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EV charger installation in Richmond, VA

Typical cost for a Level 2 home charger in Richmond, local rebates, permit basics, and how to check an electrician's VA license before you hire.

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How much does EV charger installation cost in Richmond?

For a straightforward install with the panel within about 25 feet, expect roughly $610–$1,050 for a NEMA 14-50 outlet and $960–$1,660 for a hardwired charger, before the charger itself and the permit.

Adjusted for local labor: electricians in the Richmond, VA area earn a mean $29.98/hour vs. $34.37 nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2025). National cost ranges are explained in our cost guide.

Add $1,500–$5,500 if your panel needs a 100A → 200A upgrade, and more for long wire runs or a detached garage. See electrical panel upgrade cost.

EV charger rebates in Richmond

Dominion Energy EV Charger Rewards

Single-family homeowners can get $125 toward a qualifying EV charger and a $40 annual enrollment incentive, in exchange for letting Dominion pause charging during high-demand periods.

Status: Listed by the City of Norfolk; confirm current terms with Dominion. Checked Oct 23, 2026. Official page

Dominion Energy Residential Charger Program

Dominion installs and maintains a Level 2 charger at your home for a monthly fee of about $40. This is a service plan, not a rebate.

Status: Listed by the City of Alexandria (page updated Apr 15, 2026). Checked Oct 23, 2026. Official page

Electric utility: Dominion Energy

The federal 30C tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS).

Permits for a home EV charger in Richmond

A new 240V circuit generally needs an electrical permit and inspection. Your licensed electrician should pull the permit with the city or county; ask for it in writing with your quote.

Hiring a licensed electrician in Richmond

In Virginia, electrical contracting is licensed by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors. Before you hire, ask for the license number and confirm it on the official license lookup.

Electrical contractors licensed in Richmond

From the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors public license records, downloaded October 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and these businesses are not affiliated with Level2Pro unless they join our network.

BusinessLicense
AAPCO LC2705036452
ABB ELECTRICAL LLC2705126940
ABDULAH SEHIC2705160030
ACCENT ELECTRICAL INC2705026971
ADVANCETEC LLC2705060085
AFFORDABLE ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL INC2705085490
ALBERTSON100 LLC2705067673
ALPHA TEK ELECTRIC LLC2705177553
AMERICANA CONSTRUCTION LLC2705118066
AMERIGAS PROPANE LP2705073648
APEX ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC2705149483
ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTORS LLC2705074850
ATLANTIC PIPING INC2705165623
BADER COMPANY LLC2705187226
BERACHAH MECHANICAL & REFRIGERATION INC2705128451
BIO.NET ELECTRIC LLC2705127861
BOTHWELL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC2705177713
BROCK ENTERPRISES LLC2705170708
C & L ELECTRIC COMPANY INCORPORATED2705100922
C & W ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC2705183704
C.S. CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES INC2705170501
CALVIN D MADSEN2705006711
CARDINAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC2705114076
CATALYST ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC2705167660
CBCHANDLER CONSTRUCTION INC2705154000
CHAMBERS ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS LLC2705182470
CLARENCE E LEE JR2705001988
COMMERCIAL ONE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC2705131276
COMMONWEALTH ELECTRICAL SERVICE LLC2705130081
COMMONWEALTH POWER LLC2705163301
CONURE ELECTRIC LLC2705200344
COPE ELECTRIC LLC2705127534
COREY D COTMAN2705039562
COX BROTHERS ELECTRICAL SERVICE INC2705070986
D C ELECTRIC LLC2705137794
DAVID J COLLINS2705035242
DAVID S WILLIAMS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION LLC2705195235
DAVILAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY2705152235
DOMINION ENERGY SOLUTIONS I INC2705199111
DOYEN STALWART LLC2705158114

Showing 40 of 115 businesses listed in Richmond. Search the full list on the official lookup.

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