Level 2 EV Charger Installation for NJ Homes
We install Level 2 chargers on a dedicated 240V circuit, and we check first that your panel has the capacity to carry the load.
Home EV Charger Installation in NJ
A Level 2 charger fills most electric vehicles overnight, while a standard wall outlet takes several days. The installation requires a dedicated 40 to 60 amp circuit running from the panel to the place where you park, and that circuit is the part that has to be done correctly.
Trapani Electric installs Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint, JuiceBox, Emporia, and the charger that came with the car, for homeowners across Morris, Passaic, Essex, Bergen, and Union Counties. Before quoting the job we check the panel to see how much capacity remains, whether the run to the garage is straightforward, and whether a load management device can avoid the need for a full service upgrade. You then receive a written price.
What a Proper EV Charger Installation Includes
A licensed installation gives you the following:
- A dedicated 240V circuit sized for the charger rather than a shared circuit
- Overnight charging instead of a two-day trickle from a wall outlet
- The permit and inspection that New Jersey requires for a new 240V circuit
- An installation by a licensed electrician, which most charger manufacturers require
- An invoice and installation details you can use for a rebate application
- A hardwired or NEMA 14-50 setup, whichever suits the charger and the location
Trapani Electric handles the panel check, the circuit, the mounting, and the inspection.
Common Questions
What does a home EV charger installation cost?
Do I need to upgrade my electrical panel for an EV charger?
Can I install an EV charger myself?
Are there NJ rebates for EV charger installation?
Sparking or a Burning Smell at the Panel
Stop using the panel and call us right away. We answer emergency calls as fast as we can.
Schedule an Electrician for Your Home
Tell us what car you drive and where you park. We will check the panel and provide a written price.
(862) 415-0501