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Terra AC Wallbox

Homes and strata sites wanting robust open-protocol hardware, socket or tethered choice and flexible load-management integration.

Our opinion · cited research7.4 / 11 / 22 kWChecked 27 July 2026
ABB Terra AC WallboxEquipment allowance $1,800
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Product facts

What it can deliver.

Maximum wallbox power is not the same as the power every car will accept.

Power variants
7.4 / 11 / 22 kW
Supply
1-phase and 3-phase
Vehicle connection
Type 2 socket or 5 m tethered Type 2, depending on model
Solar-aware charging
External energy-management integration through OCPP, Modbus or compatible home controls
Dynamic load management
Dynamic and multi-charger load management with compatible metering or backend
OCPP
Supported
App / platform
ABB ChargerSync
Outdoor protection
IP54 and IK08
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth; 4G available on selected variants
Bidirectional status
Not listed
Warranty
Confirm current Australian residential warranty with supplier
Energy integrations
Any solar · Any battery · OCPP
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Our opinion

The buying view.

EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
“A proven, installer-led wallbox with stronger open integration than most inverter-branded chargers. Solar surplus control is not an out-of-box consumer feature, so the meter and controller design matter.”
Equipment allowance
$1,800 before professional installation.
Installation planning range
About $800–$1,500 for straightforward work; commonly $1,500–$3,000+ with longer runs, upgrades or strata complexity.
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Cons and watch-outs

What to verify.

  • Solar diversion generally needs external controls rather than one simple native home-energy mode.
  • The broad model range makes exact hardware and included communications easy to confuse.
  • Retail pricing and warranty terms vary by Australian channel.

Ask the installer to identify the exact model, protection, CTs/meters, cable route, commissioned current and energy-platform compatibility in writing.

Australian price & purchase layer

Price and availability

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Equipment allowance$1,800 AUD

Hardware planning figure, not a live retailer quote.

Straightforward installation$800–$1,500

Indicative only; switchboard, cable run and protection affect the quote.

Complex installation$1,500–$3,000+

Long runs, upgrades and strata work can cost more.

Continue to Australian supply or installer channel

Ask for an itemised installed quote covering the charger, load management, metering or CTs, protection, cable route, commissioning and any energy-platform integration.

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Evidence trail

Check the sources.

ABB Australia Terra ACOpen product source ↗Australian supply or installation evidenceCheck current availability ↗Australian Government home charging guidanceOpen guidance ↗Is something outdated?Send a correction →

Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
28 July 2026
Price last checked
28 July 2026
Australian availability last checked
28 July 2026

What changed

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