EV Charger Installers in California
Find EV charger installers in California. We've gathered 12 installers from across California with their phone number, address, hours, and Google rating, so you can compare and reach out for quotes. Listings span San Jose, Chula Vista, Eureka, Bakersfield, Fresno and Long Beach and more, so there's likely an electrician near you. The installers below average 4.8 stars on Google. With residential electricity averaging 32.0¢/kWh in California, a properly installed Level 2 charger lets you fill up at home for a fraction of public charging.
Before you hire in California: price your install
California at a glance
- 32.0¢
- per kWh, residential
- $160.86
- average monthly bill
- 503 kWh
- average monthly use
- $19.18
- to add 60 kWh at home
#2 most expensive of 51
EIA, 2024 annual avg
EIA, 2024 annual avg
Roughly 200–250 miles of range at 32.0¢/kWh
12 EV charger installers in California
Spread across California so there's likely one near you. Enter your ZIP above to sort nearest-first, or tap a pin on the map. Details from public Google Business Profiles: verify before hiring.
How to choose an EV charger installer in California
Hire a licensed electrician (NEC 625)
A Level 2 charger is a 240V branch circuit, so the work must be done by an electrician licensed in California and follow NEC Article 625, which governs electric-vehicle supply equipment. Confirm they carry liability insurance and a labor warranty on the install, not just the manufacturer's warranty on the charger itself.
Check your panel can handle the new 240V circuit
A good installer runs a load calculation before quoting. A Level 2 charger typically needs a dedicated 40–60A double-pole breaker, and an older or fully-loaded panel may need a subpanel or a service upgrade. Ask whether your panel has the spare capacity or whether the quote includes panel work: it's the single biggest cost variable.
Confirm the permit, inspection & hardwired vs. plug-in
A reputable contractor pulls the electrical permit and schedules the California inspection: skipping it can void insurance and fail at resale. Decide between a hardwired charger (cleaner, supports higher amperage, often required outdoors) and a NEMA 14-50 outlet (plug-in, portable). Both are valid; make sure the quote states which you're getting.
What to know before hiring in California
The largest utilities serving California homes are Southern California Edison (3,219,520 residential customers, 32.4¢/kWh), Pacific Gas & Electric (1,856,780 residential customers, 39.6¢/kWh) and Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (1,410,191 residential customers, 23.8¢/kWh). Your utility sets the rate your charging costs, and it is also who an installer files interconnection or service paperwork with, so name it when you ask for quotes.
Check the license before you sign
Electrical contractors in California are licensed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Electrical contractors hold the C-10 Electrical Contractor classification; individual electricians are certified separately by the DIR. The CSLB roster lists 28,100 active electrical contractors (C-10) statewide as of Oct 2026. Listings above that we could match to that roster carry a green “Licensed” badge linking to the board’s record; no badge only means we could not match the name or phone, not that a company is unlicensed.
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Listing data is sourced from public Google Business Profiles and may be out of date. WattSimple is not affiliated with, and does not endorse or recommend, any listed company. Verify licensing and details directly before hiring.
The charger side of the install
Most electricians will install a charger you supply, and the circuit follows the charger: a 48 A hardwired unit needs a 60 A circuit, a 40 A plug-in unit a 14-50 on a 50 A circuit. Choose it before the quote so the quote matches. Most non-Tesla EVs built before 2025 have a J1772 port; a NACS car takes the wall charger's NACS version. The portable unit plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet on a 50 A circuit with no install. It is J1772-only.
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Smart charger
Emporia Classic EV Charger
Best for: Best value in a 48 A smart charger, and tight panels via PowerSmart
Portable charger
Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (NEMA 14-50)
Best for: Renters and second homes with an existing 14-50 outlet
Other energy pros in California
Frequently asked questions
Plan your EV charger install
Size the circuit and breaker (NEC 125% rule).
Home charger install costEstimate the full installed price by state.
EV charging cost calculatorWhat it costs to charge at home vs. public.
California electricity ratesWhat you pay per kWh today in California.
EV charger installation costAn evergreen guide to what drives the price.
Do I need a panel upgrade?When a charger needs more electrical capacity.
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