You can — and many electricians will give you a ballpark over the phone. But phone quotes for EV installations are often wildly inaccurate, because cable routing, switchboard condition, and phase supply can only be assessed in person.

The EV Ready Check gives you a quote you can rely on. For customers who proceed, it's free. Thermal imaging helps identify: Loose or failing connections, Overloaded circuits, Heat buildup that can lead to fire risk. Early detection allows issues to be addressed before they become serious or costly.

That's entirely your call. You receive the written EV Ready Report and the fixed-price quote regardless. The report belongs to you — you can use it to compare quotes with other electricians, understand what your home needs, or simply keep it for reference when you're ready to move forward.

Probably not. Modern homes built post-2022 often already have a dedicated EV circuit under the NCC 2022 requirements. If you're confident your switchboard is modern and the install is straightforward, you can skip straight to a standard quote. The EV Ready Check is designed for homes where there may be complexity.

At Prowire, we provide complete EV charger installations from start to finish. The EV Ready Check is simply an optional pre-install assessment for homes where there may be uncertainty or added complexity. If you already know your home is ready, we can move straight to providing a standard installation quote.

We typically offer same-week bookings for EV Ready Checks across the Brisbane metro area. Availability varies, so the sooner you book, the sooner we can get your report and installation quote locked in.