EV Charger Setup
Charging a car at home is more convenient than searching for a station and leaving your vehicle there.
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Over 80% of hybrid or electric car owners opt to charge their vehicles at home, thanks to the ease of using a standard 120V outlet that connects directly to the car. However, this method can be quite slow. To charge your car at home more efficiently, it's best to have an EV charging station installed.
Level 1 vs. Level 2 charging in North Idaho
Every EV can trickle-charge from a standard 120V outlet, but at roughly 3 to 5 miles of range per hour, a Level 1 cord struggles to keep up with a real commute - especially through a Coeur d'Alene winter, when cold batteries charge slower and use more energy just to stay warm. A hardwired 240V Level 2 charger typically adds 25 to 40 miles of range per hour, so the car is simply full every morning. That is the upgrade most of our Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, and Post Falls customers are really asking for.
What a professional installation involves
An EV charger is one of the largest continuous loads in your home, so we start with a load calculation to confirm your panel can handle it. From there the job usually means a dedicated 240V circuit sized to your charger, correctly rated wire for the run from panel to garage, GFCI protection where code requires it, and a clean wall mount or NEMA 14-50 outlet. If you drive a Tesla we can hardwire the Wall Connector; every other EV uses the same J1772 or NACS equipment we install and configure daily.
Older homes and panel capacity
A lot of the housing stock in Coeur d'Alene, Dalton Gardens, and older parts of Hayden still runs on 100-amp service, and some homes still carry Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels that should be replaced regardless of whether you buy an EV. If your panel is at its limit, we will tell you plainly - before any work starts - whether a load management device, a smaller circuit, or a panel upgrade is the right answer, and what each option costs.
Permits and inspection, handled
EV charger circuits in Kootenai County require an electrical permit and a state inspection. We pull the permit, do the work to code, and meet the inspector, so the installation protects your home, your warranty, and your insurance - not just your charge speed.
Where we install
We install home EV chargers across Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Dalton Gardens, Rathdrum, Athol, Spirit Lake, and into Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley, Washington.
Why homeowners call us
Problem Solved Electric is a licensed, insured journeyman electrician crew rated 5.0 stars across more than 130 Google reviews. You will know what we are doing, why, and what it costs before we start.
Send us a photo of your electrical panel and the charger you have in mind, and we will tell you exactly what your setup needs - call or text (208) 352-0662.
A quick note on equipment
Home charging stations offer electric vehicle owners the advantage of saving both time and money by eliminating the need for trips to public charging stations and avoiding long times. It's essential to note that modern electric vehicles come equipped with built-in chargers; all that's needed is a power supply to facilitate the conversion. What an electrician installs on your wall is actually called Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), often referred to as a charging station for convenience For simplicity, we'll call it an electric vehicle station.
Problem Solved Electric’s skilled electricians are ready to assist you in installing an EV charging station, allowing you to fully recharge your car overnight.