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Raleigh, NC

EV chargers, solar, and electrical upgrades for Raleigh homes

Licensed contractors serving Wake County and the Research Triangle. Duke Energy Progress territory.

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Services available in Raleigh

What it's like installing in Raleigh

Raleigh sits near the top of NC for EV registrations. The Research Triangle workforce buys a lot of electric vehicles, and most of those owners are still on the Level 1 cord that came with the car. A Level 2 charger on a dedicated 240V circuit adds 20 to 30 miles of range per hour. A near-empty battery is full by morning. For anyone driving more than 40 miles a day, the difference is significant.

Most Raleigh homes built after the 1990s have a 200-amp panel with room for a new 40 or 50-amp circuit. Older homes in neighborhoods like Oakwood, Boylan Heights, and parts of Five Points sometimes still have 100-amp service, which needs upgrading first. It's worth confirming panel capacity before booking an electrician.

Wake County requires an electrical permit and inspection for any new 240V circuit. Your contractor pulls the permit before work starts and schedules the rough-in and final inspection. It's standard procedure, not an obstacle. The inspection timeline in Wake County is typically one to three days after the work is done.

On the solar side, Raleigh is Duke Energy Progress territory, which means net metering is available. Excess power your panels generate goes back to the grid and 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 Wake County typically run eight to twelve years.

Duke Energy
Progress
Your utility
up to $1,133 EV charger rebate available
up to $9,000 PowerPair solar + battery incentive
Wake County Permit jurisdiction

How it works

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Tell us about your project

Fill out the short form below. It takes about two minutes. The more detail you give, the better the match.

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We match you with vetted contractors

We send your request to NC-licensed electricians and installers who work regularly in your area. No cold leads, no out-of-state companies.

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Contractors reach out within one business day

You hear back directly from the installer. Ask questions, compare quotes, and book when you're ready. No pressure from us.

Areas we serve around Raleigh

We cover Raleigh and the surrounding Wake County communities, including:

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

Common questions about Raleigh installations

Do you serve my neighborhood?
We cover Raleigh and most of Wake County, including suburbs like Apex, Cary, Morrisville, Garner, and Wake Forest. If you're on the edge of our service area, submit a request and we'll tell you 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?
Most Raleigh installs are scheduled within a week of first contact. The work itself takes two to four hours. The Wake County inspection typically comes through within a day or two after that.
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 if 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.

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