Electric Vehicle Chargers

Ready to Charge Your Electric Vehicle at Home?

Charging your electric vehicle at home makes EV ownership more convenient, giving you the ability to plug in when you get home and start the next day with a charged battery. Tanner Electric provides professional residential EV charger installation throughout Northern Michigan for homeowners who want safe, reliable charging at home.

Our licensed and insured electricians can evaluate your home's electrical system, install the necessary wiring and dedicated circuit, and professionally install your home EV charging equipment.

Level 2 EV Charger Installation

For many homeowners, a Level 2 EV charger provides a faster and more convenient way to charge an electric vehicle at home than relying on a standard household outlet.

Level 2 home charging typically requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit. Tanner Electric can evaluate your existing electrical system and complete the electrical work necessary for your EV charger installation.

Our residential EV charging services can include:

• Level 2 EV charger installation
• Dedicated 240-volt EV charging circuits
• Hardwired EV charger installation
• EV charger outlet installation
• Garage EV charger wiring
• Outdoor EV charger installation
• Circuit breaker installation
• Electrical panel evaluation
• Panel or service upgrades when additional capacity is required
• Troubleshooting existing EV charging circuits

Does My Electrical Panel Have Enough Capacity for an EV Charger?

Adding an electric vehicle charger can represent a significant new electrical load, so one of the first steps is determining whether your home's existing electrical system has sufficient capacity.

Our electricians can evaluate your electrical panel and calculate the electrical load of your home to determine what is needed for your charger.

Some homes can accommodate an EV charger with a new dedicated circuit, while others may require an electrical panel or service upgrade. We'll evaluate your system and recommend an appropriate solution rather than assuming an upgrade is necessary.

Where Should You Install Your Home EV Charger?

The best location for an EV charger depends on where you park, the location of your electrical panel, the charger's requirements, and whether the installation will be indoors or outdoors.

EV chargers can often be installed in:

• Attached garages
• Detached garages
• Carports
• Driveways
• Exterior parking areas

Planning the location carefully can make everyday charging more convenient while also helping minimize unnecessary wiring and installation costs.

Installing an EV Charger in a Detached Garage

If you park your electric vehicle in a detached garage or outbuilding, additional electrical work may be necessary to provide adequate power for EV charging.

Tanner Electric can evaluate the existing electrical service to your garage and determine whether it can support a Level 2 charger. If additional capacity is needed, we can discuss options for upgrading the garage electrical system or installing the appropriate circuit and equipment.

Professional EV Charger Installation Matters

EV chargers can draw substantial electrical power for extended periods of time. Proper circuit sizing, wiring, overcurrent protection, equipment installation, and electrical connections are important for safe and reliable operation.

Having your home EV charger installed by a licensed electrician helps ensure the installation meets the manufacturer's requirements and applicable electrical codes.

Residential EV Charger Installation in Northern Michigan

Tanner Electric provides home EV charger installation and Level 2 electric vehicle charger installation throughout Northern Michigan. Whether you've already purchased an EV charger or you're planning ahead for a new electric vehicle, our electricians can evaluate your home's electrical system and complete the wiring and installation you need.