Tempe EV charger installation calls have grown steadily as more households pick up a second EV or move away from gas entirely. Johnson Power & Air installs Level 2 chargers matched to what your home’s panel can actually handle, not a one-size-fits-all setup.
What’s Involved in a Charger Installation
Circuit and Capacity Assessment
Running a dedicated circuit for a Level 2 charger only works if the panel has the headroom for it, and that’s not something to assume. We look at the actual load first.
Charger Placement and Wiring
Where the car actually parks is where the charger goes, not the shortest wiring run from the panel. Garage, driveway, or carport, we plan around your setup.
Panel Upgrades When Needed
Not every panel has room to spare. If yours doesn’t, we build that into the quote up front instead of finding out halfway through the job.
Why Panel Capacity Comes Up Often in Tempe
Tempe’s median home was built in 1984, the oldest in our service area, tied to Arizona State University’s growth going back to the 1950s. Panels from that era were never designed with something like an EV charger’s load in mind, which is why a capacity check upfront matters here more than it might in a newer city.
Service Area
We work out of Gilbert, with Tempe part of our regular territory alongside Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Give us the details on your vehicle and existing panel, and we’ll come back with a straightforward plan, free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I need a panel upgrade to add an EV charger?
A: It’s not a given either way. Some panels have room, some don’t, and we’d rather check first than quote an upgrade you might not need.
Q: Where do you typically install the charger?
A: At whatever spot the car actually parks. That drives where the wiring goes, not the other way around.
Q: Why does Tempe seem to need more panel work for EV chargers?
A: Tempe’s median home dates to 1984, older than the rest of our service area, and a panel from that era was never sized with something like a car charger’s load in the picture.
Q: How long does the installation itself take?
A: With enough existing capacity, it’s typically wrapped up in a day. Add a panel upgrade to the scope and the timeline stretches from there.