Level II Home Charging Station
What to expect before and during the project
To complete your project we are going to need access to your electrical panel, from there we going to run a power cable directed to your charging place. Depending on the route to the charger we might need to use elements such as metallic tubing to protect the cable from being damaged in volatile areas. Such areas are described on the National Electrical Code Book (NEC)
In other situations cutting drywall, drilling though wood studs or beams can be necessary to run the cable seamlessly where the goal is to prevent damage of the cable. Running the cable inside beams helps your next project in many ways. The cable will be out of harm, secure and can be covered with drywall or any finishing materials.
After your project is complete depending on the installation you choose, you can get up to 60 miles for every hour of charging.
Parts we use
2 Pole GFCI Breaker [Panel Brand]
– Depending on your panel capacity we can use as low as 30Amps and as high as 80Amps.
Boxes , staples, wood and screws, junction points and grounding materials.
EMT, PVC , Liquid Tight or Metallic Flex Tubing.
This can be required in areas where the wire can be damaged.
4 Wire Cable
– The Cable we use depends on the size of the breaker we use. All the wire we use is Copper as it is a lot more reliable that Aluminum wire.
———30Amp Breaker = 10 Gauge Wire (AWG)
———40Amp Breaker = 8 Gauge Wire (AWG)
———50Amp Breaker = 6 Gauge Wire (AWG)
———60Amp Breaker = 4 Gauge Wire (AWG)
———70Amp Breaker = 2 Gauge Wire (AWG)
———80Amp Breaker = 1 Gauge Wire (AWG)
Actual Amperage is 80% of Breaker Capacity:
Example 60Amp has a real draw of 48Amps (60 x 80% = 48)
How we price your project
To base a project without knowing the beginning and the end is almost impossible. We can give a simplified example that you might be able to relate and attach to your project. Get an idea of how everything is priced and what materials cost in average.
Most common chargers are the 50Amp breaker, which we have a base price point of $750. The price includes 25ft of 8 AWG wire, a GFCI Breaker and outlet NEMA 15-50R with other miscellanies parts such as boxes, straps, screws and other building materials.
Cost Break Down :
- GFCI Breaker $145 Required by National Electrical Code (NEC)
- 8 AWG Wire 25ft $100
- Box & Outlet $50
- Miscellanies $50
Total $335 Material $415 Labor
NOTE: Every foot over 25ft of cable is charged at a rate of $11/foot. No acceptations. A project requiring 50ft of cable will cost an additional $250 on top of the base price. For every gauge (AWG) point above or below 50 Amp breaker add $1/foot or subtract $1/foot
What does the homeowner provide.
The only thing the home owner provides is the charging station. Depending on the budget this item can varies from $300 – $1000. When we are out doing an estimate we can recommend what’s best for your application.
Also the home owner should clear and give access to the route where the cable is running through if there is any obstacles that that can get damaged or have value.