Can the charger go in my garage?

It can, and that's where most of them end up. We place the unit close to where your charge port sits once the car is parked and feed it from your panel on a circuit of its own. A detached garage is fine too, but it typically needs an underground or overhead feed, and we'll go over that when we visit.

Is my panel big enough for a charger?

Often it is, but that hinges on the panel's rating and everything else your home draws, with central air during a Texas summer taking a large share. We run a load check before we write the estimate. When the margin is thin, we walk you through the choices, such as lowering the charger's output, adding a load management device or upgrading the panel, and you pick.

Is the permit part of the job?

It is. We obtain whatever permit the local jurisdiction calls for and arrange the inspection. If the added load is something your electric utility should be told about, we'll let you know.

How much time does the install take?

A simple garage install close to the panel typically wraps up in one visit. A long wire run, exterior conduit or panel work can turn it into a longer day or a second trip. Your estimate comes with an honest timeframe.

Do I buy the charger, or do you provide it?

Either way is fine. If you already have one, we mount and wire it following the manufacturer's instructions. If you're still shopping, we can point you to units that match your car and your wiring, so you don't buy a charger the circuit can't carry.

Should I add surge protection along with the charger?

It's a good idea to think about. Both the charger and the electronics in your car are sensitive, and a whole-home surge protector at the panel covers them and the rest of the house too. We can quote it on the same visit, and our Surge Protection page explains how it works.

Electrician seen from behind mounting a wall EV charger on a stucco exterior wall, with conduit running from the open breaker panel beside an open garage

ServicesEV Charger Installation

Home EV Charger Installation in Kennedale

Your car should be ready to go every morning. We put a Level 2 charger where you park, inside the garage or on an outside wall, on its own circuit matched to your car and your panel. First we confirm your service can carry the load, then explain the plan plainly.

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Charging matched to your car and your panel

Plugging an electric car into a regular 120-volt outlet works, but it only puts back a few miles of range each hour. For daily commuting and errands, most drivers find that isn't enough. A Level 2 charger uses 240 volts and can replace a normal day's driving overnight, so it's the setup we're asked about most.

Hanging the charger is the simple part. What takes skill is the circuit feeding it: a breaker and wire size that suit the charger's rated output, a sensible path from the panel to where you park, and a mounting spot that lets the cable reach your charge port without crossing the floor. We sort all of this out on the first visit, so you understand the full job before you say yes.

No charger yet? No problem. Let us know your car and your typical daily mileage, and we'll help you decide between a hardwired unit and a plug-in model on a 240-volt receptacle, along with what each choice means for your home's wiring.

What comes with your charger install

A check of your panel and load

We review the panel's rating, its free breaker spaces and what already runs on it, such as the air conditioner, electric range and dryer. From that we know whether the charger can be added as is, needs a load management device, or needs a panel upgrade first.

A 240-volt circuit just for the charger

The charger gets its own new breaker and properly sized copper wire. Nothing else is on that circuit, so hours of charging won't cut power to other parts of the house.

Hardwired charger or plug-in outlet

We install hardwired wall chargers, or a NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 receptacle for plug-in models, with the GFCI protection code requires.

Weather-rated work for outdoor parking

If you park outside, we use boxes, fittings and conduit rated for the weather, and we mount the charger out of the direct path of roof runoff and sprinklers.

Permit and inspection

We obtain the permit the local jurisdiction requires and take care of the inspection, so the installation is on record.

First charge and a quick tour

We switch the charger on, make sure your car is taking a charge and go over the app or scheduling settings if the unit has them. We also show you which panel breaker controls it.

