Electric vehicle charging equipment is commonly categorized into one of three types described below:

Level 1 Charging
A Level 1 equipment normally provides charging through a 120 volt (V), alternating-current (AC) plug, also known as standard household outlet. Level 1 charging range is about 4 miles (6.4KM) of range per hour.

Level 2 Charging
Level 2 Chargers work through a 240V, AC plug and requires installation. Level 2 chargers provide a faster charging speed than Level 1 chargers. It generally takes 5 to 8 hours to fully charge an EV. They are commonly found in residential and commercial settings.

Level 3 Charging
Level 3 equipment, also commonly known as DC fast charging, charges through a 480V, direct-current (DC) plug. Most Level 3 chargers provide an 80% charge in 30 minutes. Level 3 equipment is currently not allowed for residential installation.

Usually a 100 or 125 AMP panel is capable of having a 30 or 40 AMP EV charger installed. If you have a 200 AMP panel, you may be able to install up to 60 AMP. We can know more after a load calculation. If there is not enough load capacity, a load management device allows you to install a EV charger without panel overloading.

Yes, you can install an EV charger whether you live in an apartment or townhome. However, you will need to obtain strata approval before installation. We can help you with the process. Meanwhile, we also provide a FREE on-site assessment and quotation.

If your panel has sufficient power, our basic installation is $799, including labour, permit, materials and 6m of wires. BC Hydro is currently offering up to $350 rebate for purchasing and installing an eligible EV Charger.

If you don’t have sufficient power at home, you might need a load management device such as DCC-12 or Simple Switch. The cost of these vary from $1300 ~ $1500. BC Hydro is currently offering $200 rebate for these devices.

We provide a free assessment and quotation. You can book it on our website.

An on-site assessment is required for an accurate quotation. First, we need to see if the building has enough power. If so, then the distance between the electrical room and desired installation parking stall needs to be measured for cost estimate. Cost roughly ranges from $2000 ~ $5000, depending on the distance.

BC Hydro is currently offering Up to $350 rebate for customers who install EV chargers in single-family homes and townhomes, such as Tesla Wall Connector, Pion Power and many more. If customers install ChargePoint or Juicebox chargers, they can get a $250 top up, which is $600 rebate in total.

For customers who live in apt/condo, BC Hydro is offering rebate up to 50% to $2,000 per charger purchased and installed. Pre-approval is required.