EV Charger Installation Cost, and the Credit That Ended

A Level 2 home charger costs about 450 to 600 dollars from the makers as of September 2026, and installers quoted roughly 750 to 2,750 dollars all-in this spring before any panel work, which adds 1,500 dollars or more. The 30 percent federal credit that some installer sites still advertise ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. Here is the full cost stack, the breaker-size table from the makers' own manuals, why plug-in outlets trip, what a 100-amp panel can really take, and which rebates are still paying.