EV charger installation cost in Seattle, 2026
A Puget Sound installer that publishes prices quotes $900–$2,500 for a standard Level 2 install on a panel with room. Seattle City Light currently has no home charger rebate for single-family homes, and the city electrical permit for a typical 40–50A charger runs about $213.
Typical install
$900–$2,500
Top rebate
None for single-family homes
Permit fee
$213.16
Cost breakdown
| Line item | Figure | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Level 2 install, panel has capacity, fees included | $900–$2,500 | Eco Services (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Long wiring run, detached garage, conduit or trenching | $1,800–$4,500 | Eco Services (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| 100A to 200A service upgrade, only if load calc requires | $8,000–$16,000 | Eco Services (installer) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| SDCI electrical permit, 30–50A Level 2 charger (no plans): $105.12 minimum + $55.48 admin + $52.56 charger fee (our sum; confirm at checkout) | $213.16 | SDCI 2026 fee subtitle, Table D-15 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| SDCI Level 2 charger fee, 60–225A | $108.04 per charger | SDCI 2026 fee subtitle, Table D-15 | Oct 26, 2026 |
Rebates
| Rebate | Amount | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Light home charger rebate (current incentives are public, business and multifamily only) | None for single-family homes | Seattle City Light | Oct 26, 2026 |
| City Light Multifamily EV Charging, 240V shared outlets (5+ unit buildings) | 100% of costs, up to $15,000 per site (market-rate) | Seattle City Light | Oct 26, 2026 |
- Multifamily program: property must have five or more units; condo owners must apply through their HOA, not individually.
- Multifamily program: apply before construction; Level 2 equipment must be on City Light’s EPRI vetted product list.
Permits
Seattle requires an electrical permit for every EV charger. A Level 2 (40A) charger at a single-family home needs no plan review and can be self-issued online through the Seattle Services Portal (SDCI Tip #132). Plan review may apply when fed by a service of 400A or more. Fees: SDCI 2026 fee subtitle. Cities outside Seattle use Washington L&I or their own departments.
Not yet verified:
- Installer response testing (who replies to quote requests) has not been done yet.
- Only one installer price source was found that we could verify; a second source is still needed.
- Whether the $105.12 minimum and the per-charger fee stack exactly as summed should be confirmed with SDCI.
- Washington state programs (for example income-based home electrification rebates) were not verified from an official source.
- Puget Sound Energy and Tacoma Power areas are not covered on this page.
- Federal tax credit status for home chargers (30C) was not verified for 2026 installs.