EV Charger Installation Quote Template
Free EV charger installation quote template for home and commercial electric vehicle charging. Covers charger supply, wiring, switchboard upgrade, and commissioning.
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Or try it on the web →Quoting an EV charger install isn't just about the unit. The biggest costs come from long cable runs and old switchboards needing an upgrade. This EV charger installation quote template is for electricians pricing residential or small commercial jobs. It helps you account for the real variables, like the difference between a simple garage install next to the board and a 20-metre run through wall cavities. Get the cable length and switchboard assessment right, and you'll protect your margin on every install. This guide adds the pricing details you'll need to quote accurately.
How to Price the Cable Run and Switchboard Work
The charger unit cost is fixed, but the cable and switchboard are where you make or lose money. A typical 15-metre run of 6mm² TPS cable from an electrical wholesaler like TLE will cost you around $90 in materials. Labour for a straightforward install in a garage might be two hours. A job needing a 30-metre run through a double-brick cavity could easily take five hours. At $110/hr, that's a $330 difference in labour alone. Always check the switchboard first. A new Type A RCBO is about $60, but if the board is full or has old ceramic fuses, you must quote for an upgrade, which can add $800 or more.
What Sparkies Forget on an EV Charger Quote
Forgetting to charge for testing and commissioning is a classic mistake. Setting up the charger on the client's Wi-Fi, walking them through the app, and performing mandatory tests takes at least 30 minutes. Also, factor in the cost of issuing a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work. Another trap is underestimating difficult access. Quoting a simple run and then finding you need to spend an hour fishing cable through an insulated wall will kill your profit. Clearly state what's not included, like plaster repair or painting. All electrical work must comply with AS/NZS 3000, including mandatory testing procedures you bill for.
Materials Included
- EV charger unit (7kW or 22kW)
- Dedicated circuit cable (6mm or 10mm TPS)
- Circuit breaker and RCD
- Conduit and cable support
- Mounting bracket
- Switchboard upgrade (if required)
Quoting Steps
- 1Assess switchboard capacity
- 2Determine cable run distance to charger
- 3Select charger type and power level
- 4Quote charger supply and electrical work
- 5Include switchboard upgrade if needed
- 6Add commissioning and user setup
Frequently Asked Questions
A 22kW unit needs a three-phase supply. The charger itself is $300-$500 more than a 7kW model. The main cost increase is in the heavier cable and a three-pole breaker, adding at least $400-$600 in materials and extra labour. This assumes the site already has three-phase power available at the switchboard.
If the existing board is full, uses old ceramic fuses, or lacks a main isolating switch, it needs an upgrade. Any new circuit requires its own RCD or RCBO protection. If you can't add one safely to the existing board, you must quote to upgrade it to meet the current wiring rules in AS/NZS 3000.
It's risky. You lose the margin on supply and can't guarantee the quality or compliance of a unit bought online. It's better to supply a trusted brand like Zappi or Tesla from your wholesaler. If the customer insists, state clearly on your quote that your warranty covers workmanship only, not the customer-supplied hardware.
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