Needed to install a charger for a new EV, and was told by two electricians that I required more robust service, that is, a new panel, that would cost anywhere from $6 to $8 thousand, which took some of the joy of not paying $5.50 a gallon. EV Charger Expert proposed installing a smart plug that would monitor demand, and should demand overtax the existing service, throttle back demand from the car charger. That cost $1550 plus a $600 smart plug. The work was done quickly and it worked for Night One. I'm happy. read more

It has been close to two months since the installation and one month since the city inspection, so I feel ready to give a fair review. I needed to install my own Emporia Pro charger with a load balancer and wanted to get it done quickly and with a permit. I reached out to EV Charger Expert. I communicated with two people from the company: Kirill, the sales manager, and Erin, the electrician/installer. **The Good** Kirill is very prompt and responsive. He always answers the phone and is willing to discuss the details. He clearly knows the intricacies of EV charger installations, even in more complex situations. He was able to schedule the installation very quickly, and the work was completed on time. The city inspection was done one month later and passed without any issues. So, my primary goal was achieved: I had my charger installed, permitted, and running ASAP. **The Bad** The cost of the installation was fairly high. I paid $2,450 for installation, materials, and the permit. Since I provided my own charger, I believe the labor and other installation costs represented the majority of that amount. For this price, I expected a very high-quality job. Erin installed and set up everything within one day. Two relatively minor problems occurred. If the company had handled these issues better, I would have given them four or even five stars. **1. The load balancer antenna** My charger includes a load balancer with a small antenna. The antenna is supposed to stick out from the metal subpanel so that it can receive a Wi-Fi signal. After the installation, the antenna was hanging through a large round hole in the subpanel. It looked unfinished and, in my opinion, was both unattractive and potentially unsafe. I could not convince the installer to cover the opening, so I had to do it myself. I made a trip to Home Depot, spent about $10 on parts, and made a simple cover myself. The antenna is now secure and the opening is properly covered. Please see the before-and-after pictures. **2. Stripped subpanel screw** During the installation, one of the four screws holding the subpanel door was stripped. I considered this a safety issue. I notified both the installer and the sales manager by SMS that evening, as soon as I noticed it. The installer called me back two days later and, to put it mildly, was quite rude. He told me that it was not an emergency and that they would take care of it on the day of the inspection. On the day of the inspection, Kirill did not have the appropriate replacement hardware. I suggested using a tap and a slightly larger screw to repair the stripped hole, but he declined. Once again, I had to make a trip to a hardware store, purchase a set of taps and screws, and repair it myself. To be fair, Kirill reimbursed me $30 for the cost of the screws and taps. In total, I made several trips to a hardware store and spent several hours fixing issues that I believe should have been addressed by the installer. **Overall** The installation was completed quickly, on schedule, and passed the city inspection without any problems. Kirill was also very responsive throughout the process. However, given the high price, I expected better attention to detail and better handling of the two relatively minor issues that came up. Neither problem was particularly difficult or expensive to fix, but in both cases, I ultimately had to resolve the issue myself. For me, the installation achieved its main objective, but the quality of the finishing work and the way the problems were handled left something to be desired. For these reasons, I am giving EV Charger Expert three stars. read more

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I was in need to find a proper company in order to install my EV charger for a while and nobody could tackle my issue nor could give me a proper answer to my needs. Finally I have found Kiril and his crew. They installed new hardware all over the wall. My old panel got upgraded, proper fuses and harnesses, monitoring devices and plugs. Everything was done up to the code in a timely manner. Great, informative crew and awesome value. Highly recommended. read more

