What We Install
Level 2 home charging typically uses a dedicated 240 V circuit. The right charging rate fits the distance you drive and the time your car spends parked. A lower-output Level 2 setup may meet those needs within your existing electrical capacity.
Actual charging power is limited by the vehicle, the charger’s configured output and the power available to it. The breaker and wiring are sized for that output and the sustained demand of charging. Charging current is typically lower than the breaker rating—for example, 32 A charging on a 40 A circuit.
Hardwired & Plug-In
A hardwired charger connects directly to its electrical circuit. A plug-in charger uses a compatible outlet. The charger’s requirements, installation location and circuit protection determine the suitable connection; an existing circuit and receptacle need assessment before reuse.
For plug-in installations, we use only heavy-duty outlets designed for EV charging, rather than standard appliance receptacles. Outdoor equipment must also be rated for the conditions it will experience.
Choosing a Charger
Your home charger does not need to be the same brand as your vehicle. We match equipment to your vehicle’s charging capability, your parking arrangement and the electrical installation.
We can assess a charger you already own, and you can enquire before choosing a vehicle or charger. Equipment supply and installation are identified in your quote.
NACS & J1772 Standards
J1772 and NACS are common vehicle-side connections for home charging. NACS is the Tesla-style connector, standardized as SAE J3400. The connection must suit your vehicle and equipment; any adapter must be approved for that vehicle and AC home charging, not DC fast charging.
Who This Service Is For
We provide tailored EV charging solutions for various residential setups and customer needs across the Capital Region.
- Homeowners with EVs: Whether you just purchased a new EV, have an existing vehicle, or are planning a future purchase.
- Any Garage Type: Installations for attached garages, detached garages, carports, and outdoor driveway mounting.
- Limited Electrical Capacity: Homeowners who have been told their supply cannot support a charger. A lower charging output or suitable energy management may allow charging within the existing supply.
- EV Readiness: Property managers or builders preparing homes to be EV-ready for future tenants or buyers.
Electrical Capacity Assessment
The number on your main breaker does not tell the whole story. Your electrical service, panel configuration and demand from heating, cooking, laundry and other major loads all influence the capacity available for charging.
Spare breaker spaces and spare electrical capacity are separate considerations. The main breaker, panel and incoming service conductors must be considered together.
Important: Electrical capacity must be verified through an assessment and applicable Canadian Electrical Code load calculation. This website does not replace an electrical assessment or engineering review where required.
Load Calculations
A load demand calculation helps establish a suitable charging rate and whether energy management or electrical changes are needed. It considers the home’s floor area, heating and cooling, major appliances and the proposed charger, applying the relevant electrical-code demand factors.
EVEMS (Load Management)
Suitable energy management monitors household demand and reduces or pauses charging to keep it within configured limits. Charging can increase or resume when conditions allow.
It can make Level 2 charging possible within an existing supply, but does not add capacity. Reduced or paused charging can mean less energy delivered while you are plugged in. App controls alone do not establish energy management; compatible monitoring and controls are required.
Panel and Service Changes
Equipment condition, available capacity and your future electrical plans determine whether changes are needed. A lower charging output and suitable energy management are considered alongside an upgrade.
Replacing a panel alone does not increase the capacity of the incoming electrical service. Where a service upgrade is needed, utility coordination and the required electrical work form part of the project plan.
Permits and Inspection
Safety and compliance are our top priorities. "The City of Edmonton states that an electrical permit is required to install, alter, or add to an electrical system, including vehicle charging stations."
We arrange the electrical permit and coordinate the required inspections.
- The City of Edmonton requires an electrical permit for EV charger installations. We obtain the required electrical permit before any work begins.
- Revolt Electric performs the work safely and cleanly.
- We coordinate the required inspections for your installation.
Permit requirements may differ in surrounding municipalities (Strathcona County, St. Albert, Leduc, etc.). Revolt Electric handles the permitting for each jurisdiction.
Our Service Area
Revolt Electric provides professional EV charger installation services primarily in Edmonton, as well as throughout the Capital Region.
Contact us if your location is not listed. We assess projects across the Capital Region.