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EV charger installation in Kitchener
A Level 2 charger runs on 240 volts and refills most electric cars overnight. Installing one properly starts at the panel: we check whether your service has room for the load before we run a single wire.
What the installation includes
- Load calculation on your existing service
- Dedicated 240V circuit sized to the charger, commonly 40A to 60A
- Hardwired chargers or a 14-50 receptacle
- Cable routed through the garage, basement or exterior wall in conduit where needed
- Outdoor and driveway mounting with weather-rated equipment
- Load management (EVEMS) options when the panel is near capacity
- ESA notification filed and inspection arranged
- Charger set-up and a walkthrough before we leave
Good to know before you buy a charger
- Charging speed depends on the circuit as well as the charger
- A 48A charger needs a 60A circuit; a 32A charger needs a 40A circuit
- A full 100A panel does not always mean an upgrade, since load management can share capacity
- Detached garages may need a trench or a subpanel
- Condo and townhouse installs usually need board approval first
Garages, driveways and older panels
Newer homes in Doon South, Huron Park and Williamsburg often have a 200A panel in or near the garage, which makes for a short cable run. Older homes around Downtown, Westmount and Stanley Park more often have a 100A panel in the basement at the far end of the house. We look at both the route and the panel on the site visit and price the job from what is actually there.
Licensed and inspected
SafeHands Electrician Kitchener partners with licensed electricians. Work that requires it is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected, and you receive the certificate.
EV charger installation questions
Can my 100 amp panel handle an EV charger?
Sometimes. It depends on your other loads, such as an electric range, dryer, air conditioning or electric heat. If the load calculation is tight, an EV energy management system can pause charging when the house is drawing heavily, which may avoid a service upgrade.
Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in Ontario?
Yes. A new 240V circuit for a charger requires an ESA notification and inspection. We file it and you receive the certificate when it passes.
Which charger should I buy?
Most hardwired Level 2 chargers certified for use in Canada work well. Tell us your vehicle and where you park, and we will help you match charger output to what your panel can supply.
Book ev charger installation in Kitchener
Call us or request a callback. An electrician comes out, assesses the job in person and gives you a price before work starts.