Service · Cape Fear region
EV charger installation in Wilmington, NC
Hofer Electrical installs Level 2 home EV chargers of any brand on a dedicated circuit, sized for your car and your panel, across the Cape Fear region.
- Contractor
- Hofer Electrical LLC
- NC license
- U.35874
- Serving
- New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties
- Call
- 910 352 3649
A Level 2 home charger runs on a dedicated 240 volt circuit and charges much faster than a standard wall outlet. For most drivers it means a full battery by morning. Getting it right comes down to one question: what can your panel carry?
We check capacity first
Before any wire is pulled, we run a load calculation on your home. That tells us the largest charger your panel can support, so the charger never trips the house.
What the install covers
- load calculation and circuit sizing
- a dedicated circuit from the panel to the charger
- hardwired charger or a 240 volt outlet, whichever suits the unit
- garage or driveway mounting
- permit and inspection where required
Any charger brand
Bring the charger you already bought, or ask us which one fits your car and your panel.
If the panel is full
Some homes need more capacity first. If yours does, a panel upgrade can usually be done as part of the same project.
Where we do this work
Across New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties, including Wilmington, Castle Hayne, Hampstead, Leland, Carolina Beach. See the full service area.
More detail in our guide: Home EV Charger Installation in Wilmington, NC: What to Know Before You Buy.
Quick answers
What size circuit does a Level 2 charger need?
It depends on the charger. A charger that draws 48 amps needs a 60 amp circuit, because EV charging counts as a continuous load. Many homes use a 40 or 50 amp circuit for a smaller charger.
Will I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation shows whether your panel has the capacity. If it does not, the options are a panel upgrade or a lower charging rate.
Do you install any brand of charger?
Yes. Hofer Electrical installs any charger brand, whether you bought it already or want help choosing.
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Tell us about the job.
Hofer Electrical is licensed and insured in North Carolina. When you call, you talk to PJ, the owner.