EV charging
Home EV charger installation
A Level 2 home charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit, a load calculation to confirm the panel has room, and a permit. We handle all three, mount and wire the charger, test it, and show you how it works.
What is included
- Load calculation. Does the service have room for the charger's circuit as it is?
- Route and location. Where the charger mounts and how the circuit gets there from the panel.
- Permit. From your city, or LADBS inside the City of Los Angeles. Most utility rebates require the finaled permit.
- Install and test. Circuit, charger, commissioning, and a walkthrough of the charger settings.
- Inspection. Scheduled as part of the job, so you have the finaled permit for any rebate.
What the price depends on
- Distance from the panel to where the car parks, and whether the run goes through an attic, a wall or under concrete.
- Whether the panel has room, or needs rearranging, a load-management setup or an upgrade.
- Indoor garage, exterior wall, carport or detached garage.
- Hardwired charger or 240-volt outlet.
You get a written estimate after a walk-through, before any work starts.
What to expect on cost: EV charger installation cost in Burbank and Los Angeles.
VoltGen Energy operates under Akopi Builders, CSLB #1112420. Electrical work is performed by licensed C-10 electrical contractors. Check the license at CSLB.
Utility rebates by city
Each utility runs its own program. These are the headline amounts from the official pages.
| Utility (area) | Home charger rebate |
|---|---|
| Burbank Water and Power (Burbank) | Up to $1,500 including a panel upgrade rebate, up to two chargers. Full Burbank guide. |
| LADWP (City of Los Angeles, including Studio City) | Up to $1,000; an extra $500 for customers in LADWP's Senior Citizen/Disability Lifeline or EZ-SAVE programs; an extra $250 for a dedicated EV meter. |
| Pasadena Water and Power (Pasadena) | $600 for a Wi-Fi or internet-connected Level 2 charger, $200 for a standard one, up to two per address. |
| Glendale Water & Power (Glendale) | GWP runs its own program. We could not confirm current amounts on the city's site, so check GWP's residential programs page before you buy. |
Last reviewed: . Sources: Burbank Water and Power, Residential EV Charging Stations Rebate; LADWP Residential EV Charger Rebate Program; Pasadena Water and Power, Residential Electric Vehicle and Charger Incentive Program. Programs change. Check the official page before you rely on an amount.
Questions we get
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation shows whether your existing service has room for the charger's circuit. If it does not, the options include a lower charging current, a charger with load management, a panel replacement, or a service upgrade with your utility. We tell you which one the house actually needs.
Hardwired charger or a 240-volt outlet?
Both work for many cars. A hardwired charger can often run at a higher current and has no plug to wear out. Check the rebate rules first: Pasadena Water and Power, for example, does not pay its incentive for a 240-volt outlet alone.
Can the charger go outside?
Yes, with a charger and fittings rated for outdoor use. Many installs are on an exterior garage wall or in a carport.
Which charger should I buy?
Check your utility's rebate rules before you buy. Burbank Water and Power and Pasadena Water and Power both pay more for a smart or internet-connected charger than for a standard one. We install the charger you choose.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. One year on parts and two years on labor. The charger also carries the manufacturer's warranty.
Ready to plan the charger?
Call with your city, your car and charger if you have one, and where the panel is. A photo of the panel helps.