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Residential electrical services

EV charging load management

Charging can sometimes fit an existing electrical service by managing the EV demand when the home is using more power.

When this work makes sense

  • Adding EV charging to a busy panel
  • Comparing a service upgrade with managed charging
  • Planning charging alongside electrification

The electrical work

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

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

Estimated pricing

$1,080–$2,250 per device add-on

Project ranges include labor and standard installation materials unless a listing says otherwise. Hourly rates are labor only, and equipment you supply (such as chargers, fixtures or fans) is not included. Permit fees and sales tax are additional. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.

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

What affects the scope and cost

  • Compatible charger and control equipment
  • Load calculation and service configuration
  • Sensor and wiring access

A common question

Does load management increase the size of my electrical service?

No. It manages demand within the existing supply. Whether a specific system is suitable depends on the calculated load and compatible listed equipment.

Not sure what you need?

Send a photo. Ask a certified electrician.

Not sure what you need? Send a photo and tell True what’s going on or what you’d like to change. Get help understanding your options and the next step.

Tell True about your project

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.

No account, budget, or street address needed.

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