EV Charger Installation in California

Installing a home charger in California costs more than in most of the country — labour and standard materials start around $900, against a national median closer to $650. A licensed electrician runs a dedicated 240V circuit from your panel, fits a breaker sized to the charger, and pulls the local permit. Add $75–$400 for the electrical permit and inspection, and $25 per extra foot if the charger sits well away from the panel — cable run is the single most common reason a quote grows. A panel upgrade, only needed when there's no spare capacity, runs $2,000–$6,500 and is worth a second opinion before you accept one. On incentives, the one to look at is SCE Charge Ready Home (panel upgrade, income-qualified) worth up to $4,200. California has 2 verified programmes in total, and which applies to you depends on your utility, not your address alone. Every programme listed on this page links to its official source, because the amounts and conditions change often and plenty of sites still quote figures that closed months ago. The cost figures and rebate details here were verified in August 2026 against the utilities' own sources — not aggregator sites, which we found to be wrong often enough to stop using them. Programmes still change, so confirm eligibility before you buy. Use the calculator for an instant ballpark, then connect with a licensed, insured electrician working in California.

• Licensed & insured electricians serving California
• Free on-site estimate — no hidden fees
• Permit and inspection handled for you
• All major charger brands supported