How we estimate
Home Electric Costs turns public data into a line-by-line estimate for a home Level 2 EV charger install. Pages rebuild automatically as new data comes out.
Sources
- Electricity prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A (average residential price by state). Latest month: August 2026.
- Gas prices: U.S. EIA weekly retail regular gasoline prices, by state where EIA publishes one and by region otherwise. Latest week: Oct 26, 2026.
- Charlotte install costs: residential electrical permits from Mecklenburg County, NC, that mention an EV charger, EV outlet or NEMA 14-50, with solar and battery jobs excluded.
The install estimate
We add up labor (5–8 hours at $95–$140 an hour, plus time for longer or harder wire runs), copper cable by the foot for the circuit size, the breaker and fittings, the permit, and any panel work. The low end assumes an efficient electrician and an easy job. The high end assumes the opposite. The typical figure for an easy 25-foot garage install matches the median cost on real Charlotte permits. Prices in your area can be higher or lower. Get at least two quotes.
Charging cost
Monthly miles ÷ miles per kWh × 1.12 (charging losses) × your electricity rate. Time-of-use and EV rate plans can make it cheaper than the state average shown.
Disclosures and privacy
We don't sell lists of personal information. If you request a quote, we pass your name, contact details, ZIP code and job details to one licensed electrician who serves your area, and to no one else; that electrician pays us a referral fee.
Not affiliated with the EIA, Mecklenburg County or any charger maker. Estimates are for planning, not a quote.
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