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Australian home EV charger profile

EV charger brandAutel

MaxiCharger AC Lite

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
Autel MaxiCharger AC LiteEquipment 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
Smart-home control
OCPP listed — confirm the third-party endpoint, firmware and adjustable-current support.
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.

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.

JET Charge Australia Autel rangeOpen 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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