Ecoloop

EV Charger Installation

Why Install A Level 2 Home Charger?

We make clean energy simple, affordable and local.

Charge overnight at home instead of hunting for public stations.

Add 20–40+ miles of range per hour instead of trickle charging from a wall outlet.

Protect your home with a properly wired, code‑compliant install.

Get ready to pair your EV with solar or a fixed‑rate PPA so your ‘fuel’ cost doesn’t keep going up.

Most people who own an EV end up getting a Level 2 charger – doing it right the first time saves you money and hassle.

Gas Tank vs. Plug vs. Plug + Solar

Quick comparison text, no hard promises

A typical gas car might cost around 10–15¢ per mile in fuel at today’s prices.

A typical EV on regular grid power can often be closer to 4–6¢ per mile, depending on your rates and efficiency.

If you lock in a long‑term solar or PPA rate and charge at home, your cost per mile can be more stable and often lower over time than buying gas or paying rising utility rates.

In your Home Power Plan, we run real numbers for your home, your EV, and your rates so you can see what switching your ‘fuel’ to home power could look like.

How We Install Your Home EV Charger

We handle everything so you can enjoy the savings.

Site check & panel review

We look at your main panel, parking spot, and where the charger should go.

Quote with clear scope

You get a written quote that covers the charger circuit, wiring, and any panel work

Professional installation

Our licensed electricians install the circuit, mount the charger, and test everything.

Walkthrough & options

We show you how to use it and talk through future options like solar, battery, or SPAN.

Most standard installs take about half a day once scheduled.

EV Charger Installs For Homes Like Yours

Over 1,500 projects completed • 500+ installs last year

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you install a charger for my specific EV brand?

Yes. We can install compatible home EV chargers for most major electric vehicle brands.

The right charger depends on your vehicle, charging speed requirements, electrical system, and installation location. During the assessment, we’ll confirm compatibility and recommend an option that fits your home and daily driving needs.

You do not necessarily need to purchase the charger yourself.

We can help you select a compatible charger and provide it as part of the installation, or we can install a charger you have already purchased, provided it meets the required specifications and is compatible with your vehicle and electrical system.

We’ll evaluate your electrical panel before confirming the installation.

Depending on your home, options may include using an available circuit, installing an energy-management device, upgrading the panel, or completing other electrical work. The correct solution depends on your panel capacity, existing electrical loads, charger requirements, and local code.

We do not promise a one-size-fits-all price before reviewing the actual job conditions. A remote pre-assessment using panel photos and installation details helps us identify the likely scope before the site visit.

Yes. We can install an EV charger outdoors when the location, equipment, wiring, weather protection, and electrical conditions meet applicable requirements.

Outdoor installations may require weather-rated equipment, proper mounting, conduit, and additional protection depending on the home and installation location. We’ll evaluate the proposed location and recommend the safest practical setup.

Yes, your EV charger can use electricity generated by your solar system when solar production is available.

If you already have solar, we can evaluate your system, energy production, electrical setup, and usage to determine how an EV charger may fit. If your solar is financed through a PPA or lease, we may also need to review the agreement and confirm any equipment or electrical restrictions with the provider.

Solar may help reduce the cost of charging, but your vehicle can still draw power from the grid when solar production is not sufficient.

Yes, when a permit is required, we coordinate the permitting and inspection process for the installation.

Permit timelines can vary by location, electrical work, panel modifications, and charger type.

Ready To Charge Your EV At Home The Right Way?

Tell us about your home and EV and we’ll size the circuit, design the install, and give you a clear EV charger quote.

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    Solar & Real Estate

    Solar can help a real estate deal when everyone understands how it works, and it can slow things down when they don’t.
    If you own the system (cash or loan):

    • The solar system is usually treated as a home improvement, like a new roof or kitchen.
    • Buyers often see lower electric bills as a plus.
    • Your agent and the buyer’s lender just need clear documentation.

    If you have a PPA:

    • The agreement transfers to the new owner, subject to approval and paperwork.
    • The buyer steps into a lower, predictable solar payment instead of paying full utility rates.
    • We help your agent and the buyer understand the terms so they’re comfortable with the transfer.

    Ecoloop can support real estate transactions by:

    • Explaining the system and agreement to agents and buyers
    • Providing clean documentation on production, payments, and warranties
    • Giving honest guidance if solar is not the right move before a sale

    Solar Warranty & Guarantees

    Most systems come with:

    • Panel production warranties (often 25 years, guaranteeing 85–90% of original output at year 25).
    • Inverter warranties (typically 10–25 years, depending on brand).
    • EcoLoop workmanship warranty, including roof penetrations.

