Your new EV came home on a 5-mile-per-hour cord
The cord in your trunk adds about 5 miles of range per hour. Level 2 adds about 25 (U.S. DOE). That's the difference between topping up and actually waking up full.
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Same-day & next-day EV charger installation · Portland metro Plugged in by tomorrow, not weeks from now.
When your electrical panel already has room, we can usually install a Level 2 charger the same day or the next business day. Licensed electricians, permit pulled, and a flat written price before we touch a wire.
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Licensed & insured (OR / WA)
Permits + inspections coordinated
EV-ready load assessments
Written estimates before work
Who books a same-day install
If one of these sounds like this week, you're who this service was built for.
Your old charger quit
If the existing circuit is sized right, swapping in a new charger is often the fastest job we do. We verify the wire, breaker, and connections before reusing anything.
Your 240V outlet is warm, discolored, or melted
Stop charging on it today. Heat at a plug is a warning sign. We replace it with a hardwired charger or a heavy-duty receptacle. If you see smoke or flames, turn off the breaker and call 911.
You moved into a home with no 240V where you park
New house, new commute, and nowhere to charge. If the panel is in or near the garage, this is usually a same-day job.
You drive for a living
Rideshare, delivery, and service drivers lose paid hours sitting at public fast chargers. Charging at home overnight gets those hours back.
Your car arrives in the next few weeks
Tell us your delivery date and we'll book the install for the day before, so the first night home is a full charge. Book a delivery-day install →
What qualifies for a same-day EV charger install?
Short answer: a same-day install works when the charger can run straight off your existing panel with no panel work. The closer the panel is to where you park, and the more spare capacity it has, the faster we can get you charging.
| Your situation | Typical timing | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Charger on hand, panel in or next to the garage, open breaker spaces, 200A service | Same day (when a slot is open) | Short run, no panel work |
| Replacing a charger on an existing, correctly sized circuit | Same day | Circuit already exists; we verify it first |
| Panel across the garage or in the basement below it, or 100–150A service | Next business day, often | Longer route or a load check needed |
| Full panel, 100A with electric heat or range, detached garage, or HOA approval needed | Site visit first, then the fastest safe path | Panel work, trenching, or approvals |
Final timing is confirmed after we see your panel photos and check that day's open install slots. We keep a limited number of quick-turn slots each day, so earlier requests get first pick.
Can you get a same-day install? Find out in 60 seconds.
Answer 5 quick questions. You'll see your likely install timing right away, and your answers go straight to our install desk so we can confirm a slot and a flat price.
- Free, no obligation
- Same-day requests are answered first
- Attach 2 photos (panel with door open + where you park) for the fastest quote
How a same-day install works
- 1 Answer 5 questions and send 2 photos
Your panel with the door open, and the spot where the charger goes. Takes about two minutes.
- 2 We confirm your slot and a flat written price
No surprises on install day. If anything in the photos rules out same-day, we tell you why and what the fastest option is.
- 3 Permit pulled, charger installed
Dedicated circuit, correctly sized breaker, clean routing, labeled panel. Short runs take a few hours.
- 4 Commissioned, inspected, documented
We set the charger to match your breaker, book the inspection, and hand over photos and invoice detail for PGE or Pacific Power rebates.
Fast doesn't mean cutting corners
Every same-day job gets the same load check, torque specs, permit, and labeling as a scheduled install. If your panel can't safely carry a charger, we'll say so plainly and lay out the fastest safe option: a load-managed charger, a lower amperage setting, or a panel upgrade plan.
What a fast-turn install costs
Simple, short-run installs off an existing panel typically land in the $1,200–$2,500 all-in range. You get a flat written price before work starts, and if code or the inspector requires a change, you approve it first. See full ranges on our EV charger installation page.
Don't have a charger yet?
Tell us your vehicle. We'll recommend a hardwired Level 2 charger that fits your circuit and common utility rebate requirements, so you're not stuck returning the wrong one.
Same-day EV charger install FAQs
Can you install an EV charger the same day in Portland?
Yes, when the job is straightforward: the charger is on hand, the electrical panel has open breaker spaces and enough capacity, and the panel is in or near where you park. Those installs take a few hours. If the job needs a site visit, panel work, or trenching, we tell you up front and give you the fastest safe path instead.
Is a same-day EV charger install still permitted and inspected?
Yes. Same-day is a scheduling promise, not a shortcut. We purchase the electrical permit before work starts and book the inspection as part of the job, exactly like a scheduled install.
What do I need ready for a same-day install?
The charger (or the model you plan to buy), a photo of your electrical panel with the door open, a photo of where you park, your vehicle model, and clear access to the panel. If it is a smart charger, have your Wi-Fi password handy for setup.
How long does an EV charger installation take?
A short run from a panel in or next to the garage usually takes a few hours, including mounting, wiring, breaker installation, and commissioning the charger. Longer routes through finished walls, basements, or to detached garages take longer and usually need a site look first.
My panel is full. Can I still get a charger installed quickly?
Often, yes. A full panel does not always mean a new panel. Depending on the panel, space-saving breakers or a load-managed charger can free up capacity without a full upgrade. We confirm the safe option from your photos and load before quoting.
Do you do same-day Tesla Wall Connector installs?
Yes, when the site qualifies. We install the Tesla Wall Connector or Universal Wall Connector on a correctly sized dedicated circuit and set the breaker rating during commissioning so it charges at the right current for your home.
How fast is Level 2 charging compared to the cord that came with my car?
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Level 1 (a standard 120V outlet) adds about 5 miles of range per hour of charging, while Level 2 (240V) adds about 25 miles per hour. Overnight, that is roughly 40 miles on Level 1 versus a full day of driving and then some on Level 2.
Need to be charging this week?
Answer 5 questions and send 2 photos. We'll confirm your install slot and a flat written price.