Charging at home overnight is the whole point of owning an electric vehicle, and a Level 2 (240-volt) charger makes it happen in a few hours instead of a few days. K3 Electric installs home EV chargers across Fort Worth, Weatherford, Aledo, Benbrook, Burleson and the rest of DFW for Tesla, Ford, Chevrolet, Rivian, Hyundai, Kia, BMW and every other EV.
We are a licensed Texas electrical contractor (TECL #39524) and veteran-owned. Every install starts with a load calculation to confirm your panel can carry the charger safely, includes a dedicated circuit and the city permit, and ends with an inspection. If your panel is full, we show you the options before any work begins, including load-management chargers that avoid a panel upgrade.
Call or text 682-804-1983 for a free estimate. Most charger installs are quoted from a few photos of your panel and garage.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A K3 ELECTRIC EV CHARGER INSTALLATION
- Load calculation for your panel and service, so the charger never overloads the house.
- Dedicated 240-volt circuit on a correctly sized breaker, with wire sized for the run and the charger’s amperage.
- Hardwired charger or NEMA 14-50 outlet, mounted where you park, with cable reach planned for your vehicle’s charge port.
- GFCI protection where the code requires it, and weather-rated equipment for outdoor or carport locations.
- Permit and inspection with your city, handled by us.
- Setup and testing, including Wi-Fi connection for smart chargers and a first charge before we leave.
Already have a charger that trips, charges slowly or shows a fault light? See EV charger repair.
CHARGERS WE INSTALL
We install any UL-listed Level 2 charger, hardwired or plug-in. The ones we see most: Tesla Wall Connector and Universal Wall Connector, ChargePoint Home Flex, Emporia, Wallbox Pulsar Plus, Grizzl-E, JuiceBox and Ford Charge Station Pro. If you have not bought one yet, we will recommend a charger based on your vehicle, your panel capacity and whether you want load management or utility rebate eligibility.
For homes with a full 100 or 150-amp panel there are three honest options: a lower-amperage charger that still fills the car overnight, a load-management device that pauses charging when the house is at peak, or a 200-amp panel upgrade. We will tell you which one makes sense for you, not just the most expensive one.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT OUR EV CHARGER WORK
“Dustin and team were fantastic. We had them busy – they fixed a chandelier, installed an EV charger, and added 5 new outlets without missing a beat. You could tell they take pride in their work and want to do the right thing for their customers.”
“I called K3 Electric and they came by to look at our project same day, and had it completed the following day. We had our EV charger outlet moved, a new charger installed, and they fixed our electrical panel door for no charge. Everything works and looks great!”
“They provided an accurate quote, were on time, and completed the work exceeding my expectations. Will definitely use them again for electrical work.”
K3 Electric holds a 5.0-star rating across 48 Google reviews. Read all of them on Google.
THE WORK BEHIND A CLEAN CHARGER INSTALL
A few recent jobs from our crews across Parker, Tarrant, Hood and Johnson Counties. Tap a photo to enlarge.
WHERE WE INSTALL EV CHARGERS
Based in Aledo, we install chargers across Parker and Tarrant counties and the western half of DFW: Fort Worth, Weatherford, Aledo, Benbrook, Burleson, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, White Settlement, Crowley, Granbury, Arlington and Mansfield. We also install multi-charger setups for small businesses, churches and apartment garages; see commercial electrical installations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does an EV charger installation take?
Most home installations take two to four hours when the panel is near the garage. Longer wire runs, a detached garage, trenching or a panel upgrade add time. We give you a time estimate with the quote.
Do I need a permit to install an EV charger?
Yes. Fort Worth, Weatherford, Aledo, Benbrook, Burleson and the other cities we serve require a permit and inspection for a new 240-volt circuit. K3 Electric pulls the permit and meets the inspector.
Can my panel handle an EV charger?
That is exactly what the load calculation tells us. Many 200-amp panels can take a 40 or 48-amp charger with no changes. Full 100 or 150-amp panels usually need either a lower-amperage charger, a load-management device or a panel upgrade. We show you the numbers and the options.
Should I hardwire the charger or use a NEMA 14-50 outlet?
Hardwiring allows the full 48-amp output on chargers that support it, avoids a plug that can loosen and heat over time, and is required by some manufacturers for warranty. A 14-50 outlet is a good choice if you want to take the charger with you or use a mobile connector. Either way, we install it to code with the right breaker and GFCI protection where required.
Which EV charger should I buy?
For most households a 40 to 48-amp Wi-Fi charger from Tesla, ChargePoint, Emporia or Wallbox is the right balance of speed, reliability and cost. Tell us your vehicle and we will recommend one that fits your panel and any utility rebate you qualify for.
Can you install a charger in a detached garage or carport?
Yes. We run a feeder or a dedicated circuit to the structure, by conduit or trenching as needed, and install weather-rated equipment. Detached buildings sometimes need a small subpanel, which we include in the quote.
