EV Charger Installation in Hickory, NC

Charge at Home. Wired Right the First Time.

Charging at home is the easiest way to own an electric vehicle, but only if the circuit behind the charger is sized and installed correctly. Stickler’s Electrical Service installs Level 2 EV chargers for homeowners in Hickory, NC and across the Catawba Valley, in garages, on exterior walls and out by the driveway. We install Tesla, ChargePoint and Emporia chargers.

Garage EV charger installed next to the electrical panel by Stickler’s Electrical Service near Hickory, NC

What an EV Charger Installation Involves

  • Panel check. We confirm your panel has the room and capacity for a dedicated charging circuit. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you plainly and go over your options, including a panel upgrade.
  • Dedicated 240-volt circuit. A Level 2 charger needs its own circuit, with the breaker and wire sized for the charger you choose.
  • Mounting and wiring. Inside the garage or on an exterior wall, we run the wiring cleanly and mount the charger where your vehicle’s charge port can reach it.
  • Permit and inspection. Where a permit is required, we handle it so the work is done to code.
  • Testing. We test the charger and show you how it works before we leave.

Tesla, ChargePoint and Emporia Chargers

Already bought a charger? We’ll install it. Still deciding? We can talk through which fits your vehicle, your garage and how you drive. Most electric vehicles charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger, which is much faster than the standard 120-volt cord that comes with the car. We can wire your charger directly to its circuit or install a 240-volt outlet for a plug-in unit, whichever suits the charger and your space.

Outdoor EV charger wired on an exterior wall by Stickler’s Electrical Service near Hickory, NC

Common Questions

Do I need a panel upgrade to charge an electric vehicle? Not always. It depends on how much capacity your panel has left. We check before quoting, and if a bigger panel is the right answer we’ll explain why. See what it involves on our panel upgrade cost page.

Will I get a price before the work starts? Yes. Once we’ve seen your panel and where the charger will go, you get the price up front, with no surprises when the bill arrives.

Can you protect my car and charger from power surges? We can add whole-home surge protection at your panel to protect the charger, the car and everything else in the house. More answers are on our FAQ page.

EV Charger Installation Near You

We install home chargers throughout the Hickory area, including Hickory, Conover, Newton, Claremont, Granite Falls, Lenoir, Morganton and the rest of the Catawba Valley. Planning new wiring for your charger? See our circuits and wiring page too.

Ready to charge at home? Call (828) 610-1894 or send us a message.