FAQ

 

  • The process of getting an EV Charger installed has a few basic steps:

    1. Site Survey - go over needs/wants and inventory electrical loads for permitting purposes.

    2. Send Quote - this can include multiple options if different configurations are being considered.

    3. Contract - standard contract as defined by the Contractor’s State License Board.

    4. Permitting - Charged Up EVs will pull the necessary permit with the city or county.

    5. Material Sourcing - some installations need specialty electrical breakers that may or may not be in stock locally.

    6. Installation - schedule the installation, often completed in one day depending on complexity.

    7. Inspection - get the finished work inspected. Some cities or areas of the county are only inspected on certain days, so this may take a week or so to get scheduled.

    8. Rebates - if you’re eligible for rebates you’ll receive a paperwork package with instructions on how to apply for relevant rebates.

    9. Enjoy ease of charging rapidly at home!

  • Yes. Permits are needed anytime new circuits are being added to an electrical panel, or if an existing circuit is being reconfigured for another purpose like EV charging. Contractors are legally obligated to pull the necessary permits for installations, unless the homeowner is going to pull the permit themselves. Generally, to permit an EV charger installation one needs the necessary scope of work, electrical load calculations, site and floor plans, and charger technical specifications.

  • The entire process can be as quick as 3-4 days depending on material availability and scheduling. Most often, it takes about one full week to get the site survey, quote, contract, and permitting handled. Then, as soon as the permit is acquired and all the materials are sourced, the work can be scheduled. The typical installation time is one or two work days.

  • As a part of our site survey and permit acquisition process, we take an electrical load assessment to determine if installing the EV charger is safe or if a larger panel and main breaker is needed.

  • There are many rebates available to customers. Before installation we can advise on local rebates and necessary qualifications. After installation rebates take 4-6 weeks to arrive as a check in the mail.

  • Starting in 2023, EV Charger installations are tax deductible as part of the inflation reduction act. This can be found through IRS form 8911

  • Yes! It comes down to wanting multiple chargers and charger types.

    Tesla chargers use a Tesla specific charger connector while the Chevy Bolt charges use the standard J1772 connector. If you only want one charger, you can still charge both. Teslas come with J1772 adaptors which allow them to charge on these standard chargers.

    If you want two chargers, one can be a J1772 and one can be a Tesla connector with no issues.

  • This is a non-issue. As EVs become more common it is often that families have multiple Electric Vehicles in one household. These chargers can either be on separate circuits or share loads. This is determined by the amount of available electrical load space on the circuit. We can help advise on how to proceed through our site survey.