Do I need three‑phase for an EV charger?
Most homes don’t. For most EV owners around Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, a quality single‑phase charger is plenty for overnight charging.
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Why single‑phase is often enough
- Overnight charging is the use case — you plug in at night and wake up with a full (or much fuller) battery.
- Lower install complexity — less switchboard space and fewer upgrade requirements in many homes.
- Better value — you often get the best “bang for buck” without chasing maximum kW.
When three‑phase might make sense
- You regularly need very fast turnarounds (multiple long trips back-to-back).
- You already have three‑phase available and switchboard capacity to suit.
- You’re planning a higher‑demand setup (business, multiple EVs, future expansion).
What we check before recommending a charger
- Switchboard capacity and space
- Distance/cable path to the parking spot
- Single vs three‑phase availability
- Any other large loads in the home
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