Our guide to switchboard upgrades for EV chargers explains why.
Connex Electrical is based in Mango Hill, which shares a border with Murrumba Downs. We were established in 2014 by Darren Standring, a qualified electrician since 1997. Also see Air conditioning installation in Murrumba Downs and Electrician Murrumba Downs.
Two EVs, one home
If both cars are electric, or will be soon, there are a few ways to handle it. Many families alternate nights on one charger. Others want two chargers, which may need load management so both do not pull full power at once alongside the rest of the house.
We check your supply and main switch, then recommend a setup that works without overloading the board.
Highway and rail commuting
The Bruce Highway runs along the eastern edge of the suburb, and Murrumba Downs station opened on the Redcliffe Peninsula line in 2016. Whether you drive to work or park at the station, a 7 kW charger topping up overnight covers a typical weekday with plenty to spare.
For a breakdown of running costs, see EV charging cost vs petrol in Brisbane.
EV charger services in Murrumba Downs
Set up for the household you have now and the one you will have in a few years.
Standard home charger
A 7 kW wall charger on a dedicated circuit, from $990 incl. GST on a standard run.
Two-car charging setups
Charger placement to reach both bays, or a second charger with load management. Quoted after a supply check.
Board and load checks
For homes already running ducted air and pool pumps, we confirm the board can carry the extra load.
Solar-aware chargers
Use your rooftop solar surplus to charge during the day. Quoted after we check your inverter.
Other jobs for Murrumba Downs homes
- Positioning a charger so its cable reaches both garage bays
- Adding a second charger circuit for a second EV
- RCBO protection where the board needs it
- Lodging the Energex EWR where required
- Extra cable to a carport at $25 per metre
- Three-phase 22 kW installs where supply allows
Murrumba Downs EV charger costs
One charger in a typical double garage is usually the standard $990 incl. GST install.
Costs only rise when your home needs more: extra cable at $25 per metre, an RCBO at $180 to $400 incl. GST, or a switchboard upgrade at $1,320 to $3,850 incl. GST when the board cannot take the load. Two-charger setups are quoted individually because they depend on your supply.
We confirm every price in writing before starting and there is no callout fee on booked work.
| Murrumba Downs EV price guide | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| 7 kW single-phase install, standard run | From $990 |
| Extra cable beyond the standard run | $25 per metre |
| RCBO for the new circuit | $180 to $400 |
| Switchboard upgrade, where needed | $1,320 to $3,850 |
| 22 kW three-phase install | $1,500 to $2,200 |
| Second charger or solar-aware setup | Quoted |
Confirmed in writing before work starts. See all prices.
From first call to plugged in
Talk through your household
How many cars, who drives where and where they park. It shapes the whole plan.
Load and board check
We look at your board and existing big appliances to confirm the charger can be added safely.
Fixed quote in writing
Standard install plus anything extra, itemised before work starts.
Install day
Lewis Cuthbertson installs and tests the charger, the Energex EWR is lodged where needed and you get a certificate of compliance.
Getting an EV for the family?
Call us and we will plan charging around your household. Standard installs are booked into the earliest available appointment.
Why Murrumba Downs families book Connex
Right over the border
Our Mango Hill base backs onto Murrumba Downs, so we are never far away.
We plan for two cars
Charger placement and load planning that suits growing families.
A dedicated EV installer
Lewis Cuthbertson handles our EV charger installations from fit-off to testing.
Whole-home load checks
We account for ducted air, pool pumps and other big loads before adding a charger.
Compliant and insured
Licence #92217, $20M public liability and AS/NZS 3000 compliant work.
5.0 on Google
Over 5,000 customers served since 2014.
Murrumba Downs EV charger questions
Can I install two EV chargers at home?
Often yes, depending on your supply and main switch. Two chargers may need load management so they share power sensibly with the rest of the house. We check your setup and quote it after a look at the board.
Will an EV charger trip my power when the ducted air is on?
Not if the board and supply have the capacity and the charger is set up correctly. We check your existing loads before installing, and some chargers can reduce their output when the house is busy.
Which side of the garage should the charger go on?
Ideally where the cable comfortably reaches the charging port of the car that will use it most, and close to the board to keep costs down. If you might add a second EV, we position it to reach both bays.
How long does an install take?
A standard install usually takes a few hours. Board upgrades or long runs take longer. Read how long EV charger installation takes for more.
Do I need a permit or approval?
You do not need council approval for a home charger. Where an Energex electrical work request is required, we lodge the EWR for you. See Energex rules for EV chargers.
Is a plug-in hybrid worth a wall charger?
Sometimes. Hybrids have smaller batteries that a power point can often refill overnight. If you want faster top-ups between school and sport runs, a wall charger makes life easier.
Nearby suburbs we service
EV charger installs across Pine Rivers and the wider north.
Plan your Murrumba Downs home charging
Family-friendly charger setups, a fixed $990 incl. GST standard install and Energex paperwork handled. Call Connex Electrical from right next door.
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