The average cost for getting an EV Charger installed in your home in 2022 is between $1,600-$9,000. The factors that affect the cost of installation are; model of EV charger, length of wiring installation, electrical panel capacity, and permits.
| Model of EV Charger | $550-$1300 |
| Length of wiring installation | $150-$1200 |
| Electrical system upgrades (electrical capacity) | $0-$6000 |
| Permits | $200-$400 |
*These prices include installation labour.
This is quite a range in price so check out below to see what factors will vary the price of your installation.
Model of EV Charger
As the EV industry grows more and more EV charger brands come out with charging stations, providing many options for your new home charging station. An EV charging station Is a long term investment that will get used for many years, so make sure to choose a quality brand and model. Here are the prices of some of the best quality charging stations available in 2022.
| Flo | $1000-$1300 |
| Tesla | $550 |
| ChargePoint | $1000 |
| GrizzlE | $650-$850 |
Now that you have chosen the EV charger you want it is time to determine how the wiring is going to get from the electrical panel to the charger.
Check out our article on Level 1 vs Level 2 EV chargers here.
Length of wiring installation
Some EV charger installations are simple, like when the electrical panel is close to where the charger is to be installed, but the further away your electrical panel is from where the EV charger is to be installed the more labour it will require from the electrician who is installing it.
As a general rule of thumb the cost for installing wiring into your home including fishing and using creative wiring methods to avoid drywall repairs and repainting is $30-$60 per meter of wire.
Next, lets talk about the capacity of your electrical panel.
Electrical capacity of your home and enough free spaces in the electrical panel
Even though the type of EV charger being installed and the length and route of the wiring can vary the overall cost, standard EV charger installation pricing is pretty straightforward, unless your home electrical system does not have the capacity for the new charger.
When the electrical company does a quote for you they will determine if your electrical system has enough space to add the EV charger. Check out our article here to see how they determine that, or if you would like to do it yourself.
Home electrical system upgrade costs range from $2000-$8000 and include upgrades to:
- New electrical panel with more free breaker spaces to fit EV charger breaker
- New electrical panel to replace an old, outdated electrical panel where it is difficult or impossible to find the circuit breaker for the EV car charger.
- Upgraded service size from 100 amp to 200 amp to increase the size of your electrical system to fit the charger.
- Load management system to balance the electrical load of your charger to fit within your electrical systems capacity.
Here is some more information on the cost to upgrade your home electrical service to 200 amp.
You can check out our article here to see how to determine if your electrical system has the capacity for your new EV charger. It’s a great idea to check this before you decide to purchase a new EV car. We also have an article that dives deeper on service upgrade costs here.
Next, lets talk about the electrical permit you need to cover that work being done.
Permits
Permits are taken care of by the electrical contractor you will hire to do the job. The cost of the electrical permit is generally dictated by the overall cost and scope of work that your EV charger installation requires. Electrical permits range from $200-$400.
If you are in BC you can see much more information about electrical permits here at Technical Safety BC, our inspection authority.
Rebates available
Now rebates are not available everywhere, and they definitely won’t be available forever. There are currently some great rebates available for homeowners installing an EV car charger in their home. Check your local power company or government website to see what is available. Here in BC you can check out this link to see what’s available.
In 2022 there are currently rebates available for up to $350 for a home EV charger installation!
Check out our article on How To Get A EV Charger Rebate In 2022 (B.C.) here.
See the current BC EV installation rebates here.
Summary
Hopefully this article helped you understand the approximate costs of installing an EV charger in your home. And as you can see the price can vary quite a bit, it all depends on your home.
The best way to get an accurate idea of the cost of an installation is to have an electrician come to your home to do a quote. We would be happy to help you, check out our EV installation page here where we have easy to understand packages with pricing right there, easy to access. You can book in a quote for an EV car charger installation by going here.
