EV Charger Installation

In a home with adequate panel capacity: typically $1,200–$1,800 before the BC Hydro rebate. With a panel upgrade required: $3,000–$8,000 combined. Variables: run length, drilling, panel work, mast change.

Sometimes. Modern 200A homes with capacity usually do not. Older 60A and 100A homes — especially with electric heat, range, dryer, AC, or hot tub — often do. We do a Canadian Electrical Code load calculation to confirm before quoting.

Yes. $350 single-family rebate for a Level 2 charger plus $200 for an eligible load-management device. We provide the permit number, install documentation, and rebate paperwork at job close. Typical rebate timeline: 4–8 weeks.

Half-day for a straightforward charger-only install in a home with capacity. One full day plus BC Hydro disconnect/reconnect window if a panel upgrade is part of the scope.

For most homes: Tesla Wall Connector (Tesla owners), ChargePoint Home Flex, Wallbox Pulsar Plus, Grizzl-E, JuiceBox, or Zaptec. The right choice depends on your vehicle, whether you want load-management features, and your panel capacity. We can advise before you buy.

Yes. Most of our installs are customer-supplied chargers. We supply if you want us to — usually we can match online pricing through our suppliers — but bringing your own is fine.

Most Level 2 chargers run on a 40A or 50A 240V circuit, charging at 7.7–11.5 kW. The exact breaker size depends on the charger model and the manufacturer-specified continuous current rating.

Yes. Strata installs need council approval and often a discussion about metering (sub-meter on your unit panel vs. shared common-property meter). We have done both and can supply documentation for the strata council.

Yes. Detached buildings often need a sub-panel run from the main house, which adds trenching or aerial-run cost. We assess feed sizing and run length on site.

Most BC insurers want to know about a permitted EV charger install for record-keeping but it does not typically affect rates. The closed Technical Safety BC permit is the document your insurer wants.

For charger-only installs, the Technical Safety BC inspection is usually scheduled within 1–2 weeks of work completion. For service upgrades that involve BC Hydro disconnect/reconnect, scheduling is typically 2–4 weeks out.

Yes. Two ways: two dedicated circuits (full charging speed both, more panel load), or load-management chargers that share one circuit (half speed when both plugged in, less panel load required). We size based on your panel capacity.

Tesla Wall Connector uses Tesla's NACS connector — native for Tesla vehicles, adapter required for non-Tesla. A J1772 charger (most other brands) is the standard for non-Tesla EVs in North America. From 2025 onward many automakers are switching to NACS native.

Yes — the Wall Connector's newer Universal version supports both NACS and J1772, and the original NACS-only version works with non-Tesla vehicles via an inexpensive adapter. We can advise based on your vehicle.

Yes. Typical home charging adds 200–400 kWh/month per car depending on driving distance. At BC Hydro residential rates that is roughly $25–$55/month — far less than gasoline. Time-of-use rates and EV-specific BC Hydro rate plans can reduce this further.