The cost to install a home EV charger varies depending on your specific project needs, typically ranging from $799 to $1,999. This includes a $149 deposit required to schedule the installation. Factors influencing the price include the length of wiring needed, the installation type (hardwired or outlet), and the distance between the installation site and your main electrical panel. In most cases, you’ll receive an initial price estimate via email based on the information you provide during our online assessment. If additional details are needed or your project requires electrical upgrades, your Qmerit-certified installer will contact you with a customized proposal.
EV owners have three options for charging an EV, but a majority of EV drivers primarily rely on Level 2 charging because:
- Level 1 charging requires a charging cable and a standard 120V outlet. The average output of 1 kWh is slow, and it can take over 50 hours to get a full charge. No installation is required, but this charging level is often only viable for emergency top-offs, as many drivers find it insufficient to meet their daily driving needs.
- Level 2 charging uses a dedicated charging station powered by a 240V circuit and is available for residential and commercial installations. This charging equipment delivers up to 19.2 kWh and can charge an EV in 4–10 hours, making it ideal for extended charging periods of several hours or more. Most EV drivers prefer the convenience and cost-savings of installing an at-home Level 2 EV charging station.
- DC Fast Charging (DCFC), also known as Level 3 EV charging, is by far the fastest way to charge an EV with an output that can reach 350 kWh and a full charge in 30 minutes to an hour, making it ideal for topping off on the go. However, this charging method requires access to a commercial electrical infrastructure and is not available for at-home charging. Public DCFC can cost significantly more than at-home charging, and a reliable public charging infrastructure is still being built, making this a less-than-ideal option for daily driving needs.
The cost to install an EV charger varies from $799 to $1,999 for a Level 2 charging station, depending on the installation method and other factors such as the complexity required for your installation, any additional labor such as trenching, drilling through walls, or navigating through crawl spaces, and the cost of experienced labor in your area.
Additionally, the type of charger you select and the power capacity required to use that charger can also impact your costs, with faster chargers typically costing more. While your EV will often come equipped with a Level 1 EV charger, most EV owners will need to separately purchase a Level 2 EV charger.
