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Single-phase vs three-phase charging

7kW or 22kW? What your home supply allows and when it's worth upgrading.

Up to 7.2 kW

Single-phase

11-22 kW

Three-phase

Single-phase

Most AU homes

~$1k-3k+

Upgrade cost

The phase of your home supply sets the ceiling on how fast you can charge at home. It is the first thing a good installer checks, and you can usually tell from your switchboard.

What each delivers

  • Single-phase: up to 32 A at 230 V, so about 7.2 kW. Adds roughly 40 km of range per hour.
  • Three-phase: 11 kW or 22 kW depending on the charger and car, adding 60-120 km per hour.

Which do you have

Most Australian homes are single-phase. Look at your main switch: a single large switch usually means single-phase, while three linked poles indicate three-phase. We confirm it from your switchboard photos when we quote.

Is three-phase worth it

For daily driving, 7 kW overnight is almost always enough, you wake up full. Three-phase matters if you drive very high distances, want fast top-ups, or are charging more than one EV. Upgrading from single to three-phase typically runs from about $1,000 to $3,000 or more depending on your network connection, so we only recommend it when the driving justifies it.

Want this sized to your home?

Send us your switchboard photos and we'll quote the right charger and install for your supply.