EV Chargers, Solar & Panel Upgrades in Charlotte, NC

What it's like installing in Charlotte

Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, and EV adoption has kept pace. The city's spread-out layout means long commutes, and Level 1 charging (the cord that ships with most EVs) adds about five miles of range per hour. That's not enough for daily driving in a city this size. A Level 2 charger on a 240V circuit adds 20 to 30 miles per hour and makes a near-empty battery ready overnight.

Many Charlotte homes built after the 1990s have a 200-amp panel with capacity for a new 40 or 50-amp circuit. Older neighborhoods like Dilworth, Plaza Midwood, and parts of NoDa sometimes have 100-amp service, which needs upgrading before an EV charger or large solar system can be added. It's worth having an electrician check your panel before booking.

Mecklenburg County requires an electrical permit and inspection for any new 240V circuit. Your contractor pulls the permit before starting and schedules the inspection afterward. The process is routine. Most inspections in Mecklenburg County clear within a few days of the work being done.

Charlotte is Duke Energy Carolinas territory. Net metering is available, so excess solar generation credits your bill. The PowerPair program can offset up to $9,000 on combined solar and battery installs. Payback periods on well-sized systems in Mecklenburg County typically fall in the eight to twelve year range.

Duke Energy
Carolinas Your utility

up to $1,133 EV charger rebate available

up to $9,000 PowerPair solar + battery incentive

Mecklenburg County Permit jurisdiction

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Areas we serve around Charlotte

We cover Charlotte and the surrounding Mecklenburg County communities, including:

South End
Dilworth
Plaza Midwood
NoDa
Myers Park
Ballantyne
Steele Creek
University City
Huntersville
Cornelius
Davidson
Mooresville
Matthews
Mint Hill
Concord
Gastonia

Not sure if we cover your address? Submit a request and we'll confirm.

Common questions about Charlotte installations

Do you serve my neighborhood?: We cover Charlotte and most of Mecklenburg County, including suburbs like Huntersville, Cornelius, Matthews, and Mint Hill. We also serve parts of the Lake Norman area and Gaston County. Submit a request and we'll confirm coverage upfront.
Are the contractors licensed in North Carolina?: Yes. Every contractor we work with holds a current NC Electrical Contractor license. For solar installs, we work with NABCEP-certified companies. We don't send leads to unlicensed operators.
How quickly can I get an EV charger installed in Charlotte?: Most installs are scheduled within a week of first contact. The work itself takes two to four hours. The Mecklenburg County inspection typically clears within a few days after the work is done.
Do I need to do anything before the installer arrives?: Not much. Know where your electrical panel is and roughly where you want the charger. If you have a specific charger model in mind, buy it beforehand or ask the installer whether they supply equipment.
Is there a fee for using this service?: No. Submitting a request through this site is free. Most installers don't charge for quotes on standard residential jobs, but that's up to each one.

EV chargers, solar, and electrical upgrades for Charlotte homes

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