Home EV Charger Installation
A Level 2 charger adds range far faster than a standard outlet. Our installation includes:
- Load calculation to confirm your service can support it
- A dedicated circuit sized for your charger
- Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 / 6-50 outlet installation
- Indoor garage or outdoor weather-rated mounting
- Permits and inspection
- Cable management and mounting height set for your vehicle and parking setup
Will My Panel Handle a Charger?
The load calculation answers that question before anything is bought. Many 100-amp services can support a 40- or 48-amp charger with the right math; others can't, and pretending otherwise is how panels get overloaded.
When the service is tight, you have options short of a full heavy up: a lower-amperage charger that still charges overnight, or load-management equipment that shares capacity with your other big appliances. We'll explain the trade-offs in plain numbers so you can pick what fits your home and your driving.
Commercial and Multi-Family Charging
We install chargers for workplaces, retail parking, and apartment or condo garages. For multi-unit properties we plan capacity so more stations can be added later without starting over.
If your service is near capacity, load management equipment or a heavy up may be the right solution — we'll explain the options. For condo and apartment projects, we coordinate with property management on metering, power sources, and routing so each station is installed once, correctly.
Get Charging
Call (202) 521-4835 to schedule an EV charger assessment. Bring your charger's model if you've already bought one, or tell us your vehicle and daily mileage and we'll recommend equipment that fits.
Hardwired or Outlet Chargers
Level 2 chargers come in two styles: hardwired units and plug-in units on a 240-volt receptacle. Each has trade-offs. Plug-in installations are simpler to remove and take with you when you move; hardwired installations eliminate a receptacle connection point and are often preferred for outdoor or high-amperage setups.
The right answer depends on your charger model, your mounting location, and whether you might take the charger with you. Both approaches are code-compliant when installed with the right circuit and protection, so the decision is practical, not technical — and we’ll help you make it before installation day rather than improvising.
Fleet and multi-vehicle setups add a management layer: two chargers on one 60-amp circuit need load sharing, four chargers in a small parking area may need a load-management system to avoid triggering a service upgrade, and some charger brands support that natively while others don’t. We design for the number of vehicles you’ll have in three years, not just the one you have today, because adding chargers to an unplanned setup later costs more than doing it right the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation will show whether your existing service can support a charger.
Can you install a charger I already bought?
Yes. We install most Level 2 chargers purchased by homeowners.
Do you install chargers in condo garages?
Yes, with building approval. We coordinate with property management on power source and routing.
How fast does Level 2 charging add range?
A typical Level 2 charger adds tens of miles of range per hour — far more than a standard wall outlet — so an overnight charge easily covers daily driving.
Can the charger be installed outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor installations use weather-rated equipment and appropriate mounting locations, which we confirm during the assessment.