Service

Switchboard Upgrades

Many Sunshine Coast homes need a board upgrade before a charger can be added safely. We assess capacity, main switch rating and protection devices.

  • Licensed QLD Electrical Contractor
  • AS/NZS 3000 Compliant
  • Certificate of Testing
  • Fixed Price Quotes
  • Sunshine Coast Based
  • Clean, Tidy Installations
Switchboard Upgrades carried out by Sunshine Coast EV Charger Group

Why homeowners choose it

Built around how you actually charge

  • RCD protection throughout

    Individual RCBOs mean one fault doesn't black out the house.

  • Capacity for the future

    Room for the EV circuit now, plus solar or a battery later.

  • Fewer nuisance trips

    Correctly rated circuits handle an EV's steady load far better.

  • Clear documentation

    A labelled board makes future electrical work faster and cheaper.

What's included

Everything in the fixed price

  • Assessment of switchboard condition
  • New enclosure where needed
  • RCBO protection on all circuits
  • Correctly rated main switch
  • Earthing and bonding checked
  • Optional surge protection
  • Full testing and certification

Installation process

  1. 01

    Inspection

    We assess the existing board and flag anything non-compliant before quoting.

  2. 02

    Scope and quote

    An itemised quote separates board work from the charger installation.

  3. 03

    Changeover

    The new board is installed, circuits transferred, tested and labelled.

  4. 04

    Certification

    Test results are recorded and a compliance certificate issued.

Real installations

Sunshine Coast driveways, garages and carports

Home EV charger installed in an Australian garage
Wall charger installed in a Sunshine Coast garage
Electric car charging outdoors at a Sunshine Coast home at night
Weatherproof outdoor charging point
Solar integrated EV charging at a Queensland home
Solar-matched charging at a Queensland home
Dedicated EV charging circuit in an upgraded switchboard
Switchboard upgraded with a dedicated RCBO-protected circuit
Licensed electrician commissioning a home EV charger on the Sunshine Coast
Commissioned and tested by a licensed Queensland electrician
Close-up of a completed home EV charger installation
Neat cable routing and a clean finished installation

Typical scenarios

Homes we do this in every week

  • Ceramic fuse board

    Common pre-1990s setup, usually needs a full changeover first.

  • Board is compliant but full

    A sub-board or chassis extension can create space instead.

  • Main switch too small

    Load management is often cheaper and faster than a supply upgrade.

FAQs

Switchboard Upgrades questions

  • How do I know if my board needs upgrading?

    Send us a photo — ceramic fuses, no RCDs, or no spare ways are the clearest signs.

  • How long does an upgrade take?

    Most residential upgrades take most of a day, with the power off for part of it.

  • Can it be done at the same time as the charger?

    Yes, and it's usually cheaper to do both in one visit.

Electric car charging in the driveway of a contemporary Sunshine Coast home at dusk

Get a fixed price for your install.

Tell us your car and where you park.

  • Fixed-price quotes
  • Licensed Queensland electricians
  • Installed to AS/NZS 3000
  • Same-day quote turnaround
07 5328 3811