Hardwired or NEMA 14-50?
- Hardwired is cleaner for permanent installs and unlocks higher charge rates on chargers like the Tesla Wall Connector (up to 48A continuous).
- NEMA 14-50 outlet is the way to go if you want a portable unit you can take with you, or flexibility between vehicles.
- Either way, the wire size, breaker size, and panel space have to match. John sizes it for the actual continuous load (80% rule), not the nameplate.
Brands John regularly installs
- Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)
- Wallbox Pulsar Plus
- ChargePoint Home Flex
- Grizzl-E Classic and Smart
- JuiceBox 40 / 48
- Emporia EV Charger
- Generic NEMA 14-50 outlet for any portable EVSE
Will my panel handle it?
- A modern 200-amp service almost always handles a Level 2 charger with no upgrade.
- A 100-amp panel sometimes needs a load calculation, a load-management device (Wallbox Power Boost, NeoCharge), or a service upgrade.
- John runs the load math during the walk-through and tells you honestly whether you need a service upgrade. Not every installer does this.
How a job goes
Walk-through
John looks at your panel, the run from panel to garage, and asks about your car, your daily driving, and what else you've got planned.
Written estimate
Itemized. Conduit run, materials, breaker, charger if you'd like John to supply it, permit, and labor. Usually same day.
Install
Most installs are a half-day to full-day job. Conduit run cleanly along the wall or ceiling, breaker installed, charger mounted and commissioned.
Test & hand-off
John tests the charge cycle on your actual car and walks you through the charger's app if it has one.
FAQ
Do I really need a 50-amp circuit?
For most modern EVs and a hardwired Level 2 charger, yes. A 50A or 60A circuit is the sweet spot. Smaller circuits (30A or 40A) work for some chargers but cut charge speed in half. John sizes it to your car and your charger, not to what's easy to install.
Do you supply the charger or do I buy it?
Either. Some customers buy the charger online and have John install it. Others have John supply and install. Both are fine. John has no kickback arrangement with any manufacturer.
How long is the install?
Most installs are between three and six hours, depending on the run from your panel to the charger location. If the panel needs to be upgraded first, that's a separate day.
Is there a tax credit or rebate?
There's a federal credit for residential EV charger installs (currently 30% up to $1,000. Confirm with your tax preparer for the current year). John provides the itemized invoice you need to claim it. Ask John what state or utility offerings are active right now.