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Charge your car from the roof, not the grid. Get solar-aware EV chargers that first use your excess solar generation.
Stop exporting cheap solar and buying expensive grid power to charge your EV. Enelex installs solar-integrated EV chargers that flip that equation - cleanly, safely, and at a fixed price.
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Those Melbourne households that use solar typically export a significant portion of their daily generation back to the grid at feed-in tariff rates. While these rates have fallen substantially recently, they are now sitting between 3 and 10 cents per kWh in Victoria. Meanwhile, charging an EV from the grid typically costs 25 to 35 cents per kWh on a standard tariff.
That’s the gap a solar-integrated EV charger closes. Instead of exporting cheap solar and buying expensive grid power to charge your car, the charger prioritises your excess solar generation effectively and allows you to charge your EV for close to zero cost during the day.
Here’s when a solar and EV charger installation makes most sense
● You have got a solar system installed at your home
● You typically charge your EV during daytime or can schedule overnight charging during off-peak rates
● Your current solar system exports a regular daily surplus
● You want to bring down your total electricity costs without adding a battery
● You are planning a battery installation and want the full renewable energy setup
We review your existing solar system's output and your switchboard's capacity to confirm the correct charger type and any required electrical upgrades before installation.
The EV charger is installed at your preferred location - garage, carport, or external wall. The smart monitoring clamp is fitted at the main switchboard to enable solar surplus detection.
The charger is configured to your solar system, household load profile, and, wherever applicable, your energy retailer's tariff structure.
We walk you through the monitoring app, charging modes, and scheduling settings before we leave. You know exactly how to use it.
A smart solar-aware charger uses a monitoring clamp installed at your main switchboard. This clamp reads your household's real-time power consumption and solar generation. When your solar system is producing more than your home is using, the charger automatically increases its charge rate to use that surplus.
When solar production drops due to various reasons - cloudy weather, changing time of day, or increased household load - the charger will adjust its draw accordingly. The result? A system that prioritises solar energy for EV charging without overloading your switchboard - without requiring manual adjustment from you. It automatically charges from excess solar during generation hours.
What are the key functions of a smart solar EV charger?
● Dynamic load balancing
Prevents nuisance tripping when other appliances are running simultaneously.
● Scheduled charging
Set to draw from the grid at off-peak rates overnight if solar is insufficient
● Energy retailer presets
Configure to your specific tariff structure for maximum savings
● App-based monitoring
Track charging sessions, energy source split, and cost savings
We install and configure the leading smart solar-compatible EV chargers on the market. Our recommendation is always based on your existing solar setup, EV type, switchboard capacity, and how you use your vehicle, not on margin.
Zappi (myenergi) - Premium Solar-Aware Charger
The Zappi is our top recommendation for homeowners who want to maximise solar self-consumption. It has three charge modes: eco (solar excess only), eco+ (solar excess with grid top-up), and fast (grid only). Available in tethered and untethered, single and three-phase.
● Best for solar-first charging with full control
● Smart solar charging built-in - no additional equipment needed
● Dynamic load balancing included
● User-friendly app for monitoring and scheduling
● Available in two colours
Tesla Wall Connector - Reliable and Cost-Effective
The Tesla Wall Connector supports solar integration when paired with the correct switchboard clamp configuration. It is single- or three-phase out of the box, straightforward to install, and a strong choice for Tesla owners who want reliable charging without premium features.
● Best for Tesla owners wanting a clean, set-and-forget solar charging setup
● Single and three-phase compatible
● Cost-effective entry point for solar-integrated charging
Ohme Home Pro - Smart Tariff and Solar Integration
The Ohme Home Pro combines solar integration with energy retailer tariff intelligence; it can automatically schedule charging based on your specific plan's cheapest or greenest periods, alongside solar surplus detection.
● Best for Homeowners who want both solar and off-peak tariff optimisation
● Integrates with major Australian energy retailer tariffs
● Works alongside existing solar monitoring systems
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