Electrician in gloves holding a clamp meter and pointing at a breaker in an open, older panel on a garage wall while the homeowner watches

When a home charger starts to make sense

The car isn't full by morning: When a regular outlet can't top off the battery overnight, a 240-volt circuit fixes that.
Public chargers set your schedule: Sitting at a public station after work eats into every week. With a charger at home, you plug in in seconds and the car fills up while you sleep.
You're charging through an extension cord: Feeding a car through an extension cord or a shared garage outlet can overheat the connection, because those outlets aren't built for hours of steady load. Stop charging that way and have a dedicated circuit installed.
Another EV is coming home: Charging two cars from one circuit needs a plan. We can set up load sharing or run a second circuit so both cars are ready in the morning.
A breaker trips during charging: This usually means the charger sits on an undersized or already busy circuit. We'll track down the cause, and if the wiring is damaged, our electrical repair service takes care of it.

How a charger install goes

1
Book a service visit by phone
Tell us your car, your charger if you have one, and where you park. We'll set a visit time that suits your schedule.
2
Site visit and written estimate
We check the panel, measure the run to the parking spot and talk through mounting options with you. The written estimate spells out the circuit, materials and any panel work before anything starts.
3
Installation day
We set the breaker, route the wire through walls, attic or conduit, and mount the charger. We cover floors where we walk and sweep up drywall dust and wire clippings before we leave, the way we'd want a neighbor to treat our own garage.
4
Testing, first charge and inspection
We test the circuit under load and plug in your car with you. Then we coordinate the inspection the permit requires so everything is signed off.

What affects the cost of an EV charger install

No two installs are priced the same, because the distance from the panel and the condition of the panel change from one home to the next. We give you a written estimate after we've seen the space, so the price reflects your actual setup. Here's what moves it.

Distance from panel to parking spot: A panel on the garage wall beside the car means a short run. A panel on the far side of the house means more wire and more time routing it through the attic or along the outside.
Panel capacity: If your panel has room and enough capacity, the charger goes right in. If it's full or near its limit, a load management device or a panel upgrade adds to the job.
Charger output: Higher-output chargers need a larger breaker and heavier wire. We match the circuit to the unit you choose, and many chargers can be set to a lower output if that avoids bigger panel work.
Indoor or outdoor mounting: Outdoor installs need weather-rated parts and often conduit along the exterior wall, which adds material and labor.
Permit and finish work: Permit fees set by the local jurisdiction are part of the cost, along with any patching where wire passes through finished walls.

Common questions about home EV chargers

Can the charger go in my garage?: It can, and that's where most of them end up. We place the unit close to where your charge port sits once the car is parked and feed it from your panel on a circuit of its own. A detached garage is fine too, but it typically needs an underground or overhead feed, and we'll go over that when we visit.
Is my panel big enough for a charger?: Often it is, but that hinges on the panel's rating and everything else your home draws, with central air during a Texas summer taking a large share. We run a load check before we write the estimate. When the margin is thin, we walk you through the choices, such as lowering the charger's output, adding a load management device or upgrading the panel, and you pick.
Is the permit part of the job?: It is. We obtain whatever permit the local jurisdiction calls for and arrange the inspection. If the added load is something your electric utility should be told about, we'll let you know.
How much time does the install take?: A simple garage install close to the panel typically wraps up in one visit. A long wire run, exterior conduit or panel work can turn it into a longer day or a second trip. Your estimate comes with an honest timeframe.
Do I buy the charger, or do you provide it?: Either way is fine. If you already have one, we mount and wire it following the manufacturer's instructions. If you're still shopping, we can point you to units that match your car and your wiring, so you don't buy a charger the circuit can't carry.
Should I add surge protection along with the charger?: It's a good idea to think about. Both the charger and the electronics in your car are sensitive, and a whole-home surge protector at the panel covers them and the rest of the house too. We can quote it on the same visit, and our Surge Protection page explains how it works.

Gray meter and main breaker panel on a tan brick house wall, service mast rising through the eave, with a wall-mounted EV charger by the garage door and a parked gray car.

Get your garage ready for your EV

Tell us what you drive and where you park, and we'll come out, check your panel and give you a clear plan. You'll know the scope and the price before any work begins.

Set up your charger visit at (682) 841-6649