I used EV Charger Expert to install a hard-wired Level 2 charger (Emporia Pro, 48A/60A circuit) at our home to charge our new EV, and the whole experience was excellent from start to finish. I also had them install the Emporia Vue Energy monitor inside my panel. As I had a combo panel, Kirill immediately recommended that I purchase a pair of 200A Flexible Sensors from Emporia to replace the sensors that came with the Vue, as the provided sensors would not work in my panel. That gave me a lot of confidence that they knew the Emporia products and were very experienced installers. Kirill and Erin were highly responsive from the first estimate through scheduling: quick to answer questions and easy to reach whenever I needed an update. Customer service was great throughout: professional, straightforward, and clearly experienced with EV charger installs specifically, not just general electrical work. The install itself was on our gate about 12 feet from the main panel, and Erin's attention to detail really showed: clean wiring, a tidy install, everything weatherproofed properly and great to work with. They also handled pulling the city permit. Kirill came right on time, met the city inspector, and we had a permit without any problems. Pricing was fair and a great value for the quality of work, no surprises, no shortcuts, done right the first time. Highly recommend if you're looking for an EV charger install: professional, responsive, and the work speaks for itself. read more

EV Charger Expert - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Highly recommend EV Charger for your home charger installation or any electrical work. Kirill and his partner are prompt, professional, and honest. They did a great job with our EVIQO home charger installation. The installation turned out to be a bit trickier than I estimated, but they only charged for the extra materials. Most importantly, they are very experienced and professional. We know someone who had a fire after an EV install and wanted a reliable team at a fair price. Thats EV Charger. read more

Kirill just stopped by to help evaluate our Tesla charging issue - reduced charging rate due to wall plug overheating (with recommendation to have our wiring inspected). He was very knowledgeable and experienced electrician and had also clearly helped others with similar issues. He recommended a great solution for us and just needs to get the parts to install for us (it's Sunday today). UPDATE: Wow! Kirill took it upon himself to stop by our local Lowe's to see if they had the pigtail needed to install our wall charger. So he was able to do a same day install. He was quick and efficient and the work was nicely done. Pricing was very reasonable. We are back up and running again. Highly recommend Kirill - so much that I added him to my contacts for any future electrical work. read more

EV Charger Expert - Tesla Wall Charger install - used pigtail to existing NEMA wall plug. - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Worked with "EVCharger Expert" to install a 240V outlet for an EV charger in my garage and a dedicated 20A outlet for an over-the-range microwave. Overall, the job was completed successfully, passed inspection, and avoided a costly panel upgrade. But there were also a few areas where the process could have been handled more proactively. What I appreciated: * Technical expertise & cost savings: My service panel is limited (90A), and other contractors immediately suggested an expensive underground service upgrade. Kirill performed load calculation and recommended using an Emporia Pro charger with dynamic load management. That solution allowed me to safely add both the EV charging outlet and the microwave circuit without upgrading the service panel. * Permits & documentation: They provided the required licensing, insurance documentation and handled the city permitting and inspection process. The final inspection passed without issue. * Responsiveness: Communication was generally clear via email regarding quotes, scheduling, and permit updates. Where I believe the process could improve: We encountered a major obstacle when it was discovered that the crawl space was blocked by a concrete foundation wall, preventing wire routing as originally planned. Initially, there wasn't a clear alternative proposed. I ended up suggesting routing the wiring through the ceiling instead. While the team evaluated and successfully implemented that solution, I would have preferred if alternative routing strategies had been proactively identified earlier in the process. I also want to acknowledge Erin's craftsmanship. When we ultimately routed the wiring through the ceiling, he carefully navigated around existing plumbing lines and made precise cuts to minimize disruption. The finish work was clean and well executed. In the end, the installation works well, passed inspection, and achieved the primary goal of adding EV charging without a major panel upgrade. I would recommend them for homeowners with limited electrical capacity, especially if dynamic load management is needed. read more

EV Charger Expert - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Kirill and Erin installed a level 2 EV charger with excellent service. I have no electrical issues from charging. Their price was reasonable after comparing other quotes. read more

We have a new EV so we needed a charger installed in our garage. I talked to a few people who responded via my yelp request and found EV Charger Expert. Knowledgable, efficient, smooth, professional and reasonable.....I've worked with many contractors in the past, and I definitely give them five stars. Kirill and Erin were so good. Communication is top notch! No waiting around for someone to text back in a day or so. Don't hesitate to use them! read more

