Residential Electrical
EV Charger Installation
in Vancouver, WA
You bought the car. Now you need a real charger at home. Newman Electric installs Level 2 EV chargers for homeowners across Vancouver, WA and Clark County. We run the dedicated circuit, mount the unit, pull the permit, and make sure everything passes inspection.
Most EV charger installations take a single visit. We show up in the morning and you're plugging in your car that evening.
Level 1 vs Level 2
Your Stock Charger Is Holding You Back
Most EVs ship with a Level 1 charger that plugs into a regular 120-volt outlet. It works, but you're getting maybe 3 to 5 miles of range per hour. If you drive 40 miles a day, that's 8 to 13 hours of charging overnight. A Level 2 charger on a 240-volt dedicated circuit delivers 25 to 30 miles per hour. That same 40-mile commute charges back up in under two hours. Newman Electric installs Level 2 chargers in garages across Vancouver, WA every week.
Level 1 Charging
Standard 120V household outlet
- 3-5 miles of range per hour
- 1.2 to 1.4 kilowatts of power
- 40+ hours for a full battery (0-100%)
- Fine for plug-in hybrids, painfully slow for full EVs
Level 2 Charging
240V dedicated circuit
- 25-30 miles of range per hour
- 7.7 to 11.5 kilowatts of power
- 4-10 hours for a full battery (0-100%)
- Handles any EV on the market, including Tesla, Chevy, and Ford
Charger Options
What Newman Electric
Installs
We install every major brand of Level 2 EV charger. You pick the unit, or we'll recommend one based on your vehicle and garage setup.
Tesla Wall Connector
Up to 48 amps and 11.5 kW of charging power. Connects to your home Wi-Fi for scheduling and monitoring. Requires a 60-amp dedicated circuit from your panel. Newman Electric mounts the unit, runs the wiring, and handles the permit.
Best for Tesla owners who want the fastest home charging speed
ChargePoint Home Flex
Adjustable from 16 to 50 amps, so it works on a 40-amp or 60-amp circuit. ENERGY STAR certified. Works with every EV that has a J1772 port, which covers most non-Tesla vehicles. App-controlled scheduling.
Great all-around charger for Ford, Chevy, Hyundai, Kia, and others
NEMA 14-50 Outlet
A 240-volt, 50-amp outlet in your garage. Use the portable Level 2 charger that came with your vehicle, or plug in any aftermarket unit. This is a lower-cost option that still gives you Level 2 charging speeds on a dedicated circuit.
Budget-friendly option for homeowners who already have a portable charger
Our Process
How Newman Electric Handles an EV Charger Install
We run a dedicated 50-amp circuit from your panel to your garage, mount the charger, and test it. The whole job takes a few hours. This is how it breaks down.
Assessment
We look at your electrical panel, check available capacity, measure the run from panel to garage, and confirm the best charger location. If your panel is at capacity, we'll talk about an upgrade before moving forward.
Permit
Newman Electric pulls the electrical permit for your EV charger installation in Vancouver, WA. City of Vancouver handles permits inside city limits. Washington State L&I covers unincorporated Clark County areas.
Install
We install a new 50-amp breaker, run the wiring from your panel to the charging location, mount the EV charger (or install the NEMA 14-50 outlet), and make all connections. Typical install time is 3 to 5 hours.
Test & Inspect
We test the charger with your vehicle to confirm it's pulling the right amperage and charging speed. Then we schedule the county or city inspection. You get a clean permit closure on file.
Panel Already Full?
If your electrical panel doesn't have room for a 50-amp breaker, Newman Electric can upgrade it first. We handle both the panel upgrade and the EV charger installation as one project, one permit, one crew.
EV Charger Reviews
What Our Vancouver, WA
Customers Say
"The install of my level 2 EV charger was seamless. The job was scoped, scheduled and completed within 1 week of my initial call to Newman. The electrician doing the installation was courteous and efficiently completed his work within his estimated time frame. He left the job site clean and the charger ready to go."
