Actual AC charging power depends on the car’s onboard charger and home supply.
Power variants
7 / 11 kW
Supply
1-phase and 3-phase
Vehicle connection
7 m tethered Type 2
Solar-aware charging
PV charging with a compatible SAJ energy-storage system and eManager
Dynamic load management
Household load balancing requires SAJ eManager with metering
OCPP
Not listed
Smart-home control
Manufacturer app or ecosystem control; no open-control path is listed.
App / platform
elekeeper
Outdoor protection
IP65
Connectivity
RFID and app authentication; RS485 for energy management
Bidirectional status
No Australian bidirectional operation verified
Warranty
Confirm Australian warranty for the exact model with the retailer
Energy integrations
SAJ
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Our opinion
The buying view.
EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
“The long lead is useful when the charge port is on the far side of the car. Check the total installed cost with eManager if solar tracking or household load control is important.”
Observed hardware price
From $870 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.
Confirm the eManager and storage-system compatibility.
Ask the retailer for the Australian warranty before ordering.
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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7 kW single-phase, 7 m cable$870 AUD
Australian hardware-only price. Check whether eManager is included in the installed quote.
11 kW three-phase, 7 m cable$1,100 AUD
Australian hardware-only price. Check whether eManager is included in the installed 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.
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Observed hardware price · From $870