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Why the panel check comes first

A Level 2 charger typically needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit drawing 32 to 48 amps, which is a bigger load than most appliances in your house. Before quoting, the electrician opens your panel, totals the existing load and confirms there is room for the new breaker. Many Tallahassee homes have the capacity. Some older ones, particularly 100-amp panels in Midtown, Betton Hills and Levy Park, do not, and the honest answer is a panel upgrade first or a load-managed charger that shares capacity. The quote also covers the run from the panel to your parking spot, whether that is an attached garage, a carport or a post by the driveway, plus the permit the City of Tallahassee or Leon County requires.

Hardwired or plug-in, inside or out

You choose the charger; the electrician makes it work. Hardwired units are cleaner and support higher amperage, while a NEMA 14-50 outlet lets you unplug a portable charger and take it on a trip. Outdoor installs need weather-rated equipment and a GFCI-protected circuit, and in North Florida that matters: summer humidity, daily storms and the occasional tropical system find any gap in a box or conduit. The electrician mounts the unit where the cable reaches your charge port without stretching across a walkway, seals every penetration and labels the breaker. If you are not sure which charger fits your car and driving habits, ask during the site visit and get a straight recommendation.

From quote to first charge

Request a quote online and pick a window for the site visit. Residely assigns a partner electrician whose Florida license and insurance are current in our files, and the appointment appears in your dashboard with the company's name. After the visit you receive a written quote covering labor, materials, permit and inspection. Approve it in the dashboard and the install is scheduled, usually a single day for a straightforward garage run. Once the inspector signs off and you have plugged in for the first time, you pay Residely. The permit record and photos stay on your home's profile, which is useful when you sell or when a utility rebate program asks for proof of a permitted install.

Questions about ev charger install

Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in Tallahassee?

Yes. A new 240-volt circuit is permitted electrical work in both the City of Tallahassee and unincorporated Leon County, and Florida requires a state-licensed electrical contractor to perform it. The partner handles the permit and inspection, and the cost is included in your written quote.

How is an EV charger install priced through Residely?

By written quote after a site visit. The price depends on your panel's spare capacity, the distance from the panel to the charger location, whether the run is through an attic or exterior wall, and the charger you choose. You see the full number before approving anything.

Can I supply my own charger?

Yes. Many homeowners buy the charger their automaker recommends or one that qualifies for a utility rebate. Tell us the model when you request the quote so the electrician can size the circuit correctly. If you would rather have a recommendation, the electrician can suggest one at the site visit.