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240V outlet installation cost

A new 240V outlet for a dryer, range or workshop typically costs $200–$800 installed. A NEMA 14-50 outlet for charging an electric car typically costs $700–$1,200. Estimate yours and get matched with a licensed electrician, or up to three to compare.

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240V outlet cost breakdown

ItemTypical range
240V outlet for a dryer, range or workshop (installed)$200 – $800
NEMA 14-50 outlet for EV charging (short run, installed)$700 – $1,200
Extra wiring beyond about 25 ft (per foot)$6 – $12
Electrical permit$25 – $800

The appliance-outlet range includes the permit in its source; the EV outlet range does not.

What raises the cost

  • Distance from the panel. A 240V circuit needs heavy-gauge wire, so every extra foot adds material and labor. It is usually the biggest factor.
  • Finished walls and outdoor runs. Fishing wire through finished walls, crawl spaces or underground adds labor.
  • A full panel. A 240V outlet needs a double-pole breaker. If there is no room or spare capacity, see panel upgrade cost.
  • Local labor rates and permit fees, which differ by city (see below).

Installing a 240V outlet in the garage

Garages are the most common place for a new 240V outlet, for an EV charger, a welder or a compressor. Ask your electrician whether your local code requires GFCI protection for the garage outlet, and whether the permit is included in the quote.

NEMA 14-50 or hardwired charger?

A NEMA 14-50 outlet lets you plug in a Level 2 charger and take it with you if you move. A hardwired charger can charge faster on a larger circuit. See EV charger installation cost for both options.

Estimated 240V outlet installation cost by city

Short-run installs adjusted by local electrician wages from BLS OEWS. Long runs, panel work and (for EV outlets) the permit are extra.

CityAppliance outletNEMA 14-50 (EV)
Houston, TX$170 – $690$600 – $1,030
Dallas, TX$170 – $670$590 – $1,010
Austin, TX$170 – $680$600 – $1,020
San Antonio, TX$160 – $640$560 – $960
Fort Worth, TX$170 – $670$590 – $1,010
Plano, TX$170 – $670$590 – $1,010
The Woodlands, TX$170 – $690$600 – $1,030
Miami, FL$170 – $670$590 – $1,010
Orlando, FL$150 – $620$540 – $930
Tampa, FL$160 – $650$570 – $970
Jacksonville, FL$160 – $650$570 – $970
Fort Lauderdale, FL$170 – $670$590 – $1,010
Boca Raton, FL$170 – $670$590 – $1,010
Phoenix, AZ$180 – $720$630 – $1,080
Scottsdale, AZ$180 – $720$630 – $1,080
Mesa, AZ$180 – $720$630 – $1,080
Chandler, AZ$180 – $720$630 – $1,080
Tucson, AZ$170 – $690$600 – $1,030
Atlanta, GA$170 – $690$610 – $1,040
Alpharetta, GA$170 – $690$610 – $1,040
Marietta, GA$170 – $690$610 – $1,040
Roswell, GA$170 – $690$610 – $1,040
Johns Creek, GA$170 – $690$610 – $1,040
Cumming, GA$170 – $690$610 – $1,040
Seattle, WA$280 – $1,120$980 – $1,670
Bellevue, WA$280 – $1,120$980 – $1,670
Tacoma, WA$280 – $1,120$980 – $1,670
Spokane, WA$240 – $950$830 – $1,420
Federal Way, WA$280 – $1,120$980 – $1,670
Denver, CO$190 – $760$660 – $1,130
Colorado Springs, CO$170 – $690$600 – $1,030
Boulder, CO$190 – $760$670 – $1,150
Aurora, CO$190 – $760$660 – $1,130
Westminster, CO$190 – $760$660 – $1,130
Charlotte, NC$170 – $660$580 – $990
Raleigh, NC$160 – $640$560 – $960
Durham, NC$170 – $670$580 – $1,000
Richmond, VA$170 – $700$610 – $1,050
Norfolk, VA$180 – $710$620 – $1,060
Alexandria, VA$220 – $890$780 – $1,340

240V outlet questions

How much does it cost to install a 240V outlet?

A new 240V outlet for an appliance typically costs $200–$800 including labor, wire, breaker and outlet. Long wire runs add about $6–$12 per foot.

How much does a NEMA 14-50 outlet installation cost?

For EV charging with the panel close by, a NEMA 14-50 outlet typically costs $700–$1,200 installed, plus the permit ($25–$800 depending on your city).

Do I need a panel upgrade for a 240V outlet?

Only if your panel has no room for a new double-pole breaker or not enough spare capacity. An electrician checks this with a load calculation before quoting.

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