Diagnose the panel first. Then Level 2.
EV Charger Installation in Sacramento
Old Town Electric (CSLB #1099728) sizes Level 2 circuits after a load calc, pulls City or County permits, and helps with SMUD Charge@Home paperwork. Call (916) 307-0990.
Our Rating 4.9/5 based on 165 reviews
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EV charger installation for Sacramento homes
We start with the panel and the permit path – not a brand pitch. Most installs finish in a day when capacity is there. Free on-site estimates, written flat numbers, no pressure.
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Nana P.
2 weeks ago
Old town electric was fantastic! I needed a new circuit box and from start to finish their service was great. They responded promptly to my needs sending someone out the same day to look at the problem and give me a quote within hours.
They took care of all permits and inspections and kept me updated. The day of the replacement a whole crew showed up and replaced everything, answered all my questions, worked with SMUD, and before leaving checked every plug inside and outside the house and labeled inside circuit box.
I highly recommend this wonderful company!
Also they always answer the phone and keep you posted what will happen and when.
They took care of all permits and inspections and kept me updated. The day of the replacement a whole crew showed up and replaced everything, answered all my questions, worked with SMUD, and before leaving checked every plug inside and outside the house and labeled inside circuit box.
I highly recommend this wonderful company!
Also they always answer the phone and keep you posted what will happen and when.
Isaiah F.
2 weeks ago
Very professional, prompt, and knowledgeable. Fast, and got the job done right. Got a upgraded light switch too. Respectful and genuine.
Glen C.
3 weeks ago
OldTown Electric did a great job replacing my old power panel. The wiring is so clean on the new panel and the labels are a plus. The replacement took less than 8 hours. They also patched the stucco and the stucco patch matches my current stucco. I highly recommend them for electrical work.
Richard “R.J.” M.
1 month ago
Old Town Electric is super responsive, very customer service oriented, and extremely thorough with their work. In a word, they are impeccable.
Tom F.
3 months ago
I have used Old Town Electric for a number of projects at my house in Newport, Ranging from updating my main power feed to the house from the street (Thereby removing a safety hazard), adding power to the end of my pier for my boat lift and lighting, installing a mobile generator outlet outside of my house, providing power to my Shed, and most recently to square away a faulty pool pump timer. In each and every case, they were extremely professional and punctual and did a complete and thorough job. I give them my highest recommendation.
Mark
3 months ago
They were very accommodating with my schedule (which changed a couple of times) and always professional and pleasant. They did an excellent job with completing the necessary connections for my new hot tub installation and fountain outlet. I highly recommend them, and their rates seemed very fair.
Marie G.
3 months ago
Amazing, efficient, knowledgeable & professional service.
Jessica R.
3 months ago
Super friendly and helpful
Laura W.
3 months ago
Very professional. Arrived on time, added extras, at our request, at the last minute. Came back to fix any after installation issue.
Max G.
3 months ago
Oleg and Vasiliy installed a Tesla charger for us. They were very professional and their prices were very competitive. Would highly recommend them if you're looking for someone to do any electrical work.
Kirk W.
3 months ago
Really happy with the work. We had our panel replaced and 2 ev chargers installed. Professionally serviced and installed. Thanks!
David T.
4 months ago
Old Town Electric responded quickly with a competitive quote for installing my EV charger and completed the work in a timely manner.
James
4 months ago
This is a great team. They ensured things worked fully with my new circuit and the price was good.
Raymond M.
4 months ago
Vasyl did a great job installing my new EV Charger and upgrading my panel. His company took care of all the permits, he was prompt and professional, and his bid came in at a very competitive price in comparison with other local electricians. It was a hassle free experience from beginning to end. I’d recommend him with no hesitation.
Josh L.
4 months ago
Oleg arrived on time and was able to explain the issue clearly for me. I appreciate his patience and answering my questions. I feel confident in using their services in the future.
Vladimir G.
5 months ago
Highly recommend Old Town Electric. They completed full custom wiring and lights throughout our entire house, and the quality of their work was excellent. They were professional, knowledgeable, and paid attention to every detail from start to finish. Everything was done neatly, on time, and exactly how we wanted. Communication was great throughout the whole process, and they made sure all our questions were answered. Our home’s electrical system turned out even better than we expected. We’re very happy with the results and would definitely use them again!
