EV charger installation cost in Los Angeles, CA

Cost breakdown

Permit fee	EV Express Permit: $98.10 (single-family, 0–200A). General electrical panel permit (proxy): $59.95. ^[1]^[2] This is an EV-specific permit fee. Los Angeles and San Jose are the only cities on this site where we found one.
Utility rebate	LADWP: up to $1,000 for a charger, plus $250 for a TOU meter (+$500 for low-income customers). ^[3]
Electrician wage (context)	$35.49/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025 median) ^[4]^[5] This is what electricians are paid (the BLS median wage). It is not what customers are billed. Contractor rates include overhead and margin and are usually higher.
Charger hardware	We don't have sourced charger prices yet, so we don't list any. Level 2 home chargers range from basic plug-in units to hardwired smart models. Check current prices from the retailer.
Total installed cost	Not available. We don't have a sourced figure yet.

FAQ

Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in Los Angeles?

Installing a hardwired Level 2 charger or a new 240V circuit usually requires an electrical permit. Confirm with the City of Los Angeles or the city links in the sources below.

Is there a utility rebate in Los Angeles?

LADWP: up to $1,000 for a charger, plus $250 for a TOU meter (+$500 for low-income customers).

Is the electrician wage what I'll pay?

This is what electricians are paid (the BLS median wage). It is not what customers are billed. Contractor rates include overhead and margin and are usually higher.

What is the total installation cost?

We don't publish a total yet because we don't have a sourced figure for it. Get written quotes from licensed electricians.

Sources

"Secondary" means a third-party site, not the official agency or utility. Confirm these figures with the official source before relying on them.