Home electric vehicle (EV) charging is gaining momentum across Australia, as growing EV adoption and demand for more affordable charging solutions create new opportunities for households and businesses. New industry figures highlight how quickly the home-charging market is expanding, with smart charging technology increasingly connecting electric vehicles to solar energy, electricity tariffs and household energy systems.
According to Fleet EV News, on 2 October 2026, Christchurch-based EV charging manufacturer Evnex has surpassed 20,000 connected charger installations across Australia and New Zealand. The company shipped its first charger in 2017, taking eight years to reach its first 10,000 installations. It added the next 10,000 in just nine months, reflecting a significant acceleration in demand.
Australia has become Evnex’s largest sales market, with the company reporting that it sells around twice as many chargers in Australia as in New Zealand. The milestone reflects broader changes in the EV market, as more drivers look for convenient ways to charge their vehicles at home.
The growing role of smart charging
As EV ownership increases, home charging is becoming an important part of everyday vehicle use. Smart chargers can help drivers schedule charging for periods when electricity is cheaper or when rooftop solar generation is available, potentially reducing running costs.
Evnex estimates that its chargers have delivered approximately 75 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity since the company began shipping products. The company says this has supported an estimated 450 million kilometres of electric driving. It also estimates that customers may have paid substantially less for this electricity by taking advantage of off-peak tariffs and solar power. These savings are company estimates and will vary depending on individual electricity plans, charging habits and solar generation.
Australia’s expanding rooftop solar market is also creating opportunities to coordinate EV charging with renewable energy. By charging during periods of strong solar generation or lower electricity demand, EV owners may be able to make better use of available energy while reducing reliance on more expensive peak-period electricity.
Opportunities for businesses and fleet operators
The growth of home charging has implications beyond individual EV owners. For businesses operating electric vehicle fleets, employees charging work vehicles at home can form part of a broader fleet-energy strategy.
Smart charging systems can help businesses monitor energy use, schedule charging and record electricity consumption. This can support more accurate employee reimbursements and provide fleet managers with greater visibility of charging costs. As more businesses consider transitioning to electric vehicles, home charging may become a useful part of fleet planning, particularly for organisations whose employees take vehicles home overnight.
Evnex has also expanded its Australian presence through partnerships with energy providers, including EnergyAustralia, to offer solar-aware charging solutions. Its E2 Flex charger is designed to allow households without rooftop solar to begin charging from the grid, with solar integration available later through a software update.
Home chargers become part of the energy system
The increasing connection between EVs, rooftop solar, household batteries and flexible electricity tariffs is changing the role of home chargers. Rather than simply supplying electricity to a vehicle, smart charging technology can respond to energy availability, pricing and household demand.
Looking ahead, technologies such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G), which can allow compatible EVs to send electricity back to the grid, may further expand the role of electric vehicles in the energy system. However, availability depends on compatible vehicles, chargers, regulations and electricity arrangements.
The rapid growth in Evnex installations offers one example of how the home-charging market is developing across Australia and New Zealand. For households and businesses considering EV adoption, charging access, electricity costs and energy management are becoming increasingly important factors in planning for electric mobility.
Sources:
- Fleet EV News, “Home Charging Enters a New Growth Phase,” 2 October 2026.
- EVs and Beyond, “Evnex passes 20,000 chargers, with the second 10,000 taking nine months,” 18 September 2026.
