EV charger installation, done right the first time
A Level 2 charger on its own dedicated circuit, sized to your panel, built to code, and permitted where your city requires it — so you wake up to a full battery every morning and leave the public chargers to everyone else. One clear price, approved up front.
Complimentary on-site evaluation
A charger is only as good as the wiring behind it.
It starts at the outlet, not the battery
The car is rarely the fire risk — the connection is. A growing share of home-charging fires start at the outlet or breaker: loose terminals, the wrong wire gauge, a NEMA 14-50 plug put in by someone without EV experience. Hours of continuous load bake the insulation brittle and wear the breaker out early, so it trips before its time. Independent testing has clocked improperly installed chargers at 350°F before they caught fire.
A panel with no room left
Plenty of Austin homes — especially those built before the mid-1980s — run a panel already near full. Add 40 to 60 amps for a charger and you can push it past what it can safely carry. We run a load calculation first and tell you straight: charger only, charger with Static Power Management, or charger plus a panel upgrade.
A handyman install isn’t a code install
An EV circuit needs the right wire gauge and breaker, proper grounding, weather-rated parts outdoors, and a permit and inspection where your city requires it. Skip those and a faulty connection can surge straight into your EV and fry its onboard charger — a repair north of $10,000 your dealer won’t cover. We build it to NEC code, the first time.
Until recently, the biggest load your panel ever saw was the AC — around 5 kW. A Level 2 charger pulls up to 11.5 kW continuously, for hours, every night: a small industrial load sitting in your garage. On the right circuit, you never think about it. On undersized wire or a tired panel, that load turns into heat inside your walls. The charger is the easy part. The wiring behind it is the whole job.
Tesla Certified, ChargePoint Certified, brand-fluent
DC Electric is a Tesla Certified and ChargePoint Certified installer, and we’ve wired just about every major brand — Wallbox, SPAN, Emporia, Enphase, JuiceBox. You pick the charger; we install it to the maker’s spec and to code, then register and update it before we leave.
Static Power Management: charge at home, often without a panel upgrade
If your load calculation shows the panel can’t safely hand over a full 48 amps, our certifications let us hold the charger just below the panel’s safe ceiling in software — a tool only certified installers can touch. Paired with a right-sized breaker, that’s two independent layers against an overload, and often a way to charge at home without paying for a panel upgrade. When the math says you genuinely need more capacity, we’ll say so (see panel upgrades).
Hardwired or plug-in? The real trade-off
| Hardwired | Plug-in (NEMA 14-50) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Staying put long-term | Taking it with you if you move |
| Speed | Faster, fewer failure points | Slightly limited by the plug |
| GFCI breaker | Not required — the charger’s built-in protection handles it, so no nuisance trips | Required by code, and it can fight the charger’s own protection and cause nuisance trips |
| Outdoors | Required by code for many outdoor installs | We fit only heavy-duty, EV-rated receptacles — never oven/dryer-grade |
Level 1 vs Level 2 vs DC fast charging
| Level | Outlet | Speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Standard 120V outlet | 3–5 miles of range per hour | Trickle charging, short commutes |
| Level 2 | Dedicated 240V circuit | 25–37 miles per hour | Home charging — what we install |
| Level 3 | Commercial DC fast | 100–200 miles in ~30 min | Public stations — not residential |
The Austin Energy rebate — we prep the paperwork
Austin Energy pays back up to half of your charger and installation — up to $1,200 on a networked (OCPP) charger from their approved list, or up to $900 on a non-networked Level 2 charger. To qualify, the work must be permitted and inspected. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and hand you the rebate guide and the passed report; Austin Energy requires the account holder to submit, so the last click is yours. See Austin Energy’s rebate details.
Everything an EV charger install should include — and usually doesn’t.
Some installers mount the charger, hand you the bill, and leave you to chase the permit and inspection yourself. Ours doesn’t — one price, one crew, one company that owns the whole job from the load calculation to the final inspection.
What only a certified installer can give you
Static Power Management
Certified-installer software holds your charger just below the panel’s safe ceiling, paired with a right-sized breaker — so you can often add a charger without upgrading the panel at all.
Up to 5-year warranty, labor included
The charger carries its maker’s warranty (Tesla 4 years, ChargePoint 3). For up to five years, if it’s damaged or fails, you get the replacement and we re-wire and reinstall it at no labor cost.
Built to move with you
Swap to a newer charger any time in your warranty and we install it at no added labor. Move within Greater Austin and we reinstall for 40% less than a new-customer rate.
Commissioned & connected
Networked chargers registered, software-updated, and on your Wi-Fi with the app set up before we leave.
Austin Energy rebate handled
Up to $1,200 back on a networked charger. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and prep your paperwork — you apply, Austin Energy pays.
Any Level 2 charger
Tesla Wall Connector, NEMA 14-50, Wallbox, Emporia, Enphase, JuiceBox — your choice, installed to spec.
The things we stand for.
