Residential

Level 2 Home Charger Installation in Collierville, TN

Level 2 home charger installation in Collierville means a licensed electrician runs a dedicated 240 volt circuit from your panel to a wall charger in your garage or driveway. The circuit is sized at 125% of the charger's draw. Your electrician pulls the permit with the Town of Collierville and schedules the inspection.

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Collierville, TN

Who Is a Level 2 Home Charger Right For?

A Level 2 setup suits drivers who want a full battery each morning without a trip to a public station.

New EV owners who have outgrown a standard 120 volt wall outlet
Households with two EVs that share one garage
Drivers with long commutes toward Memphis or Germantown
Homeowners who want a hardwired EV charger with a clean, permanent look

What Does a Level 2 Install Usually Include?

Each job differs, but a typical Level 2 charger electrician in Collierville covers these items.

A look at your panel's open spaces and present load
A load calculation for the added circuit
A new double-pole breaker sized for the charger
Copper conductors run in conduit or approved cable to the charger spot
Mounting and wiring of a hardwired unit, or a heavy-duty receptacle for a plug-in unit
The Town permit, the inspection, and a test charge with your car

How Does a Level 2 Install Work?

Step 1: Call and Describe Your Setup
Call (901) 555-0100 and tell the electrician which car you drive, where you park, and where your panel sits. A photo of the panel label helps.
Step 2: Panel and Path Check
Your electrician opens the panel, checks breaker space, and measures the run from the panel to the charger spot.
Step 3: Pick the Charger and Amperage
You and your electrician choose a charger size that fits your panel and your driving. A 48 amp EV charger suits some homes, while others do well at 32 or 40 amps.
Step 4: Written Quote, Permit, and Inspection
You get a written quote before work starts. The electrician pulls the permit, completes the install, and schedules the Town inspection.

What Affects the Cost of a Level 2 Install?

For a deeper look, see our page on installation cost factors.

Panel Capacity and Age

An older or crowded panel may need work before a new 240 volt circuit fits. See panel upgrades for EV charging.

Distance From Panel to Charger

A longer run means more wire and conduit.

Charger Amperage and Hardware

A 60 amp circuit for a 48 amp charger needs a larger breaker and wire than a 40 amp circuit.

Permit and Inspection Fees

The Town's Building & Codes Division sets these fees.

What Code Rules Apply to a Level 2 Charger in Collierville?

NEC Article 625 and the Town's Adopted Code

NEC Article 625 covers EV charging equipment. The Town of Collierville enforces the 2017 NEC with Town amendments as of October 2026. GFCI rules for this work follow the edition the Town enforces, and your electrician applies them.

How Is the Circuit Sized?

EV charging is a continuous load, so the breaker and wire are sized at 125% of the charger's current. A 48 amp charger needs a 60 amp circuit. A 40 amp charger needs a 50 amp circuit.

Load Calculation and Aluminum Wire

Under the Town's amended 220.1(a) and 220.10, the service must carry the total connected load, and branch-circuit load math is due by the Rough Electric inspection. The Town also limits aluminum conductors inside dwellings under its amended 110.5(a) and 334.10.

Who Can Do the Work?

The Town's Building & Codes FAQ says homeowners may pull their own building permits, but electrical work needs a state or county licensed contractor. The permit comes from the Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division. Learn more on our permits and inspections page.

What Should Collierville Homeowners Know Before They Charge?

On a July evening, your AC and charger pull from the same panel, so the load calculation counts. Many owners schedule charging late at night.

Housing in town ranges from older homes near the historic Town Square to newer subdivisions. Newer homes often have larger service, while some older homes need panel work first. For EV charger installation in Collierville beyond the garage, see outdoor driveway chargers.

MLGW serves Collierville. MLGW's home-charger incentives, if any, change over time. Confirm the current offer at mlgw.com or with MLGW before you buy. Our rebates and incentives page tracks other programs.

Office lots and fleets need commercial and workplace charging instead.

Sources

Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division, Adopted Codes and Local Amendments
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 625
Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division, FAQ

FAQ

Level 2 Home Charger Questions

Have another question about Level 2 home charger? The EV charger FAQ covers more.

Should I Hardwire My Level 2 Charger or Plug It In?

Hardwiring allows higher amperage and has no plug to wear out. A plug-in unit is easier to swap or take with you.

Is a 48 Amp EV Charger Worth It?

It depends on your car and your panel. Some EVs cannot accept 48 amps, and some panels lack room for a 60 amp circuit. A 40 amp setup covers many daily commutes.

Can My Charger Go on the Outside Wall?

Yes, if the charger and fittings are outdoor-rated. Spring storms make a NEMA 3R enclosure and sealed conduit a smart choice.

What If My Charger Stops Working Later?

Start with the breaker and the charger's app. If the unit still faults, an electrician who handles EV charger repair can test the circuit. More answers are on our EV charging FAQ.

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Talk Through Your Level 2 Home Charger Plan

A licensed local electrician can look at your panel, your parking spot, and the permit path for Level 2 home charger work in Collierville.

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