We ease the pressure on you to install the best electric vehicle charging solution for your vehicle and home.
Chargers that Change
We also ease the pressure on your house and the power grid with smart chargers that share the power supply when many appliances are in use.
Our smart chargers let you charge as fast as possible, all the time.
All our smart chargers have dynamic load management. This means they let you charge up to five times faster than from a standard home plug, making use of all the available power without letting your lights go out.
The Thundergrid Home app gives you control to charge at off-peak times.
Our Thundergrid Home app (using True Energy technology) gives you the power to charge when your energy provider offers off-peak rates. Simply enter this in the app and your smart charger will automatically charge at these times, or when you set it to.
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Smart chargers allow you to have even less impact on the environment.
Choosing a smart charger means you can schedule charging at off-peak times when emissions can be lower and place less strain on the power grid, so there’s less need to tap into fossil fuels.
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Our home chargers include dynamic load management to not overload the power on your house or the grid.
"Our Thundergrid charger is awesome. It's so easy to use. I love that I can just plug in and leave it, or I can get on the app and set timers. The Thundergrid team is super helpful, too."
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With variables to EV charging solutions, our experience gives answers to questions you didn’t know you had.
Electric vehicles are a greener more sustainable form of transport, that avoid using fossil fuels which create carbon emissions and contribute to climate change. EVs are cheaper to operate and with fewer moving parts have less maintenance cost, so are overall financially smart.
Your electric vehicle will come with a cable that can plug into your home. However, installing a dedicated smart charger will safely charge your vehicle up to five times faster, and prevent your lights from going out when multiple appliances are in use. You can also use our Thundergrid Home app to schedule charging at cheaper off-peak times.
Yes. Whether you have a Tesla or an MG or Nissan Leaf, all EVs are compatible with our smart chargers. The key difference is that some second-hand overseas imported cars need different cables (like an android vs Apple phone).
Yes, absolutely. It works the same as with a fully electric vehicle.
Generally electric vehicles don’t need to be charged every day, so one charger can be used by two or more vehicles. Dual-outlet chargers are available however their price is similar or more expensive than purchasing two single chargers.
All our chargers are smart, support dynamic load management and will charge your vehicle at the same speed. Choosing a charger comes down to personal preference around aesthetics, pricing and user features like touchscreen or buttons. One charger, for example, allows you to customise its front plate to match your house.
Yes, plugging into a three-pin plug is known as ‘trickle charging’. However, this means your EV charging will be slower, and not as safe. Older homes may not have been wired by a licensed contractor and the continuous charging could overheat wiring potentially leading to fires. An installed charger requires new dedicated wiring making it a safer way to charge.
This varies greatly depending on car battery size and if dynamic load management is in use. All our home chargers replenish the battery at a rate of around 40km of range per hour. It could take up to 10 hours to charge to full, compared to a trickle charger that could take several days.
Thundergrid smart chargers vary their charging speed to work with what power is available in your home, slowing charging at peak times and maximising speed during off-peak. So, no matter how many appliances, devices or lights you have on, you will not lose power.
Thundergrid smart chargers are the solution to managing with what power is available on the grid. As more vehicles transition to electric globally, smart chargers are the answer to avoiding costly infrastructure upgrades. We do this by working with the network companies to ensure we do not overload their lines.
Yes, many of our chargers support using generation from your solar panels. Making use of this solar excess is the most sustainable and cost-effective way to charge your car.
Chargers can either be wall mounted or free standing (fixed to a post). The majority of home installations are wall mounted. All our chargers are robust and can be positioned inside or outside the garage, in a carport or on the house.
EV chargers can only be installed on your property and are not suitable for on-street parking due to safety and council regulations.
Installation costs are based on the charger’s distance from your switchboard and whether it is free standing or wall mounted. The majority of home chargers are wall mounted in or on the outside of a garage, however if you are attaching to an outside post due to parking location, this will cost more. Home installation starts from $1,200.00.
Yes, any charger needs to be installed by a licensed electrician to comply with safety regulations. This can be your own or one from our team. Just make sure they follow the installation instructions as it includes dynamic load management.
In general, you will not need to upgrade your switchboard. However, it does happen from time to time depending on the available space and the condition of the switchboard such as if it has asbestos or is not safe. An electrician would make this recommendation if it is the case.
You will need your landlord’s permission to install an EV charger in your home. EV chargers are a great investment and an asset for landlords, so we recommend speaking to them and they can contact us if they have any questions or concerns.
No, not specifically. All high-powered electrical devices have a fire risk especially if sourced from unreputable suppliers. Our high-quality chargers all meet New Zealand, Australian and European safety standards, and require professional installation by a
certified electrician. Electric vehicles themselves may pose fire risks if not inspected following a significant crash or saltwater flooding.
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