If you’re a home or property owner planning to get an electric vehicle, having a Level 2 charger installed in your garage or near your driveway can go a long way to make charging really convenient for you. So if at all you want to take on this task by yourself, you should ensure to do it the right way. If you lack the confidence or skills required to pull this off, then we’d strongly recommend you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results the first time. In this post, we’re going to provide you with an good insight on the home electric charger installation process. Let’s take a look!
- Determine the eligibility of your home. Make sure your home is eligible for a charger installation by consulting with your Technical Safety BC.
- Confirm you have sufficient electricity supply. Is there enough electricity distributed to your home to support an ev charger?
- Confirm that your electrical panel has enough space to accommodate a circuit breaker for the electric vehicle charger. If not, you’ll need to hire the services of an electrician.
- Get an electrical permit. Apply for an electrical permit with your municipality or Technical Safety BC.
- Charger installation. Proceed to fit the ev charger, but make sure a safety officer is on hand to examine your electrical work before you conceal any wiring or attach to a supply source. Then your electrician will have to complete the contractor consultancy form once the installation is done.
- Inspection. The inspection should be inspected by your municipality or Technical Safety BC.
- Apply for a rebate.