Week 1: Site Visit & Quote
We assess your electrical panel, parking situation, and optimal charger location. For straightforward installs, we can often quote same-day from photos. For complex setups (panel upgrades, condo HOA, long runs), we schedule an in-person visit within 2-3 days. Custom quote delivered within 24-48 hours with no surprises.
- •Same-day quotes available for simple installs (from panel photos)
- •In-person site visit within 2-3 days for complex setups
- •Panel capacity assessment — do you need DPM or an upgrade?
- •Optimal charger location mapped with wire run measurements
- •Firm, all-inclusive price — no change orders
Week 2-3: Permits & Materials
We submit the electrical permit to your local building department and order all materials. Most Bay Area cities approve permits in 5-10 business days. During this time, we also handle rebate applications — EV Charge SF ($5,000), Peninsula Clean Energy ($4,500), and Federal 30C tax credits.
- •Permit submission to your city's building department
- •Most approvals in 5-10 business days
- •Materials ordered and staged: charger, conduit, wire, breakers
- •Rebate applications submitted during permit process
- •We track every permit personally — no lost paperwork
Installation Day: 3-8 Hours
Installation day is usually the fastest part. Simple installs (existing 240V, garage location) take 3-4 hours. Panel upgrades or subpanel additions take 6-8 hours. Long conduit runs across the garage or underground take 4-6 hours. Complex condo installs with HOA coordination may take a full day.
- •Simple installs (existing 240V outlet): 2-3 hours
- •Standard new circuit (panel to garage): 3-4 hours
- •Panel upgrade or subpanel: 6-8 hours
- •Long runs or trenching: 4-6 hours
- •Complex condos (meter taps, HOA): 6-8 hours
- •Owner on-site for every installation
How to Speed Things Up
The installation is usually the fastest part. Permits and material procurement drive the timeline. The best way to avoid delays is to start before your EV arrives. We can have everything ready so you're charging on day one.
- •Schedule your site visit before your EV arrives
- •Research HOA requirements beforehand if applicable
- •Popular chargers (Tesla Gen 3, ChargePoint Home) ship fastest
- •Pre-wire during construction saves weeks
- •Rebate applications submitted during permit wait — no extra delay