Checklist: questions to ask an EV charger installer

☐ What is your state electrical license number? (verify it yourself)
☐ Are you insured (liability + workers comp)?
☐ Will you pull the permit and be present for inspection?
☐ Did you do a load calculation? Do I really need a panel upgrade?
☐ Could a load-management device or smart splitter avoid an upgrade?
☐ Is the quote itemized: charger, labor, materials, permit, panel work? (Compare against typical ranges in our cost guide.)
☐ Does the price include the charger or labor only?
☐ Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 plug? What breaker/wire size?
☐ How long is the wire run, and is trenching or drywall repair included?
☐ How soon can you start, and how long until final inspection?
☐ What warranty do you offer on workmanship?
☐ Are you approved for my utility’s rebate program?
☐ If my automaker recommends an installer, can I compare your quote against theirs?

Red flags: no license number, cash-only, “no permit needed” for a new 240V circuit, no written quote.

Not sure what a fair price looks like? Read the EV charger installation cost guide.