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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 and to ensure they bring it online (commission it). This can be your own electrician or one of our nationwide partners. If using your own, please ensure they follow the installation instructions.

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.

If your charger is installed on the outside of your garage or on a post that is near other cars, you can make it secure by adding an authentication method such as a key fob or swipe card. We can configure this for you, simply get in touch.

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. Currently insurance companies are not increasing their premiums for professionally installed smart EV chargers.

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.