When installing a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charger at your home, you’ll need to ensure that the electrical service can accommodate the new electrical load. In some cases, homes may not have much electrical capacity remaining, and the electricity to power the EV charger might overload a branch circuit, panel, or electrical service. 

Good news: in many of these cases, there are EV power management devices that can manage the electrical load from EV chargers, helping you avoid the cost of an electrical service upgrade. Learn more below about how these devices work.