The Core Install

How we get you charging

For most homes, this is the whole job: one dedicated circuit from your panel to the garage or driveway, and a Level 2 charger at the end of it.

One circuit, one visit, done

No yard work, no utility coordination, no panel swap โ€” that's only needed for a minority of homes.

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Quick Load Check

We confirm your panel has room for the new circuit โ€” a quick look at the panel tells us.

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Dedicated Circuit Run

Heavy-gauge wire run from your panel to the garage or driveway, sized exactly to code.

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Charger Hookup

Outlet or hardwire, your call โ€” tested and ready to charge before we leave.

Older or already-maxed-out panel? See panel upgrades โ€” it only applies to some homes.

The technical comparison

Nearly every install we do is Level 2. Here's how it stacks up against Level 1 if you're deciding between them.

Feature Level 1 Charging Level 2 Charging
VoltageStandard 120 V (AC)Heavy-duty 208โ€“240 V (AC)
Amperage12 A โ€“ 16 A16 A โ€“ 80 A (typically 40 A or 50 A)
Circuit NeededStandard shared or dedicatedDedicated circuit (no other appliances)
Panel CapacityWorks on standard 100 A panelsOften requires 200 A panel upgrade
Charging Speed3โ€“5 miles of range per hour12โ€“60 miles of range per hour

Breaker & wire sizing, by the book

NEC requires EV circuits to be sized for continuous load โ€” 125% of the charger's output.

Level 1 ยท 16A Draw
20A
Breaker with 12 AWG copper wire
Level 2 ยท 40A Draw
50A
Breaker with 6 AWG copper wire
Breaker Size = Charger Amperage ร— 1.25

Not sure which level fits your home?

Share your panel amperage and we'll recommend a setup โ€” and tell you exactly what the install will cost.

Get a Recommendation โ†’