Electric vehicle charger installation in Kitchener
If you have an electric vehicle or one on order, a home charger is the next purchase. We wire it in properly so it charges at full speed without overloading your panel.
What we do
- Check the panel and calculate spare capacity
- Run a dedicated 240 volt circuit
- Mount and connect the charger
- Install a 14-50 outlet for plug-in units
- Protect outdoor runs in conduit
- Fit a load management device if needed
- File with the ESA and arrange inspection
- Confirm the charger works with your car
It helps to know
- Your vehicle and its maximum charging rate
- Whether the charger is hardwired or plug-in
- Where the car is parked overnight
- How far that is from the panel
Newer homes, shorter jobs
In south-west Kitchener most houses have an attached garage and a panel in the basement below or beside it. That usually means a short cable run and a simple installation. Older homes with basement panels far from the driveway take more planning, and the assessment tells you exactly what is involved.
Licensed electricians
Priority Electrician Kitchener partners with licensed electricians. Work that requires it is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Questions about electric vehicle chargers
Will my car charge faster on a bigger circuit?
Only up to the limit of the car's onboard charger. Beyond that, a larger circuit makes no difference.
Can I use the cable that came with the car?
The supplied cable usually works on a standard outlet and is slow. Some can also plug into a 240 volt outlet at a higher rate. A wall charger is faster and more convenient.
Is an electrician required?
Yes. A 240 volt charging circuit is installed by a licensed electrician and inspected by the ESA.
Other services
Book an assessment for electric vehicle chargers
An electrician comes to your home and gives you the price before any work starts.