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EV charger installation adds a 240V Level 2 circuit and charger to your garage or driveway. The real variables are panel capacity and the distance from panel to parking — many older wet-side homes need a panel upgrade first.
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A 200A panel usually has room; older 100A panels often don't, especially with electric heat or ranges. An electrician can load-calculate it quickly, and load-management devices can sometimes avoid a full upgrade.
Yes — an electrical permit, and in WA the work must be done by a licensed electrician unless it's your own home and you pull a homeowner permit. Inspected work also keeps your insurer happy.
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