Electric Vehicle Chargers

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Level 2 Chargers

Installations, replacements, and repairs

When it comes to charging your EV quickly a Level 2 charger is the best option for a home and a great option for most commercial locations since DC fast charger requires a lot more power and are very expensive. These chargers are 240 volts hardwired units, typically rated for up to 48 amps and offered by a number of different companies (with a few units such as the Ford Charge Station Pro going as high as 80A). Our team is certified by Tesla, Leviton, Chargepoint, Emporia, Qmerit, and can install any major brand of chargers, as well as always staying up to date on new brands, and innovations such as energy management systems (EMS), load shedding, and power sharing capabilities that allows us to do installations in most locations without the need for service upgrades.

POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

The National Electrical Code (NEC) on section 210.20(A) requires that the total load for an electrical panel stays under 80%. Prior to providing a quote we do a load calculation following the NEC guidelines to find out the current load of the panel and the load with a level 2 charger installed. EV chargers draw a significant amount of amps (typically 60A breaker for the 48A option) and many homes may not have enough power available. That is especially true for townhomes and condos where 100 amps is the norm, but also for some homes with 200 amps might not have enough if they have a lot of larger electrical loads. Up to a few years ago the only option was to upgrade the entire system, but now as per article 750.30 we are allowed the use of load management meters (also knows as energy management or power management) that allow us to install a level 2 charger in any panel by installing one of these meters that will control the charger in real time, and not allow the panel to go over 80% of the total load.

COST

We have standard installation prices based on different distances where simple installations could be as low as $500 to $2000s. Then permits, power management meters, trenches, snaking wires, cutting drywall or upsizing wire due to distance will be considered add-ons which are an additional fee.

NEXT STEPS

Make sure to contact us today for a consultation where we will check your home’s electrical system, do a load calculation, see the best installation approach and discuss pricing options and recommendations. We can do a virtual consultation in some cases but an in-person consultation is usually needed for more complex installations.

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