We inspect before we quote
No phone-estimate guessing – we look at the actual panel and wiring first.
Why a Level 2 charger needs its own circuit
A Level 2 home charger draws a sustained, significant load – typically far more than any other single appliance in the house – for hours at a time. It needs a dedicated circuit sized specifically for it, not a shared circuit or an extension cord workaround. Running one off the wrong circuit isn't just against code, it's a real fire risk over time.
EV charger panel capacity comes first
Before quoting an EV charger install, we check what your panel can actually handle. Many older Ottawa homes are still on 100A service, and once you count HVAC, kitchen appliances, and everything else already drawing from it, there may not be headroom left for a Level 2 charger without a panel upgrade. We'll tell you honestly if that's the case rather than installing a charger your panel can't safely support.
Garage and driveway EV charger installs
Most installs run a new circuit from the panel to a garage-mounted charger; some run to an exterior wall for a driveway-parked vehicle. Distance from the panel, wall type, and whether the run is indoors or has to cross outside all affect scope – we assess the actual route before quoting.
Rebates
As of this writing there is no active Ontario or Ottawa-specific rebate for home EV charger installation – Ontario's provincial EV incentive program ended in 2018, and the federal iZEV incentive applies to vehicle purchases, not charging equipment. We won't quote you a rebate that doesn't exist; if that changes, we'll update this.
Why choose us for EV charger installation
Inspection first, then a written quote
We look at the actual panel and wiring before quoting, not a phone-estimate guess – and every price is written down before work starts, no surprise line items.
ESA-notified work
We handle Electrical Safety Authority notification as part of the job when it's required.
Residential & commercial
Homes, offices, retail, and light-industrial space across Ottawa.
What to expect
Written quote, no surprises
The price is confirmed before work starts.
ESA-notified work
Handled as part of the job when it's required.
Cleaned up when we're done
We leave the site the way we found it.
EV Charger Installation FAQs
Can my current panel handle an EV charger?
Depends on your existing load and service size. We calculate this on-site rather than guessing – some homes need a panel upgrade first, many don't.
How long does installation take?
A straightforward garage install with panel capacity to spare is usually done in a few hours. If a panel upgrade is needed first, that's a separate, longer job.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger install?
Yes, it requires ESA notification, which we handle as part of the job.
Can you install a charger for a driveway-parked car?
Yes – we route the circuit to an exterior location when the vehicle isn't garage-parked.