EV charger and panel-load handoff worksheet

Charging goal

Question	Notes
Vehicle make and model
Battery size if known
Current daily miles
Longest typical daily miles
Desired charging window	Overnight / daytime / variable
Level 1 acceptable?	Yes / no / maybe
Level 2 preferred amperage if known
Outdoor or indoor parking
Charger model already selected?

Visible electrical snapshot

Only record what you can see safely from the outside of equipment.

Item	Notes
Main service size if labeled
Panel brand and approximate age
Open breaker spaces visible without removing covers
Existing 240V loads	Dryer / range / AC / heat pump / water heater / welder / hot tub / other
Distance from panel to parking location
Garage finished or unfinished
Outdoor trenching or conduit needed?
Utility meter location

Major load list for electrician

Load	Fuel or power	Nameplate amps/watts if visible	Notes
Range or cooktop	Gas / electric
Dryer	Gas / electric
Water heater	Gas / electric / heat pump
HVAC	Gas / electric / heat pump
Pool, spa, or sauna
Welder or workshop equipment
Generator or transfer equipment
Solar or battery system

Installation questions

• Is the existing service and panel capacity sufficient for the charger?
• Is a load calculation required before choosing charger amperage?
• Would load management avoid or delay a panel upgrade?
• What circuit, breaker, GFCI protection, conduit, and disconnect requirements apply locally?
• Is the charger listed for the installation location?
• Are permits and inspections included in the estimate?
• Will utility, rebate, or time-of-use programs affect charger selection?
• What happens if drywall, trenching, stucco, or panel replacement is required?

Quote comparison

Quote item	Electrician 1	Electrician 2	Electrician 3
Charger amperage
Circuit size
Load calculation included
Load management included
Panel upgrade required?
Permit and inspection included
Wall repair or trenching included
Total installed price
Warranty
Estimated timeline

Stop and call promptly

• A breaker trips repeatedly.
• Electrical equipment is wet, hot, scorched, buzzing, or damaged.
• A charger plug, receptacle, or cord shows heat damage.
• The panel is obsolete, recalled, corroded, or physically damaged.
• Anyone suggests bypassing permits, using undersized wiring, or installing a charger above the calculated safe capacity.