EV Charger Installation
Across the Bay Area
Level 2 home charging in 1 day. Licensed, permitted, and backed by 24+ years of Bay Area electrical expertise. C10 & C46 #806465.
Bay Area's EV Adoption is Surging — Is Your Home Ready?
California leads the nation in EV ownership, and the Bay Area is at the front. Don't rely on a slow 120V trickle charge. Ally Electric & Solar installs fast Level 2 home chargers — properly permitted, inspected, and done right the first time.
As a dual-licensed C10 and C46 electrical contractor, we're one of the few Bay Area companies that handles your EV charger, solar panels, and battery storage under one roof. No subcontractors. No runaround. One crew, one call.
We've been serving Richmond, Oakland, Berkeley, Concord, and surrounding communities since 2010. When Bay Area homeowners search for a trusted EV charger installer — they find Ally.
Chargers We Install
We install and configure all major Level 2 home charger brands — with full permit and inspection service included.
How It Works
Simple, fast, fully permitted. We handle everything.
on Sunshine
Pair your EV charger with solar panels and drive nearly for free. Under NEM 3.0, the best time to use solar energy is right when you generate it — like charging your car midday. Ally installs both solar and EV charging as a single licensed contractor, so you get a seamless, optimized system.
Add a Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery 10C, or FranklinWH and you can charge at night from stored solar energy too. Total energy independence.
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Ally Advantage
One company. One license. One call for solar, battery storage, EV charger, and panel upgrade.
Why Bay Area Homeowners Choose Ally
We've been doing this since 2010. Here's what makes us different.
We Serve the Entire Bay Area
EV charger installation across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties — and beyond.
Not on the list? Call us — we likely serve your area. (510) 559-7700
What Our Customers Say
Real Bay Area homeowners. Real results.
"Ally installed a Tesla Wall Connector and upgraded our panel in one day. The crew was clean, professional, and the permit process was totally handled by them. Couldn't be easier."
"We got the EV charger and solar installed together. Now we're charging our Model Y off sunlight and our electric bill is almost nothing. Best investment we've made in the house."
"I called three companies. Ally was the only one that clearly explained the permit process and didn't try to skip it. That gave me confidence. Install was flawless."
Frequently Asked Questions
EV charger installation questions — answered straight.
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Most Bay Area homeowners pay between $500–$1,500 for a Level 2 EV charger installation, depending on panel capacity, wiring distance, and permit requirements. If a panel upgrade is needed, add $1,500–$3,500. Call us at (510) 559-7700 for firm pricing — no surprises.
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Not always. Most modern 200-amp panels can support a Level 2 charger on a dedicated 50-amp circuit. If your panel is older, already heavily loaded, or under 150 amps, an upgrade may be needed. Call us at (510) 559-7700 and we'll give you a straight answer.
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Level 1 uses your standard 120V outlet — adds about 4–5 miles of range per hour. Level 2 uses a dedicated 240V circuit and adds 20–30 miles per hour. For most EV owners, Level 2 means a full overnight charge from 0–100%. Level 1 is rarely sufficient for daily driving.
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Yes — and it's one of the smartest investments you can make. Charge your car on solar during peak sun hours and your cost per mile drops to near zero. Under NEM 3.0, self-consumption is more valuable than ever. Ally installs both solar and EV charging under one license — no coordinating multiple contractors.
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A standard Level 2 EV charger installation takes 2–4 hours. If a panel upgrade is also needed, allow a full day. We pull permits in advance so installation day is smooth. Most customers are charging their car the same evening.
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Yes. California requires a permit for any new dedicated electrical circuit, including EV chargers. Some contractors skip this to move faster — this is illegal, voids your homeowner's insurance on the circuit, and can cause problems when you sell your home. Ally always permits every job.
Ready to Charge Smarter?
Call Bay Area's most trusted EV charger installer. Licensed, permitted, done right.
855 Marina Bay Pkwy Ste. 280, Richmond CA · CSLB C10 & C46 #806465 · Serving Bay Area Since 2010