Verify a pro
Is your electrician actually licensed for this?
Anyone can quote an EV charger install. Not everyone is licensed to do it, or certified for EV equipment. Here is how to check before signing a bid.
State electrical license
Every state contractor board has a public license lookup. Search the licensee by name or business and confirm it is active, not expired, and matches the address on the bid.
EVITP certification
The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program is the industry's recognized EVSE-installer cert. Verify your installer in the EVITP directory.
Insurance and bonding
Ask for proof of general liability and workers' comp. Reputable installers keep a current certificate of insurance handy.
Permit handling
The installer should pull the permit. If they are pushing you to pull it as the homeowner, ask why.
The two checks that matter most
EVITP directory
Search the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program directory to confirm your installer is certified for EV equipment.
evitp.orgYour state contractor board
Each state runs a public license lookup. The fastest way to find yours is a search like [state] electrical contractor license search.
Search by stateFive questions to ask the bidder
If the answers are vague, get a second bid. A real licensed installer answers each of these without hesitation.
- 01Show me the load calculation you ran on my panel.
- 02Are you EVITP certified for EV equipment?
- 03Will you pull the electrical permit yourself?
- 04What is the exact circuit size and breaker you are proposing?
- 05What happens if the inspector asks for a change?
Run your own calc before they run their bid
Knowing what your panel can actually do makes the questions sharper.
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