EV charger installation cost in Seattle, WA
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Cost breakdown
| Permit fee | EV charger Level 2, 30–50A: $52.56 (15–25A $26.28; 60–225A $108.04), plus $55.48 administrative fee; minimum self-issued electrical permit $105.12; 5% technology fee applies. [2] EV-specific fee from the official city/county fee schedule (accessed 2026-10-25). Surcharges and other fees may apply; confirm with the city. |
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| Utility rebate | Seattle City Light's residential charger rebate ended on 2025-02-28. No current utility rebate found. [3] |
| Electrician wage (context) | $48.93/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025 median) [4][5] This is what electricians are paid (the BLS median wage). It is not what customers are billed. Contractor rates include overhead and margin and are usually higher. |
| Charger hardware | We don't have sourced charger prices yet, so we don't list any. Level 2 home chargers range from basic plug-in units to hardwired smart models. Check current prices from the retailer. Popular Level 2 chargers on Amazon:
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| Total installed cost | $749–$2,500 (national range; typical standard install about $1,700). No city-specific figure found. [1] National figure from Qmerit's 2026 installation data, not specific to this city. Qmerit's component breakdown includes charger hardware ($300–$900); panel upgrades can add $1,500–$3,000. |
Utility rebate checker
No verified rebate found; check with your utility. Seattle City Light's residential charger rebate ended on 2025-02-28. No current utility rebate found. Utility info: EVChargeGrid – Seattle City Light (secondary).
FAQ
Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in Seattle?
Installing a hardwired Level 2 charger or a new 240V circuit usually requires an electrical permit. Confirm with the City of Seattle or the city links in the sources below.
Is there a utility rebate in Seattle?
Seattle City Light's residential charger rebate ended on 2025-02-28. No current utility rebate found.
Is the electrician wage what I'll pay?
This is what electricians are paid (the BLS median wage). It is not what customers are billed. Contractor rates include overhead and margin and are usually higher.
What is the total installation cost?
We did not find a Seattle-specific figure. Nationally, Qmerit's 2026 installation data puts a Level 2 home charger install at $749 to $2,500, with a standard install averaging about $1,700. Panel upgrades or long wire runs cost more. Get written quotes from licensed electricians.
Sources
- Qmerit – How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost? (national, accessed 2026-10-25)
- Seattle 2026 Fee Subtitle, Table D-15 (official PDF)
- EVChargeGrid – Seattle City Light (secondary)
- Electrician wage CSV citing O*NET/BLS (secondary)
- O*NET local wages – WA
"Secondary" means a third-party site, not the official agency or utility. Confirm these figures with the official source before relying on them.
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026. See our methodology or compare all cities.