GoodWe

HCA Series 7kW

Name: GoodWe HCA Series 7kW
Brand: GoodWe
Price: 850 AUD
Availability: InStock

Level2-7kW · 1-phase · Type 2

Supply Price (excl. installation)

$850

AUD — installation typically $300–$800 extra

Max Output

7 kW

Phases

1-phase

Smart Charging

Yes

Solar Integration

Yes

OCPP

IP Rating

IP66

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Our Verdict

At $850, the GoodWe HCA 7kW is the most affordable solar-capable EV charger in our comparison. The IP66 weather rating is genuinely exceptional and the 6m cable is generous. The main trade-off is that solar integration works best with a GoodWe inverter and the 2-year warranty is short.

What we like

✓ IP66 — highest weatherproof rating in our comparison
✓ Budget price point $850
✓ 6m tethered cable generous for most driveways
✓ Solar integration with GoodWe inverter or CT clamp

What could be better

✗ 2-year warranty — shortest in the solar charger category
✗ Solar works best with GoodWe inverter
✗ No OCPP

Overview

GoodWe is one of Australia’s largest solar inverter suppliers, and the HCA Series EV charger is designed to extend their home energy ecosystem to EV charging. The IP66 rating is the headline specification — rated higher than even the Zappi (IP65) and most European competitors.

Value Proposition

At $850, the GoodWe HCA 7kW sits well below the Zappi ($1,350) and Fronius Wattpilot while offering genuine solar integration. For households already running a GoodWe inverter, native integration via the SEMS portal is an added convenience.

Weather Rating

IP66 is normally reserved for industrial outdoor enclosures. For Australian coastal homes or dusty rural properties this is a meaningful advantage over IP54 or IP55 competitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the GoodWe HCA work with SolarEdge or Fronius solar? Yes — via CT clamp installation. Native SEMS portal integration only works with GoodWe inverters.