Budget-focused single-phase homes wanting OCPP, a long local warranty and a straightforward tethered charger.
Our opinion · cited research7.4 kWChecked 27 July 2026
Equipment allowance $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 kW
Supply
1-phase
Vehicle connection
5 m tethered Type 2
Solar-aware charging
Solar optimisation requires compatible third-party metering or OCPP control
Dynamic load management
Adaptive charging is available through supported control integrations
OCPP
Supported
App / platform
Autel Charge app
Outdoor protection
Outdoor capable; confirm exact Australian enclosure rating
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and OCPP
Bidirectional status
Not listed
Warranty
4 years through the Australian JET Charge channel
Energy integrations
Any solar via third-party control · Any battery via third-party control
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Our opinion
The buying view.
EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
“A useful value addition near Tesla pricing. Its open control path is the attraction, but solar behaviour is not a complete out-of-box energy ecosystem.”
Equipment allowance
$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.
Single-phase only in the AC Lite family.
Solar charging needs compatible third-party metering or control.
Confirm whether dynamic load hardware is included in the installation quote.
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$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.
Ask for an itemised installed quote covering the charger, load management, metering or CTs, protection, cable route, commissioning and any energy-platform integration.
COMPAREGUIDES
Equipment allowance $800