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Company Background – Who is GoodWe?
Goodwe are best known for their Solar Inverters. Having been founded in 2010, Jiangsu GoodWe Power Supply Technology Co Ltd have grown to be one of the bigger players in the Solar Inverter market known for their cost effective broad range of inverters for residential and commercial projects. The company is based in Suzhou, China.
Goodwe launched their EV charger solution at the end of 2022. Since then based on market feedback they launched their generation 2 model of the EV Charger in Australia in October 2024. The EV Charger is priced towards the budget end of the market.
GoodWe have have an office in Rowville, Victoria and have an established local support team to assist Australian customers.
GoodWe EV Charger Product Range
Although it was launched in October at the All Energy conference, the specifications sheet and details of the Generation 2 charger is not yet available on GoodWe’s website. If it were up to me I’d be waiting for this to come out before buying a GoodWe EV charger.
| Model Name | GoodWe HCA EV Charger |
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| Price (Approx. AUD price RRP inc. GST) | $800 to $950 – Single Phase $1,100 to $1,200 – 3 Phase |
| Rating | 7 kW (1 Phase) – 22 kW (3 Phase) |
| Country of manufacture | China |
| EV compatibility | Type 2 |
| Enclosure dimensions | 208mm × 450mm × 150mm |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 55 °C |
| Charge cable | Tethered 6m cable |
| Solar only mode? | Yes |
| OCPP | No |
| Internet connection? | Wifi up to 15m & Bluetooth |
| App control | Yes – single app with GoodWe solar inverter |
| IP rating | IP66 (Indoor or Outdoor) |
| Warranty (years) | 2 years |
| Datasheet | GoodWe HCA |
Key Features of GoodWe EV Chargers
There are now a lot of different EV Chargers available on the market – so what makes GoodWe standout?
Environmental Protection Rating
If you are planning on installing your EV Charger on an external wall, then the GoodWe could be a good choice as its IP66 rating beats some of the other options on the market. Additionally the rated operating temperature extends beyond other inverters going to 55°C which will help in the hotter parts of Australia.
Manage Solar and EV Charging in the Sems+ App
If you have a GoodWe solar inverter then you manage and monitor your solar system and EV Charging through one app.
How Much Does the Goodwe EV Charger Cost?
Goodwe EV Chargers are priced towards the cost effective side of the market. They are slight more expensive that the Tesla Wall Connector, but less expensive than some of the popular mid-range feature-rich chargers like Zappi and Evnex.
| GoodWe HCA EV Charger – Single Phase | $800 to $950 |
| GoodWe HCA EV Charger – 3 Phase | $1,100 to $1,200 |
The above prices are indicative retail prices for the charger only. This includes any freight or installation costs which will vary based on your location and install requirements.
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GoodWe’s Warranty Offer for Australian Customers
GoodWe offers a standard 2-year parts and labour warranty on their HCA EV charger.
As most EV Chargers on the market come with a 2-year to 5-year warranty, GoodWe’s warranty offer is a little on the shorter side.
There is an option to extend the warranty with an additional 3-years of parts only coverage. This means if your GoodWe EV charger breaks in year 3 to year 5 and you’ve paid for the warranty extension, they will ship you the replacement part. You will still be responsible for paying for an electrician to diagnose and fix the issue.
The good thing about GoodWe is that they have an established office in Melbourne to help support customers with technical issues and warranty claims. This is not the case with all the foreign EV Charger brands on the market.
See GoodWe’s full warranty document here.
Pros and Cons of GoodWe EV Chargers
Pros
- IP66 rating
- Attractive price point
- Established brand with office in Australia and local support team
Cons
- No Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) – which limits user options for managing charger
- Shorter warranty offer (2 years)
- No ethernet cable for stable internet (Wifi only)
Installation
A certified electrician should perform the installation of GoodWe’s EV charger. There are specific regulatory requirements including sizing and installing the require cables and performing the right switchboard modifications. Typically the install process would take 2 to 4 hours.
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Our verdict on GoodWe’s EV Charger
GoodWe’s EV charger represents a good lower cost option for customers on a budget. The basic functionality and technical characteristics stack up well against the Tesla Wall Connector and other chargers at a similar price point. There would be a greater advantage to their charger if you had a GoodWe inverter installed.
For EV owners looking for a more feature rich EV charger with OCPP connectivity and more options with internet connectivity, then it might be best to pay a little more for a more premium option.
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