Planning guide · Island benches
Kitchen Island Power Points: Where They Go and Which to Choose
Where an island power point can go, whether it will fit, and which pop up suits your island bench, in a few taps.
By Seb Aroney, founder of Modern Power Solutions · Updated November 2026
Quick answers
Can I put a power point in my island bench?
Yes. Choose a model that meets Australian standards and install it well away from the sink and taps.
Where does it go?
In the benchtop, at the end of your prep zone. Back from the seating edge, so cords don’t drape over it.
Which one should I get?
Use the finder below. Stone islands suit Point Pod; islands used from both sides suit the V14.
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Find your island power point
One tap, one recommendation.
What matters most?
Our pick for you
Point Pod
From A$399.95
- Disappears. The lid holds a disc of your own benchtop stone.
- Motorised. Press to raise, press to lower.
- Two sizes. Multi: 3 power points with USB; Compact: 2.
Our pick for you
V3 motorised
A$399.95
- Motorised. Rises at a touch under a spill-sealed lid.
- Charges too. USB-A, USB-C and 10W wireless.
- 95mm opening. Allow 370mm below the benchtop.
Our pick for you
V14 quad-sided
A$249.95
- Power all round. Three power points around the body, plus one underneath.
- Charges too. USB-A, USB-C and 15W wireless.
- Shallow. Only 160mm below the benchtop; 120mm opening.
Our pick for you
V1 manual
A$79.95
- Under A$80. Two power points, USB-A and two USB-C.
- Fast USB-C. Up to 30W.
- 90mm opening. Benchtops up to 95mm thick.
Just need power, no USB? The V8 compact is A$49.95 and fits a 63mm hole.
Placement
Where it goes on the island
End of the prep zone. Where the mixer and kettle get used, back from the seating edge (A).
Two on long islands. One at each end, so no cord crosses the top (B).
Away from the sink and taps. Distances vary by state; our legality guide covers them.
Check what’s underneath. Drawers, a dishwasher or the sink can block the spot; use the fit checker below.
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Will it fit under your benchtop?
Pick the space you have below the benchtop to see which pop ups fit.
Space under your benchtop
Measure from the top of the benchtop down to the first thing in the way: a drawer, the sink bowl or a shelf. Point Pod’s space needs are on its product page.
The rules
The rules in 30 seconds
Legal in island benches. When the model meets Australian standards and it’s installed in the right place.
Away from water. Keep it well away from the sink and taps. Distances vary by state.
Buy a compliant model. Some sold through overseas marketplaces don’t meet Australian standards.
RCD on the circuit. We recommend RCD protection on the circuit it plugs into.
This is a guide, not legal advice: your licensed electrician has the final say. Our legality guide goes into the detail.
Wiring
Getting power to the island
Plan it before the benchtop goes in. An island isn’t against a wall, so power usually comes up through the floor or across from a nearby cupboard.
A power point in the cupboard
A licensed electrician installs a power point inside the island cupboard. Every pop up here plugs into it, so the pop up itself needs no hardwiring.
A 1.8m lead
The V-range pop ups come with a 1.8m lead and Australian plug, plenty to reach a power point inside the cupboard.
Questions
Kitchen island power point FAQs
Are pop up power points legal in a kitchen island?
Yes, when the model meets Australian standards and it’s installed in the right place. Keep it well away from sinks and taps, and we recommend an RCD on the circuit it plugs into. Our legality guide covers the distances.
Do island pop ups need to be hardwired?
No. Each one comes with a lead and Australian plug that goes into a power point in the island cupboard (the V-range leads are 1.8m long). Any new power point under the bench should be installed by a licensed electrician.
Can one go in a stone island bench?
Yes. Your stonemason cuts a round hole to the size on the product page, from 63mm for the V8 to 120mm for the V14. Point Pod’s lid also takes a disc of the same stone, so it blends into the benchtop.
How much space does it need under the benchtop?
From 160mm for the V14 to 580mm for the slim V3L; the V1 needs 340mm and the V3 370mm. Use the fit checker above before you choose the spot, especially over drawers.
What’s the best power point for a kitchen island?
For a stone island, Point Pod hides under a disc of the same stone. If people use both sides, the V14 has power points around its body. For motorised lift, the V3.
Planning an island and not sure where the power point should go? Send us a sketch or photo and we’ll help you choose.
