Hamilton & Halton · Level 2 EV Chargers
EV Charger Installation in Hamilton
Level 2 home and workplace EV chargers on a dedicated 240 volt circuit. We start with a load calculation, file the ESA notification, and install the charger you already bought.
Quick answer
EV charger installation in Hamilton is driven by one question above all: can your existing service carry the new load? Apollo Electric runs a load calculation first, then installs a Level 2 charger on a dedicated 240 volt circuit. A Licensed Electrical Contractor must do the work and file a notification with the Electrical Safety Authority. Apollo Electric holds ECRA/ESA licence 7009372. You can verify any contractor's licence with the ESA contractor locator.
Charging at Home, Done Properly the First Time
Plugging a new electric car into a regular wall outlet works, technically. It also means waiting a day and a half for a full charge. A Level 2 charger on a dedicated 240 volt circuit turns that into an overnight job, and it is the single best upgrade most EV owners make in their first month.
Apollo Electric handles EV charger installation for homes and businesses across Hamilton and the Halton region. Every EV charger installation we do is notified to ESA and inspected.
We Start With a Load Calculation, Not a Sales Pitch
This is the step that gets skipped most often, and it is the one that causes problems later. Before anything gets mounted on your wall, we calculate what your existing service can actually carry with a charger added to it.
| Load calculation result | What happens next |
|---|---|
| Your panel has room | We install the charger on a new dedicated circuit. |
| Your service is close to its limit | A load management device lets the charger back off when the stove and dryer are running. |
| Your service is too small | Your service needs an electrical panel upgrade, often to 200 amps, before the charger goes in. |
We tell you which one you are before you spend money, not after.
What the EV Charger Installation Includes
- Load calculation on your existing service
- ESA notification and inspection
- Dedicated 240V circuit with a properly sized breaker and conductors
- Charger mounted where you actually want it: garage, carport, driveway or side of the house
- Outdoor-rated runs and weatherproof connections where the cable goes outside
- Hardwired connection or NEMA 14-50 receptacle, whichever your charger calls for
- Testing and a walkthrough before we leave
Works With the Charger You Already Bought
Most people order the charger with the car, and that is fine. Our EV charger installation works with whatever unit you have. If you have not bought one yet, we are happy to tell you what we see holding up well in the field and what we get called back to replace. No commission, no preferred brand.
Condo, Fleet and Workplace EV Charger Installation
We also handle multi-unit and commercial installs: visitor and tenant parking, service vehicle fleets, and workplace charging for staff. These need more planning around metering, load sharing and future expansion, so give us a call and we will come look at the site. See our commercial electrical services.
Rebates and Paperwork
Incentive programs for home and commercial charging change from year to year, and eligibility usually depends on having a licensed contractor do a notified EV charger installation with documentation. We make sure your paperwork and ESA certificate are in order so nothing gets held up if you apply. Read more about what drives EV charger installation cost in Ontario.
How an EV Charger Installation Runs
- Call and scope. Tell us your charger model, where you park, and where your panel is.
- Site visit and load calculation. We confirm what your service can carry and the best cable route.
- Written quote. Itemised, before any work starts.
- ESA notification. Filed before the work begins.
- Installation and testing. The charger is mounted, wired, tested and walked through with you.
- ESA certificate. Keep it for your insurer and any rebate application.
What Our Customers Say
I have used electrician Zvonko for years everything from installing pot lights to a total rewiring of a house. Honest, quality work, he really knows his trade.
Tom, Dundas
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for an EV charger installation in Ontario?
Yes. The work needs a notification filed with the Electrical Safety Authority, and it is inspected. A Licensed Electrical Contractor files it for you.
Can I plug my car into a regular outlet?
You can, but a full charge can take a day and a half. A Level 2 charger usually charges overnight.
Do I need a 200 amp panel for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation shows whether your current service has room, whether a load management device will work, or whether an upgrade is needed.
Will you install a charger I bought online?
Yes. We install whatever charger you have, hardwired or on a NEMA 14-50 receptacle as the manufacturer requires.
Areas We Serve
Apollo Electric serves Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, Burlington, Oakville and Milton, plus Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and the Greater Toronto Area. If you are just outside that list, call anyway. It is often still workable, and we will tell you honestly if it is not.
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Contact and Service Details
Apollo Electric Inc.
83 Ferndale Ave, Hamilton, ON L8K 4L7
Phone: 905-921-5487 (24/7 emergency)
Email: zvonkoapollo@gmail.com
Non-emergency hours: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, evening and weekend service available
ECRA/ESA 7009372 · ESA Authorized Contractor Program · WSIB compliant · Fully licensed and bonded · Over 30 years
To book non-urgent work or request an estimate, use our contact page.
Apollo Electric Inc. · ECRA/ESA 7009372 · Last updated 22 October 2026.