EV CHARGER
INSTALLATION.

A Level 2 charger turns an EV from a planning exercise into an appliance: plug in at dinner, full by morning. Covenant Electrical installs home and commercial charging across the Roanoke Valley — capacity checked first, permitted always, quoted flat-rate before the work starts.

Home charging installations

A dedicated 240-volt circuit sized for the charger, hardwired unit or NEMA 14-50 outlet, permit and inspection included. The two questions that set the price are how far the wire runs from panel to parking spot, and whether the panel has capacity — which is why every quote starts with a load calculation, not a guess. The full homeowner's guide is here.

When the panel is the problem

Older 100-amp services often can't absorb a charger on top of existing loads. The fix is either a smart load-management device that shares capacity, or a panel upgrade — the load calculation determines which, before any money is spent.

Commercial and multi-family charging

Site assessments, Level 2 installations for hotels, apartments, offices, and retail, utility coordination with Appalachian Power, trenching for detached parking, and guidance on the federal tax credit (30% of cost, up to $100,000 per charger in qualifying areas — and parts of the Roanoke Valley qualify). Whether charging makes sense for your business is covered here.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home EV charger installation cost?
Most Level 2 installations in the Roanoke area run $800 to $2,500 plus the charger itself, driven mainly by the distance between the panel and the parking spot. Photos of your panel and parking area are usually enough for a flat-rate quote.

Do I need a permit to install a car charger?
Yes — a new 240-volt circuit requires an electrical permit and inspection in the Roanoke Valley jurisdictions. EV circuits run sustained high loads for hours, which is exactly where unpermitted shortcuts become fire risks.

Will my panel handle a charger?
A 200-amp panel almost always will. A 100-amp panel often needs either load management or an upgrade. The load calculation answers it definitively before you commit to anything.

Are there rebates or tax credits?
The federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure credit covers 30% of hardware and installation in qualifying census tracts (up to $1,000 residential), and parts of the Roanoke area qualify. What currently applies to your address gets confirmed with your quote.