Type 2 EV Chargers
Melbourne & Regional Victoria
The connector on almost every EV sold in Australia. A Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) home charger delivers 7.4kW on single-phase or up to 22kW on three-phase power — Supply Solar installs Wallbox, Zappi and Tesla Wall Connector, all built around the Type 2 standard.
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What Is a Type 2 EV Charger?
3-pin Powerpoint
A standard 10A household socket — not a dedicated EV connector at all, and not designed for the sustained load of regular EV charging.
7.4 kW Type 2 Charger
The practical standard for most Melbourne homes. Single-phase, fits every new EV's Type 2 inlet, fully charges most batteries overnight.
Most popular22 kW Three-Phase Charger
Same Type 2 connector, wired for three-phase power. Requires three-phase supply at your switchboard and an EV whose onboard charger accepts 3-phase AC.
3-phase homes onlyType 2 vs Type 1, CCS2 & NACS
A lot of confusion online comes from mixing up regional standards. Here's how Type 2 fits into the bigger picture.
Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) — AC, Australia's standard
The 7-pin plug used for home and destination AC charging in Australia and Europe. Handles single or three-phase power up to 22kW. This is what's fitted to your home wallbox.
CCS2 — DC fast charging, same inlet
CCS2 adds two large DC pins beneath the Type 2 plug. Your car's single charging inlet handles both: the Type 2 section for home AC charging, the CCS2 pins for public DC fast charging.
Type 1 & NACS — not used in Australia
Type 1 is North America and Japan's older AC standard; NACS is Tesla's connector, now standard across North America. Neither appears on Australian-delivered vehicles — every EV sold here uses Type 2 and CCS2.
Tesla in Australia uses Type 2 too
Unlike North America, Australian-delivered Teslas use the standard Type 2 connector for AC charging, not Tesla's proprietary US plug — so a standard Type 2 home charger works without an adapter.
Tethered vs socketed
Tethered chargers have a cable permanently attached — plug straight in. Socketed units have a Type 2 socket and need your own cable. Most home installs use tethered for convenience.
Works away from home too
Type 2 is also the standard at Melbourne shopping centres, workplaces and destination chargers — many are socketed, so a spare Type 2-to-Type 2 cable in the car is worth carrying.
Type 2 chargers we install
Type 2 Connector — Technical Specifications
The exact numbers, for anyone comparing chargers, cables or wondering if their EV is compatible.
| Specification | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Mennekes connector |
| Pin count | 7 pins (round connector) |
| Charging type | AC only — home, workplace & destination charging |
| Single-phase output | Up to 7.4 kW (32A) |
| Three-phase output | Up to 22 kW (32A per phase) |
| Standard region | Australia, New Zealand, Europe |
| DC fast charging equivalent | CCS2 (Type 2 plug + 2 DC pins, same vehicle inlet) |
| Vehicle compatibility | Almost all EVs sold new in Australia since ~2019, including Tesla |
| Cable format | Tethered (attached) or socketed (bring your own cable) |
Specifications per IEC 62196-2. Contact Supply Solar to confirm compatibility for your specific EV model.
Charge Your EV From Solar — For Free
Every kWh your solar panels generate that you don't use in the house can go straight into your car. With the right charger and setup, your daily commute can cost you nothing.
A typical 10kW solar system generates more than enough surplus on a sunny Melbourne day to fully charge a 60–77 kWh EV battery. Pair with a home battery to store overnight for early morning top-ups.
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Solar only — 100% free charging
Charges only when your panels are generating enough surplus. Waits patiently — then charges your EV for free.
Schedule + solar priority
Set a solar-priority window during the day and a grid fallback overnight. Full control from your phone.
From Quote to First Charge
Free assessment
We check your home's switchboard, power phase, and preferred install location. No commitment needed.
Clear quote
One fixed price covering charger, installation, cabling, and any switchboard work required. No surprises.
We install
Our licensed electricians complete the installation in a few hours — most jobs are done in half a day.
Start charging
Plug in, set up the app, and charge on your schedule — from solar, off-peak grid, or both.
EV Charger Rebates in Victoria — The Honest Answer
There's a lot of outdated information online about EV charger rebates. Here's the accurate picture for 2026.
Victorian Residential EV Rebate
The state government's residential EV charger subsidy ended in June 2023 and has not been renewed. There is currently no active Victorian residential EV charger rebate for homeowners in 2026.
Not available — ended June 2023Federal DRIVEN Rebate (Business)
The federal government's DRIVEN program provides up to $3,000 per plug for eligible businesses installing EV chargers. Available to Australian businesses, strata, and councils — not individual homeowners.
Available for businessesNovated Lease / FBT Exemption
EVs purchased via a novated lease are exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax — and charger installation costs can often be bundled into the lease, making the charger effectively pre-tax.
Available — talk to your employerCharge From Solar — Zero Fuel Cost
The biggest ongoing saving isn't a rebate — it's pairing your charger with solar. Charging from excess solar generation costs nothing and can save the equivalent of thousands of dollars per year in fuel.
Available — ask us howLicensed, Award-Winning & Solar-Specialist
Licensed electricians — not subcontractors
Every EV charger installation is completed by our own CEC-accredited electrical team. You deal with the same people from quote to completion — no third-party trade surprises.
Solar + EV specialists in one team
If you have solar or are getting solar, we design your EV charger installation to work with it from day one. One company, one quote — no awkward handoffs between separate solar and electrical trades.
Award-winning — not just licensed
Supply Solar won the 2023 CEC Collaboration Award and the 2024 EUPD Australian Installer Award. These aren't marketing badges — they're independent industry recognition of installation quality.
Cranbourne-based, Melbourne-wide
We're a local South East Melbourne business, not a national aggregator. We install, we support, and when something needs attention we're nearby — not interstate.
Type 2 EV Charger Installation Near You
We install Type 2 home chargers across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria.
What Melbourne EV Owners Say
"Wasn't sure if our BYD would work with a standard charger — the team confirmed it takes a Type 2 plug just like everything else and sorted a Zappi with our solar. Car charges for free on sunny days."
"Good explanation of why our Tesla uses Type 2 here and not the US plug — installed a Tesla Wall Connector at 22kW since we're three-phase. Quick quote, done in 3 hours, clean cable run."
"Got a Wallbox Pulsar Plus, tethered Type 2 cable so no fumbling with a loose cable every night. The team suggested it over more expensive options — suited our single-phase home perfectly."
Type 2 EV Charger FAQs
What is a Type 2 EV charger?
Do all EVs in Australia use a Type 2 connector?
What is the difference between Type 2 and CCS2?
Does Tesla use Type 2 in Australia?
What is the difference between a socket and a tethered Type 2 charger?
What is the difference between 7.4kW and 22kW Type 2 charging?
Can a Type 2 charger be used for public charging too?
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