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Work is not complete - they're coming by this Saturday allegedly so I'll post pics afterwards. I'll ask the electrician to confirm the size of the main breaker.

Reporting back: - Parts and Labor: $600 - Installing NEMA 14-50 (yay!!) by maxing out main panel from 100a to 125a and putting subpanel directly behind main breaker for 50a. - No panel upgrade, so that saves some serious moolah and also no need to pull permits (double yay!!) Couldn't find an...

That panel is powering the entire house, where there is an additional panel inside the house but is far away from the detached garage.

The upgrade is to retrofit panel to accomodate more breakers. Service is underground as well. Thanks for your input!!

The garage has 3 110V outlets but no 220V outlets, as that is in the house.

I wish - the nearest 220v is in the house (i have a detached garage, then a backyard, then the actual main house). the distance is 100ft but the wire will be exposed to the elements unless I drill something underground (too expensive so no thanks)

Great question - actual panel is in the house where a backyard separates the house and detached garage. There's a dryer, 2 fridges, and dyson air purifier taking up the most amperage.

Hello fellow M3 owners!! I'm wondering if there are more creative solutions for accommodating a 14-50 NEMA charger? A couple of electricians took one look and immediately opted for upgrading my panel for $4-$6K, which is not what I want to spend. I understand that there is no room for...