Installation of a 240 volt EV charging station in my garage.
Today, October 1st, Dan and Kevin, two electricians came from Captain Electric to install a 240 volt charging station in my garage. These gentlemen arrived within the agreed upon time and conducted the installation expediently. They took great care to be neat (in how they ran their cables, wired the panel, and secured the cables) and tidy (in how they swept up after them selves and wore cloth slippers over their shoes each time they entered the house). Dan and Kevin were extremely personable. They answered all my questions, consulted with me as to the best location wires and the charger should go, and even attached a ground wire for me that was left danging by my panel (we think it was left from Bell Canada when the phone lines were put in). The quoted cost is what I am told Captain Electric is charging BOSCH. I am being charged $4260.16 by BOSCH for the labour, materials, permit fee, EVSE Hardware, and tax. This price is eased a little by the Ontario Government's incentive program. I should be getting $1000.00 rebate back from them.
Captain Electric is BOSCH's pick for contractor in this area and I was very pleased with their service.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $2,444.00
- Company Response
Thank you for posting this review John. I am pleased to hear that you are happy with the installation and with our service. The Level 2 EV charging station that you had installed is the best method for charging an Electric Vehicle. It equates to a faster charge time than plugging into a 120 volt receptacle (and please note: The Ontario Electrical Safety Code requires a 20 amp circuit for people wishing to use a 120 volt receptacle in the garage, so legally they cannot just plug into an existing 15 amp outlet as this represents a fire hazard).
........ Congratulations on joining the green revolution! We are sure you will enjoy the savings on fuel costs, and be happy with a much faster charging time.