EV Charger at Home.
Skip the $15,000 panel upgrade.
SCE told you to upgrade your panel first. We have a better answer. KiloWire installs smart Level 2 charging at your home using technology that works around your existing panel — legally, permitted, and often covered by up to $4,200 in SCE rebates.
Why your electrician said it would cost $15,000 and six months.
The standard path to Level 2 EV charging at a home with an older 100A panel looks like this: upgrade to 200A service, coordinate with SCE for a new meter and transformer, pull permits, wait for SCE's queue. Total cost: $8,000–$30,000. Timeline: 2–6 months — if SCE's grid has capacity at all.
SCE grid capacity limits
In many LA neighborhoods — especially the San Gabriel Valley — SCE's local transformers are already near capacity. Even if you pay for the panel upgrade, SCE can deny or delay the connection indefinitely.
Panel upgrades are expensive by design
A 200A service upgrade involves a licensed electrician, a new meter socket, SCE coordination, a permit, and an inspection. The minimum is $5,000. In LA County it often runs $10,000–$15,000+ with utility fees.
Months on a waitlist
SCE processes utility upgrade requests in order. Current wait times in LA County are 3–6 months. Your EV is sitting in the garage charging at 3 miles per hour on a standard outlet.
Three smart paths to Level 2 charging — no panel upgrade required.
NeoCharge Smart Splitter
Best for: 240V outlet already present (dryer, range, AC)
If your home has a 240V outlet — like a dryer receptacle — NeoCharge's Smart Splitter lets you share that circuit between your EV charger and your appliance. When the dryer isn't running, full power goes to the car. When both are needed, NeoCharge intelligently splits the load. No new wiring, no panel work, no SCE coordination. Install time: half a day.
ConnectDER Meter Socket Adapter (MSA)
Best for: No available circuits, full panel — utility-side tap
ConnectDER's Meter Socket Adapter installs between your electric meter and your panel — tapping power at the utility side before it even reaches your breakers. This means it doesn't consume any space in your existing panel and doesn't require upgrading your service. KiloWire is an authorized ConnectDER installer and handles the complete installation and SCE coordination.
EVEMS Load Controller (DCC-12)
Best for: Full panel with room for one breaker, tight budget
An Electric Vehicle Energy Management System monitors your home's total electrical load in real time. When the house is quiet (overnight, typically), it allows full EV charging power. When other large appliances are running, it temporarily reduces charging current. Net result: you get Level 2 charging without ever pushing your panel beyond its rated capacity. NEC 625.42 compliant — fully permitted.
Up to $4,200 back — paid directly to us, saving you cash upfront.
KiloWire is an authorized participant in SCE's Charge Ready Home program. Eligible homeowners in SCE territory can receive rebates of up to $4,200 toward EV charging infrastructure — and the rebate is paid directly to KiloWire, so you don't pay it upfront and wait for reimbursement.
- Available to SCE residential customers in eligible zones across LA County
- KiloWire handles all program paperwork and qualification verification
- No rebate hunting — we confirm eligibility at the free assessment
- Rebate applied directly to your invoice — real savings, not paperwork
Actual rebate amount depends on installation type and eligibility. Free assessment confirms your specific situation.
Not just an electrician. A system integrator.
C-10 Licensed & Bonded
CSLB License #1110475. Active Workers' comp + $1M general liability on every job. Permits pulled on every applicable installation.
SCE Program Authorized
We're enrolled in SCE's Charge Ready Home program. We know the paperwork, the timelines, and how to maximize your rebate without you lifting a finger.
Itemized written estimates
You get a line-by-line written quote within 24 hours. No "we'll see when we get there." No surprise fees. Free site visit for projects $2,000+.
Same-week installs
Our solutions don't require SCE coordination or multi-month lead times. Most installs are complete within 3–5 business days of your assessment.
Tell us about your home and EV. We'll find the right solution.
Our licensed C-10 electricians will evaluate your panel, your EV, your driving habits, and your SCE rebate eligibility — and give you a straight answer with a written quote.
- Free site visit for projects $2,000+
- SCE rebate eligibility confirmed on first visit
- Written itemized estimate, no hidden fees
- Workers' comp + $1M GL on every job