Upper Darby EV Charger Installation

Charging an EV from a regular outlet works, but slowly, and our team knows that in Upper Darby the harder question is usually whether an older panel can take a charger at all. Many homes here were built before 1950 with services sized for a fraction of today's load. If you have an electric car, or one on order, and want to charge at home overnight, call (610) 624-6861 today. Our electricians will ensure your charger is sized, wired and permitted properly.

Level 1 Versus Level 2

Level 1 charging uses the cord that comes with most cars and a standard 120-volt outlet, and adds about 5 miles of range per hour. That is enough for some short commutes. Level 2 runs on 240 volts and adds about 25 miles of range per hour, depending on the car, so most batteries fill overnight. The Department of Energy notes Level 2 suits drivers with longer commutes, irregular schedules or cars with large batteries.

Does Your Panel Have Room For An EV Charger

The National Electrical Code treats EV charging as a continuous load, so the circuit and the service have to be sized for hours of steady draw. A house on 60-amp service will almost always need an upgrade first; a 100-amp service may or may not have room depending on what else runs on it. Our electricians run a load calculation first; where the numbers are close, a lower charger setting or a load-management device can avoid a full service upgrade.

Installation And Permits

The charger goes where you park: a detached garage off the back alley, a driveway beside a twin, or the rear wall of a rowhome. Our electricians run a dedicated 240-volt circuit from the panel, mount a hardwired charger or a properly rated outlet, and label the breaker. Upper Darby Township lists EV charging equipment among the jobs that need an electrical permit, and the permit is pulled by the electrician and the installation inspected. If the service has to grow, it is arranged with PECO as part of the job.

EV Charger Installation Near Me

Whether you drive a new electric car or a plug-in hybrid, our team is going to be there for you. An EV charger is one of the biggest loads a home can carry, and you are going to want the work handled by professionals. Our electricians install the charger properly, confirm that everything works, and explain how to use it safely. We offer affordable, reliable EV charger installation at a fair and reasonable price across Upper Darby, Chester, Yeadon and Lansdowne.

Why Choose Our Team

Our electricians check the panel before recommending a charger, so you get only the upgrade you need and a charger your service can run. The permit, the inspection and the PECO paperwork are part of the job, and our team will plan how the wire is routed through a tight basement or back alley in Upper Darby's rowhome blocks. We are committed to a reliable installation, completed properly. We will ensure that your EV charger installation in Upper Darby is handled by professionals.

Call (610) 624-6861 for EV charger installation in Upper Darby, Chester, Yeadon and Lansdowne. Also see panel upgrades.