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Cost Guide

EV Charger Installation Cost

Next Phase Electric is a licensed and insured electrical contractor in Covington, WA, installing Level 2 home EV chargers across South King and Pierce County.

Three things set most of the price: the distance from the panel, the room in the panel and the size of the circuit.

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What Drives the Cost

What Sets the Price

These six things decide the size of the job.

Distance From the Panel

A charger on the wall next to the panel is the shortest run. A panel on the far side of the house means more wire, conduit and labor.

Room in the Panel

A 200-amp panel often has room for the circuit. A full or 100-amp panel may need load management, a subpanel or an upgrade.

Circuit Size

A 60-amp circuit for a 48-amp charger uses heavier wire than a 40-amp circuit for a 32-amp charger.

Hardwired or Outlet

A hardwired charger connects straight to the circuit. A NEMA 14-50 outlet needs a heavy-duty receptacle and GFCI protection.

Indoor or Outdoor

A driveway or carport charger needs weatherproof equipment and protected conduit. A detached garage can need a trench.

The Route

Wire through an open garage wall or a crawlspace goes in quickly. Finished walls and long conduit runs take longer.

Included

What the Price Covers

One flat price for the whole job.

The dedicated 240-volt circuit, breaker and wire

Mounting and connecting the charger

Electrical permit and inspection

App setup and a first-charge check

You get the exact price first and approve it before any work starts.

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How It Works

How You Get Your Price

The exact price comes upfront. You approve it before any work starts.

You Book

Online or by phone. A technician reaches out within 1 business hour.

We Check the Site

We check panel capacity, the run to where you park and whether the panel needs work, then give you the exact price.

Installed and Inspected

Permit, circuit, mount and test. Most installs are done in a day.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Three things set the price: how far the panel is from where you park, whether the panel has room, and the size of the circuit. The exact price covers the wiring, breaker, mounting, permit and labor. You get it before any work starts, and you approve it first.

It depends on your panel. A 200-amp panel often has room for a 40-amp or 60-amp circuit. A 100-amp panel usually needs more work. We check during the site visit.

Sometimes, yes. A load calculation may show that a smaller circuit is enough, since most cars charge overnight when the house is quiet. A load-management device can also pause charging when the house needs more power.

The two are close. An outlet needs a heavy-duty receptacle and GFCI protection, and a hardwired charger needs neither. Hardwired also allows a higher charging rate. We price both.

A little. A 48-amp charger needs a 60-amp circuit with heavier wire. Some cars cannot use the higher rate, so we check your car before sizing the circuit.

Either way. We can supply popular models or install one you bought. Tell us the make and model when you book.

Yes. A charger on a new 240-volt circuit needs an electrical permit and an inspection in Washington. We handle both.

Utility rebates change often. Check the current offer from PSE or Tacoma Power before you buy a charger.