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Often yes. It depends on what else is electric — a gas furnace, gas range and gas dryer leave plenty of headroom, while electric heat plus an electric range and a hot tub does not. We run a proper load calculation to the Canadian Electrical Code. If it comes up short, a load-management device that pauses charging when the house draws hard is usually far cheaper than a service upgrade.

Roughly 30 to 50 km of range per hour on a typical 40 to 48 amp home charger — an overnight plug-in covers far more than most people drive in a day. Going from a 32 amp to a 48 amp unit only helps if your car can accept it and your service can supply it, so it is worth checking your vehicle's onboard charger rating before paying for the bigger unit.

Yes. Every EV charger install in Ontario requires an ESA notification, and only a licensed electrical contractor can file one. We pull it, meet the inspector and give you the Certificate of Acceptance. Do not accept an install without it — unpermitted electrical work is exactly what an insurer looks for after a fire.

Hardwired allows higher amperage, is more weather-tolerant outdoors, and is what most manufacturers recommend for a permanent install. A NEMA 14-50 receptacle lets you take the charger with you when you move and simplifies replacement. Either is fine when installed correctly — the receptacle just has to be an industrial-grade one, not a hardware store special.

Distance from the panel and what the cable has to pass through. A charger on the garage wall directly behind the panel is the cheapest job in this trade. Long runs, finished ceilings, conduit outdoors, trenching to a detached garage, or a panel with no free spaces are what add cost. We quote flat rate after seeing photos or the site.

Programs come and go, and commercial and multi-unit properties usually have more available than single homes. Most require the work to be done by a licensed contractor with a permit and specific documentation. Ask us before booking — we install to program requirements and help with the submission.