Scheduled charging
Setting the charger to run overnight pairs well with ComEd's hourly pricing and time-of-day delivery rates.
Choosing a home setup
Home EV Charger Installation Chicago
Need a charger installed at home? Get a Level 2 unit wired and mounted in your garage or driveway, ready to use.
- Garage, driveway or alley
- Hardwired or plug-in
- Smart scheduling set up
Fit the charger to the house
Level 2 Home Charging Setups for Garages and Driveways
A good home EV charger installation depends on three things: where the car sits overnight, how far that spot is from the panel, and whether you'll ever charge two cars.
An attached garage near the panel is the simplest case. A detached garage means a longer run, often underground, and a driveway means outdoor-rated equipment and a protected conduit run along the house.
Once you've picked a spot, the rest follows the usual plan from our Chicago EV charger installers: load check, written scope, install and inspection.
Placement
Garage, Driveway or Alley: Picking the Spot
Mount the charger on the side of the garage closest to your charge port, at a height where the cable hangs clear of the floor. In a tight garage, a few feet of placement can decide whether you trip over the cable every morning.
Outdoors, place the unit where snow gets cleared and the cable won't sit in a puddle. Chicago winters stiffen charging cables, so a wall holster or cable hook keeps them off the ground.
For alley-facing garages, the run usually starts in the basement and crosses the yard in buried conduit. We plan the depth and route before quoting.
Features worth having
Smart Features Worth Planning Into Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
Wi-Fi at the mount
Smart features only work if the charger stays connected. We check signal before choosing the spot.
Rebate eligibility
ComEd's rebate requires a smart, ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 charger. Picking one up front keeps that option open.
Power sharing
Some chargers can split one circuit between two cars, which helps when the panel can't spare a second large breaker.
Connection type
Hardwired or Plug-In?
Hardwired chargers have no plug to wear out and can often charge faster. Plug-in chargers use a NEMA 14-50 outlet, so they're easy to take with you when you move.
If you drive a Tesla, the Wall Connector is hardwired; see our Tesla charger installation page for how it's set up.
Service area
Homes We Serve
We install home chargers across Chicago and nearby suburbs.
Call (773) 801-7276 to check your address.
Common questions
Home Setup Questions
How long should the charging cable be?
Long enough to reach the charge port from where you park without stretching, usually measured on site. Most wall units come with a cable of roughly 18 to 25 feet.
Can a charger go outside?
Yes, if it's rated for outdoor use. We mount it clear of snow and standing water and protect the conduit run.
Do I need a smart charger?
Not to charge, but you need one for ComEd's rebate and for scheduling charging during low-price hours.
Can I charge two cars?
Yes. Two circuits, one circuit with power sharing, or a dual-port charger can all work depending on your panel.
Picked Your Spot?
Tell us where you park and which charger you're considering. We'll check the panel and plan your home EV charger installation.