More Invercargill homeowners are switching to EVs, and getting a charger installed properly means finding a genuinely registered local electrician, not just whoever ranks highest on Google. We checked each installer below against their Google Business Profile and confirmed they actually offer EV charging as a service, not just general electrical work.
This page highlights the Top 3 EV charger installers in Invercargill, based on independent research into reputation, electrical registration, service quality and overall reliability.
The top 3 ev charger installers in Invercargill are 1. Laser Electrical Invercargill, 2. Aotea Electric Invercargill, 3. NES (Network Electrical Servicing Ltd). Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
This paid placement sits above the editorial Top 3 and is clearly labelled. It does not influence the rankings below.
New businesses: 50% off your first 6 monthsFeatured placement above does not influence these rankings.
Laser Electrical Invercargill has by far the largest independently verifiable review base of any EV charger installer in the city, with a 4.6 rating from 176 Google reviews and an OPERATIONAL Google Business Profile at 140 Bond Street, West Invercargill. As part of the nationwide Laser Group franchise, its team has dedicated EV charger product training and its own site confirms membership of ECANZ and Master Electricians, alongside a specific electric vehicle charging service page.
Aotea Electric Invercargill holds a strong 4.8 rating from 27 Google reviews on an OPERATIONAL Business Profile at 38 Bowmont Street, Appleby. Its site independently confirms an EV charger service line under its own consistent branding, and it trades as part of the long-established, nationwide Aotea Group network of locally owned electrical franchises.
NES operates from 157 Liddel Street, West Invercargill, with an OPERATIONAL Google Business Profile (3.7 rating, 13 reviews) trading under the registered name Network Electrical Servicing Ltd. Its own site lists EV charger installation as a specific service alongside solar and smart-grid work, and the company covers the wider Southland region.
A quick comparison of our Top 3 picks. Select up to 3 businesses above to compare their strengths side by side.
| EV Charger Installer | Best for |
|---|---|
| Laser Electrical Invercargill | Largest verified review base and dedicated EV product training |
| Aotea Electric Invercargill | Highest-rated option with a nationwide franchise backing |
| NES (Network Electrical Servicing Ltd) | Wider Southland coverage alongside solar and EV work |
Independent, editorial, and reviewed regularly.
TopChoice rankings are editorially curated by our New Zealand team and reviewed periodically. We don't host our own reviews. Our shortlists draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside our own research into each ev charger installer. We weigh up a combination of:
We don't accept payment in exchange for a place in the Top 3. Featured placements are separate and always clearly labelled. Rankings may change over time as businesses evolve.
EV charger installation is electrical work, so in New Zealand it must legally be carried out or supervised by a person registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Before booking anyone, ask for their registration number and check it, and get a written quote that covers switchboard assessment and any circuit upgrades needed, since older Invercargill homes often need extra capacity added before a fast home charger can be safely fitted.
If you already have or are planning solar panels, ask your installer whether the EV charger can be integrated with your solar system so charging draws from generated power where possible, which can meaningfully cut running costs over an Otago/Southland winter. Also check what warranty and after-sales support comes with the charger unit itself versus the installation labour, as these are often covered separately.
Costs vary depending on the charger model, cable run length and whether your switchboard needs upgrading, so get a fixed, itemised quote from a registered electrician before committing rather than relying on a generic online price.
Yes. EV charger installation is electrical work under New Zealand law and must be carried out or supervised by someone registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Always ask for and check a registration number before booking.
Technically yes for occasional top-ups, but it's slow and standard household sockets aren't designed for the sustained load of regular EV charging, which is why a dedicated, professionally installed home charger is recommended for daily use.
It depends on the age and capacity of your existing switchboard and how much other load is already on your circuit. A registered electrician should assess this on-site before installation, since older Invercargill properties in particular may need extra capacity added.
Yes, many home EV chargers can be set up to prioritise using solar generation before drawing from the grid. Ask your installer whether the charger model they're proposing supports solar integration if you have or are planning a solar system.
Editorial disclosure: TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Some pages may include clearly labelled featured placements for additional visibility. Featured placements do not influence rankings within our Top 3 lists.
Get in front of homeowners actively looking for a trusted EV charger installer and grow your business with TopChoice.
List Your Business