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EV charger installation

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What this service does

Home charging should fit both your driving habits and your electrical system. A Level 2 installation includes more than mounting the charger: capacity, routing, charging rate, equipment instructions, and location all shape the design.

EV charger installation estimates

Standard estimated range: $729–$1,620 before tax.

These ranges cover straightforward installations. Final pricing depends on scope, including wiring distance, access, panel capacity, equipment, and permit requirements. Not every installation qualifies for the lowest price; more involved work may fall outside these ranges.

What affects the cost

  • Distance from the panel to the charger
  • Wall, attic or crawlspace access
  • Existing panel capacity and condition
  • Charger model and its circuit requirements
  • Permit and project requirements

Estimated pricing helps you plan. Your project’s cost depends on the existing electrical system, access, equipment, and scope. We’ll explain the work and pricing before getting started.

Explore specific services

Estimated prices for specific jobs

Before tax and permit or utility fees. Hourly labor is not a total project price. Full price list.

Tesla Wall Connector installation$729–$1,620 per charger circuit

Run a dedicated circuit, mount a customer-supplied charger and commission charging limits.

Approximately 25–50 ft, adequate panel capacity. Charger, service upgrades and trenching excluded.

Universal hardwired Level 2 charger$729–$1,620 per charger circuit

Wire and commission a compatible customer-supplied Level 2 charger.

Approximately 25–50 ft. Hardware brand support and load limits verified before quoting.

NEMA 14-50 EV receptacle$900–$1,980 per circuit

Install a dedicated 240V circuit with a heavy-duty 14-50 receptacle and applicable protection.

Approximately 25–50 ft. Charger and panel capacity upgrades excluded.

NEMA 6-50 EV receptacle$810–$1,800 per circuit

Install a dedicated 240V circuit and heavy-duty 6-50 receptacle for compatible equipment.

Approximately 25–50 ft. Confirm equipment plug and protection requirements.

Dual EV chargers with power sharing$1,620–$3,420 per two-charger setup

Install two compatible chargers and configure shared charging capacity.

Customer supplies both chargers. Typical common garage routing, no service upgrade.

Dynamic EV load management device$1,080–$2,250 per device add-on

Install compatible sensing and control equipment that limits EV demand when household load rises.

Control hardware included. EV branch circuit and charger priced separately.

Pedestal / freestanding EV charger$1,620–$3,600 per project

Mount a customer-supplied charger on a pedestal and connect its branch circuit.

Standard pedestal and roughly 50 ft wiring included. Trench, concrete base and bollards excluded.

EV charger circuit extension / relocation$450–$1,170 per relocation

Extend an existing suitable EV circuit and remount the charger.

Approximately 10–25 ft extension. Major resizing or panel work excluded.

Heavy-duty 50A receptacle upgrade$225–$450 per receptacle

Replace a light-duty 50A receptacle with a suitable Hubbell/Bryant-type device.

Existing wiring and protection must be suitable. New GFCI breaker is additional if needed.

EV Wi-Fi setup and load-limit commissioning$135–$315 per standalone visit

Connect a compatible charger to the network and verify settings and operating limits.

Often included in a new installation. Network repairs and new load-management hardware excluded.

Common options and scope

Hardwired home charging

Install compatible Level 2 charging equipment for Tesla and other electric vehicles using the manufacturer’s requirements, appropriate protection, and a properly sized branch circuit.

Charging receptacles

Evaluate approved receptacle-based charging where suitable. Equipment quality, GFCI requirements, continuous-load sizing, and manufacturer instructions are important to the design.

Load calculations and management

Check available service capacity and evaluate charging-rate adjustments or approved automatic load management before assuming a panel upgrade is required.

Garages, driveways and multiple vehicles

Plan charger placement, cable reach, outdoor ratings, protected wiring routes, and possible power sharing for more than one vehicle.

What happens during the work

Send the charger model, vehicle type, preferred location, and a safe exterior photo of the closed panel. Never remove the panel cover for a photo. Utility incentives and eligibility change; confirm directly with your provider.

Helpful to have ready

Have the charger model handy and note where you want it mounted. A photo of the closed panel door and the label on the main breaker helps. Never remove electrical covers or touch exposed wiring for a photo.

Questions

How fast will my car charge?

The installed circuit, charger setting, vehicle’s onboard charger, battery conditions, and time available all affect charging speed. The highest advertised charger output may not be the best fit for your home.

Real project photos

Tesla Wall Connector beside a garage electrical panel with flexible metal conduit
Tesla Wall Connector · garage charging · True Wire Electric
Tesla Wall Connector connected by surface-mounted conduit to a garage electrical panel
Tesla charging · surface-mounted conduit · True Wire Electric
Tesla Wall Connector with the charging cable coiled on its holder
Tesla Wall Connector · cable storage · True Wire Electric
EV charging cable hung on a wall-mounted charger in an insulated unfinished garage
EV charger · insulated garage wall · True Wire Electric
White EV charger mounted beside a closed gray electrical panel in a garage
EV charger · finished garage wall · True Wire Electric
Garage EV charger beside an open electrical panel showing the installed breakers
EV charger · panel connection · True Wire Electric
Tesla Wall Connector and electrical panel in a garage during installation
EV charger · install day · True Wire Electric

Where this service is available

Seattle, the Eastside, and mainland communities from Marysville to Tacoma. See all service areas.

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What happens next

Tell us what you’re working on. True will review your request and respond by your preferred contact method. Together, we’ll determine whether the next step is advice based on your photos, a visit, or an estimate. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.

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Electrical work may require openings in walls or ceilings. Drywall patching, texture, and painting are not included and must be arranged with others.

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