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Home EV charger installation

A wallbox on its own protected circuit, installed and certified by registered electricians, so your car is full every morning.

What a home charger installation includes

Every install starts with your electrical supply. We check whether you’re on a single-phase or three-phase supply, how much spare capacity your main breaker has, and how far the charger will sit from your DB board. That tells us which charger makes sense and which package fits. If anything is unclear from photos, we’ll book a site assessment first.

On the day, a registered electrician runs a dedicated circuit to the charger, fits earth leakage protection and an isolator, mounts the wallbox and tests the installation. You receive a Certificate of Compliance for the new work. Read more about how we handle the installation itself.

Single-phase or three-phase?

Most South African homes are on a single-phase supply, which suits a 7 kW charger such as our home AC wallboxes. A three-phase supply opens up 11 to 22 kW, but only if your car’s onboard charger can use it. Our sizing tool helps you check.

After the install

We set up the charger app, connect it to your Wi-Fi and show you how to schedule charging. Through setup and commissioning we make sure everything works with your car before we leave.

Living in a sectional title complex? Start with our page on charging in apartments and complexes. Ready for a price? Request a quote and send us a photo of your DB board.

Why it works

What you get with home charging from StrataCharge

  • Faster than a wall plug

    A dedicated wallbox charges several times faster than a household socket, so an overnight top-up covers most daily driving.

  • CoC on every install

    Your new circuit is tested and certified by a registered electrician, and you get the Certificate of Compliance for your records.

  • Sized for your supply

    Most homes are single-phase, which suits a 7 kW charger. We check your supply before recommending anything bigger.

  • Charge at off-peak times

    Smart chargers can be scheduled, so you can charge when your tariff is cheapest if you're on a time-of-use plan.

  • Neat, safe workmanship

    Armoured or conduit cable runs, a labelled breaker in your DB board and a clean finish on the wall.

Our promise

One team from quote to first charge

We assess your supply, recommend a charger that suits it, install it on its own protected circuit, set it up on your phone and hand over the CoC. You deal with one company and one invoice.

StrataCharge installer showing a homeowner the charger app beside a newly installed wallbox in Pretoria

Installation packages

Home installation packages

Every install includes a dedicated circuit, proper protection, testing and a Certificate of Compliance. Your final price is confirmed after a quick site assessment.

  • Most common

    Standard home install

    [From R X,XXX incl. VAT]

    For a wallbox mounted close to your DB board on a straightforward wall.

    Included

    • Dedicated circuit with its own breaker
    • Earth leakage (RCD) protection
    • Isolator next to the charger
    • Cable run up to [X] metres
    • Wall mounting and neat finishing
    • Testing and Certificate of Compliance
    • App and Wi-Fi set-up

    Quoted separately if needed

    • The charger itself
    • DB board upgrades or replacement
    • Supply upgrades or municipal applications
  • Extended run / upgrade

    [From R X,XXX incl. VAT]

    For a longer cable run, a detached garage or a DB board that needs extra space.

    Included

    • Everything in the standard install
    • Extended cable run up to [X] metres
    • Surface trunking, conduit or chasing where needed
    • Additional DB board space or a sub-board
    • Load check of your existing supply
    • Testing and Certificate of Compliance

    Quoted separately if needed

    • The charger itself
    • Trenching across driveways or gardens
    • Supply upgrades or municipal applications
    • Load-management hardware
  • Complex site

    [From R X,XXX incl. VAT]

    For trenching, three-phase supplies, solar systems or more than one charger.

    Included

    • A site assessment before the final quote
    • Trenching or underground cable runs
    • Three-phase or multi-charger set-ups
    • Load management where your supply is tight
    • Integration with an existing solar system where compatible
    • Testing and Certificate of Compliance

    Quoted separately if needed

    • The charger(s)
    • Supply upgrades and municipal fees
    • Builder's work and paving reinstatement
    • Solar, inverter or battery equipment
    • Approvals in a sectional title scheme

Prices are a guide and include VAT unless stated. A site assessment confirms what your installation needs before you commit.

Choose your charger

Which home charger suits you?

Your supply and your driving decide the right charger. Here are the three most common routes.

Our process

How it works

One team from first enquiry to a working, certified charger. You always know what happens next.

  1. 1

    Enquiry

    Tell us about your property, your vehicles and what you want to achieve. Photos of your DB board help.

  2. 2

    Site assessment

    We check your supply, available load, cable route and mounting position, on site or from photos.

  3. 3

    Quote

    A written, itemised quote: charger, installation, any upgrades and the CoC. No surprises later.

  4. 4

    Installation

    Registered electricians install a dedicated, protected circuit and mount the charger neatly.

  5. 5

    Commissioning & handover

    We configure the charger, test it with you, hand over the CoC and show you how to use it.

Chargers

Chargers we recommend

All chargers

Who it's for

Industries we install for

  • Property developers

    Supply planning, EV-ready cabling and charger installation for new residential and mixed-use developments.

  • Body corporates & HOAs

    Load assessments, metering, billing and approval support for sectional title schemes, estates and HOAs.

Services

Services involved

  • Site assessment

    An on-site or photo-based check of your supply, DB board and cable route that turns a rough estimate into a fixed quote.

  • Installation

    Safe, compliant installation of home, commercial and DC chargers by registered electricians, with a CoC issued for the new work.

  • Setup & commissioning

    Configuration and testing of your charger's network, app, OCPP platform, access control and load management, finished with a live charging test.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Speak with StrataCharge by phone, WhatsApp or email.

How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home?

Our standard home install starts from [From R X,XXX incl. VAT], excluding the charger. The final price depends on the cable distance from your DB board, the space in the board and whether your supply needs work. We confirm a fixed price before we start.

Can I just use a normal wall plug?

Many cars come with a portable cable that plugs into a household socket, but it charges slowly and isn't designed for daily heavy use on every circuit. A dedicated wallbox on its own protected circuit is faster and safer for regular charging.

Do I need three-phase power?

No. Most homes are single-phase, and a 7 kW charger on a single-phase supply covers typical daily driving overnight. Three-phase only helps if your car can accept faster AC charging. Upgrading the supply may need an application to your municipality or Eskom and a new meter.

Will I get a Certificate of Compliance?

Yes. A new charger circuit is an addition to your electrical installation, so it needs a CoC issued by a registered person. It's included in every package.

How long does an install take?

A standard install usually takes [X hours] on the day. Jobs with trenching, a DB board upgrade or multiple chargers take longer, and we'll tell you up front.

I live in a complex. Can I still get a home charger?

Yes, but you'll usually need your trustees' written consent first. See our guide for residents of apartments and complexes.

Which charger brands do you install?

We supply and install [Brand] and [Brand] chargers, and we can install a compatible charger you already own after checking it.

Talk to StrataCharge

Get a clear, itemised quote

Tell us about your site and the vehicles you need to charge. We reply to messages within one business day.