Arsen G.
5 months ago
I recently hired an Old town electric and was very impressed with the quality of work. They arrived on time, were professional, and clearly explained what needed to be done before starting. The job was completed efficiently, and everything was left clean and organized afterward. What stood out most was their attention to detail and commitment to safety, they made sure everything was up to code and working perfectly before leaving. The pricing was fair with no surprises, which I appreciated. Overall, it was a smooth and stress-free experience, and I would definitely recommend this electrician to anyone looking for reliable and skilled service.
Elk T.
5 months ago
The quality of the work was excellent—everything was done safely, and up to code. He showed up on time, worked efficiently and his attention to detail and commitment to doing the job right the first time.
Aida I.
8 months ago
I have been so relieved and satisfied to have found Oldtown electric. From the way they answer the phone and how the complete tasks, it felt very welcoming. They ate punctual, professional and go above and beyond! They even took my boxes for me! They came back to place light bulbs that I forgot to buy!! Definitely recommend!
Michael P.
8 months ago
Fast, courteous, fair price
Tom T.
9 months ago
Old Town Electric did a fabulous job running power 400 feet from the service to our barn, installing a subpanel, 30 overhead lights in our covered arena and barn, light switches and plugs throughout, and all the conduit. They were customer service oriented, professional, respectful, thorough, and the price was just right. Old Town Electric will be the first electricians I call in the future!! Well done! Tom Taylor
Clemente J.
9 months ago
I am completely happy with Old Town Electric's service. Not only did they provide a competitive quote for my EV charger installation, they walked me through the app setup and explained the work they did on the panel. They arrived on time for their appointment and quickly completed the work. I will most definitely reach out to them for other projects it the future.
Jacob W.
10 months ago
Courteous and speedy, got the job done explained the issue well.
Julie H.
11 months ago
You always provide excellent work, but we are so amazed by your Jellyfish light installation! They are simply gorgeous and easy to use. They made our Christmas so exciting, thank you for making this recommendation. We love them.
rlromero10
11 months ago
Old town has done two projects for us and we will continue to work with them! They are great and efficient!
kayce K.
11 months ago
They were friendly and got the job done in a timely manner. 100% would use again
Tony F.
11 months ago
What a great first experience! Vitaliy set a quick appt., communicated effectively, showed up at the beginning of 2 hour window, checked with me on points of install, did the job for quoted price! Very personable and professional! Will use again without question!
alan K.
12 months ago
Old Town Electric was a pleasure to work with. Their work was professional and timely. I recently purchased a home and needed a lot of projects done from running electric to the garage to adding lights to a closet. Old town will always be my go to company for electrical work.
Anthony D.
1 year ago
Old Town Electric installed a 40amp circuit for our new induction stove. The install went smoothly with no issues. I would use them again for our future projects.
Rebekah L.
1 year ago
We recently had our electrical panel upgrades by OldTown Electric and we are very happy with the service. Vasyl is very responsive and explained the process very clearly. I would definitely recommend his company.
Heather D.
1 year ago
Old Town Electric privided excellent service, as usual. Technicians were polite and took care of what I needed . Had 5 light fixtures installed. Highly recommend.
Tatiana S.
2 years ago
We had an amazing experience with Old Town Electric! They did a fantastic job installing lights over our house. The technicians were extremely friendly, and communicated everything well throughout the process. The work was completed on time, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We are truly satisfied and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work!
Patricia
2 years ago
The electrician was great and very informative with what he did and helping us understand what was needed! Will definitely use this company for future projects!!
Phillip J.
2 years ago
It’s been about a month now since we had OldTown install Gemstone Lights on the front of the house. I wanted to wait a bit to give an honest review and we could not be happier with their communication, quality of install and the Gemstone light product. I would highly recommend them for permanent lighting in the future. We plan to use them for our next projects. Thank you Old Town Electric!!!
JJD451 D
2 years ago
The job was completed in a timely manner. The cost was reasonable, the technicians were courteous, respectful and efficient. Received good professional customer service Good job.
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Jesse and Lesle
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Julio D V.
2 years ago
We found them to be very professional they understood what we wanted to accomplish they provided useful information and they completed the job within a reasonable time frame. We would highly recommend them.
Installation of camera with transformer.
Not picture but installation of fan with heater and light in bathroom.
Having a carport/storage shed(16'X24') I needed to have the power line raised from pole to house(County Code).
They were prompt on the day of work. They noticed somethings that needed to be brought up to code. They explained what needed to be done, the way they were going to do it and the cost.
I noticed the pictures are not in order. SMUD disconnecting the power line, the electrician installing the raiser, SMUD connecting the power line to utility box.
What was to be expected was the wait for SMUD, the county and SMUD. In this kind of work you are on their schedule and not the other way around.
The electricians did their work on a timely basis.
I continue to call them for an electrical work and ethernet connection.
Installation of camera with transformer.
Not picture but installation of fan with heater and light in bathroom.
Having a carport/storage shed(16'X24') I needed to have the power line raised from pole to house(County Code).
They were prompt on the day of work. They noticed somethings that needed to be brought up to code. They explained what needed to be done, the way they were going to do it and the cost.
I noticed the pictures are not in order. SMUD disconnecting the power line, the electrician installing the raiser, SMUD connecting the power line to utility box.
What was to be expected was the wait for SMUD, the county and SMUD. In this kind of work you are on their schedule and not the other way around.
The electricians did their work on a timely basis.
I continue to call them for an electrical work and ethernet connection.
Alex S.
2 years ago
Awesome leadership! extremely Great and friendly Team . Supper easy to communicate with, knowledgeable and took the time to walk us through all of the options available and what would work best for us, with budget friendly deals. My Wife and I are highly impressed with the level of detail and attention given to our project. I would highly recommend oldtown electric Inc to anyone looking for electrical solutions.
Julio D. V.
2 years ago
In the process of having a carport and storage shed with power build in backyard.
County inspector after passing inspection on footing and forms suggested that I have a ground rebar installed.
I contacted OldTown Electric Inc. who I had previously made arrangements to run a power line along with two cables for security cameras an Ethernet line to the storage shed part of the structure.
They were prompt, professional and courteous.
County inspector after passing inspection on footing and forms suggested that I have a ground rebar installed.
I contacted OldTown Electric Inc. who I had previously made arrangements to run a power line along with two cables for security cameras an Ethernet line to the storage shed part of the structure.
They were prompt, professional and courteous.
Home Level 2 charging across the Sacramento metro
Tripped breakers when the dryer and the charger overlap. A garage outlet that gets warm. A 100-amp main from the 1960s-1980s with no spare slots. That is usually where Sacramento EV installs start – not with a catalog charger photo.
Old Town Electric diagnoses panel capacity first, then scopes a Level 2 circuit, hardwired charger, or NEMA 14-50 only when the load calc clears. We pull City of Sacramento or Sacramento County permits, coordinate SMUD when the service changes, and leave you with labeled breakers. CSLB #1099728. Call or text (916) 307-0990.
Level 2 home charging that fits the panel you have
Most Sacramento daily drivers want overnight full charges. Level 2 on a 240V dedicated circuit is the usual answer. We size the breaker and wire to the charger rating, mount the unit, and set any app limits so the circuit is not asked to do more than the panel can give.
NEMA 14-50 makes sense when you want a plug-in EVSE or shared use with an RV. Hardwired Level 2 is cleaner when the charger stays put. Tesla Wall Connector, Wallbox, ChargePoint, and other listed units are fair game once the circuit is correct – we do not force a brand to close a ticket.
Send a clear photo of the main panel label and breaker layout to (916) 307-0990 for a faster written estimate.
Panel path before the wall connector
A feeder and charger on a maxed 100-amp service is how you buy nuisance trips. We run the load calc. If the service cannot take the continuous EV load, the honest next step is a main upgrade or a correctly fed subpanel for a detached garage – not a hope-and-pray breaker swap.
Metro panel work lives on our Sacramento-area panel upgrade and repair page. Elk Grove panel jobs: electrical panel upgrade in Elk Grove.
SMUD Charge@Home and the rebate paperwork
SMUD’s Charge@Home program offers residential incentives that can stack toward a qualifying Level 2 charger and, when rules allow, circuit installation through SMUD’s published paths. Amounts and product lists change – we check current SMUD guidance on the estimate instead of promising a fixed rebate number in marketing copy.
What we do on every SMUD-meter job: confirm the meter is SMUD, note whether a main or meter-base change will need utility scheduling, and help you gather the install docs SMUD asks for. We do not invent eligibility. You still apply as the customer of record on the SMUD account.
City vs County permits on EV circuits
A new 240V EV circuit needs a permit in the City of Sacramento and in unincorporated Sacramento County. The address picks the portal. We pull it, schedule inspection, and do not ask you to handle it later. Skipping the permit is how resale inspections and insurance claims get ugly.
Edge cities follow their own building department and sometimes a different utility (Roseville Electric, Folsom, and others). We name that office before work starts.
Detached garages, shops, and ADU feeds
Charger in a detached garage? Expect a feeder, a local disconnect when required, and a subpanel or dedicated circuit that is not an extension cord through the yard. We scope trench vs overhead, electrode details, and working clearance on site.
Attached garages are usually simpler – still a dedicated circuit, still a permit, still a load calc on the main.
EV charger installs in nearby cities
This page is the metro parent. Live city pages we already run:
- EV charger installation in Elk Grove
- EV charger installation in Roseville
- EV charger installation in Citrus Heights
- EV charger installation in Rancho Cordova
- EV charging station installation in Folsom
- EV charging station installation in El Dorado Hills
If your city is not listed yet, call the metro line and we still scope the job from Sacramento.
What the install day looks like
We confirm the panel path, pull the permit, run conduit or cable, land the breaker, mount the charger or outlet, label the directory, and meet inspection. A clean Level 2 on an open panel is often a half-day. Panel upgrades, trenches, or finished-wall chases take longer – we say so up front.
Commercial multi-port lots are a separate scope with site plans and utility coordination. Call if you need more than one residential wall unit.
Ready for a diagnose-first estimate?
Call or text (916) 307-0990 or use the form on this page. Old Town Electric Inc. | CSLB #1099728 | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Our Recent Projects
Most residential Level 2 jobs land in a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars for circuit, permit, and labor when the panel already has capacity. A main upgrade or long feeder for a detached garage moves the number higher. We quote flat after photos or a site visit - call (916) 307-0990.
Yes for a new dedicated 240V circuit in the City of Sacramento and in unincorporated Sacramento County. We pull the permit and meet inspection. Your address decides City vs County. Edge cities use their own building department.
SMUD Charge@Home offers residential incentives toward qualifying Level 2 equipment and, when program rules allow, circuit installation. Product lists and amounts change. We confirm your meter is SMUD, install to code, and help you gather the paperwork SMUD asks for. You apply as the customer of record.
Sometimes yes, often no. Continuous EV loads eat spare ampacity fast on older Sacramento 100-amp services. We run a load calculation before we sell a wall connector. If the service is short, the clean path is a panel upgrade or a correctly fed garage subpanel - not a double-tapped breaker.
Open-panel Level 2 work is often a few hours to a half day after the permit is in hand. Finished walls, trenches, subpanels, or a main upgrade add time. We give a schedule on the written estimate.
Yes. Old Town Electric Inc. is CSLB #1099728 (C-10). Verify at cslb.ca.gov. Call or text (916) 307-0990 or use the free estimate form on this page.
WHY US ?
- Load calc before any wall connector
- City of Sacramento or County permit pulled in-house
- SMUD Charge@Home paperwork help on SMUD meters
- Family-owned C-10 crew, CSLB #1099728
- Written flat estimate after photos or a visit
- Licensed and insured - verify at cslb.ca.gov
- Weekday scheduling Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Call for a diagnose-first EV estimate
Panel photo ready? Call or text (916) 307-0990. Old Town Electric – CSLB #1099728.