We had a level 2 hardwired charger installed and the whole process was amazing from start to finish. We requested a quote on Yelp and received a response almost immediately from Kirill. Kirill was super communicative throughout the whole process from quoting, to scheduling the installation, to filing a permit with the city, and finally to scheduling the inspection with the city. The city inspector even praised him about his knowledge around the installation and EV chargers in general. It was extremely pleasant working with Kirill and his team. As for the installation, Erin was awesome. He showed up on time and we discussed the best location for the charger. He also suggested installing the handle outside of the walkway because it sticks out a little more than the charger itself. After discussing the best place for installation he left to grab materials and came back to do the installation timely. Overall, I'm super satisfied with the result! 10/10 would recommend working with them! read more

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Kirill did a great job installing a NEMA 14-50 outlet in our garage for our new EV charger. The work was clean, efficient, and fairly priced. He was knowledgeable about our existing electrical setup and got everything working perfectly - our car is now charging fully overnight without any issues. Really appreciated the straightforward advice and honest assessment of what we actually needed versus what we didn't. Would definitely recommend for any EV charging installation in the East Bay area! read more

Erin did an outstanding job installing a NEMA 14-50 outlet for my EV. He was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain the options, answer my questions, and make sure I understood the best approach for my setup. What really stood out was his consultative, no-pressure approach. He was professional, pleasant to work with, and clearly focused on doing what was right rather than upselling unnecessary work. His honesty and integrity gave me a lot of confidence throughout the process. If you're looking for someone reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy for any electrical work, I highly recommend Erin and EV Charger Experts. read more

Kirill is professional, timely, and knowledgeable. I called him because my car charger suddenly stopped charging and he had it fixed within an hour. pleasant, gets the job done. over a year later it still works! thank you! read more

Outstanding experience with fast response, great communication, good pricing, and delivered the outcome. Highly recommend Kirill!!

EV Charger Expert is an excellent company to work with. They are not only very knowledgable, but also provide superior services you can count on. Krill aways quickly answers my questions, and helps me to decide the most cost effective EV Charger. Erin installed the Emporia Pro Level 2 with SmartPower. He is very professional and skillful on the installation as shown in the picture. Most of all he patiently explains how it works and also helps me to install the software in my i-phone for monitoring and controlling the Charger. read more

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Quick fair estimate, charger install looks great, I'm totally happy. I would absolutely use them again, maybe in a couple years when I'll need to switch to NACS. read more

Kirill and his team were professional, prompt, knowledgeable, and fairly priced. They showed up when they said they were going to and they handled the city of Oakland inspection after the EV was installed. Overall the process was very smooth, would highly recommend them! read more

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If you need EV charger these guys are the way to go. Super responsive communication, showed up early and really knows his stuff. I would definitely use him again for EV and other electrical work. read more

I had a hardwired Wallbox installed in my garage by Kirill and Erin from EV Charger Expert, and the entire process was fantastic from start to finish. I submitted a quote request with all the info and photos they asked for, and they got back to me the next day with a detailed, very reasonable quote. We quickly set up an install date that worked with my hybrid work schedule. Erin showed up on time, assessed my setup, and confirmed it would be a straightforward install. He picked up the parts and got it done quickly, neatly, and thoughtfully--placed out of the walkway and high enough to keep it safe from kids or pets. Kirill handled all the city permits and kept me updated throughout. He also walked me through all the available rebates (including PG&E's) and even helped me sign up for a lower EV rate plan so I could save on charging during off-peak hours. If you're looking to install a Level 2 charger at home, EV Charger Expert is the way to go. Super knowledgeable, fast communication, clean install, and just made the whole thing way easier than I expected. read more

