Home EV charging · Edmonton and area
Does your EV charger need a service upgrade?
A 100-amp service alone does not tell us whether your home needs an upgrade. K-Jay assesses the available capacity, existing loads, charger and cable route. We commonly use load management in EV installations when it suits the home.
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Can a 100-amp home support an EV charger in Edmonton?
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A 100-amp home may support a Level 2 EV charger. The service rating alone cannot tell you whether your proposed charger fits. An electrician needs to assess the home's electrical demand, equipment and charging plan before recommending an installation.
An empty breaker space does not establish available service capacity, and a 100-amp rating does not automatically mean you need an upgrade. The assessment determines which charging arrangements your home can support.
What the assessment considers
The assessment looks at your service and electrical equipment alongside the loads already in the home. The vehicle, proposed charger, parking location and cable route help define the installation being considered.
Have these details ready if you know them:
- Your vehicle and the charger's make and model.
- Where the vehicle will park and the intended charger location.
- Major electrical loads already in the home.
- Electrical additions you are planning.
- Safely visible panel and main-breaker information.
Mention planned additions early. A recommendation should reflect the charging setup and electrical demand being considered; a plan based on today's equipment may need another assessment when that equipment changes. If you do not know a detail, leave it for the electrician to confirm.
These details help K-Jay understand the request, but an assessment is still needed to confirm that a particular charger is suitable. Read about K-Jay's EV charger installation service before completing the intake.
When load management may help
Depending on the assessment, the options may include a suitable charging arrangement using existing capacity, compatible load management, or a service upgrade.
A compatible load-management system responds to other electrical demand. It may make charging an option for some homes, but charging availability depends on the system and household loads. Suitability must be checked against your home, equipment and applicable requirements.
Load management does not guarantee that every 100-amp home can use every charger. Nor should an upgrade be assumed solely from the service rating. Ask which options the assessment supports and what information is still needed to choose between them.
Tell K-Jay how much charging you need from day to day. The assessment considers your vehicle and charging arrangement alongside the home's available capacity.
Permits and safe photos
The City of Edmonton lists EV charging installations among electrical work requiring a permit. Check the current City electrical permit information when planning the work. Confirm the requirements for your installation with K-Jay before proceeding.
For intake photos, open only the panel's hinged door. Never remove panel covers, touch electrical equipment or expose hidden parts. If information is not safely visible, leave it for the electrician.
Photos of the parking area and intended charger location can also help explain the request. Keep any panel photo limited to the safely visible area. A photo can help frame the assessment; it cannot confirm service capacity or approve an installation.
Questions to ask before booking
Ask what information is still needed, whether compatible load management is an option for your home, and whether your planned additions change the assessment. Confirm what permit arrangements apply to the proposed work.
To begin, complete K-Jay's EV quote intake with the details you know and safe photos. You do not need to guess missing electrical information or investigate behind panel covers.
Frequently asked questions
Does spare panel space mean I have capacity for a charger?
No. A breaker space shows where equipment might fit; it does not establish that your electrical service can support the added demand.
Does every 100-amp home need a service upgrade?
No. The outcome depends on the home's equipment, electrical loads, proposed charger and assessment. Compatible load management may be an option in some cases.
Should I mention future electrical additions?
Yes. Tell K-Jay what you are planning so the assessment can consider the expected demand alongside the proposed charging setup.
Two EVs: sharing power and managing home loads
Sharing power between chargers and responding to other household demand are different control functions. A compatible sharing system divides a configured charging allowance among chargers. Ask whether the proposed equipment provides charger sharing, home-load control or both; the exact models and electrical assessment determine what fits.
Tesla documents a Gen 3-only group feature and says its dynamic control is limited to a single Wall Connector. That example does not establish which arrangement suits your home.
Before choosing the first charger, share both vehicle and charger models, parking locations, expected charging times and planned electrical additions. Charging together does not guarantee both vehicles reach their individual maximum rates. Leave capacity, circuits and equipment suitability to the assessment.
Source guidance: Tesla power-management guidance.
How much does the installation cost?
Most K-Jay home EV installations cost $1,400 to $2,600 including GST, excluding the charger. Run length, installation difficulty and required load management affect pricing. The agreed quote includes permits, travel and load management when needed. This is a typical installation range, not a fixed price or the price of the load-management device alone.
Most customers supply their own charger, and we welcome that. If K-Jay supplies it, the charger is a separate upfront line item.
Your next step
We provide a free, no-obligation quote in 2 to 3 business days after receiving a complete intake and the required photos. We prepare most quotes remotely and will contact you if we need more information or a closer assessment. Your EV/solar sales expert guides the quote process and follows through with you. EV installation includes six months of K-Jay workmanship coverage.
This is an overview of K-Jay’s assessment process, not installation instructions or approval for a particular electrical setup.
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