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AC MAX Smart

Strata, fleet-adjacent and demanding installations where robust hardware and open network control matter more than native solar diversion.

Our opinion · cited research7.4 / 11 / 22 kWChecked 27 July 2026
Delta AC MAX SmartEquipment allowance $1,500
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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
Tethered Type 2 or socket variants
Solar-aware charging
No complete native residential solar-surplus package; use external control where supported
Dynamic load management
Commercial-style OCPP load management through additional services and hardware
OCPP
Supported
App / platform
Installer or network platform dependent
Outdoor protection
IP55 and IK10
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Ethernet and 4G on Smart variants
Bidirectional status
ISO 15118-ready communications; no consumer V2G claim
Warranty
2 years; confirm Australian supply terms
Energy integrations
OCPP energy platforms
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Our opinion

The buying view.

EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
“The AC MAX earns a place for robust Australian commercial and residential availability. It is a poor fit when effortless solar surplus charging is the priority.”
Equipment allowance
$1,500 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.

  • Basic and Smart variants have materially different communications.
  • Native residential solar diversion is not the product's strength.
  • The two-year warranty is shorter than several consumer-focused rivals.

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$1,500 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.

Delta Electronics Australia AC MAXOpen 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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