The people we send into your home
We believe our people are the friendliest and best trained in the business, and we put them first — because happy employees make happy customers.You’ll feel it the moment they arrive.
The right materials, every time
We believe low-quality equipment or poor workmanship are NEVER a good value.What goes into your walls today is still working in twenty years.
We spend the time to do it right
We believe in taking the time to learn exactly what you want, then finishing to the highest standard in the industry.Right the first time — and made right if it ever isn’t.
Three steps. One clear price.
No mystery, no pressure, no surprises pulled out of the wall halfway through.
Book your evaluation
We check your panel’s capacity, the run from the panel to where you park, and the charger you want — then run a load calculation so we know exactly what your home needs.
Approve a flat price
One clear number, in writing. We pull the permit when your city requires it and coordinate anything your utility needs, so you don’t make a single call.
Charging the same day
Many installs are done the same day you approve — and in many cases within 24 hours. We mount the charger, run the dedicated circuit, test it under load, coordinate any inspection, and show you how it works. Then you plug in at home for good.
Not sure your panel can handle a charger? Book the evaluation and we’ll tell you straight.
Why homeowners trust us with their home.
BBB A+ Rated
Accredited and in good standing with the Better Business Bureau.
Angi Award Winner
Recognized for service quality every year, 2018–2025.
Manufacturer-Certified
Tesla, SPAN, and the panel makers we trust certify who installs their equipment — and they don’t certify lightly.
Five-Star Rated, Over and Over
Five stars on Google, Yelp, and Angi — earned the hard way, one job at a time.
Warrantied & Honored
We honor our warranties — no loophole-hunting, no nonsense exclusions. If we install it, we own it.
Permits & Inspections Handled
Fully licensed and insured. When a job needs permits, we manage all of it — nothing for you to chase.
Austin homeowners, in their words
Bobby and Jose installed a home charger and a new subpanel, did excellent work, and were helpful and informative the whole way. We’ll be calling them again.
Danny listened to our goals and built a solution that future-proofs our 45-year-old home. The crew was thorough and professional, and Nicole handled the city permits and inspections for a seamless experience.
Backed up to five years
We back your install for up to five years. The charger carries its manufacturer’s warranty (Tesla four years, ChargePoint three, others vary). During your coverage, if the charger is damaged or fails, you get the replacement from the maker and we handle the labor, wiring, and reinstall at no added cost — within 24 hours of your request. Swap to a newer charger any time in your warranty and we install it with no extra labor charge.
Peace-of-mind home EV charger financing.
- No payments and no interest for 3 months on installs $1,000+, paid in full during the intro
- Or keep payments low with long-term financing through GoodLeap
- Complimentary on-site evaluation — no pressure, no obligation
- Home EV charger options sized to your home and how you actually use power
No payments and no interest for the first 3 months if paid in full, then low monthly payments, as low as $26.26/mo over the term. On installs $1,000+, through GoodLeap.
*Financing provided by GoodLeap, LLC, subject to credit approval; minimum purchase $1,000. The promotional plan has no payments and no interest for the first 3 months — no interest if the balance is paid in full within the promotional period. If it is not paid in full, interest is charged from the funding date and the balance converts to a fixed-rate loan of up to 120 months at 11.49%–15.49% APR with Autopay. Payment examples are estimates; actual terms depend on the amount financed and creditworthiness. Not all applicants qualify. See financing details.
Real jobs, real homes.
A growing library of completed work across Greater Austin — and the badges we've earned along the way.
Plan your home EV charger installation in Austin
The installation should fit your vehicle, parking position, daily driving, and home's available electrical capacity. At the onsite evaluation, we look at the wiring route, discuss your charger, and provide a written scope and price.
Hardwired charger or a plug-in setup?
The choice depends on the charger's requirements and installation location. Hardwiring can support higher output on suitable equipment. A plug-in setup needs the correct receptacle, circuit, and protection; an existing garage outlet should not be assumed suitable. We confirm compatibility and the installation method before work begins.
How much charging speed do you need?
The vehicle's onboard charger, charging station, and installed circuit each limit charging speed. The highest number on a charger's box is not automatically the right setting for your home. Tell us how far you drive and how long you park overnight so we can discuss a practical setup.
What affects installation cost?
Wiring distance, garage or outdoor location, access through finished areas, circuit requirements, and charger choice affect the scope. Our Austin EV charger installation cost guide explains the main cost drivers. The final price is confirmed after an onsite evaluation.
Austin Energy rebates and current eligibility
Austin Energy's home charger program covers 50% of qualifying purchase and installation costs, up to $1,200 for a Power Partner EV compatible station or vehicle, or up to $900 otherwise. Equipment and eligibility conditions apply. Check the current Austin Energy rebate terms before choosing equipment; the utility determines approval.
The federal Section 30C credit ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. An installation completed after that date should not be priced assuming the credit. See the IRS eligibility dates.
EV installation workmanship coverage is up to 5 years, with the applicable terms provided for your project.
Call 512.954.4782 to arrange an evaluation with our office, or use the booking button to choose an appointment.
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