More Taranaki drivers are going electric, and a properly installed home charger makes daily charging simple and safe. We've independently researched the EV charger installers serving New Plymouth to find the ones with a genuine local presence, verified reviews and real electrical credentials.
This page highlights the Top 4 EV charger installers in New Plymouth, based on independent research into reputation, electrical registration, service quality and overall reliability.
The top 4 ev charger installers in New Plymouth are 1. KES Electrical, 2. Taranaki Solar, 3. PERL Electrical, 4. Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration. Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
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KES Electrical is a New Plymouth-based electrical contractor offering EV charger installation as part of its wider energy-solutions service line, verified with a 4.5-star Google rating from 17 reviews and an operational Google Business Profile at Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth.
Taranaki Solar is a locally-owned New Plymouth company delivering solar and EV charging solutions since 2016, verified with a 5.0-star Google rating from 12 reviews and a confirmed operational premises in Fitzroy, New Plymouth.
PERL Electrical runs a dedicated New Plymouth branch with its own contactable registered electrician, and specialises in installing Evnex EV chargers, verified with a 4.4-star Google rating from 16 reviews at its Paraite, New Plymouth premises.
Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration has served Taranaki homes and businesses for over 20 years, with a local crew covering New Plymouth to Hawera, verified with a 4.4-star Google rating from 24 reviews, the largest review base of the group.
A quick comparison of our Top 4 picks. Select up to 3 businesses above to compare their strengths side by side.
| EV Charger Installer | Best for |
|---|---|
| KES Electrical | Homeowners across greater New Plymouth |
| Taranaki Solar | Solar-integrated EV charging |
| PERL Electrical | Evnex charger installs at a fixed price |
| Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration | Established Taranaki-wide track record |
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EV charger installation is electrical work, so it must legally be carried out by an electrician registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Beyond the licence, a good installer will assess your switchboard capacity and existing circuits before quoting, since older Taranaki homes may need a switchboard upgrade or dedicated circuit to safely support a Level 2 charger.
If you already have, or are planning, a solar system, ask whether the charger supports solar diversion so your car can draw first from your own generation rather than the grid. Also check what warranty and after-sales support is offered on both the charger unit and the installation workmanship, since this varies between installers.
Local installers quote home EV chargers from around $2,000 to $2,199 installed for a standard Level 2 charger, though the final price depends on your switchboard, cable run and whether any upgrade work is needed.
Yes. EV charger installation is electrical work and by law in New Zealand it must be carried out, or supervised and certified, by an electrician registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
It's possible for occasional top-ups, but a standard household socket charges very slowly and isn't designed for the sustained load of regular EV charging. A dedicated Level 2 charger installed by a registered electrician is the safer, faster option for daily use.
Some New Plymouth homes, particularly older properties, will need a switchboard or circuit upgrade to safely support an EV charger. A qualified installer will check your existing capacity as part of their quote.
Yes. Several local installers offer chargers with solar diversion, which prioritises charging your EV from your own solar generation before drawing from the grid, and can be added if you already have or are planning a solar system.
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