    For PPAs, there is usually a production guarantee: if the system underperforms vs the promised output, you receive credits or compensation per the agreement. At the end of a PPA term, you typically can:

    • Have the system removed,
    • Renew the agreement, or
    • Buy the system at a pre‑defined or fair‑market value.
    • For PPAsWe explain your exact coverage and end‑of‑term options before you sign.

    Solar Maintenance

    With a PPA, maintenance and monitoring are included for the term: the PPA provider and EcoLoop are responsible for keeping the system running. For owned systems:

    • Panels generally need very little maintenance; rain and snow do most of the cleaning.
    • We recommend periodic inspections and offer service plans.
    • If there’s an issue, we diagnose it, help with equipment warranty claims, and handle repairs.

    We also provide maintenance and repair services to solar systems installed by other companies, our goal is to bring your solar system back to life in no time.

    A typical Ecoloop solar project looks like this:

    We recommend batteries when:

    • Home Power Plan consultation – We review your bill, roof, and goals.
    • Site survey – We confirm roof condition, measurements, and electrical panel details.
    • Engineering & design – We finalize your system layout and technical docs.
    • Permits & utility approvals – We submit to your town and utility.
    • Installation – Our in‑house crews install the system.
    • Inspections & PTO – The town and utility sign off and grant Permission To Operate.

    In Massachusetts, that full process usually takes 3–6 months depending on the city and utility. We set that expectation upfront so you’re not surprised.

    Panels & Roof Fit

    Before we recommend a system, we check:

    • Roof orientation: South, east, and west faces are usually best.
    • Shading: Heavy tree coverage can kill production. We’ll talk honestly about tree removal or tell you if solar doesn’t make sense.
    • Roof age & condition: If the roof is near the end of its life, we’ll recommend replacing it first so you don’t pay twice.
    • Structures: Sometimes panels go on garages or other buildings if they have better sun.

    We size the system around your 12 months of past usage plus future plans (EVs, hot tubs, additions) so you’re not under‑ or over‑building.

    Solar Batteries

    We recommend batteries when:

    • You have frequent outages and want your heat, fridge, internet, or medical equipment to stay on.
    • You are concerned about future changes to your electricity plans and want to prepare.
    • You want to join programs like Connected Solutions that pay you for letting the utility use some of your stored energy during peaks.

    Batteries are quoted separately and can be:

    • Bundled into a PPA (battery + solar, $0‑down with long-term maintenance included), or
    • Financed as part of an owned system (cash/loan) so you can access battery incentives directly.

    Solar Financing Options

    Ecoloop works a solar broker and is able to offer every option under the sun:

    • $0‑down PPA: You don’t buy the system; you buy the power it produces at a lower, often fixed or capped rate for up to 25 years. Maintenance is included, and approval usually uses a soft credit check. 
    • Solar loan: You own the system, build home equity, and keep applicable incentives. There’s a monthly payment until it’s paid off.
    • Cash: Maximum long‑term savings if you want to deploy capital upfront, about a 8 year ROI.

    We act as a broker, not a captive lender, so we can show multiple options and explain any dealer fees or escalators before you sign. Your Home Power Plan lays this out side by side.

    Solar Incentives

    Incentives are real, but they usually don’t show up as a check in your mailbox. Instead:

    • For owned systems, state incentives, net metering, and tax exemptions help offset your cost over time.
    • For PPAs, the financing partner typically uses available commercial‑side federal credits and state programs, then bakes that value into your lower kWh rate and $0‑down structure.

    When roof work, tree removal, or panel upgrades are needed, we often structure the project so incentive value and PPA economics help make those upgrades affordable in a single plan.

    Solar Cost & Savings (ROI)

    We look at your actual bill and compare:

    • What you’d keep paying the utility over 25 years (at today’s rates + likely increases), vs
    • What you’d pay with a solar loan, cash purchase, or $0‑down PPA.

    In Massachusetts, it’s common to be paying $0.30–0.40+ per kWh to the utility. A well‑structured solar plan or PPA usually drops your effective rate and locks it in, which is why:

    • PPAs can save money immediately with no upfront cost
    • Owned systems often pay back in 8–9 years, then produce low‑cost power for decades

    Your Home Power Plan shows 25‑year side‑by‑side numbers so you can see total savings, not just one monthly payment.

    How Solar Works

    Solar panels on your roof turn sunlight into DC electricity. Inverters convert that into AC power your home can use. Your home uses solar power first. If you’re producing more than you’re using, the extra energy either:

    • Flows back to the grid and earns you net metering credits, or
    • Charges a home battery if you have one.

    At night or on cloudy days, you pull power from the grid as usual, but your yearly bill is based on total solar production minus total usage, not just one sunny day. From the street, your house looks the same; the big change is what you pay per kWh over time.: