EV Charger Installation in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Professional Level 2 EV charger installation for garages, carports, driveways, vacation properties, and other residential or commercial applications. Loftis Lighting & Electrical installs dedicated 240-volt circuits, hardwired wall connectors, and compatible EV charging equipment throughout North Myrtle Beach and nearby coastal communities.
License #2858
Level 2 charging can make owning an electric vehicle considerably more convenient, but an EV charger also represents a significant continuous electrical load. The charger, branch circuit, conductor size, electrical panel, service capacity, wiring method, and installation location all need to be considered together.
Loftis Lighting & Electrical provides EV charger installation in North Myrtle Beach for Tesla Wall Connectors and other compatible customer-supplied Level 2 EV charging equipment.
An EV charger does not automatically mean that your home needs a larger electrical service. The existing system should be evaluated first. If additional capacity is required, Loftis Lighting also provides electrical panel upgrades .
Experienced & Certified EV Charger Installation
EV charging is not an occasional add-on service for Loftis Lighting & Electrical. Paul Loftis is a South Carolina Licensed Master Electrician with extensive hands-on EV charging experience and manufacturer certification training obtained while working as an EV charger installer through Qmerit.
With hundreds of EV charging systems installed, that experience includes Level 2 residential charging equipment, dedicated EV circuits, Tesla Wall Connectors, and charging systems for major EV manufacturers. Paul also has installation experience with advanced Tesla charging equipment for the Cybertruck, including Tesla home backup-power capable charging systems.
This experience goes beyond simply mounting a charger. Every project requires consideration of the home's electrical service, calculated load, panel capacity, breaker and conductor sizing, charging equipment requirements, installation location, and applicable permitting and inspection requirements.
EV Charging Project Examples
Examples from our project gallery. We evaluate the charging equipment, available electrical capacity and parking location when planning your installation.
Level 2 EV Charger Installation Options
The appropriate installation depends on the vehicle, charging equipment, desired charging rate, available capacity, and parking location.
Tesla Wall Connector Installation
Professional installation of compatible Tesla Wall Connectors, including dedicated circuits, hardwired connections, load evaluation, and proper electrical setup.
Hardwired EV Wall Connectors
Dedicated circuits for compatible hardwired Level 2 charging equipment from major EV and charging equipment manufacturers.
Dedicated 240-Volt EV Circuits
Properly sized branch circuits based on charger rating, conductor requirements, overcurrent protection, and available electrical capacity.
NEMA 14-50 EV Charger Outlets
Installation of suitable 240-volt receptacles for compatible plug-in EV charging equipment when appropriate for the application.
EV Charger Load Calculations
Evaluation of existing electrical demand, panel capacity, and service capacity before adding the EV charging load.
EV Charger Replacement & Upgrades
Replacement or upgrading of existing EV charging equipment, including evaluation of the existing circuit and electrical capacity for the replacement charger.
Garage & Carport Charging
Charger installations for attached garages, detached garages, carports, driveways, and practical residential parking locations.
Vacation & Rental Properties
EV charging installations for coastal vacation homes and rental properties where owners want dedicated vehicle charging.
Level 2 EV Charger Installation Starting at
$695A straightforward EV charger installation starts at $695 when the charger is located 10 feet or less from the electrical panel and the existing electrical system can accommodate the additional charging load.
A qualifying $695 installation generally assumes:
- The charger is located 10 feet or less from the electrical panel.
- The existing panel has adequate electrical capacity.
- Appropriate breaker space is available.
- No panel replacement or electrical service upgrade is required.
- The wiring route is straightforward and reasonably accessible.
- No trenching, unusually difficult routing, or specialty access is required.
- The customer supplies compatible EV charging equipment unless otherwise arranged.
Permit Administration
$125When a permit is required, this covers routine permit application preparation, EVSE documentation, manufacturer information, required photos, and permit coordination.
Jurisdiction Permit Fee
Actual CostGovernment permit, inspection, or plan-review fees are passed through at the amount charged by the applicable jurisdiction.
Engineering / Stamped Plans
AdditionalIf engineering, registered design professional services, or stamped drawings are required, those third-party costs and any coordination fee are priced separately.
The $695 starting installation price does not include permit fees, permit administration, utility charges, engineering, stamped drawings, plan-review fees, or other third-party professional services. Longer circuit runs, detached garages, exterior routing, difficult access, panel modifications, service upgrades, additional materials, or other site-specific conditions can also increase the final price.
Can Your Electrical Panel Handle an EV Charger?
Installing a Level 2 charger does not automatically require a panel upgrade. The answer depends on service size, calculated demand, HVAC equipment, appliances, other significant loads, and the charging equipment being installed.
If the existing system cannot adequately support the desired charging load, options can be discussed before proceeding. Depending on the property, that may involve charger configuration changes, load management solutions, or an electrical panel or service upgrade .
Hardwired EV Charger vs. NEMA 14-50 Outlet
Both can provide Level 2 charging, but the appropriate choice depends on the charging equipment and intended use.
Hardwired EV Charger
A hardwired wall connector is permanently connected to its dedicated branch circuit without a plug-and-receptacle connection. Hardwiring is common with higher-output residential Level 2 charging equipment.
NEMA 14-50 Receptacle
A receptacle allows compatible plug-in EV charging equipment to be connected and removed without permanently hardwiring the charger. The circuit and receptacle must be appropriate for the charging equipment and installation.
How EV Charger Installation Works
Review the Charger
Identify the vehicle, charger model, desired charging location, charging requirements, and equipment specifications.
Evaluate the Panel
Review service capacity, panel condition, breaker space, and existing electrical loads.
Plan the Circuit
Determine circuit sizing, wiring route, charger location, protection, and installation method.
Permit, Install & Inspect
When required, complete applicable permitting documentation, install the circuit and charging equipment, and coordinate required inspection.
EV Charger Installation for Coastal North Myrtle Beach Properties
Charger location deserves additional consideration in a coastal environment. Humidity, salt air, rain exposure, exterior mounting, equipment ratings, and the wiring route can affect how an installation should be approached.
These considerations are particularly relevant for carports, exterior walls, open parking areas, detached structures, vacation homes, and rental properties throughout the North Myrtle Beach area.
Electrical Services Related to EV Charging
EV Charger Installation FAQs
How much does EV charger installation cost in North Myrtle Beach?
Qualifying Level 2 EV charger installations start at $695 when the charger is located 10 feet or less from the panel, adequate capacity and breaker space are available, and the wiring route is straightforward. Permit costs, permit administration, engineering, longer runs, panel work, service upgrades, difficult access, and additional materials are not included in the $695 starting price.
Does the $695 EV charger price include the electrical permit?
No. The $695 starting price covers a qualifying electrical installation only. When a permit is required, Loftis Lighting & Electrical charges a $125 permit-administration fee plus the actual permit or plan-review fee charged by the applicable jurisdiction.
What does the $125 permit-administration charge cover?
It covers routine preparation and coordination associated with the electrical permit, including required EVSE information, equipment specifications, project documentation, applicable photos, permit submission, and routine inspection coordination.
What if engineering or stamped drawings are required?
Engineering, stamped drawings, registered design professional services, utility studies, and other third-party professional requirements are not included in the $695 starting installation price or the $125 permit-administration charge. If required, those costs are disclosed and priced separately before proceeding.
Do I need a panel upgrade for a Level 2 EV charger?
Not necessarily. The existing electrical service and calculated load should be evaluated first. Some homes have adequate capacity while others may require electrical modifications, load management, or additional capacity.
Can you install a Tesla Wall Connector?
Yes. Loftis Lighting & Electrical installs compatible Tesla Wall Connectors and other customer-supplied Level 2 charging equipment when the electrical system and installation conditions are appropriate.
Do you install chargers for EV brands other than Tesla?
Yes. Loftis Lighting & Electrical has extensive experience with charging equipment for major EV manufacturers. The appropriate installation is determined by the charger specifications, vehicle requirements, electrical capacity, and installation location.
Do you have experience with Cybertruck charging and home backup systems?
Yes. Paul Loftis has hands-on installation experience with advanced Tesla charging equipment for the Cybertruck, including equipment associated with home backup-power capable charging systems. These installations require careful evaluation of the home's electrical system and the specific Tesla equipment being installed.
Can an EV charger be installed outdoors?
Compatible charging equipment can be installed in appropriate exterior locations when the equipment, wiring method, mounting location, and environmental conditions are suitable.
Who performs Loftis Lighting's EV charger installations?
Paul Loftis is a licensed South Carolina Master Electrician, License #2858, with hundreds of EV charger installations completed and extensive EV charging equipment experience. Loftis Lighting & Electrical is licensed and insured.
Ready for Level 2 EV Charging at Home?
Get your EV charger installed by an experienced Licensed Master Electrician with hundreds of EV charging installations completed. Qualifying installations start at $695.