EV Charger Install With Duke Energy Rebate and Surge Protection

Got a new electric vehicle and still plugging into a standard outlet? That's one of the most common things we see - and it's one of the easiest problems to solve. A dedicated Level 2 charger at home changes everything about how you live with an EV.

We just wrapped up a full EV charger installation for a homeowner who wanted to do it right. We mounted a Wallbox charger right next to the panel, ran the dedicated circuit, and got everything up and running clean. But we didn't stop there.

One of the biggest things we do that most electricians skip - we walk homeowners through available rebate programs. In this case, we helped this customer apply for Duke Energy's rebate, which can reimburse up to $1,117 toward the cost of the install. That's real money back in your pocket just for making the switch.

We also installed a whole-panel surge protection system. Most people don't think about this until something goes wrong. Your electrical panel, your EV charger, your appliances - one bad power surge can damage all of it. The Wattstar surge protector we added sits right at the panel and protects everything connected to it. It's a small addition that carries a lot of weight.

This is what a complete EV charging setup looks like. Not just a charger on the wall - but a protected system, a rebate in process, and a homeowner who knows exactly what they have.