EV Charger Installation in Santa Cruz County

Tesla Wall Connectors. ChargePoint, Wallbox, JuiceBox, Enphase, Grizzl-E. Brand-neutral installs. We check your panel first.

CSLB # C10-10972374.9 ★ · 146 reviews20-year workmanship guaranteeSince 2022
02·The overview

Home EV charging is the most common project we do — and it's almost always paired with a panel-capacity conversation. The 48A Tesla Wall Connector + the 40A ChargePoint Home Flex + most other Level 2 chargers add a continuous load that older Santa Cruz panels weren't sized for. Sometimes the panel fits the new load; sometimes we need to upgrade first.

We install whatever Level 2 charger you've picked — Tesla Wall Connector (most common), ChargePoint Home Flex, Wallbox Pulsar Plus, Grizzl-E Smart, JuiceBox, Enphase IQ EV Charger 2, others. Brand-neutral. If you haven't picked one yet, we'll walk you through the options at the free inspection.

Our typical EV install: free home inspection → panel-load check → quote with realistic ranges → schedule → a single-visit install for most homes → AHJ inspection → walkthrough. If the panel needs upgrading, we sequence the panel work first OR quote both together for a single project.

20-year workmanship warranty on every install. AHJ permit pulled + coordinated as part of every quote — Santa Cruz County requires it.

03·Quick decision tool

Will your panel support the charger?

Often yes for 16A or 32A chargers, often no for the faster 48A units without a panel upgrade. We run the NEC load math before quoting — no guessing.

Read the panel-capacity guide
Often paired with a panel upgrade
Many EV installs need panel headroom first — we check before quoting so there are no surprises mid-project.
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04·All services · 2

Everything we do in this category. One contractor, one warranty.

Tesla Wall Connector Installation

The 48A Wall Connector is the fastest standard home Level 2 charger — and the Universal version charges any EV, not just Teslas. It's what we usually install. We size your circuit, pull the permit, and set it up the right way.

Level 2 EV Charger Installation

Whatever charger you've picked — ChargePoint, Wallbox, JuiceBox, Enphase, Grizzl-E, others — we install it. Brand-neutral, code-compliant, permitted.

05·Pricing transparency

Every quote is free. The range depends too much on your home to fake it.

Real ranges per service + charger choice. Heavily affected by the panel-upgrade-needed-or-not decision — that's why the panel check comes first.

Financing · GoGreen Home
GoGreen Home financing can apply when your EV charger project qualifies under the program — including the panel work it triggers. We'll tell you straight whether your project fits before you apply.
Pre-qualify in 60 seconds — no credit impact
What it costs
Quotes are free.The variance on this work is too wide for an honest range — book a free inspection and we’ll give you a real number for your specific home, in writing.
06·What customers say · ev charging
4.9 on Google
146 reviews on Google
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This company is one of the most thorough, professional, and competent companies I’ve ever had do work on my home. They upgraded my electrical panel to 200amp and installed an EV charger. Everything was handled flawlessly and the work was absolutely superb!
Charles R.
Panel + EV charger
Sunrise put in an Charger for my E car. It was not an easy job as they had to crawl under the house in a very small crawlspace to do so. They were very friendly on time and did a great job. I would definitely recommend them.
Jeff M.
EV charger install
Excellent experience working with Sunrise. They came out on a Sunday to install our EV charger and completed everything in one day. Very professional, punctual, and a great price too. We will be using them for all our electrical jobs going forward.
Maxim G.
EV charger install
08·Frequently asked questions

5 questions. Real answers.

Pulled from what we actually hear on quotes and on-site. If yours isn't here, ask us — we'll answer in plain English.

Will my panel support an EV charger?
Often yes for smaller chargers (16A or 32A), often no for the faster 48A chargers without a panel upgrade. The free inspection has a tech run the NEC load math and verify in person.
Tesla Wall Connector vs other Level 2 chargers — which should I pick?
Wall Connector is the fastest standard home charger (48A). Best for Tesla owners; works with most non-Tesla EVs via NACS adapter. ChargePoint Home Flex + Wallbox have stronger app ecosystems. JuiceBox is simpler + cheaper. We're brand-neutral; we install whichever you pick. We'll discuss the tradeoffs at the free inspection.
How fast does Level 2 charging actually go?
48A Wall Connector delivers up to 11.5 kW — about 30 miles of range per hour for typical EVs. 40A chargers deliver about 25 miles/hour. 32A about 20 miles/hour. 16A about 10 miles/hour. Most people charge overnight, so even slower chargers cover daily driving.
Will the install affect my home insurance?
Not in a negative way. A properly-permitted EV charger install generally either has no impact or a slight positive impact (some carriers offer discounts). The permit + inspection are the key — DIY or unpermitted installs can create issues.
What about Level 1 charging — just plug into a regular outlet?
Works for daily driving if you don't drive much (Level 1 = 3-5 miles per hour of charging). Most customers eventually upgrade to Level 2 for charge speed + smart features. If you're testing the waters, Level 1 is free to start; we can install a proper Level 2 later.
10·Service areas

We do this work everywhere in Santa Cruz County.

From Davenport to Pajaro Dunes, San Lorenzo Valley to Pleasure Point. Same crew, same warranty, same pricing.

Often paired with: Panels. Many EV installs start with panel headroom. We quote both together when they do. See the pillar →
11·One more thing

Ready to charge at home?

Free inspection first — we check the panel, then quote the whole job in writing.

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