EV Chargers
Make charging your electric vehicle at home fast, convenient, and hassle-free with professional EV charger installation. We’ll install your customer-supplied EV charger, provide the required dedicated circuit, connect the charger to your electrical system, and test everything to ensure safe and reliable operation.
We’ll evaluate your existing electrical panel and installation location to make sure your home is ready for EV charging. If additional work such as a panel upgrade, service upgrade, load-management equipment, trenching, or extended wiring is needed, we’ll explain your options and provide an upfront quote before moving forward.
What Type of EV Charger Should I Install?
Most homeowners choose a Level 2 EV charger for home charging. Level 2 chargers operate on a 240-volt circuit and can charge an EV significantly faster than a standard 120-volt outlet.
The right charger depends on your vehicle, daily driving habits, desired charging speed, and available electrical capacity. We can help determine what type of circuit and electrical setup is appropriate for your charger.
How Much Does EV Charger Installation Cost?
The cost depends primarily on the distance between the electrical panel and charger, the type of charger, the existing electrical capacity, and how difficult it is to route the wiring.
A straightforward installation with the charger near an adequately sized electrical panel will generally cost less than an installation requiring a long wire run, difficult access, a panel upgrade, or other electrical modifications.
We'll provide an upfront quote based on your home's specific installation requirements.
How Long Does EV Charger Installation Take?
A straightforward EV charger installation can often be completed in a single visit. The actual installation time depends on the location of the electrical panel, charger location, wiring distance, and whether any electrical upgrades are required.
More complicated installations involving panel upgrades, service upgrades, trenching, or difficult wire routing may require additional time and coordination.
We'll explain the expected scope and timeline before beginning the work.
Can My Electrical Panel Handle an EV Charger?
It depends on the existing capacity of your electrical service and how much electricity your home already uses.
An EV charger can add a significant continuous electrical load, so the existing panel and service should be evaluated before installation. In some cases, the existing system has enough capacity for the charger. In other situations, a load-management system, panel upgrade, or service upgrade may be necessary.
We'll evaluate your electrical system and let you know what is required before installation.
Where Should I Install My EV Charger?
The charger is typically installed in the garage or on an exterior wall near where the vehicle will be parked.
The ideal location should provide convenient access to the vehicle while allowing the electrical wiring to be installed safely and efficiently. Cable length, vehicle charging-port location, weather exposure, and the location of the electrical panel should all be considered.
Planning the location before installation can help minimize unnecessary wiring and installation costs.
Do I Need a Dedicated Circuit for My EV Charger?
Yes, EV chargers require a dedicated circuit sized specifically for the charger and vehicle's charging requirements.
The circuit must be properly sized for the charger's continuous electrical load and protected by the appropriate overcurrent device. The installation also needs to account for the specific requirements of the charger and applicable electrical requirements.
Installing a properly sized dedicated circuit helps provide safe, reliable charging and prevents the charger from competing with other high-demand loads in your home.