You Bought the Car. Now You Need the Charger.
A Level 2 home charger (240V) cuts your charge time from 40 or more hours on a standard outlet to 4 to 8 hours overnight. Many older California homes need a panel upgrade first, and SMUD's EV rebates are real for qualifying installs in the Sacramento service area.
ZG Electrical handles the charger install from panel to wall. We are licensed for the electrical work, we know the permit process, and we do not subcontract the job out to someone who has never done it.
What Is Included
- Panel capacity check and load calculation
- Dedicated 240V circuit sized for your charger
- Charger mounting and commissioning
- Permit pulled and inspection handled
- SMUD rebate guidance during the estimate
- Written, itemized quote before work starts
SMUD Rebates
SMUD offers incentives for qualifying EV charger installations in the Sacramento service area. The amount and eligibility depend on your meter type, charger model, and whether you are enrolling in a time-of-use rate. We walk you through what applies during your estimate visit, so there is no separate research required on your end.
Do I Need a Panel Upgrade First?
Many older homes run on 100-amp panels, which was enough for the original load but not for an EV charger on top of everything else. We check your panel capacity as part of every EV install estimate. If you need an upgrade, we can do both on the same day and combine the labor. This is usually the most cost-efficient path for homeowners who need both.