Charging on a standard wall outlet can take all night and still leave you short by morning. A Level 2 home charger fills most EV batteries overnight, so you leave the house with the range you need every day. We install Level 2 chargers for homes across Seattle and the Puget Sound area, and we handle the panel check, the wiring and the permit as one job.
Integrity Energy Systems has served local homeowners since 2012. We hold a Washington State 01 Electrical Administrator license and are licensed, bonded and insured, so a licensed electrician does the work from start to finish.
A Home Charger Setup That Fits Your Car, Your Garage and Your Panel
A good charger install starts with your house, not a stock package. Here is what every Level 2 installation with us includes:
- Panel capacity and load check. Before we recommend anything, we look at your panel size, what it already powers and how much room is left. This tells you up front whether your home can add a charger as is or needs more capacity.
- A dedicated 240-volt circuit. Every charger gets its own circuit sized to the charger and your car, so charging never shares power with your dryer or oven.
- Hardwired or plug-in, your choice. We can hardwire a wall charger or install a 240-volt outlet for a plug-in unit. We walk you through the tradeoffs so you pick the one that suits how you charge.
- Placement that works day to day. Garage wall, carport or driveway, we mount the charger where the cable reaches your charge port without stretching across the floor, and we use outdoor-rated equipment where it needs it.
- Permit and inspection. We pull the electrical permit and schedule the inspection, so the work is on record when you sell your home or file an insurance claim.
- Setup and a walkthrough. We power up and test the charger, then show you how to start and schedule charging.
What to Expect From Your EV Charger Installation
Most homeowners want to know how many visits it takes and who handles what. Here is how a typical job runs:
- Free estimate. Call (425) 419-4676 or send us the estimate form. Tell us your car, where you park and where your panel is.
- Site visit and load check. We look at your panel, measure the run from the panel to your parking spot and note anything that affects the route, like finished walls or a detached garage.
- Clear recommendation. You get a clear plan: the circuit size, charger location, and whether your panel needs more capacity. If it does, we explain the options before you decide.
- Permit. We pull the electrical permit for your address. Seattle issues its own electrical permits, and many nearby cities go through Washington L&I.
- Installation. Our electrician runs the circuit, installs the breaker and mounts the charger or outlet.
- Inspection and handoff. The work is inspected, and we walk you through charging, scheduling and basic care.
When Your Panel Needs More Room for a Charger
A Level 2 charger is one of the largest loads in a home, and it can run for hours at a time. Many Seattle homes, especially older houses with 100-amp service, were never set up for that. If our load check shows your panel is close to its limit, you have a few honest options:
- Size the charger to fit. Many Level 2 chargers can be set to draw less power. For drivers with a short commute, a lower setting still charges fully overnight.
- Upgrade the panel. When the house needs more capacity anyway, for a heat pump, a remodel or future solar, a panel upgrade gives you room for the charger and what comes next. Because we handle both, you work with one team from start to finish.
- Coordinate with the utility. If the service to your home needs to change, the utility has to approve it first. Seattle City Light customers can read the city’s EV charger permit tip for homeowners, and we walk you through what the utility needs.
Pair Your Charger With Solar and Battery Storage
Because we install solar and backup power too, we can plan your charger as part of a bigger energy setup. If you have solar panels or are thinking about them, daytime charging can run on power your roof produces. If you are adding battery storage, we plan the wiring so the charger, panel and battery work together instead of being installed by three separate contractors.
Rebates and Programs That May Apply
Utility programs change often, so we check what is current at your estimate. Two to know about:
- PSE customers. Puget Sound Energy offers Up & Go Electric Home Charging rebates on qualifying Level 2 chargers for residential electric customers, with added help for income-qualified households. The charger has to be a qualifying model, so check the list before you buy.
- Seattle City Light customers. City Light’s current EV charging programs focus on multifamily, business and public charging, so most single-family homes in the city do not have a home charger rebate right now. We will tell you if that changes.
We also offer financing through the GreenSky program for homeowners who want to pair a charger with a panel upgrade or solar.
Why Seattle Homeowners Choose Integrity Energy Systems for EV Charging
You deserve an electrician who explains your panel plainly and stands behind the work. That is how we have run our business since 2012.
- Licensed electrical work. We hold a Washington State 01 Electrical Administrator license and are licensed, bonded and insured.
- Local and established. Our office is at 430 S 96th St in Seattle, and we serve King County, South Snohomish County, Northern Pierce County and Kitsap County.
- One team for the whole house. Chargers, panels, solar, batteries and heat pumps all come from the same team, so your upgrades fit together.
- Honest recommendations. If a lower charger setting works for your driving, we tell you before suggesting a panel upgrade.
- Help when you need it. 24/7 emergency service is available if something ever goes wrong.
EV Charger Installation FAQ
Yes. The City of Seattle requires an electrical permit for every EV charger installation, and a standard single-family Level 2 install can usually be permitted online without plan review. Outside Seattle, most permits come from Washington L&I or your city. When you hire a licensed electrical contractor, L&I requires the contractor to buy the permit, and we handle it for you.
Not always. It depends on your panel’s size and what it already powers. Many homes with 200-amp service have room, while older homes with 100-amp service are more likely to be tight. We run a load check during the site visit, and if capacity is short, we explain whether a lower charger setting or a panel upgrade makes more sense.
Both charge at Level 2 speeds. A hardwired charger connects directly to the circuit and is often the better choice outdoors or at higher power settings. A plug-in charger uses a 240-volt outlet, so you can unplug it and take it with you if you move. We help you choose based on your car, your parking spot and your plans.
It depends on the distance from your panel to your parking spot, the wall and ceiling finishes in between, and whether a panel upgrade is part of the job. A charger mounted close to the panel is a much shorter job than a long run to a detached garage. We give you an expected timeline with your estimate.
Much faster than a standard outlet. Level 1 charging on a 120-volt outlet is a slow overnight trickle, while a Level 2 charger on a 240-volt circuit fills most EV batteries overnight. Your exact speed depends on your car’s onboard charger and the circuit size, which we match during the estimate.
Ready to Charge at Home?
Your charger is often one piece of a bigger plan. If your panel is near its limit, see our electrical panel replacement and upgrade service, and if you want to store power for outages, start with home battery storage.
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with 24/7 emergency service available. Call (425) 419-4676 or
