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EV Charger Installation in Palo Alto, CA

Level 2 chargers, Tesla Wall Connector and NEMA 14-50 circuits, with the load math done first. Serving Palo Alto and Santa Clara County.

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EV Charger Installation in Palo Alto, CA

Charging on a standard wall outlet adds a few miles an hour. A properly installed Level 2 circuit in your Palo Alto garage refills a commuting battery overnight, and it is one of the most requested jobs we do in Santa Clara County.

Call (833) 652-8933 and describe what is happening. If it is a same-day job we will book it today, and if it needs a site visit to quote properly we will tell you that too.

EV Charger Installation — the essentials
Typical circuit50A breaker feeding a 40A continuous charger
Common conductor6 AWG copper, upsized on long runs for voltage drop
Time on site3 to 5 hours for a standard garage install
IncludedPermit, inspection, charger commissioning and a walkthrough
Service areaPalo Alto and Santa Clara County, California

What we cover

EV Charger Installation work we handle for Palo Alto homes and businesses.

  • Outdoor and weather-rated driveway installations
  • Load calculation and service capacity review
  • Panel or subpanel work when capacity is short
  • Dual charger installs for two-EV households
  • Hardwired 40, 48 and 60 amp charging circuits
  • Long conduit runs to detached garages and carports
  • NEMA 14-50 and 6-50 receptacle circuits
  • Tesla Wall Connector installation and commissioning

Not sure which you need?

Describe the symptom and we will tell you what it usually means. Most callers get a straight answer in a couple of minutes, and about a third of the time it turns out to be smaller than they expected.

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Situations we see in Palo Alto

Renting or planning to move

A 14-50 receptacle install keeps the charger portable and the circuit reusable, which is the flexible choice.

Detached garage with a small feeder

Often the existing feeder can't carry a charger. A new subpanel and feeder is the durable answer.

Not enough service capacity

Either upgrade the service, or install a load management device that throttles the charger when the house is busy. Both are real options and we price both.

Charger is far from the panel

Long runs need voltage-drop math and the right conduit. We size up conductors rather than accepting a slow, warm circuit.

Reviews from Santa Clara County

We needed a 200 amp panel before our EV charger install. They did the load calculation, pulled the permit, and had the whole thing done and inspected in a week.

Priya N.Panel upgrade · Palo Alto

Zinsco panel replaced. Straight quote, one day of work, and they handled the utility disconnect scheduling so I didn't have to call anyone.

Yasmin K.Panel replacement · Palo Alto

Our restaurant lost the walk-in circuit on a Friday. They came out after close, traced it to a failed feeder lug, and we opened Saturday on time.

Ken A.Commercial repair · Palo Alto

EV Charger Installation in Palo Alto — questions

Should I hardwire or use a 14-50 outlet?

Hardwiring supports higher continuous current and is the better choice at 48 amps. A 14-50 receptacle is more flexible if you may move or change chargers.

How much does EV charger installation cost in Palo Alto?

A garage install close to the panel is the low end. Cost climbs with distance, trenching, and any panel work your service needs. Call (833) 652-8933 and we will price the install and any capacity work separately so you can see both.

Can you install a charger in a detached garage in Palo Alto?

Yes. That usually means a new feeder and a small subpanel out there, which we quote as part of the job.

Do you pull the permit for EV charger installs in Palo Alto?

Yes. EVSE circuits are permitted and inspected in Santa Clara County jurisdictions, and we handle the paperwork and the inspection visit.

Do I need a panel upgrade for a Level 2 charger?

Not always. If your load calculation is tight, a load management device can let you charge on existing service. If your panel is already full, an upgrade is the cleaner long-term answer.

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