EV Charger Installation

Charge at home — safely, and to code.

A Level-2 charger is one of the biggest loads in your home. Done wrong, it's tripped breakers or a fire risk. Astral sizes the circuit right, confirms your panel can handle it with a real NEC load calculation, and installs it clean and permitted — for Tesla and every make.

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EV Charger Installation

Before you plug in, get it right

An EV charger isn't a plug-and-play appliance — it's a continuous, high-amp load that has to be sized and installed to code.

It's a continuous load

A Level-2 charger pulls ~40–48 amps for hours. Code sizes continuous loads at 125% — so a 48A charger needs a 60A circuit.

Your panel may be maxed

Stack 60A on a 100A panel already running the AC, oven and dryer and you can exceed what it's rated for — that's an overheating and fire risk.

Wire & breaker must match

Wrong gauge wire or breaker is a hidden hazard. We size conductors, breaker and connector for your exact charger and run.

Permit & inspection

A permitted install protects your home, your insurance and your resale value — and confirms the job was done right.

Future-proofing

Two EVs coming? We can pre-wire and size for tomorrow so you don't pay twice.

Rebates

Utility and state EV-charging rebates can offset the cost — we'll tell you what you qualify for.

The part that actually matters

Why your panel decides if the EV fits

We don't guess — we run an NEC 220 load calculation. Here's what it usually shows for a home adding a charger:

How full your panel gets

65A
+60A
▲ 100A limit200A capacity
Home loads — AC, oven, dryer, water heater… EV charger Over your panel's limit

A typical home already pulls about 65A. Add an EV charger's 60A and you hit 125A — 25A over what a 100A panel can safely carry (the red zone). A 200A service fits it all with room to spare.

Ask about SPAN Drive — 48A dynamic charging

A dynamic Level-2 charger that adjusts to your home's available capacity — often letting you add EV charging without a costly service upgrade. Compatible with every EV, including Tesla.

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SPAN Drive 48A dynamic EV charger
Done right, on the record

What's included

The right charger & circuit

Hardwired or NEMA 14-50, sized to your vehicle and your panel — Tesla, Ford, Rivian, every make.

Load-calc verification

We confirm your service can carry it — and flag a panel upgrade only if you truly need one.

Permits & inspection

Pulled and passed with your city — on the record.

Clean, safe install

Tidy conduit, labeled breaker, tested and ready to charge the same day.

Future-ready

Pre-wire for a second EV or a bigger charger so you never redo the work.

Your own portal

Track your quote, photos and project with a private ID + PIN.

Upfront pricing

EV charger installation — real prices

Straightforward pricing for the common cases. Your exact quote comes after a free assessment — send a photo of your panel and where the charger goes.

Standard install

$1,650

A clean Level-2 install on a panel that already has capacity: right-sized circuit and breaker, a standard run from your panel, permitted and inspected. You provide the charger.

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Install + materials

$2,200

The turnkey option — the charger and all materials included, installed, permitted and inspected. The most popular choice.

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The permit is billed separately, at cost (no markup). Longer runs (100 ft+), exposed EMT conduit, or a panel that needs upgrading add to the price — we'll show you exactly why. Utility and state EV-charging rebates can bring it down.

How it works

Clear at every step, from first look to final inspection.

1

Quick assessment

Tell us your vehicle and panel — we confirm what your home can support.

2

Upfront quote

A clear price with any rebates you qualify for. No surprises.

3

Permitted install

We pull the permit, run the circuit and mount your charger — clean.

4

Test & inspection

Verified, inspected, and charging. Everything documented in your portal.

First, know where your home stands.

Before any work, get your home's Electrical Score: snap a few photos, answer a short survey, and a licensed C-10 electrician grades your system 0 to 100. Create yours for $29, credited back if you move forward.

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Questions, answered

Can my current panel handle an EV charger?▾

Maybe — that's exactly what the NEC load calculation tells us. A Level-2 charger needs a dedicated circuit (often 60A for a 48A charger). If your panel has headroom, great; if it's a maxed-out 100A service, we'll show you the numbers and whether an upgrade is needed.

Do you install Tesla and other brands?▾

Yes — Tesla Wall Connector, Ford, Rivian, ChargePoint, Grizzl-E, and universal NEMA 14-50 outlets. We match the install to your vehicle and your home.

How much does EV charger installation cost?▾

A standard Level-2 install on a panel with capacity is $1,650 (you provide the charger), or $2,200 turnkey with the charger and all materials included. The permit is separate, at cost. Longer runs (100 ft+), EMT conduit, or a needed panel upgrade add to it — you get a clear, upfront quote after a free assessment, plus any rebates you qualify for.

Do I need a permit?▾

Yes, and we handle it. A permitted, inspected install protects your home, your insurance coverage and your resale value.

How long does it take?▾

Most installs are done in a few hours to a day. If a panel upgrade is needed first, we coordinate both so you're charging as soon as possible.

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