Los Angeles and Studio City
EV charger installation in Los Angeles
VoltGen Energy installs Level 2 home EV chargers in Los Angeles, Studio City and the San Fernando Valley, with the LADBS permit and the paperwork for LADWP's charger rebate of up to $1,000. Inside the City of Los Angeles the power comes from LADWP and the permit from LADBS, and the rebate needs both lined up.
What is different inside the City of Los Angeles
- Utility
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
- Permits
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
- Rebate
- Up to $1,000; up to $1,500 for Lifeline or EZ-SAVE customers; plus $250 for a dedicated EV meter.
- Before you install
- LADWP asks customers to book a service assessment first.
How we handle a Los Angeles install
- Load calculation and charger location.
- LADBS permit for the circuit and charger; LADWP service assessment.
- Install, test, and LADBS inspection.
- Finaled permit and an itemized invoice with the charger listed separately, which LADWP's application asks for.
Not every San Fernando Valley neighborhood is inside the City of Los Angeles. If your bill comes from Burbank Water and Power, Glendale Water & Power or Pasadena Water and Power, see our Burbank, Glendale or Pasadena page instead.
Typical market costs: EV charger installation cost in Burbank and Los Angeles. More: EV charger installation, electrical work in Studio City and the Valley.
Last reviewed: . Sources: LADWP Residential EV Charger Rebate Program; LADWP rebate FAQs; LADBS. Programs change. Check the official page before you rely on an amount.
VoltGen Energy operates under Akopi Builders, CSLB #1112420. Electrical work is performed by licensed C-10 electrical contractors. Check the license at CSLB.
Los Angeles EV charger questions
Who installs home EV chargers in Studio City?
VoltGen Energy installs Level 2 home EV chargers in Studio City and the rest of the City of Los Angeles, with the LADBS electrical permit and the paperwork LADWP's charger rebate asks for.
Does LADWP have a rebate for installing a home EV charger?
Yes. LADWP residential power account holders may receive up to $1,000 toward buying and installing a qualifying home EV charger. Customers in LADWP's Senior Citizen/Disability Lifeline or EZ-SAVE programs can get an additional $500, up to $1,500 in total. There is an additional $250 for installing a dedicated EV meter.
Which chargers qualify for the LADWP rebate?
LADWP's FAQ says the charger must be Level 2 (240 volts), network-capable over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, have a J1772 or J3400 connector, be new, and be bought within 12 months of the application. LADWP says the Tesla Wall Connector and Universal Wall Connector can be used. Check LADWP's qualifying list before you buy.
What paperwork does the LADWP rebate need?
Among other items: a paid, itemized invoice that shows the charger separately, proof of payment, and the LADBS electrical permit with a "Finaled" status showing the install passed inspection. LADWP also asks customers to book a service assessment before installing.
Do I need a permit to install a Level 2 charger in Los Angeles?
Yes, when new wiring or a new circuit is run. Inside the City of Los Angeles the permit comes from LADBS, and the LADWP rebate requires it to be finaled.
Will I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation says whether the panel has room. If it is close, a lower charging amperage or a load-management device often avoids an upgrade. Panel and service upgrades.
In Los Angeles?
Call with your address and what you drive or plan to buy. We will tell you what the panel check involves.