Will the calculator numbers match my real bill?

Close. The figures use 18 kWh per 100 km, typical for an Edmonton mid-size EV like a Model Y or Ioniq 5, and EPCOR's residential Rate of Last Resort of 12.01 cents per kWh, posted July 1 2026 and fixed for two years. Alberta has no residential off peak rate, so there is no overnight discount built into the math. Winter usage on a cold week can run 22 to 25 kWh per 100 km. If your driving is mostly highway or you run heat pump cabin pre-warm, slide the daily commute up a bit and the math updates live. We give you the conservative number first so the bill never surprises.

Do I need a Level 2 charger and what is the install cost?

For daily driving under 60 km, a NEMA 14-50 outlet ($1,995 installed) is enough. For longer commutes or two EVs, a Wallbox Pulsar Plus hardwired install ($2,795 standard, $3,495 complex) is the right call. Both pull permits, include Teck 90 6/3 armored cable, and pass inspection. Master Electrician #13824 stamps the job.

How does solar zero out my charging cost?

A 9 to 12 kW solar system in Edmonton produces roughly enough to cover an average home plus an EV charging 50 km a day. After payback (typically 9 to 12 years), the sunshine is your fuel. CEIP financing at 6 percent fixed over 20 years means $0 down. Run your roof through the solar calculator to see your exact size and payback.

Can I get this installed before winter?

Yes. We are currently booking the next install window, with an on-site visit usually within 3 to 5 business days. Most EV charger installs are done in 2 to 4 hours. We pull permits and arrange the inspection. If you want it done before the first cold snap, book the site visit now.

Edmonton EV Charger Estimator · Master Electrician #13824

What does an EV charger really cost to install?

Most calculators quote you one cheap plug price, then the number jumps once someone is standing at your panel. That is not how we work. Answer a few questions and we will show you three things. The difference is real, so we will not hide it.

Start my honest estimate

Where you stand
where your home actually stands
Load management
whether you need load management
By wire run
and an honest ballpark by wire run

Master Electrician owned Permit on our license No hidden fees

Rather skip the questions? Call (780) 904-3462. A Master Electrician answers, not a call centre.

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Receipts, before the pitch

Three of ours, so you know what the number buys.

Tesla Wall Connector installed with a strapped conduit run in an Alberta garage by Raydn Renewables — **Wall Connector, garage wall.** Conduit run straight and strapped, breaker sized to the unit, *permit pulled and inspected.*

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Wallbox Pulsar Plus Level 2 EV charger installed on a garage wall in Alberta by Raydn Renewables — **Wallbox Pulsar Plus, 48A.** Load balancing built in, which is often what saves a house from needing a service upgrade.

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Level 2 EV charger installed on the exterior wall of an Edmonton home by Raydn Renewables — **Outside, Edmonton winter.** Rated enclosure, sealed penetration, mounted where the cord actually reaches the car.

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What customers say about EV work

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“I highly recommend Dima for any electrical work! He's professional, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to make sure the job is done right. Whether it's solar, EV charger installs, or other electrical needs, Dima takes the time to explain everything clearly and deliver top-quality work. He's reliable, efficient, and someone you can really trust to take care of your home or business. If you're looking for great service and peace of mind, Dima is the guy to call!”

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“Dmitry was 10/10 to work with from start to finish. He was able to diagnose a problem in our rental property and have it fixed the same day. Our tenant was very impressed with his work, professionalism, and cleanliness. We will definitely work with Raydn going forward and it is with the utmost confidence that we would recommend their services.”

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Question 1 of 4

How fast do you want to charge?

Not sure? Pick the middle. We confirm the right speed for your car on site.

Question 2 of 4

What size is your electrical service?

Look at the big main breaker at the top of your panel. Still unsure? Choose the last option and we sort it out.

How do I read my panel?

Open your electrical panel door. The single largest breaker, usually at the very top, has a number stamped on its switch: 100, 125, or 200. That number is your service size in amps. If you cannot find it or it is not labeled, just pick "I am not sure" and we will confirm it on site at no charge.

Question 3 of 4

Which of these do you already have?

Tap every one that is in your home today. These are the big power users that share your panel with a car charger.

Question 4 of 4

How far is the charger from your panel?

A rough guess is fine. The wire run is the one thing we can only lock exactly after we measure on site, so we price it as a range.

Where your home stands

Here is your panel headroom

This is the honest picture before we ever quote a price.

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EV charger

Your home today Car charger Headroom left

Your honest ballpark

Here is the straight comparison

Every number below includes GST and the permit on our license. These are ballpark ranges. The one unknown is the exact wire run, which we lock after measuring on site. No surprises.

Get your exact number from Dmitry

This ballpark gets you close. The final price comes from a real on site measure and a proper load calculation, done before you ever book. If anything looks tight, I tell you straight. We treat every project like it is our own.

Got it. Dmitry will call you within 24 hours.

Usually same day, first thing next morning at the latest. Prefer to talk now? Call (780) 904-3462.

Rather just talk it through? Call (780) 904-3462. A Master Electrician answers, not a call centre.

The honest homework

Everything the cheap quote does not tell you

Where does your home stand?

Your panel can only carry so much at once. A 200A service has room to spare. A 100A service is often nearly full once the AC, dryer, and heat run together. Adding a car charger to a full panel is the whole question.

100A Tight

200A Room to spare

home today car charger headroom

Plug in or hardwired?

A plug in charger on a cord is capped at 40A, about 9.6 kW. Hardwiring the same charger gets you the full 48A, about 11 kW, and gives you a cleaner permanent install. The tradeoff is real, so here it is side by side.

Plug in 9.6 kW 40A circuit · #8 copper

Hardwired 11 kW 60A circuit · #6 copper

For roughly a hundred dollars more than plug in, you get full charging speed and the cleaner install.

What is load management, and why it saves you money

When your panel is tight, most companies sell you a service upgrade.

The usual answer

$3,500 to $6,000

service upgrade

That is the typical number when the car is the reason.

Across all panel work the full range is $2,200 to $6,500 and up.

There is a cheaper way

Keep 100A

a load manager instead

A load manager watches your whole panel and pauses the car only, never your heat pump or AC, whenever the house needs the power.

The car simply finishes charging a bit later.

You keep your 100A service and skip the upgrade.

Your 100A panel

Heat pump stays on AC stays on Range stays on Car charger • paused when busy

Panel upgrade $3,500 to $6,000 → Load manager, far less

Why wire run changes the price

The further your charger sits from the panel, the more copper and labour it takes to reach it. That is the honest reason a quote moves. We give you short, medium, and long bands up front, then lock the exact number the moment we measure on site.

Shortup to 30 ft

Medium30 to 60 ft

Long60 to 100 ft

Our promise

✓ Permit pulled on our own license, every job
✓ Code correct, inspected work, no shortcuts
✓ A proper on site load calculation before we book
✓ Half deposit to book, balance on completion
✓ If anything looks tight, I tell you straight before we book

Dmitry Naboka, Master Electrician · #13824 · Raydn Renewables

What happens next

Three steps, no panel surprises.

1
I call you back

Same day, or first thing the next morning. You get the Master Electrician, not a dispatcher.
2
I check your panel headroom

A real load calculation on your actual service. That is what decides whether you need an upgrade or a DCC.
3
You get one installed price

Charger, conduit run, permit and inspection in one number. No change order after the fact.

Honest quote in 24 hours

Or call (780) 904-3462

Charging on your own power

An EV on grid power still has a fuel bill. Panels turn your commute into a fixed cost.

Run the solar number