Getting your new Electric Vehicle is an exciting time when you make the move from filling up at the station to charging your vehicle with ease. But it’s not quite as easy as you think traveling around town looking for a place to park your vehicle and charge. With Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric’s EV charger installation Garland, TX residents can power up their vehicle overnight from the comfort of their home.
Level 2 EV Charger Installation for Garland Homes
We’ll put a dedicated 240V circuit and properly sized charger where you park every day. Our Level 2 EV charger installation Garland, TX residents trust gets you anywhere from 20-40+ miles of range per hour plus a full charge overnight in most cases. Note that Level 3 and DC fast charging options are not residential products and require a three-phase service. We’re also able to install customer-provided units and can tap into your powerline and run it out to your driveway for an easy installation process.
Why Garland Homes Need a Load Calculation First
Most of the Garland homes were built during a booming decade where the city grew from around 10,000 in the 1950s to almost 140,000 in the 1980s. But these houses were not wired for one AC unit or even simple things like a microwave. So if you’re looking to run a 40 or 50-amp EV circuit you are likely going to be over capacity. Our electricians will run a load calculation and look at things like your wiring before giving you a quote so we know exactly how much labor and materials we’re going to need. In this case one of three things will occur:
- The panel has room for a straightforward install
- The panel is full but the service is adequate
- Service itself is undersized and needs an upgrade to 200A
Bacon does the panel and service upgrade too so you only have to deal with one contractor and permit cycle from a friendly local expert. We’ll go over your options and give you an up front quote with no hidden fees later on.
Permits and Inspections in Garland
For EV charger installation in Garland, TX the city requires a permit and inspection for new circuits and EV charger installation. Rental properties will need a state-licensed electrician registered with the City of Garland with no exceptions. Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric will walk you through the permit process regardless of your situation and make sure all is clear before any work begins so that you don’t end up with a surprise fine from the city months after your Garland, TX EV charger install is complete.
Our EV Charger Installation Process
Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electric follows all industry leading standards and goes above expectations with thorough and honest work:
- Initial walkthrough and load calculations
- Written options for EV installation and upfront pricing
- Permits pulled with the City of Garland
- Professional installation with a dedicated circuit and protection where required
- Inspection and quality assurance testing
- Final walkthrough with instructions on how to use the app and settings
Please note that if your home has a detached garage which is common in older Garland homes we can run a line to a detached structure though it is more detailed than a wall that is shared with the electrical panel. We’ll go over that during your estimate as well as an itemized list of all the work required.
EV Charger Installation FAQs
Can I just plug my EV into a regular outlet?
Level 1 works, roughly 3–5 miles of range per hour which is fine for a plug-in hybrid or a short commute but painfully long for a full EV.
Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in Garland?
Yes, through the City of Garland Building Inspection but we will take care of the permit process as part of our full service EV charger installation model.
Will my panel handle a Level 2 charger?
This depends on service size and existing load and we'll tell you before you commit.. We run a load calculation before quoting. A common answer in Garland's older housing is that it will most likely need a service panel upgrade.
How long does the install take?
Most straightforward installs are a single day but keep in mind that a service upgrade adds coordination time with GP&L for the disconnect and reconnect.
Is there still a tax credit for a home EV charger?
No. The federal 30C credit expired for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
Schedule Your Garland EV Charger Installation
Ready to explore your options for EV charger installation in Garland, TX? Get in touch with us to schedule a visit where we do your load calculations and up front pricing before taking care of the permit and charger install all from one team. Schedule online and we’ll send someone out as soon as possible with same-day availability prioritized outside of peak business hours. Call (972) 460-3977 or schedule an appointment online to get started!
