Up to 11kW · Installed on the Sunshine Coast
Emporia
Value smart charger with energy monitoring. Supplied, installed and commissioned by the Sunshine Coast's home EV charging specialists.
Max power
Up to 11kW
Origin
United States
Service area
the Sunshine Coast and surrounding hinterland
- Licensed QLD Electrical Contractor
- AS/NZS 3000 Compliant
- Certificate of Testing
- Fixed Price Quotes
- Sunshine Coast Based
- Clean, Tidy Installations
Overview
About the Emporia
Emporia is a US-designed value smart charger, built around the same ecosystem as Emporia's whole-home energy monitoring hardware, at one of the lowest entry prices with smart features intact.
Key features
- Whole-home energy monitoring ecosystem
- Scheduling and off-peak automation
- Strong price-to-feature ratio
Power options
- Single and three phase variants up to 11kW
- Tethered cable, current set at commissioning
- Adjustable maximum current via the app
Charging speed
Up to 11kW three phase (around 45–55km of range per hour) or 7.4kW single phase (about 32km per hour) — the highest useful rate still depends on your vehicle's onboard AC limit.
Smart app features
- Off-peak scheduling and automation
- Optional integration with Emporia's home energy monitoring hardware
- Adjustable current limit for shared circuits
- Session logging in the app
App and control
The Emporia app covers scheduling, current limits, session history and can integrate with Emporia's home energy monitor if installed.
Solar compatibility
No dedicated solar surplus mode — for genuine surplus-only charging, Zappi or Fronius Wattpilot is the better fit.
Warranty
Emporia's published warranty term applies, documented and registered at handover.
Who it suits
Cost-conscious households who still want scheduling, current limiting and app control, without paying for solar diversion they won't use.
Pros
- Strong price-to-feature ratio
- Smart scheduling without a premium price tag
- Pairs neatly with Emporia's energy monitoring range
- Straightforward app, easy for first-time EV owners
Things to consider
- No built-in solar surplus diversion
- Maximum rating tops out at 11kW rather than 22kW
- Smaller installed base in Australia than premium brands
Installation requirements
- Dedicated circuit sized to current
- Switchboard capacity or upgrade path
- Residual current protection as specified
- Agreed mounting surface and cable route
- Certified installation to AS/NZS 3000
Why we recommend it
Where budget matters but a basic timer switch isn't good enough, this is the smart charger we reach for.
Best for: Cost-conscious households that still want smart scheduling.
Installation
How it goes in
Every charger we supply is installed on a dedicated, protected circuit and certified on completion.
FAQs
Emporia questions
Is Emporia as capable as the premium brands?
It covers scheduling and app control well, but skips solar diversion — fine if that's not a priority.
Does it support three phase?
Yes, up to 11kW three phase, which suits most Australian EVs' onboard limit.
Can it work with my solar system?
Not with automatic surplus diversion — you can still schedule charging for daylight hours manually.
Do I need Emporia's energy monitor as well?
No, the charger works standalone; the monitor is an optional add-on for whole-home visibility.
Is it a good fit for a first EV?
Yes — it's straightforward to set up and covers the scheduling most new owners actually use.
What warranty does it carry?
Emporia's published term, which we register for you at handover.
Installed on the Sunshine Coast
Emporia, supplied and installed.
Fixed-price quote, certified installation and a walkthrough of the app before we leave.
Supplied, installed and certified.
Fixed price, same-day quotes across the Sunshine Coast.
- Fixed-price quotes
- Licensed Queensland electricians
- Installed to AS/NZS 3000
- Same-day quote turnaround