EV charger installation in Hillcrest
A 7kW home charger adds around 40km of range an hour, and with solar it can cost close to nothing.
EV Charger Installation Hillcrest: local, honest, done right
A standard power point adds only about 10km of range an hour. A dedicated 7kW wall charger is around four times faster, and a solar-aware charger can soak up your surplus solar during the day instead of exporting it for a few cents.
We check your switchboard and main supply, recommend single or three phase charging, and install the charger neatly where your car actually parks. In Hillcrest we can also pair the charger with new solar or a battery so it all works together.
Logan blends established suburbs such as Springwood, Shailer Park and Browns Plains with new communities at Yarrabilba, Park Ridge and Logan Reserve, plus acreage through Jimboomba, Greenbank and Munruben. We look after Hillcrest and the surrounding suburbs of Regents Park, Browns Plains and Drewvale, so a free on-site measure in 4118 is easy to book.
What you get in Hillcrest
Home EV chargers that can run on your own solar.
7kW and 22kW chargers
Single and three phase chargers from reputable brands, with app control.
Solar charging
Chargers that follow your solar output so you drive on sunshine.
Switchboard check
We confirm your supply can handle the load and upgrade it if needed.
Neat cable runs
Conduit run cleanly to the garage, carport or driveway.
Hillcrest at a glance
- Council
- Logan City Council
- Electricity network
- Energex
- Postcode
- 4118
- Population
- 6,268 (2021 census)
- Area
- 3.2 square kilometres
- State electorate
- Algester
- Federal division
- Rankin
- Typical solar output
- 27.7kWh a day from 6.6kW
- Export limit
- 5kW per phase, more on dynamic connections
- Rebates
- Federal STCs and federal battery discount
- Distance
- About 21km from Brisbane CBD in a straight line
About Hillcrest
Hillcrest started out as a corner of Browns Plains and became a separate place name in June 1987. The Wineglass Water Tower on the hilltop was finished in 1984, though an ambulance station had already opened on the site in 1982. A temporary fire station ran from 1983 until the permanent Logan West station opened in Orr Court in 1986, with the Browns Plains police station following there in 1988.
Houses on the hill's slopes may face east or west rather than north, which suits a split array that spreads generation across the morning and afternoon.
Local background drawn from public sources including Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
What an EV charger costs in Hillcrest
Typical installed prices in South East Queensland and northern NSW. We confirm a fixed price after checking your switchboard.
Charging from free midday power · 2026 solar and battery prices
- 7kW charger, installed
- $1,000 to $2,300
- Switchboard upgrade (if needed)
- $800 to $2,200
- Trenching to a detached garage
- From $400
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EV chargers in Hillcrest: questions
Still unsure? Talk to us directly. You will speak with the people who do the work.
Call 0449 942 735How much does it cost to install an EV charger?
A 7kW charger is typically $1,000 to $2,300 installed. If your switchboard needs an upgrade, allow another $800 to $2,200. We give a fixed price after a quick check.
Can I charge my EV from solar?
Yes. A solar-aware charger adjusts its charging speed to match your surplus solar, so you use your own power instead of exporting it. It works best if the car is home during the day.
Do I need three phase power?
No. Most homes are well served by a 7kW single phase charger, which comfortably fills most cars overnight. Three phase allows 11kW to 22kW if your home already has it.
Do you install EV chargers in Hillcrest units and townhouses?
Often, yes, subject to body corporate approval and the building supply. We can provide the technical details your body corporate will ask for.
Do you service Hillcrest 4118 and nearby suburbs?
Yes. Hillcrest is part of our Logan service area in the Logan City Council area, and we regularly work in Regents Park, Browns Plains, Drewvale, Boronia Heights. Call 0449 942 735 or request a quote online and we will reply within 24 hours.
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