Choice Electric installs Level 2 EV chargers for homeowners in Schenectady, Albany, and Saratoga counties. We look at your panel and what you are adding, then tell you if the panel can take the charger or if you need a panel upgrade first. Call or text (518) 952-0228.
A Level 2 charger cuts home charging from a day-plus on a wall outlet down to about 4 to 8 hours. We wire Tesla, Ford, Chevy, BMW, Honda, and the rest. The brand on the car does not change the electrical work.
What the job actually includes
Most homes need a dedicated 240-volt circuit and a NEMA 14-50 or a hardwired charger. We also handle:
- a look at your panel and what you are adding (full load calculation when you ask for it)
- the permit and inspection
- a new breaker in the panel, when there is room
- a panel or service upgrade, when there is not
- indoor or outdoor disconnects the 2023 NEC now wants on many new services
National Grid territory covers this whole area. If the charger forces a service upgrade, the utility has to disconnect and restore power. A charger on an existing 200-amp panel with spare capacity is usually a one-visit job.
Charger-only vs panel upgrade first
If the panel has spare capacity, we can often add the charger circuit alone. If it does not, we upgrade the panel or electric service first, then install the charger. We look at your panel and what you are adding — a full load calculation is available when you ask for it.
A small bungalow with gas heat can often take a charger on 100 amps. A Guilderland or Clifton Park house adding a 48-amp charger and a whole-home heat pump usually cannot. If the panel is the blocker, read electrical panel upgrades or the Schenectady County panel upgrade cost guide.
Where we install
We are based at 2767 Curry Road, Schenectady. The towns we write real local pages for are the ones with the most charger work:
We also install in the rest of those three counties, including Latham, Delmar, Guilderland, Halfmoon, Malta, and Scotia. Those jobs run through this page. You do not need a separate town URL to get a quote.
Rebates and tax credits in 2026
NY Clean Heat rebates go to the HVAC contractor, not to us. Charge Ready NY 2.0 is for commercial ports, not a typical garage charger. There is no federal panel tax credit in 2026. Income-eligible one-family homes can check EmPower+ at nyserda.ny.gov if the charger is part of a larger electrical upgrade. We do not invent rebate amounts.
How to get a quote
Call or text (518) 952-0228. Tell us the town, the car, and whether you already have 200 amps. We will tell you if this is a charger-only job or a service upgrade first. For no-power emergencies, use our contact page.
FAQs
Who installs a Level 2 EV charger at home in Schenectady NY?
Choice Electric installs Level 2 home EV chargers in Schenectady and across Schenectady, Albany, and Saratoga counties. We look at your panel and what you are adding, then wire the charger or tell you if the panel needs an upgrade first. Call (518) 952-0228 with your town, car, and panel size if you know it.
Do I need a panel upgrade before a Level 2 charger?
Sometimes. If the panel has spare capacity, we can often add a dedicated 240-volt circuit for the charger alone. If not, we upgrade the panel or service first. We look at your panel and what you are adding; a full load calculation is available when you ask for it. Details on panels: electrical panel upgrades.
How long does Level 2 charging take vs a wall outlet?
A typical Level 2 home charger usually finishes overnight (about 4 to 8 hours depending on the car and amps). A regular wall outlet can take a day or more for a full charge.
Are there tax credits or rebates for a typical home garage charger in 2026?
There is no federal panel tax credit in 2026. Charge Ready NY 2.0 is aimed at commercial ports, not a typical single garage charger. NY Clean Heat rebates usually go to the HVAC contractor, not to us. Income-eligible one-family homes can check EmPower+ at nyserda.ny.gov if the charger is part of a larger electrical upgrade.
Which towns have their own pages vs this hub?
Dedicated EV pages cover Schenectady, Rotterdam, Niskayuna, Glenville, Albany, Colonie, Clifton Park, and Saratoga Springs. Other towns in the three counties use this hub. Use this page or your town page when you search for a home charger install.
Choice Electric. Family-owned, licensed and insured, IBEW Local 236, 24-hour emergency service, one-year parts and labor. 2767 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303. (518) 952-0228.
