EV charger installation cost in Los Angeles, 2026
Installers who publish prices quote $950–$2,000 for a permitted Level 2 install when the panel has spare capacity; LADWP customers can get up to $1,000 back ($1,500 if income-qualified).
Typical install
$1,000–$2,000
Top rebate
Up to $1,000
Permit fee
$1,000–$2,000
Cost breakdown
| Line item | Figure | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical permitted install, panel OK | $1,000–$2,000 | LED Guys (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Short run beside panel | $950–$1,350 | LED Guys (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| 10–25 ft attached-garage run | $1,600–$2,000 | LED Guys (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Wire run, indoor or outdoor | $60 per ft | LED Guys (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Underground run to detached garage | $85–$110 per ft | LED Guys (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| 200A panel upgrade | $4,375–$6,875 | LED Guys (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Charger hardware (L2 wall unit) | $525–$950 | LED Guys (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Simple install range (second source) | $800–$2,500 | Helios Energy Global | Oct 26, 2026 |
| LADBS EV charger permit, single-family, 0–200A | $98.10 (reported; confirm in PermitLA) | LED Guys permit guide | Oct 26, 2026 |
Rebates
| Rebate | Amount | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charger purchase or installation | Up to $1,000 | LADWP | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Extra for EZ-SAVE or Lifeline customers | +$500 (up to $1,500) | LADWP | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Dedicated EV time-of-use meter | $250 flat | LADWP FAQ | Oct 26, 2026 |
| EV rate discount (separately metered) | $0.025 per kWh, $10 monthly minimum | LADWP | Oct 26, 2026 |
- Account holder must have an active LADWP residential electric meter.
- Installation must be by a licensed electrician to claim labor; permit costs are eligible.
- One charger rebate per customer per residence; apply within six months of installation.
- Rebate cannot exceed your costs minus other incentives.
Permits
Inside the City of LA, LADBS issues EV charger permits as express or e-permits with no plan check for homes up to 400A service (LADBS checklist). LADWP installation steps: LADWP charger installation. Other LA County cities have their own building departments.
Not yet verified:
- Installer response testing (who replies to quote requests) has not been done yet.
- Southern California Edison areas of LA County are not covered on this page yet.