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Home EV charger installation in the Twin Cities

Level 2 charging at home, sized to your car and panel, permitted and inspected.

  • We check your panel for the added load first
  • Breaker, cable and conduit are sized for continuous charging
  • Permitted and inspected before you rely on it
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What you get

EV Charger Installation, start to finish

  • Panel capacity check
  • Dedicated 240V circuit
  • Charger mounted where you park
  • Ground-fault protection and disconnect
  • Panel or service upgrade if needed
  • Setup and walkthrough
Electrician connecting a wall-mounted Level 2 EV charger to its circuit breaker enclosure
A wall-mounted Level 2 charger on its own circuit.
How it works

Three steps to a finished job

  1. Tell us what you need

    Call 612-991-4005 or send the short form. Quotes are free.

  2. Get a written scope and price

    We look at the job and put the scope and price in writing before any work starts.

  3. We do the work and get it inspected

    We pull the permit, do the work, and the inspector signs off.

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FAQ

Common questions

Do I need a Level 2 charger?
Not everyone does. If you drive short distances each day, a standard outlet may be enough. If you drive more, or want a full battery overnight, Level 2 is the practical choice, and it runs on a 240V circuit.
Which charger should I buy?
Many reliable models exist and the best one depends on your car, cable length, Wi-Fi needs and whether you want hardwired or plug-in. We can advise on the electrical side, such as circuit rating and installation, and install the one you choose.
Will my panel handle a charger?
It depends on your existing loads and the size of your service. A load calculation answers it, and if the answer is no, there are options short of a full upgrade in some cases.
Does cold weather affect the charger?
Cold affects the battery in the car more than the charger, but equipment should be rated for the temperatures and moisture it will see. Outdoor and unheated garage installs call for equipment and enclosures rated for those conditions.
More about EV Charger Installation

Level 1 charging, which uses a standard 120V outlet, adds only a few miles of range per hour and is slow for most drivers. Level 2 charging uses a 240V circuit and is the usual choice for home. It needs a dedicated circuit, wiring suited to continuous load and a charger mounted where you can reach your car's port.

Because an EV charger can run for hours at a stretch, the circuit is treated as a continuous load and sized with that in mind. Before we install anything we check whether your panel and service have capacity for it. If they do not, we explain the options, which may include a load management device, a panel replacement or a service upgrade.

In the Twin Cities, most installs are in attached garages, some of them unheated, so we pay attention to cold-weather ratings, cable routing and a convenient mounting location. We pull the permit and the work is inspected, and we can install either a hardwired charger or a receptacle for a plug-in unit, depending on the equipment.

When you need it

  • You are buying or leasing an EV or plug-in hybrid and want charging at home.
  • You currently charge from a standard outlet and the car is not fully charged by morning.
  • You are building or renovating a garage and want a charger circuit in place for later.
  • You park outdoors or in a detached garage and need a run to a driveway or outbuilding.
  • Your panel is full or your service is small and you need to know whether a charger will fit.
  • You have a charger you bought and need it installed on a proper circuit.
  • You want to be ready for a second vehicle or a higher-power charger down the road.

What’s included, in detail

Capacity check

We assess your panel and service for the added load before recommending a circuit size.

Dedicated 240V circuit

A breaker, cable and conduit sized for continuous charging and for the charger you are using.

Charger mounting

Installation of a hardwired charger or a receptacle for a plug-in unit, positioned for your cable length and parking spot.

Protection and disconnect

Ground-fault protection and disconnecting means installed as the equipment and rules require.

Panel work if needed

Panel replacement, subpanel or service upgrade when the existing equipment cannot support the charger.

Permit and inspection

Permitted and inspected by DLI or the local jurisdiction before you rely on it.

Setup and walkthrough

We help get the charger powered up and show you how to use it and where the breaker is.

Our process

  1. Review your setup

    We look at the garage, panel location, parking spot and your vehicle and charger.

  2. Size the circuit

    We determine the circuit rating and route, and confirm that the panel can support it.

  3. Install

    We run the wiring, mount the charger or receptacle and connect it at the panel.

  4. Inspect and commission

    After inspection approval, we energize the charger and confirm it communicates with the vehicle.

More questions

Do I need a permit?
Yes, a new circuit for an EV charger is permitted electrical work. We handle the permit and the inspection, which also gives you documentation if you sell the house.

Guides

Related

Often done together

Dedicated circuitElectrical service upgradePanel upgrade or replacement

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