Load Management
The standout feature for us was Evnex’s load management. Rather than relying on a remote server, it runs locally – so it keeps working safely even if the internet drops out for a moment. It operates independently of any building management system, inverter, or home battery already on site, and can be set up in one of two ways:
- a static limit, where a set portion of your home’s supply is permanently allocated to EV charging,
- or a dynamic limit, where the charger constantly adjusts its output in real time based on whatever else is drawing power in the house.
In practice, that’s the difference between a charger that works and one that trips your main breaker the first time you run the oven.
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Why This Matters for Australian Homes
We see this scenario a lot: a home with a 63A or 80A main fuse, and a 32A EV charger running at the same time as the oven, ducted air con, and instant hot water. Without load management, that combination can trip the main breaker. Evnex solves this with a CT clamp fitted to your main switchboard, which monitors total household draw and pulls back the charger’s output before things get to that point – so you’re not choosing between charging the car and running the kitchen.
No Premium for Smart Features
We also like that load management isn’t locked behind a higher price tier — it’s included across Evnex’s entire E2 range, along with OCPP 1.6 support. That’s not always the case with other chargers we’ve looked at, where you often pay extra for the features that actually make day-to-day charging hassle-free.
Great for Homes With More Than One EV
For clients with two EVs, or small businesses looking to add a few chargers over time, Evnex supports a “Server and Client” setup, where one charger coordinates power distribution across multiple charging points on the same site. It means you can scale up without each charger fighting the others for capacity.
Solar-Ready, With Smart Scheduling Built In
The chargers include home overload protection that automatically slows or pauses charging if household demand gets too high, and they work well alongside solar battery storage systems. Owners can schedule charging for off-peak periods, keep an eye on costs, usage and emissions from the app, and override solar mode with a “Charge Now” option whenever they need a full-speed top-up regardless of what the sun’s doing. By keeping an eye on your home’s energy flow, the charger prioritises your own solar generation first, so you’re not needlessly pulling from the grid.
Backed by a Genuine Warranty
Evnex backs the entire E2 range with a 4-year warranty — well above the 2-year warranty that’s standard at this price point elsewhere. Their hardware is also built in-house rather than being a rebadged import, which gives us more confidence recommending it. It’s not just us who rate them either — Solar Choice’s independent review scored Evnex highly, calling out the OCPP support, dynamic load management, an optional 6+ metre cable option, and an IP55 weatherproof rating as strong points. [Read the Solar Choice review here.]
Compatible With Just About Everything
Evnex chargers use the Type 2 connector, which covers the vast majority of EVs and plug-in hybrids sold in Australia – think Tesla, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, MG, Volkswagen, Polestar, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
If you’re after an EV charger that’s genuinely smart rather than smart-in-name-only, this is the one we’d point you to. Get in touch and we’ll help you work out what your home needs to get it installed properly.