No Limits: Installing a Home Level 2 EV Charger Is for Everyone

Not-so-ordinary salesman:

Sir, you don’t have any space left in your panel. We will need to replace your main panel entirely.

Client (already informed by our specialist):

Actually, I can see there’s still space for quad breakers. We could install them instead of the regular two-pole breakers. That would let us keep all existing circuits and add the EV charger without replacing the panel.

Not-so-ordinary salesman:

Yes, you could use quad breakers, but in your case, all the slots already have quad breakers installed. So there’s no room, and we definitely need to replace the main panel.

Client (calmly, with prior knowledge):

I understand, but instead of an expensive main panel upgrade, we can install a small subpanel next to it and move some circuits over. This way, I won’t have to spend thousands on the main panel replacement. We can get a permit for the subpanel.

Not-so-ordinary salesman:

Alright, I didn’t think of that, but still — look at all these loads in the panel. Your 100 amps aren’t enough to safely connect a 50-amp EV charger. What would you say to that?

Client (confident):

Yes, I have many circuits, but I never use them all at once, especially at night when I’ll be charging the car. That’s why I plan to install a load manager. Perhaps you haven’t worked with them yet?

Let’s imagine this was a real conversation between a well-informed customer and a vendor trying to upsell unnecessary work.

In fact, after Voltyx Services specialists installed the EV charger, the customer shared this story:

Another company — well-known in our area — tried to sell him a $10,000 main panel upgrade and a charger installation for $2,000, claiming it was the only safe "champions" solution.

Recently installed charger with load manager

In reality, the panel was perfectly usable with modern breakers. A panel is just a metal box — the key is whether it supports modern breakers.

We installed an Emporia load manager (not an ad — there are many brands, including Tesla). The device monitors total power usage and temporarily disables the EV charger if consumption exceeds a safe threshold, then automatically resumes charging when loads drop.

In this home, average consumption was about 30 amps, leaving ample capacity to charge safely without a full panel replacement.

We secured all permits, completed installation, passed inspection, and saved the client thousands of dollars.

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Yes, this is partly an advertisement — but it’s also a reminder:

Know your options before agreeing to costly upgrades.

With Voltyx, you get clear advice and solutions tailored to your real needs.