Here's a small decision that saves real money: if you're remodeling anywhere near the garage or driveway, run the EV charger circuit now — even if you don't drive electric yet. The wire is cheap while the walls are open; the retrofit later means fishing a heavy circuit through finished construction.
What's involved
- A 240V, 40–60A circuit from the panel to the parking spot for Level 2 charging.
- Panel capacity — this is another load that factors into the electrification math. A load-managing charger can help if the panel is tight.
- The charger itself — you can install the unit now or just terminate the circuit in a box and add the hardware later.
Pre-wire vs. full install
If you're not ready to commit to a specific charger, we simply run and terminate the circuit at a weatherproof box in the right spot. When you're ready, mounting the unit is a quick job with no demolition. Either way, the expensive part — getting a heavy circuit from the panel to the car — is done.
Resale angle
A ready-to-use EV circuit is increasingly a selling point in the Bay Area market. Buyers notice, and it costs a fraction during a remodel of what it would as a standalone project.
Remodeling near the garage? Let's rough in your charger. Request a free estimate or call us at (844) 403-2911.
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High Touch Consulting & Development is a licensed general contractor serving the San Francisco Peninsula and Silicon Valley. We provide free on-site consultations and fixed-scope written proposals.
