EV Charger Installs

You Bought the Car. Now You Need the Charger.

A Level 2 home charger (240V) cuts your charge time from 40+ hours on a standard outlet to 4–8 hours overnight. Most Sacramento homes need a panel upgrade first — SMUD's EV rebates are real, and we can walk you through what applies to your job.

ZG Electrical handles the charger install from panel to wall. We're licensed for the electrical work, we know the permit process, and we don't subcontract the job out to someone who's never done it.

If you also need a panel upgrade, we do both on the same trip — which saves you a return visit and usually saves money on labor.

What's Included

• Level 2 (240V) charger installation — any brand (Tesla, ChargePoint, Enel X, Emporia, etc.)
• Panel capacity check included with every install
• Circuit run from panel to garage or charge location
• Permit pulled where required by jurisdiction
• SMUD incentive guidance (rebates exist for qualifying installs)
• Licensed, permitted work that won't void your vehicle warranty
• Same trip as a panel upgrade when both are needed

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're enrolling in a time-of-use rate. We'll walk you through what applies during your estimate visit — no separate research required on your end.

Do I Need a Panel Upgrade First?

Many older Sacramento homes run on 100-amp panels — 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.

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