Overview
This article refers to your final quote, not the initial estimate.
- The estimate appears right after you answer the questionnaire and may not include everything.
- The final quote is issued after an installer manually reviews your details and photos; it should reflect all known scope at that time.
How to read your final quote
- Line items show what’s included (e.g., equipment, parts & labor, permitting, upgrades).
- If you see a Permit Application Fee or permit line, permitting is included. If you do not, permitting may not be included—ask your installer whether your jurisdiction requires a permit and how it will be handled.
- Check the Notes on your quote for clarifications about included/excluded work.
Included (typical)
- Code-compliant installation configured to the project you selected:
- Wall-mounted chargers → hardwired Level 2 (policy).
- Portable charging kits → installation of a properly rated 240V NEMA receptacle when that’s your selected configuration.
- Mounting, required electrical materials, and basic wall penetrations suitable for the installation.
- Wiring and conduit to the charger location along the planned path.
- Testing of the installation and basic activation steps.
- Permitting and inspections when listed as line items.
- Obstruction handling when it is specifically listed as a line item on your final quote.
Important scope note (obstructions)
Standard “wiring and conduit to the charger location” does not include complex work around obstructions. If your submitted photos (or requested video) show obstructions, your final quote will include a separate line item describing that work. If hidden conditions are discovered on installation day, your installer will explain options and obtain your approval before proceeding.
Items that may appear as separate line items (when applicable)
- Main panel upgrades or load management/HEMS to meet available capacity.
- Extended wire runs or more complex routing than typical.
- Obstruction handling (e.g., routing around built-ins/cabinetry, selective drywall removal and patching, detours around immovable objects).
- Trenching or surface restoration beyond basic penetrations (e.g., concrete/asphalt).
- Jurisdiction-specific requirements (e.g., specialty breakers, outdoor enclosures).
Excluded unless explicitly listed
- Anything not visible or determinable from your answers and photos at time of review.
- Major wall/ceiling restoration or cosmetic repairs.
- Structural work or utility service upgrades outside installer scope.
- Hazard remediation (e.g., asbestos/lead), landscaping/hardscaping.
- Any other work not itemized on your final quote.
On-site surprises
If unexpected conditions are discovered on installation day, your installer will explain the change and obtain your approval for any scope/price adjustment before proceeding.
Amperage and charging expectations
Confirm with your installer the circuit amperage and charger settings planned for your home. If your capacity is limited, the installer may recommend load management or a lower current setting; any required parts/labor should be reflected on your final quote.
Rule of thumb
If an item is not listed on your final quote, treat it as excluded and confirm with your installer if needed.