This EV Charger Installation SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers a licensed electrician installing fixed EV charging equipment at a home or commercial property. It covers checking supply capacity, isolating and testing for dead, mounting the unit, running a dedicated circuit, choosing RCD protection, sizing and terminating cable, earthing, labelling, commissioning tests and briefing the client at handover. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Electrical contractors
EV charger installation specialists
Solar and battery installers
Commercial and strata electricians
Builders delivering new homes with EV charging
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Electric shock from live conductors at the switchboard
Arc flash near an energised switchboard
Fire from wrong cable sizing, loose terminations or incorrect RCDs
Falls when mounting wall units from ladders or platforms
Manual handling of chargers, cable reels and pedestals
Drilling into concealed electrical, gas or water services
Cuts from cable stripping, enclosure edges and power tools
Dust from drilling masonry or concrete
Shock to the end user from poor earthing or RCD protection
What's included
7 pre-operational checks, from electrical licence and supply capacity to concealed services, test instrument calibration and barricading
A 13-step installation procedure covering mounting, dedicated circuits, RCD selection, cable sizing, terminations, earthing, labelling and commissioning
Isolation and energy control covering lockout and danger tags, testing for dead, proving instruments and controlled re-energising for tests
7 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for electric shock, arcing, unexpected energisation and smoke from the switchboard or charger
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Electrical, HVAC & Solar SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Can anyone install an EV charger with this SOP?
No. It's written for licensed electricians who are trained and authorised for EV charging equipment installation.
Which RCD type does it specify?
A Type B RCD, unless the charger has verified integral protection against DC residual fault currents, in which case a Type A RCD may be used.
Does it cover trenching for underground supply?
No. Civil works such as trenching are covered by excavation procedures, and vehicle high voltage work is covered by a separate SOP.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
