EV charger installation in Seattle, WA
Typical cost for a Level 2 home charger in Seattle, local rebates, permit basics, and how to check an electrician's WA license before you hire.
EV charger installation cost calculator
Planning estimate for a Level 2 home charger. Licensed electricians give the final price after seeing your home.
How much does EV charger installation cost in Seattle?
For a straightforward install with the panel within about 25 feet, expect roughly $980–$1,670 for a NEMA 14-50 outlet and $1,530–$2,650 for a hardwired charger, before the charger itself and the permit.
Adjusted for local labor: electricians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area earn a mean $47.94/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.
EV charger rebates in Seattle
We have not confirmed an open home-charger rebate for Seattle. Check with your electric utility before you buy.
Electric utility: Seattle City Light — we have not confirmed a current single-family home charger rebate
The federal 30C tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS).
Permits for a home EV charger in Seattle
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 Seattle
In Washington, electrical contracting is licensed by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). Before you hire, ask for the license number and confirm it on the official license lookup.
Electrical contractors licensed in Seattle
From the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) 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.
| Business | License |
|---|---|
| 1 WAY ELECTRICAL SERVS LLC | 1WAYEWE761MS |
| 4th Systems | 4THSYS*781MA |
| 98 REFRIGERATION APLNC RPR LLC | 98REFRA741KL |
| A & A LIGHTING | LIGHT*L816CN |
| A K ELECTRIC INC | AKELEI*071B8 |
| A WELL GROUNDED ELECTRICIAN | WELLGWG856LC |
| A-PHASE ELECTRIC LLC | PHASEEL911NJ |
| A&R Solar | RSOLAS*903JM |
| AAA FIRE PROTECTION INC | AAAFIFP841N3 |
| ABM ELECTRIC LLC | ABMELEL770NW |
| ABYGGA LLC | ABYGGL*824DK |
| AC & E | ACE**E*970LP |
| ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC | ACCOESI971KW |
| ACCURATE MECHANICAL LLC | ACCURML766DF |
| ADMIRAL ELECTRIC LLC | ADMIREL77881 |
| AIM ELECTRIC LLC | AIMELEL918RG |
| Air Commodities Inc | AIRCOCI748BL |
| ALBERT LEE INC | ALBERLI749JL |
| ALEXANDER GOW FIRE EQUIP CO | ALEXAGF097NW |
| Alfa Electric Inc | ALFAEEI917D7 |
| Alki Electric | ALKIEE*753NL |
| ALL CITY ELECTRIC | ALLCICE746L3 |
| All Specialties Electric LLC | ALLSPSE884RU |
| ALLY ELECTRIC, LLC | ALLYEEL740KR |
| AMC ELECTRIC | AMCELE*965LQ |
| Amped Electric LLC | AMPEDEL872DF |
| AMPED UP ELECTRICAL LLC | AMPEDUE744J4 |
| AMPLIFIED SOUND CO | AMPLISC302P1 |
| ANVIL BUILDERS INC | ANVILBI766JW |
| ANZAC AUDIO VIDEO INC | ANZACAV940MQ |
| APEX POWER SOLUTIONS LLC | APEXPPS753BP |
| Appliance Distributors | APPLID*866RK |
| ATLAS NETWORKS CORPORATION | ATLASNC754MB |
| AUSTECH ELECTRIC | AUSTEE*945CS |
| Avenue5 Residential LLC | AVENURL849O7 |
| AVIT, LLC | AVIT*L*834PZ |
| BALTEC POWER LLC | BALTEPL762PD |
| BEACH ELECTRIC LLC | BEACHEL960JL |
| BEACON HILL ELECTRIC LLC | BEACOHE772JJ |
| BEE'S PLBG, HTG & SWR CO LLC | BEESPPH740OJ |
Showing 40 of 255 businesses listed in Seattle. Search the full list on the official lookup.
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