EV Charger Installation
The right charger starts with the right electrical assessment. We assess your existing electrical capacity before recommending a charger, load management or a service upgrade, while planning for future electrical needs.
Start with your electrical system
Before a charging setup is recommended, we assess the existing service and panel capacity. An EV charger adds electrical load, so this step shows whether the charger can be installed as planned or whether load management or a service upgrade is needed.
Level 2 charging
ESA describes Level 1 and Level 2 as the two home charging levels. Level 2 charging stations have about the same requirements as a large household appliance such as a stove or dryer, which is why the electrical assessment comes first.
ESA: EV charging systemsCapacity, load management and service upgrades
Load management and service upgrades are options when the existing capacity is not enough for a charger on its own. We recommend the option that fits the existing system, whether that is the charger alone, load management, a service upgrade or a combination.
Ontario notification requirement
ESA states that all EV charger installations require an electrical permit, called a notification of work, to be filed before work starts. If you are hiring someone to do electrical work in your home, by law it must be a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
What to include in a quote request
This helps us plan the assessment. It is not a technical diagnosis, and any detail you do not know can be left blank.
- —Charger model, if already selected
- —Whether the charger is already purchased
- —Panel or service information, if known
- —Charger location and parking location
- —Approximate distance from the electrical panel, if known
Scheduling
Saturday and Sunday appointments are available on request.
Request an EV charger assessment
Tell us about your vehicle, your panel and where the charger would go.