EV Charger Compliance — Sparky Mate

Section A — Charger Type

2.4 kW

Mode 2 — 10A

Portable, granny charger

7.2 kW

Mode 3 AC — 32A single phase

Dedicated wall charger, most common

11 kW

Mode 3 AC — 3-phase 16A

Three phase

50+ kW

DC Fast Charger

Commercial, separate guidance

Section B — Key Compliance Requirements

RCD Protection — Type A minimum

A Type A RCD is the minimum requirement under AS/NZS 3000:2018. Type A protects against AC and pulsating DC residual currents produced by single-phase EV chargers.
Note: Some DNSPs (particularly NSW — Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy) require a Type B RCD to protect against smooth DC leakage currents. Check state-specific DNSP rules in Section C below.

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Cl 2.9.5.4

Dedicated Circuit Required

The EV charger must not share a circuit with any other load. A dedicated final sub-circuit must be run from the switchboard or sub-board directly to the EVSE.

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Cl 4.5

Cable Sizing

Cable must be sized to the continuous current rating of the circuit. Recommended minimum sizes for each mode:

Mode 2 (10A)

2.5 mm²

TPS, 2-core + E

Mode 3 (32A)

6 mm²

TPS, 2-core + E

Mode 3 3-ph (16A)

4 mm²

Per phase, TPS

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Cl 3.5.1 — size to continuous current

Earthing — MEN System

The EVSE and any metal enclosure must be connected to the installation's Multiple Earthed Neutral (MEN) earthing system. Do not rely on earth via charging cable alone.

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Cl 5.4

Section C — DNSP State Notes

Select State

VIC (CitiPower / Jemena / Powercor / AusNet / United Energy): VIC DNSPs generally accept a Type A RCD for EV charger installations. Notify your DNSP for new loads greater than 5 kW. Powercor may require smart metering for new EV charger loads — check current Powercor technical requirements before submitting a connection enquiry.

NSW (Ausgrid / Endeavour Energy / Essential Energy): A Type B RCD is required for EV charger installations on Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy networks. Type B RCDs protect against smooth DC residual currents that a Type A cannot detect. Essential Energy follows AS/NZS 3000 minimum (Type A acceptable). Verify current DNSP technical standards before proceeding.

QLD (Energex / Ergon): Energex requires notification for any EV charger load greater than 3.6 kW. Type A RCD is acceptable on the Energex and Ergon networks. Confirm notification requirements with the relevant DNSP prior to installation.

SA (SA Power Networks): Notify SA Power Networks for new load additions greater than 10 kVA. Type A RCD is acceptable. Review the SA Power Networks EV charger connection requirements for any smart charging or export limit conditions that may apply.

WA (Western Power): Notify Western Power for new load additions greater than 5 kW. Type A RCD is acceptable under Western Power's current technical requirements. Check Western Power's Connection and Metering Services for the latest connection process.

Section D — Solar + EV Interaction

Property has rooftop solar

Check inverter export limit settings — adding an EV charger may change the total load profile and affect existing export limits. Some DNSPs require the EV charger load to be factored into the export limit calculation at the time of connection. Consider specifying a smart EV charger with solar diversion (e.g. Zappi, EVNEX with solar mode) to maximise self-consumption and avoid triggering DNSP notification thresholds.

Section E — Quick Standards Reference

Clause	Topic	Summary
Cl 2.9.5.4	RCD for EV	Type A RCD minimum. Some DNSPs require Type B (smooth DC leakage protection). Check DNSP state rules.
Cl 4.5	Dedicated circuit	EV charger must not share a circuit with any other load. Dedicated final sub-circuit required from switchboard.
Cl 3.5.1	Cable selection	Size conductor to continuous current rating of the circuit. Apply derating for installation method, grouping, and ambient temperature per AS/NZS 3008.1.
Table 4 (AS/NZS 3000:2018)	Socket outlets	EVSE socket requirements. Mode 3 AC chargers require a dedicated IEC 62196 (Type 2) socket or hardwired connection — standard AS/NZS 3112 sockets are not permitted for Mode 3.

This tool is a reference guide only. DNSP technical requirements change — always check current network operator standards before submitting connection paperwork. All installations must be performed by a licensed electrician and comply with AS/NZS 3000:2018 and applicable state regulations.