Super happy first time owner of a 2016 Model S 90D! Picked it up Sunday along with a Wall Connector.
So, I just had someone come out to quote installation and I was pretty shocked to hear:
$1200-$1400 to install the wall connector and add a 100 amp circuit (to future proof as wife is pondering Tesla)
OR
$1000-$1200 to install the wall connector and add a 60 amp circuit
I'm told there are 2 reasons it is expensive:
1 - They have to mount a wall disconnect to comply with code (a switch that can shut off power to the wall charger)
2 - The city I live in requires permits for this work and they run $350
Ouch. I was expecting to be less than $500, if it looked like it would be easy to run. It is super duper simple as the breaker box has plenty of empty capacity AND we literally are running the line only a few feet (the breaker box is on the outside wall of the location of the garage the connector will be).
Does any of this sound realistic in terms of pricing and other issues?
So, I just had someone come out to quote installation and I was pretty shocked to hear:
$1200-$1400 to install the wall connector and add a 100 amp circuit (to future proof as wife is pondering Tesla)
OR
$1000-$1200 to install the wall connector and add a 60 amp circuit
I'm told there are 2 reasons it is expensive:
1 - They have to mount a wall disconnect to comply with code (a switch that can shut off power to the wall charger)
2 - The city I live in requires permits for this work and they run $350
Ouch. I was expecting to be less than $500, if it looked like it would be easy to run. It is super duper simple as the breaker box has plenty of empty capacity AND we literally are running the line only a few feet (the breaker box is on the outside wall of the location of the garage the connector will be).
Does any of this sound realistic in terms of pricing and other issues?