Rhadames Carmona
"Garret and Roman are just the very Best. They were so easy to work with and did a phenomenal job installing an outdoor EV Charging outlet at our home that doesn't look like an afterthought. Would highly recommend this company for any of your electrical needs. Garret was great at responding to any questions. So pleased with this company."
Chris Luck
"Newman installed a Tesla Wall Charger at my home. They were quick, professional, and trustworthy. I ran into an issue a few days after the work was done and they came back right away and made it right."
Rob Cline
FAQ
EV Charger Installation Questions
Common questions from Vancouver, WA homeowners before they schedule an EV charger install with Newman Electric.
Every home is different. The cost depends on where your panel is relative to your garage, how much wire we need to run, whether your panel has room for a 50-amp breaker, and whether you're mounting a hardwired unit or a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Newman Electric provides free estimates for every EV charger installation. Call 360-828-7143 and we'll give you an accurate price based on your specific setup.
Yes. In Vancouver, WA and across Clark County, any new 240-volt circuit requires an electrical permit. Newman Electric pulls the permit, schedules the inspection, and makes sure the work passes. You don't have to deal with the permitting office at all.
Absolutely. If your electrical panel doesn't have room for a new 50-amp breaker, we can upgrade the panel as part of the same project. Newman Electric handles panel upgrades from 100-amp to 200-amp regularly. We'll scope the full job during the initial assessment.
Most installations are completed in a single visit, typically 3 to 5 hours depending on the distance from your panel to the charger location. If a panel upgrade is needed first, that adds a day. We'll give you a clear timeline before we start.
A hardwired charger like the Tesla Wall Connector gives you the fastest speeds and a clean look on the wall. A NEMA 14-50 outlet is more flexible because you can plug in different chargers or take your portable charger on road trips. Both connect to a dedicated circuit with the same wiring. Newman Electric installs both options.
Yes. Outdoor installations require a weatherproof outlet or a charger rated for outdoor use, plus a GFCI-protected circuit. Our crew in Vancouver, WA installs outdoor chargers regularly for homeowners who park in driveways or carports instead of garages.
Not if it's installed correctly. Newman Electric performs a load calculation during the assessment to make sure your panel can handle the additional 40 to 50 amps. If it can't, we recommend a panel upgrade before adding the charger. That way everything runs safely and to code.
We install chargers for every EV brand. Tesla, Chevy, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Rivian, Volkswagen, Nissan, and more. The electrical work is the same regardless of vehicle make. Newman Electric has installed chargers for nearly every brand on the road in Vancouver and Clark County.
Related Services
Often Done Alongside EV Charger Installation
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Make room for your new 50-amp circuit
Dedicated Circuits
Separate circuits for heavy-draw appliances
Outlet Installation
NEMA 14-50 and other specialty outlets
Surge Protection
Protect your EV charger and electronics
Generator Installation
Backup power when the grid goes down
Smart Home Wiring
Wi-Fi, automation, and smart circuits
Whole House Rewiring
Replace outdated wiring throughout the home
Electrical Repair
Fix breaker issues and wiring problems
Service Area
EV Charger Installation Across
Vancouver & Clark County
Newman Electric has installed EV chargers in garages, carports, and driveways across Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, and Ridgefield. As more EV owners move to Clark County, we're seeing demand grow in neighborhoods from Salmon Creek down to Hazel Dell and out through Brush Prairie. We know the local permitting process in each jurisdiction and handle it all for you.
In Cowlitz County, we serve Longview, Kelso, Woodland, and Kalama for EV charger installations. Same crew, same quality, same process.
Ready to Charge
at Home?
Newman Electric will come look at your panel, measure the run to your garage, and give you a written quote for your EV charger installation. No charge for the estimate. Most installs in Vancouver, WA can be scheduled within a week of your call.