Demand for residential electric vehicle (EV) charger installations in Victoria has remained steady despite the end of government rebates, with Melbourne-based electrical contractor All Electrics saying homeowners are increasingly viewing home charging as a long-term investment influenced by convenience, energy savings and broader manufacturing developments.
In a media release, All Electrics said interest in private EV charging infrastructure has continued across both new homes and existing properties, even after Victoria’s final EV incentive program concluded earlier this year.
According to the company, the continued uptake reflects changing consumer priorities, with homeowners placing greater emphasis on long-term operating costs and property readiness rather than relying on government subsidies.
All Electrics owner and electrical contractor Leonard Dibb said demand for home charging systems has remained resilient despite the policy changes.
“While the rebates may have ended, interest in home EV chargers continues to grow strongly,” Dibb said.
He acknowledged that the removal of incentives may have reduced the appeal for some buyers but argued that other factors continue to support investment.
“There is definitely less incentive for some people, [but] countered with high fuel prices, convenience, and battery storage rebates, the long-term cost value and energy savings of home EV charging stations becomes readily apparent,” he said.
The company pointed to figures from the Electric Vehicle Council indicating Victoria has more than 180,000 registered EVs and more than 600 public charging stations, equating to approximately one public charging station for every 300 EV drivers.Â
According to All Electrics, the growing number of electric vehicles has outpaced the expansion of public charging infrastructure, leading more households to install private charging stations.
The media release also noted that updates to the National Construction Code introduced in May 2024 include provisions for “EV-ready infrastructure” in new residential building projects.Â
All Electrics said these changes, together with growing consumer awareness, have contributed to demand for charger installations in new homes as well as retrofit solutions for existing properties.
Dibb said homeowners are increasingly considering EV charging infrastructure as part of broader property planning.
“EV charging is the future,” he said. “It will only improve over time; how quickly depends on manufacturing, the health of the economy, and big improvements in the ability for manufacturers to revamp an older model to help resale value.”
“As the technology improves, so does the ease of installation and return on investment,” he added.
All Electrics said it has also published a guide outlining why home EV charger installations may continue to offer financial benefits despite the end of government rebates. The company provides residential, commercial and EV charger installation services across Melbourne and the state’s eastern suburbs.
