Articles compiled from NEC 625, manufacturer-published onboard-charger specs (Tesla, Ford, Rivian, Hyundai, Chevy, BMW, Mercedes), and CSLB C-10 install practice. Real electrical-code rules, real onboard-charger specs, no marketing fluff.
Three programs Davis homeowners can stack: PG&E Residential Charging Solutions Rebate, Empower EV (income-qualified, free charger + $2,000 panel rebate), and the federal Section 30C tax credit. Federal credit expires June 30, 2026.
Line-item costs for Level 2 installs in Davis, Woodland, West Sac, and Dixon. What drives cost up vs down, the load-management vs panel-upgrade swing, by-car variation, and the after-rebate math.
Onboard charger caps explained for every EV in our service area. Why installing higher amps than your car can use is wasted money.
Hardwired is faster, warrantied, permanent. Plug-in is cheaper, portable, capped at 32A. The decision rule.
100A vs 125A vs 150A vs 200A — what each can support. NEC 220 demand math in plain English.
Your car's onboard charger sets the cap. Anything above it is wasted. Includes the model-by-model table.