Hiring a licensed electrician to install an electric vehicle (EV) charger is essential for ensuring high-voltage safety, maintaining property insurance, and preserving equipment warranties.

• Safety and Fire Prevention: EV chargers draw significant continuous power (typically 30–60 amps), which can cause overheating or electrical fires if wiring is not properly sized or grounded.
• Code Compliance and Permits: Professional installers handle local permitting and ensure the setup meets National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. Unpermitted work can lead to fines and complications when selling your home.
• Warranty and Insurance Protection: Many charger manufacturers require professional installation for the warranty to remain valid. Additionally, DIY electrical mishaps may void your homeowner’s insurance coverage.
• Load Assessment: An electrician will calculate your home's electrical load to determine if your panel (often 100 or 200 amps) can handle the additional demand without a costly upgrade. 

1. Site Assessment: The electrician inspects your electrical panel's capacity and evaluates the distance to the proposed charging location.
2. Permitting: They apply for necessary municipal permits, which typically take 1–2 weeks to process.
3. Panel Upgrades (If Needed): If your current system is at capacity, they may install a new circuit breaker or upgrade the entire panel.
4. Wiring and Mounting: They run a dedicated 240V circuit—using appropriate gauge copper wire and conduit—from the panel to the mounting site.
5. Installation and Testing: After mounting the unit, the electrician verifies voltage and current flow and tests safety features like ground fault protection.
6. Inspection: A municipal inspector reviews the work to confirm it meets all safety and legal standards.
7. Handover: The electrician demonstrates how to use the charger and sets up smart features like WiFi connectivity or off-peak scheduling.