Do You Need a Panel Upgrade to Add an EV Charger? A Load Calc Walkthrough
Marc Reeves · July 9, 2026
Last fall, a homeowner called me in a panic. His electrician had just quoted him $4,200 for a full panel upgrade before installing a Level 2 EV charger. He wanted a second opinion. After running a proper panel upgrade for EV charger load calculation, I told him the honest truth: he didn’t need a new … Read more
