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Home EV charger installation in Orlando
Level 2 chargers, 240-volt circuits and load checks for garages and driveways.
What this service covers
Level 2 charger installation in garages and driveways, new 240-volt circuits, load calculations and panel upgrades when needed. Tell us about your car, charger and panel and we’ll connect you with an independent electrical contractor.
Permits
This work usually needs an electrical permit from your local permit office: the City of Orlando, Orange County, or your city's building department. The contractor normally pulls it.
Signs and situations
Level 2 charging
A 240-volt circuit charges most EVs overnight. The circuit is sized to the charger and the car.
Load calculation
The electrician checks whether your panel has room for the charger, or whether load management or an upgrade is needed.
Placement
Garage wall or driveway pedestal, cable reach, and an outdoor-rated unit for exposed locations.
HOA and permits
Exterior installs may need HOA approval, and charger circuits need an electrical permit.
Call about Home EV Charger Installation
| Level 1 | Level 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 120 V household outlet | 240 V dedicated circuit |
| Typical use | Short daily driving | Most daily driving, full charge overnight |
| Installation | Usually none | New circuit, permit, possible panel work |
Before you hire
- Ask for the Florida license number and check it on the DBPR license search
- Ask whether a permit is needed and get the permit number
- Get the estimate in writing, including what's not included
- Make sure the final inspection passes and the permit is closed
Where this service is often requested
Lake Nona
Baldwin Park
East Orlando / Waterford Lakes
St. Cloud
Winter Garden
Oviedo
Frequently asked questions
Yes for a Level 2 charger. Installing a new 240-volt circuit is electrical work that requires a permit from your local permit office. The electrician checks the panel, sizes the circuit and breaker to the charger, pulls the permit and schedules the inspection. A Level 1 charger that plugs into an existing 120-volt outlet needs no installation, but the outlet should be in good condition and not shared with other heavy loads.
Programs change often. Utilities such as OUC and KUA have offered EV-related rebates, and vehicle makers sometimes include charger credits. Check your utility’s and your car maker’s current programs before you buy, and keep the permit and the invoice, since rebates usually require proof of a licensed installation.
Usually only with association approval. In condos, parking spaces, conduit routes and electrical meters are often common property, so the association decides where a charger can go, who pays for the circuit and how the electricity is billed. Ask the association for its EV charging policy before you contact an electrician.
That’s not always a dead end. A load calculation shows how much room the panel really has. If capacity is tight, options include setting the charger to a lower current, adding a load-management device that pauses charging when other big loads run, or upgrading the panel or service.
Still have a question? Call (844) 578-0475
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