Colorado has one of the highest EV adoption rates in the country, and the Denver metro is leading it. Between strong state tax credits, Xcel Energy charging programs, and a climate where a cold garage drains range, a properly installed Level 2 charger at home is the single best upgrade an EV owner can make. Denver Power Electric is one of the most experienced EV charger installers in the metro, and home charging has been a core part of our business for years. Every install is performed by a licensed Colorado electrician under Master Electrician Aaron Voss, License #ME.0047213.
A Level 2 charger runs on a 240-volt circuit and adds roughly 20 to 40 miles of range per hour, compared to the 3 to 5 miles a standard outlet delivers overnight. We install hardwired chargers and NEMA 14-50 outlets, set up wall connectors for Tesla, Ford, Rivian, and other brands, and handle popular units from ChargePoint, Wallbox, Emporia, and Grizzl-E. If you have not chosen a charger yet, we will give you honest guidance on what fits your vehicle, your driving, and your garage layout, and we read the EV charger guide with clients who want to dig deeper.
The part homeowners underestimate is the electrical panel. A Level 2 charger is a large continuous load, and many Denver homes, especially those built before the 1990s, run a 100-amp or even older panel that is already near capacity. We perform a proper load calculation before quoting, and when there is not enough headroom we recommend a 200-amp panel upgrade so your charger, your AC, and your future generator or solar all coexist safely. We also add whole-home surge protection to shield expensive charging electronics from the spikes that come with Front Range storms.
Every EV charger install in the City and County of Denver, and in surrounding jurisdictions, requires an electrical permit and inspection. We pull the permit, do the work to code, and meet the inspector so it is fully documented, which matters for both safety and resale. We also help you capture available incentives: Xcel Energy offers EV charger and wiring rebates, and Colorado has had some of the most generous EV programs in the nation. We will point you to what you qualify for so you are not leaving money on the table.
Pricing is flat-rate and quoted up front. A typical Level 2 install where the panel has capacity and the charger is near the panel runs $650 to $1,500. Longer conduit runs, a detached garage, a subpanel, or a panel upgrade raise the total, and we put the full number in writing after a walkthrough or photos. We install EV chargers across Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, and Boulder, Monday through Saturday. Call (303) 555-0158 for your free EV charger estimate.