Serving Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County

EV Charger Installation in Palo Alto, CA

Tesla-certified Level 2 EV charger installation on a dedicated, correctly-sized circuit — so it charges fast, never trips, and is safe for years. We size the circuit with a load calc, not a guess.

Tesla Universal & any J1772 / NACS charger
Dedicated 60A circuit (48A × 125%, NEC 625)
Load calc to confirm your panel can handle it
Permitted and inspected
Panel upgrade handled if your service is tight

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EV Charger Installation in Palo Alto, done right

Every job in Palo Alto starts with a free assessment and your home's Electrical Score, is sized by a real NEC load calculation, and is permitted and inspected in Santa Clara County. No guesswork, no cutting corners.

Tesla Universal & any J1772 / NACS charger

Dedicated 60A circuit (48A × 125%, NEC 625)

Load calc to confirm your panel can handle it

Permitted and inspected

Panel upgrade handled if your service is tight

What does EV charger installation cost in Palo Alto?

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Most home EV charger installs in our area land around $1,500–$3,000, permitted, on a dedicated circuit.

Simple install — charger near the panel, capacity available$1,200 – $2,000

Typical install — dedicated 60A circuit, medium run$1,500 – $3,000

Long run / conduit / detached garage / trenching$3,000 – $6,000

Typical range for the Santa Clara County area, not a quote. Your exact price comes from a free assessment.

Permits & your utility in Palo Alto

In Palo Alto, electric service is City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), and building permits are issued by City of Palo Alto. We pull the permit on every EV charger installation, coordinate the service and meter to CPAU's Electric Service Requirements — Section II: Residential Underground & Overhead Service, and pass inspection, so it's safe, legal, and protects your home's value.

Your local EV charger installation team in Santa Clara County

Astral is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor. We know the local building departments and utilities, pull every permit, and stand behind the work. Palo Alto homeowners get the same licensed, warrantied EV charger installation we'd put in our own home.

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Not sure what your Palo Alto home needs?

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EV charger installation in Palo Alto: FAQ

Can my panel handle an EV charger in Palo Alto?+

A Level-2 charger needs a dedicated 60A circuit (48A × 125% continuous, NEC 625). We run a quick load calc — if your service is already tight, we'll show you exactly why and size a 200A upgrade.

Do you install Tesla chargers?+

Yes — Astral is Tesla-certified. We install the Tesla Universal Wall Connector and any J1772/NACS charger, permitted and to code.