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US home charging · Level 2

Level 2 charger cost calculator

Price a home Level 2 EVSE the way a bid actually lands: unit cost, electrician work, and the kWh you will buy every month. Built for US homeowners planning a 240 V install.

Assumptions last updated September 1, 2026. Estimates only — local codes and utility rates vary.

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Assumptions last updated September 1, 2026. Edit any field — the URL updates so you can share the estimate.

Hardware
USD

Hardwired or plug-in wall unit, often 32–48 A with a longer cable and app features. The usual choice for a dedicated home stall.

Installation
USD

Panel has spare capacity, short indoor run, new 240 V circuit or NEMA 14-50 near the garage. No service upgrade.

Electricity
$/kWh

Use supply + delivery from a recent bill.

kWh

Usable pack size, not EPA range.

%

Level 2 is often 85%–95% grid-to-battery. Default 90%.

Optional driving comparison

Set monthly miles to 0 if you only want hardware, install, and per-charge cost.

mi
mi/kWh

Real-world miles per kWh from the car’s trip screen.

mpg
$/gal

What this calculator includes

A Level 2 charger is 240-volt EVSE. The sticker on the box is only one line. Most households also pay an electrician for a dedicated circuit — and then pay the utility every time the car plugs in.

Defaults use US 2025–2026 ballparks: portable units around $250–$700, wall-mounted stations around $400–$1,200, a simple indoor circuit around $400–$1,500, and a panel or service upgrade around $2,000–$4,500. Electricity starts at a national residential-style rate you should replace with your bill.

How the math works

Optional gasoline comparison uses the same monthly miles, a miles-per- gallon stand-in, and a $/gallon price. It is a fuel-cost sketch, not a total cost of ownership model (no insurance, tires, or residual value).

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