Can I install an

Electric Vehicle charging facility

in my villa garage?

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There are no specific restrictions from Prospecta Utilities/GemLife regarding the installation of EV charging facilities within villas, however all installations must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and the relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules) and current EV charging installation practices.

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From a sizing perspective, while standard residential EV chargers are typically rated up to 7kW (single-phase) or higher for three-phase supplies, recent industry guidance and maximum demand considerations mean that, in many residential settings such as villas, the charging capacity must be limited to suit the available electrical infrastructure.

 

As such, the EV charger output will generally need to be limited to approximately 4.5kW (20A single-phase) unless a detailed assessment is completed and appropriate load management or electrical upgrades are implemented.

 

To ensure compliance and safety, it is important that:

 

• A dedicated circuit is installed for the EV charger.

• Appropriate RCBO/RCD protection is provided.

• The installation accounts for maximum demand and load balancing within the villa.

• Charger settings are configured to limit output to 4.5kW where required.

 

Prospecta/GemLife recommend all installations are carried out by a licensed electrician experienced in EV charger installations, who can assess each villa’s capacity and ensure compliance with all applicable standards and requirements.

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Thank you,

Geoff Ferguson

Prospecta Utilities.

19/03/2026