As more Napier households and businesses switch to electric vehicles, having a safe, correctly sized home or workplace charger fitted by a registered electrician matters. We've independently researched the local electricians and installers who genuinely serve Napier to help you choose with confidence.
This page highlights the Top 5 EV charger installers in Napier, based on independent research into reputation, electrical registration, service quality and overall reliability.
The top 5 ev charger installers in Napier are 1. Ecoefficient Solutions NZ, 2. Harkness Electrical, 3. Laser Electrical Hastings, 4. PERL Electrical Napier, 5. Just Electrics. Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
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Ecoefficient Solutions NZ Limited is based at 11 Thorn Place, Onekawa, Napier, and holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 130 reviews, the largest and highest-rated review base of any Napier-area installer verified for this list. The company is a member of the Solar Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) and has won Tesla's Australasian Customer Service Excellence award in 2023 and 2024, and offers EV charger quotes and installation directly on its site.
Harkness Electrical is a family-owned electrical business with over 40 years operating in Hawke's Bay, based at 810 Hastings Street North, Hastings, with a 4.9-star Google rating from 120 reviews. Its site and independent listings confirm it services both the Hastings and Napier areas and offers EV charger installation alongside its broader residential and commercial electrical work.
Laser Electrical Hastings, part of the nationwide Laser Plumbing & Electrical franchise network, is based at 201 Jervois Street, Hastings, and holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 101 reviews. Its site explicitly lists both residential and commercial Electric Vehicle Chargers as a service line, backed by the franchise's national workmanship guarantee.
PERL Electrical, HVAC & Solar Napier is based just outside the city at Puketapu and holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 50 reviews. The team says it has installed EV chargers at homes, offices, rental properties and multilevel retail car parks, and carries an ArchiPro Gold Badge credential alongside more than 100 years of combined team experience in Hawke's Bay.
Just Electrics is based at 3/9 Turner Place, Onekawa, Napier, and holds a perfect 5.0-star Google rating from 24 reviews. Its dedicated EV charging page lists installation of Tesla Wall Connectors, Wallbox, EO, Schneider, ABB and Delta chargers, single and three-phase systems, and quotes home installs from $550 + GST.
A quick comparison of our Top 5 picks. Select up to 3 businesses above to compare their strengths side by side.
| EV Charger Installer | Best for |
|---|---|
| Ecoefficient Solutions NZ | Overall track record and review volume |
| Harkness Electrical | Long-established, family-run reliability |
| Laser Electrical Hastings | Franchise-backed guarantee and standardised service |
| PERL Electrical Napier | Commercial and multilevel car park EV installs |
| Just Electrics | Transparent EV charger pricing and brand choice |
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EV charger installation is electrical work, so by law it must be carried out by a Practising Licence holder registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) — never a general handyman or unregistered installer. Beyond registration, a good installer will assess your switchboard capacity and existing circuit sizing before quoting, since older Napier homes and some commercial premises may need a switchboard or supply upgrade to safely support a dedicated EV circuit.
Several Napier and Hawke's Bay installers also handle solar power, so ask whether your charger can be paired with a solar system and battery storage to reduce running costs and enable smart or off-peak charging. Check warranty terms on both the charger hardware and the installation workmanship, and confirm the installer will issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for the electrical work, which you should keep for insurance and resale purposes.
Based on published pricing from local installers, a standard single-phase home EV charger installation in Napier typically starts from around $550-$800 plus GST, rising to $1,500 or more depending on cable runs, switchboard work, and whether a three-phase or load-managed system is needed.
Yes. EV charger installation is classed as electrical work under New Zealand law, so it must be carried out by a person holding a current Practising Licence from the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Using an unregistered installer is illegal and can void insurance.
It's technically possible using a portable ('granny') charger, but it's the slowest charging method, is not recommended for regular use, and can overload an unsuitable circuit. A dedicated EV charger installed by a registered electrician is the safer, faster option for regular home charging.
It depends on the age and existing capacity of your switchboard. Older Napier properties, or homes already running high electrical loads, may need a switchboard upgrade or additional circuit work to safely support a dedicated EV charger — your installer should assess this as part of the quote.
Yes. Several Hawke's Bay installers on this list also offer solar power and battery installation, and can set up smart charging so your EV draws more of its power from solar generation or off-peak electricity rates, reducing running costs.
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