Brightline Electric

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  • EV Charger Install Cost in Austin: What You’ll Pay

    EV charger install cost in Austin usually runs between $650 and $1,400 in labor and materials, and Brightline Electric confirms a fixed price on site before any work starts. The charger is extra: about $400 to $700 for most brands.

    Get a fixed price for your EV charger install

    What changes the price

    • Charger near the panel: from $650.
    • Long circuit run (over 30 ft): from $1,100.
    • No room in your panel: you may need an upgrade, which starts at $1,800 for 100A to 200A. We check your panel first, and many homes don’t need one. See what a panel upgrade costs in Austin.

    Our prices include labor, standard materials and the City of Austin permit fee. Every job comes with a 2-year workmanship warranty, and our own electricians do the work.

    Outlet or hardwired?

    A NEMA 14-50 outlet is cheaper and lets you swap chargers later. A hardwired charger can charge a bit faster and is better outdoors.

    How long it takes

    Most installs near the panel take half a day. Longer circuit runs can take a full day. We handle the permit and the inspection.

    Get your number

    Text a photo of your panel and the spot for your charger to 512-555-0100, and we’ll reply with a price range. For a wider look at pricing, read our EV charger installation cost breakdown.

    Questions? Contact us.

  • Breaker keeps tripping?

    If a breaker keeps tripping, the circuit may be overloaded. Unplug a few things and reset it. If it still trips, call an electrician.

  • EV Charger Installation Cost in Austin (2026)

    A Level 2 EV charger install in Austin usually costs $650 to $1,400, not counting the charger itself. Distance from the panel matters most: every extra foot of heavy wire adds cost.

    What changes the price

    • Distance from the panel to the parking spot
    • Whether the panel has room for a 40A or 50A circuit
    • Hardwired charger or a NEMA 14-50 outlet
    • Garage wall or outdoor post mount

    Rebates

    Austin Energy has offered rebates for home Level 2 chargers. Check their current program before you buy, because the rules and amounts change.

    Our EV charger install prices start at $650.

  • How much does a panel upgrade cost in Austin?

    Most Austin homeowners pay $1,800 to $3,200 to upgrade from a 100-amp to a 200-amp panel. The price depends on three things: the size of the new panel, whether the meter base has to move, and how much work Austin Energy has to do on their side.

    Typical prices

    • Same-size panel replacement: $1,400 to $2,000
    • 100A to 200A upgrade: $1,800 to $3,200
    • Upgrade that also moves the meter: $3,000 to $4,500

    What raises the price

    • Moving the panel to a new wall
    • Old aluminum branch wiring that needs repair
    • A new service line from the pole
    • Adding surge protection or a subpanel at the same time

    Do you need an upgrade for an EV charger?

    Not always. A load calculation often shows that a 100-amp panel can take a 40-amp charger circuit, especially in homes with gas heat. We run the calculation before we quote an upgrade.

    See our panel upgrade prices, or text a photo of your panel to 512-555-0100.