State guide

Portable EV chargers in Perth and Western Australia

What Western Australia drivers need to know before charging at home: the electrical rules, what it costs at local prices, and getting a charger delivered.

The short answer

In Western Australia you can plug a 10 A portable charger into any existing power point with no electrician and no paperwork, adding about 129 km per 10-hour night. Installing a dedicated 15 A outlet or a wall charger is a job for a licensed electrician, who must give you an Electrical Safety Certificate. At an example 32c/kWh, home charging costs about $5.69 per 100 km.

At a glance

Charging an EV at home in Western Australia

~129 kmper 10-hour night on 10 A
~194 kmper 10-hour night on 15 A
$5.69per 100 km at 32c/kWh
$913a year saved vs petrol
The rules

Do you need an electrician in Western Australia?

What you're doingElectrician?Paperwork
Plugging a 10A portable charger into an existing power pointNoNone
Installing a dedicated 15 A or 20 A outlet for a 15A chargerYes, licensedAn Electrical Safety Certificate
Installing a 7 kW wall chargerYes, licensedAn Electrical Safety Certificate; possible switchboard work
Regulator in Western Australia: Building and Energy. Electrical wiring work must be done by a licensed electrician in every Australian state and territory.
Running cost

What it costs to charge an EV in Western Australia

Electricity ratec/kWhPer 100 kmPer year (12,000 km)Saved vs petrol per year
Typical flat rate in WA (example)32c$5.69$683$913
Off-peak / time-of-use (example)19c$3.38$405$1,191
Overnight EV plan (example)10c$1.78$213$1,383
Your own solar (feed-in you give up)5c$0.89$107$1,489
Rates are illustrative examples, not quotes: prices differ by retailer, network area and plan. Check the c/kWh on your bill. Petrol: 7 L/100 km at $1.90/L. EV: 17.8 kWh/100 km from the wall.
Local notes

Charging in Perth and around Western Australia

  • A licensed electrical contractor must do any new outlet or circuit and give you an Electrical Safety Certificate.
  • Long distances between towns make a travel cable worth carrying. A 10 A charger fits any standard power point at a farm stay, pub or caravan park: the road-trip guide.
  • Perth's sunshine suits daytime solar charging.
Delivery

Free delivery to Perth and all of Western Australia

We ship free to Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton, Geraldton, Albany, Kalgoorlie and regional WA. Orders are dispatched from Australian stock within 1 business day and typically arrive within 1–6 days, depending on where you are. Every charger comes with its manufacturer's Australian warranty and our 30-day change-of-mind returns.

Our pick

Portable chargers for Western Australia

No electrician needed

SEVR EV Portable Charger (10A)

Type 210 A max2.3 kW~13 km/h4.5 mIP66

Plugs into any standard power point, anywhere in Australia. The one to start with.

$183.99Lowest price in Australia · free shipping · 3-year warranty
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Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need an electrician to charge an EV in Western Australia?

Not to plug a 10 A portable charger into an existing power point. You do need a licensed electrician to install a new 15 A outlet or a wall charger, and they'll give you an Electrical Safety Certificate.

How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Western Australia?

At an example flat rate of 32c/kWh, about $5.69 per 100 km, or about $683 a year for 12,000 km. Off-peak, EV plans and solar cut that sharply. Check the rate on your bill.

Do you deliver portable EV chargers to Perth?

Yes. Shipping is free to Perth and everywhere else in Western Australia. Orders are dispatched from Australian stock within 1 business day.

Can I charge an EV from a normal power point in Western Australia?

Yes. A portable charger with a genuine 10 A plug works from any standard Australian power point and adds about 13 km of range per hour. Plug straight into the wall, never into a powerboard or extension lead.

Can I use an extension lead with a portable EV charger?

No. Powerboards and extension leads aren't built for hours of continuous load. Plug the charger straight into the wall, and stop if the plug or outlet feels hot.

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