The best home EV charger in New Zealand depends on whether the property has solar panels and how much power the household needs. EVSE.nz stocks a full range of home chargers built to cover both situations.
For most New Zealand households, the Ocular IQ Home Solar 7kW is the safest single recommendation, since it works as a standard charger today and is ready for solar the moment panels are added.
| Charger | Best For | Charging Speed | Solar Compatible | Warranty | Smart App / OCPP |
| Ocular IQ Home Solar 7kW | Most homes, current or future solar | 7kW (~40km range/hour) | Yes | 3 years | Yes |
| Ocular IQ Home Solar 22kW | Three-phase homes with solar | 22kW (~120km range/hour) | Yes | 3 years | Yes |
| Ocular IQ Wallbox V2 7kW | Homes without solar | 7kW (~50km range/hour) | No | 2 years | Yes |
| Ocular IQ Wallbox V2 22kW | Three-phase homes without solar | 22kW (~140km range/hour) | No | 2 years | Yes |
| Ocular IQ Portable OCPP | Renters, fleet drivers, flexible use | 8A / 32A single or three-phase | No | Check current listing | Yes (4G built in) |
Range-per-hour figures are as listed on each product’s charging speed spec and will vary by vehicle.
A car’s supplied cable can plug into a standard household socket, known as trickle charging. It works, but it is slow:
For daily driving, a hardwired Level 2 charger is the difference between a full charge overnight and a car that is still not ready by morning.
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A compact, single-box charger that runs as a standard EV charger or on up to 100 percent solar power once panels are connected. Built-in CT clamps measure the home’s excess solar generation, so the charger can shift between grid and solar automatically.
Best suited to anyone who already has solar, plans to add it later, or wants the option without buying extra hardware down the line.
A straightforward smart charger for homes, apartments, and light commercial use where solar matching is not needed.
Best suited to households with no solar plans, who want a dependable charger without paying for features they will not use.
Designed to move with the owner rather than stay fixed to one property.
Cost depends on the household’s electricity plan and time of charging. General points to note:
The full home charger range, including the Ocular IQ Home Solar, Ocular IQ Wallbox V2, and Ocular IQ Portable OCPP, is available through evse.nz. Homeowners unsure which model fits their property can contact the evse.nz team for a recommendation based on their home’s power supply and solar setup.
The Ocular IQ Home Solar, since it charges directly from excess solar generation using its built-in CT clamps and Solar Assist mode.
Only if the home has three-phase power and the car’s onboard charger accepts more than 7kW of AC power. Otherwise, a 7kW charger is sufficient and more cost-effective.
No. A licensed electrician must install a hardwired Level 2 charger such as the Ocular IQ Home Solar or Ocular IQ Wallbox V2 to meet New Zealand electrical safety standards.
The Home Solar charges directly from solar panels using three switchable modes. The Wallbox V2 is a smart charger without solar-matching, built for homes that do not need that feature.
A portable charger plugged into a standard socket works but charges slowly, typically 7.5km to 15km of range per hour. For daily driving, a dedicated Level 2 charger such as the Ocular IQ Home Solar or Wallbox V2 is faster and more practical.
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