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February 17, 2025

Charge Smarter at Home: Installing a Home EV Charger

Forget waiting in line at the supercharger or driving to a public charger to find them damaged and out of service. Join thousands of Australians and install your very own dedicated EV wall charger now. We've seen a big shift in the way people think about energy — and electric vehicles are leading the charge.


More Australians are switching to EVs every day, and one of the most common questions asked is, “do I really need a home charging station?” The short answer: absolutely. If you’ve made the investment in an electric vehicle, it only makes sense to install a reliable, fast, and safe way to charge it at home.




While you can use a standard power point to top up your EV, it's painfully slow— sometimes taking over 24 hours for a full charge, and not to mention dangerous! A 10 amp power point was not designed to be connected to something drawing 10 amp for over 24 hours, and if your house has old rubber sheath wiring this can break down and become brittle quickly. There have been numerous cases of burnt out power points and even house fires from compromised wiring behind these power points. This is the reason that a lot of caravan parks and motels are banning trickle charging of EVs due to the damage they cause to their power points.


A dedicated home EV charger, on the other hand, will charge your car up to 10 times faster and is much safer for both your car and your home’s electrical system. Hud Elec Ballarat install the highest-quality chargers installed to meet and in some cases exceed Australian Standards, with or without load management systems & that are compatible with all major EV brands. They can even work together with your solar system to charge on completely green energy.


There’s also a big convenience factor here. Imagine pulling into your driveway, plugging in your car, and waking up to a full battery every morning. No more waiting at public charging stations or worrying about queues when you’re in a rush. Plus, with smart charger options, you can schedule charging during off-peak hours to save on energy bills — especially handy if you’ve got solar panels installed.

If you’re ready to make the most of your EV and want a tailored recommendation for your home, give Hud Elec Ballarat a call or send through an enquiry. We will look at the best charger options, take care of the install, and leave you with a setup that’s future-ready.


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The dreaded term ‘switchboard upgrade’ can strike fear into any home owner. Thoughts such as ‘this is going to cost me an arm and a leg!’ and ‘it’s been fine for 30 years so why change now?’ often spring to mind. But the installation of safety switches can save you so much more than money. Can you put a price on the life of your loved ones? Put simply, a safety switch (or residual current device) provides us and our loved ones with protection from electrocution. In the event of an electric shock, they will cut the power supply before fibrillation of the heart normally occurs. I like to think of safety switches in the same way I think of the air bags in your car. Chances are you’ve never had to use the airbags in your car, but it’s nice knowing that they’re there. If you or your loved ones have ever been unfortunate enough to need to use the airbags in your car then you will be thankful for them. There once was a time when airbags in cars didn’t exist, but after they were invented, their safety benefits became obvious, and they quickly became mandatory in all new cars. The same is true of safety switches, they are now mandatory on all new electrical installations in your home. Safety switches offer a last line of defence, ideally, we want to reduce the risk of this happening all together which is why it is so important to have a qualified and vigilant electrician inspect your wiring and appliances to ensure that they are safe for use. During the switchboard upgrade process, we do exactly that. Our qualified electricians test all cabling inside of your home to make sure that it’s up to current safety standards, we test all of your power points, lights and appliances for correct operation and that they have an adequate protective earthing conductor. We rectify any faults that are found and only once all of these tests are complete, we can install the new safety switches. All switchboards are tested and confirmed to be safe by an independent electrical inspector prior to being re energised and handed back over to you along with a certificate of electrical safety. Bringing your switchboard back in line with current Electrical Safety Standards. To book an assessment of the switchboard or wiring in your home, call Jamie on 044 835 3203 or email jamie@hudelecballarat.com.au