Easy Home Charging for Mount Vernon Drivers
More drivers in Mount Vernon, Bellingham and Oak Harbor are switching to electric vehicles, and the easiest place to charge is at home. CPI Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical installs Level 2 home EV chargers across Skagit County, from the dedicated circuit to the final test charge.
Our licensed electricians check your panel, recommend the right setup, and give you a written quote before any work starts. We charge by the job, not by the hour, and every installation is backed by our one-year warranty. Right now you can also save with our 10% off EV chargers special. It’s one part of our full range of electrical services.
Level 1 vs. Level 2 Home Charging
Level 1 Charging
Level 1 uses a standard 120-volt outlet and the cord that came with your car. It adds only a few miles of range per hour, which may not keep up with daily driving.
Level 2 Charging
Level 2 uses a 240-volt circuit, like a dryer or range, and can fully charge most EVs overnight. It’s the setup most EV owners choose for home. For most commuters, that means starting each day with a full battery.
What Goes Into a Home EV Charger Installation
Every installation starts at your panel. A Level 2 charger is one of the biggest loads in a home, so we check your panel’s capacity and open spaces first. If it’s full or undersized, we’ll quote an electrical panel upgrade or other options, such as load management, in writing.
From there, the charger gets its own properly sized breaker and wire run to your garage, driveway or carport. We can hardwire a wall-mounted charger or install a 240-volt outlet for a plug-in unit, depending on your charger and preference. Charging outside? We use weather-rated equipment and mounting built for Pacific Northwest rain.
Before we leave, we help you connect smart chargers to Wi-Fi so you can schedule overnight charging and track energy use. A new 240-volt circuit in Washington also requires an electrical permit and inspection, and we take care of both.
Which Charger Should You Choose?
Most home Level 2 chargers deliver between 32 and 48 amps. A higher-amp charger adds range faster but needs a larger circuit, so the right choice depends on your vehicle, your daily driving and your panel. Hardwired chargers allow the highest output and have no plug to wear out, while plug-in models are easier to take with you if you move. We’ll recommend a UL-listed charger that matches your car’s onboard charger.
Where to Put Your Charger
The best spot is usually close to where you park and as close to the panel as practical, which keeps the wire run short and the cost down. We’ll check that the cable reaches your charging port comfortably, keep it out of walkways, and make sure an outdoor charger is mounted where rain and snow won’t collect.
