EV Switch

Caro 7kW

Name: Caro 7kW
Brand: EV Switch
Price: 649 AUD
Availability: InStock

A 7 kW single-phase tethered charger with OCPP 1.6 and app control; household load balancing and solar-aware charging require additional site-current measurement.

Estimated charger price

around $650

Estimated installation

around $700–$1,500

Typical installation estimate for a straightforward home installation. Longer cable runs, switchboard upgrades, three-phase work, trenching or other site requirements can increase the cost.

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Overview

The EV Switch Caro EVS-AC-070H-01 is a 7 kW / 32 A single-phase charger with a 7 m tethered Type 2 cable. It supports plug-and-charge, RFID and Evchargo app control and is registered in South Australia as OCPP 1.6 equipment. The enclosure is rated IP65/IK08 and includes Type A plus 6 mA DC residual-current detection. EV Switch uses CT measurement for dynamic household load management and to measure excess solar availability, so those functions require the appropriate CT or power-meter installation and commissioning.

Key highlights

7 kW / 32 A single-phase

7 m tethered Type 2 cable

IP65 / IK08

OCPP 1.6

Wi-Fi and Ethernet with optional 4G

RFID and Evchargo app control

Type A + 6 mA DC residual-current detection

CT-based load balancing and solar measurement

-30°C to 50°C operating range

Up to 1-year limited warranty

Best for

Single-phase homes needing up to 7 kW charging
Drivers who benefit from a 7 m tethered cable
Installations requiring OCPP 1.6
Homes able to add CT-based site measurement for load or solar control

Not ideal for

— Homes requiring three-phase charging
— Buyers wanting solar or dynamic load management without additional site measurement
— Buyers seeking a longer standard manufacturer warranty

Using this charger at home in Australia

On a suitable installation, this charger can provide up to 7 kW. Actual charging speed also depends on the vehicle's onboard AC charging limit and the configured site capacity.

Where the charger and required monitoring equipment support solar-aware charging, the system can adjust EV charging in response to available solar generation. The exact behaviour depends on the charger, metering or sensors, inverter setup and configuration.

Where supported and correctly configured, load management can reduce EV charging power when other household loads increase, helping keep total demand within the configured site limit.

OCPP support allows the charger to communicate with compatible OCPP charging-management platforms. OCPP support by itself does not guarantee integration with a home battery, solar inverter, electricity tariff or every third-party platform.

The manufacturer lists an IP65 enclosure rating for this charger. The final mounting location should follow the manufacturer's installation requirements and be confirmed by the installer.

A dedicated home EV charger should be installed by a licensed electrician. The installer should confirm the circuit design, switchboard capacity, protection requirements and any applicable local electricity-network requirements.

Key specifications

Estimated installationaround $700–$1,500

Power7 kW

PhaseSingle-phase

Cable7 m tethered Type 2

Weather ratingIP65 / IK08

WarrantyUp to 1 year

Solar supportSurplus solar

OCPPYes

Load balancingLoad balancing and solar control require compatible CT or power-meter measurement

App controlYes

Charger prices are estimates based on publicly available pricing we could verify and may change with retailer offers, promotions and product configuration. Installation is additional.

Typical installation estimate for a straightforward home installation. Longer cable runs, switchboard upgrades, three-phase work, trenching or other site requirements can increase the cost.

Manufacturer information

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