EV charger installation for homes and multi unit properties

What we check before you buy a charger

Most Level 2 chargers run on a 240 volt circuit in the 40 to 60 amp range. Whether your home can add that without an upgrade depends on the size of the service and what is already on it. We run a load calculation, look at panel space and the distance from the panel to where you park, and then recommend the most cost effective option:

• A dedicated circuit on the existing panel when the capacity is there
• A charger set to a lower amperage, which still charges most cars fully overnight
• A load management device that shares capacity with other large appliances
• A subpanel or a full service upgrade when the load calculation calls for it

Hardwired or plug in

Chargers can be hardwired or plugged into a 240 volt receptacle. Hardwired installs are generally the cleaner long term choice and allow higher charging current; a receptacle can make sense if you expect to change chargers. We install either, to the charger manufacturer's instructions and the electrical code.

Multi unit and commercial charging

Apartment buildings, condos and businesses need a different plan: how many spaces, how chargers share the building's capacity, and how usage gets metered or billed. We handle the load study, the service work and the installation, and coordinate with the utility when the building's service has to grow.

Rebates

Utilities and the state offer charger and panel upgrade incentives that change often. Check your utility's current programs before you buy; we provide the permit and invoice documentation those programs usually ask for.