Tesla · Sunshine Coast

Tesla home charging on the Sunshine Coast

Charger selection, installation and smart charging setup for Tesla owners across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding hinterland.

Connector

Type 2 (AC)

Onboard AC charger

Up to 11kW

Models covered

4

  • Licensed QLD Electrical Contractor
  • AS/NZS 3000 Compliant
  • Certificate of Testing
  • Fixed Price Quotes
  • Sunshine Coast Based
  • Clean, Tidy Installations
Electric vehicle charging from a wall-mounted home charger in a modern Australian garage

Tesla · Home charging

A charging setup matched to your Tesla.

Charging speeds

What your Tesla can accept

Connector

Australian-delivered Teslas use Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC fast charging.

AC charging

Most Australian Teslas accept up to 11kW AC on three phase, or around 7kW single-phase.

Solar

Solar suits Tesla ownership well if the car is home during the day, diverting surplus generation into the battery.

Load management

Wall Connectors support power sharing across units on one circuit, the simplest fix for a two-Tesla household.

Installation

Typical installation for these owners

Most Tesla owners run a single-phase 7kW charger from a nearby switchboard; three phase is worth it with a higher onboard AC limit, higher daily kilometres, or a second EV likely.

Model specs

Tesla model charging specs

ModelBattery (usable)Onboard AC limitRange added at 7kWRange added at 11kW
Tesla Model 360kWh11kW~45km/hour~71km/hour
Tesla Model 3 Long Range75kWh11kW~42km/hour~67km/hour
Tesla Model Y60kWh11kW~42km/hour~67km/hour
Tesla Model Y Long Range75kWh11kW~40km/hour~63km/hour

Range-per-hour figures are estimates based on mixed Australian driving efficiency, not lab figures. Onboard AC limit is the real ceiling — a higher-rated wall charger cannot exceed it.

Real installations

Tesla charging, installed on the Sunshine Coast

Wall charger installed in a Sunshine Coast garage for a Tesla owner
Wall charger installed in a Sunshine Coast garage for a Tesla
Electric car charging from rooftop solar at a Queensland home
Solar-matched charging at a Queensland home
Electric car charging overnight outside a modern Australian home
Weatherproof outdoor install, commissioned before handover

Charging tips

Getting the most from home charging

  • Charge port position determines charger location and cable length.
  • Switchboard capacity and protection are assessed first.
  • Cable routing is agreed with you on site.
  • The circuit is tested and commissioned with your car present.

FAQs

Tesla charging questions

  • Should I get the Tesla Wall Connector or a third-party charger?

    The Wall Connector is tidy and usually best value. A third-party charger suits solar surplus or OCPP needs, or a non-Tesla EV in the household.

  • Does a Tesla need a special charger?

    No — Australian Teslas charge from any Type 2 wall charger.

  • Can I schedule charging in the car instead?

    Yes — Teslas support scheduled departure and charge limits natively.

  • Can I charge my Tesla from a normal power point?

    Yes, but it's slow — around 10–15km of range per hour. A dedicated wall charger is faster and safer.

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

Tesla charging, sorted.

Fixed price. Certified install. Usually quoted the same day.

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