EV charger installation in Tampa
A Level 2 charger adds a full night of range in a few hours instead of the trickle from a wall outlet. It needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit sized to the charger and to what your panel can carry.
Before you buy a charger
- Check your panel's size and open space
- Decide between a hardwired charger and a 240-volt outlet
- Pick the spot: garage wall, carport or driveway post
- Check the charger's amperage against your car's onboard charger
What we install
Hardwired Level 2 chargers
Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, Emporia, Grizzl-E and other hardwired units.
240-volt outlets
NEMA 14-50 and 6-50 outlets for plug-in chargers and mobile connectors.
Load management
Chargers with load sharing or power limiting when panel capacity is tight.
Panel upgrades
When the panel can't carry the new circuit, an upgrade or subpanel. See panel upgrades.
What affects the price
- Charger amperage and the circuit size it needs.
- Distance from the panel to the charger.
- Wall, attic or trench routing.
- Whether the panel needs an upgrade.
- Permit.
You get the price for your job before any work starts.
Charging in Tampa garages
Many Tampa Bay homes have the panel on an outside wall or in the garage, which keeps EV charger runs short. Older homes with 100 to 150 amp services are the ones most likely to need a load calculation, a charger set to a lower amperage, or a panel upgrade first.
Common questions
Hardwired or plug-in?
Hardwired chargers are usually the safer long-term choice for daily charging. A 14-50 outlet is flexible if you might change chargers.
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation shows whether your current service can handle it. Load-managed chargers can help avoid an upgrade.
How long does installation take?
Most garage installs near the panel take a few hours.
Do I need a permit?
Yes, a new 240-volt circuit generally requires a permit. Your electrician handles it.
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Areas we serve
EV charger installation across Tampa and these nearby communities: