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Home Charger Requirements
• The level 2 charger must be new, supplied by a dedicated 208/240-volt supply circuit, and
deliver a minimum of 16 amps. The charger may either be hardwired directly to an electrical
service panel or plugged into a pre-existing or newly installed NEMA receptacle.
• Level 2 home chargers do not have a price cap and may be purchased by the Participant or
contractor. The average cost for a level 2 home charger is between $500-$700. Level 2 portable
chargers may also be purchased under this option.
• Installation must be completed by a licensed contractor and at least one electrician on each
crew must hold an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification.
• Electrical permits are required and may be obtained from the city or county's building division’s
permitting office by the contractor or Participant/property owner. The permit must be finalized
before the installation begins and a final inspection should be performed by the permitting
office after the installation is completed.
• Participant must either be the property owner of the residence where the charger is installed or
they are required to receive permission from the property owner (e.g. landlord, homeowners
association, etc.).
Keep in mind that level 2 chargers that have a continuous amperage supply below 40 amps require a
significantly higher amount of time to charge your electric vehicle. Charging times vary depending on
your electrical system capacity, charging rate, vehicle battery size, and state of charge (empty vs. full
battery).
Licensed Contractors
A home charger must be installed by a contractor with a valid Contractors State License Board (CSLB) C-
10 or C-46 License and at least one electrician on each crew, at any given time, must hold an
Electric
Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification as required by Public Utilities Code 740.20.
One member of each crew may be both the contractor and an EVITP certified electrician. The EVITP
certification requirement does not apply to single-family home residential electric vehicle chargers that
can use an existing 208/240-volt receptacle.
Work done, costs incurred, and equipment purchased/ ordered for installations that are performed by
non-licensed contractors and contractors without an EVITP certified electrician are not eligible for
reimbursement. Participant and household members may not perform any installations, even if they are
a licensed contractor or EVITP certified electrician. Participant should verify their contractor has a valid
and active license on the CSLB website:
https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/checklicense.aspx
. EVITP certification for
electricians can be verified by certification number or last name on the EVITP website:
https://db.evitp.org/
Participant will pay the licensed contractor directly for the invoice balance after the installation is
completed. The Air District will not reimburse contractors and will directly reimburse Participant for
eligible costs after a reimbursement request with all required documentation is submitted.
The Air District does not have an authorized contractor list. Participants may utilize the following
resources to find qualified installers in their area. Please note, these are not exhaustive lists and
contractors may sign up to be included in these databases on a voluntary basis.