Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?

If you have a 200-amp panel with available breaker slots, probably not. If you have a 100-amp panel or it’s already full, you’ll likely need an upgrade first. We assess this on the first visit.

What if I want to add solar later?

Great idea — charging your EV with solar means virtually free fuel. We can size the panel for future solar addition now so you don’t redo electrical work later.

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EV charging

Car Chargers

Public charging is slow, expensive, and inconvenient. A Level 2 home charger lets you plug in when you get home and wake up to a full battery every morning. We handle the electrical work, permitting, and installation so all you do is plug in.

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Snapshot

Charge at home like you charge your phone. You don’t drive to a gas station to charge your phone. Your car should work the same way. A Level 2 charger uses a 240-volt circuit — same voltage as your dryer — and adds 25–30 miles of range per hour. Plug in after dinner, wake up full. Home electricity in Texas averages 12–14 cents per kWh vs. 30–50 cents at public fast chargers. That’s hundreds saved per year. Start with the issue in front of you. Get clear on the next step.

What a good car chargers plan should cover

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Full charge overnight — every night

A Level 2 charger refills even a completely depleted battery overnight. No planning around public stations, no waiting, no apps.

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Fraction of the cost of public charging

Home electricity runs 12–14¢/kWh in Texas. Public DC fast chargers charge 30–50¢. Charging at home — especially off-peak — saves hundreds per year.

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The federal government offers a 30% credit (up to $1,000) on residential EV charger installation — labor, parts, and permits included.

How car chargers should be approached

Check panel capacity, calculate the wire run, and determine if a panel upgrade is needed first

A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240V, 40–50 amp circuit — same voltage as your dryer. We check whether your panel has the capacity and an open 2-pole breaker slot. If the run from panel to garage exceeds 50 feet, we upsize from 6 AWG to 4 AWG copper to prevent voltage drop. If your panel is full or undersized, we’ll tell you before any work starts.

Pull the permit, run a dedicated 240V circuit, and install hardwired or NEMA 14-50

We file the electrical permit, run a dedicated circuit in conduit from your panel to the charging location, install the 2-pole breaker, and mount the charger. You choose hardwired (more stable, no GFCI nuisance tripping) or a NEMA 14-50 outlet (more flexible — you can swap chargers later). Either way, the circuit is dedicated — nothing else shares it.

Test charging rate with your actual vehicle, pass city inspection, and set up off-peak scheduling

We plug in your car and verify it’s pulling the expected amperage and adding 25–30 miles of range per hour. The city inspector checks the circuit, breaker, and installation.

Car Chargers questions

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