EV Charger Expert - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

I used EV Chargers to replace my electrical panel. Very timely. Every appointment was spot on in person or by text. We ran into some issues with the city that were handled professionally and patiently. I was impressed. Highly recommend and would use again. read more

I had an excellent experience with Kirill installing my home EV charger. He was prompt, very responsive, and always on time. Communication was great and he was easy to work with throughout the entire process. He is very knowledgeable and had excellent recommendations and answered all our questions thoroughly during the process. Pricing was competitive, and he took care of all the city permitting and inspection, which made everything hassle free. I would absolutely recommend him. read more

Fantastic company. They did a great job, very thoughtful and thorough. Would definitely recommend and use them again. read more

EV Charger Expert - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

I hired EV Charger Expert to install a hardwired Emporia Pro level 2 charger at my home. I highly recommend them. Kirill, who handled the setting up of the appointment and the city inspection, is responsive and answered all of my questions regarding load management controllers and which charger to buy. I appreciated that, throughout the experience, he promptly moved the process forward. At the inspection, I observed that Kirill is obviously very knowledgeable. The inspector asked a lot of questions and concluded that everything looked great. I received a signed copy of the permit at that time. Erin, who handled the installation, did a fantastic job. He arrived on time and we spoke at length regarding exactly where to place the charger (inside the garage v. outside the house) and he also answered all of my questions and explained exactly what he did. The installation looked very neat as well. The entire process was very professional and I am happy with the decision to use EV Charger Expert for our installation. read more

I had a L2 charger installed in my condominium complex in October 2024 and found Kirill and Erin to be an outstanding team that I would highly recommend to anybody. I purchased the Wallbox charger from them and the price they charged was in line with what I would have paid if I purchased the unit on my own. They were extremely responsive and professional throughout the preparation phase and during the installation. They were thorough in providing all the information I needed to secure project approval from my condominium HOA Board. During the actual installation, they were punctual and respectful to my neighbors. They installed a new 50A subpanel and ran the electrical line discreetly from the meter area to my parking space for a total distance of 220 feet in my condominium's landscaped common area. The quality and outcome of the installation work was excellent and even earned praise from my HOA's architectural committee. After the installation, they scheduled and secured the city inspection and certificate promptly and painlessly. Big thanks to both Erin and Kirill for the great job they did. read more

I recently hired EV Charger Expert (Kirill and Erin) to install a Tesla charging unit at my home (in Piedmont), and I couldn't be more impressed! From start to finish, they were professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient. To get a quote, all I had to do was fill out an online form with pictures (of the electrical panel), and a quote was sent, signed off on the quote, and a calendar invite was sent for install the next work day. Very straightforward and efficient process. They took care of all the necessary permits, ensuring everything was up to code and hassle-free on my end. The installation itself was seamless--neat, precise, and completed right on schedule. Erin is incredibly knowledgable and took the time to explain the details of the work, making sure I was comfortable with the setup before he left. Piedmont requires permits, and when it came time for the city inspector to sign off, Kirill kept me updated throughout the process (emailing the paperwork, and the calendar invite for the inspection day) and was there to meet the inspector to go over the work. It's refreshing to work with a company that values both expertise and customer service. If you need EV charger installation--EV Charger Expert is the team to call. Highly recommend! read more

I've used EV Charger Expert more than once - first to install a 240V outlet a few years ago, and again recently to upgrade it to a Tesla Wall Connector. Very thoughtful, polite, and fast to respond. Was very satisfied with the quality of the work both times. I definitely recommend EV Charger Expert! read more

Erin communicated well with different options and got the job done quickly. It's a clean installation and I'm happy with it. Thank you!

Their operation is very professional. Not only did they demonstrate technical expertise on the electrical issues, but they started and finished as promised, explained choices clearly along the way, handled the permitting smoothly, and issued the billing with no surprises. A special shout out to Erin Finnegan who did the installation. He really inspired confidence with his detailed understanding of electrical systems. read more

Great installation, charger worked perfectly. The technician gave me a lot of helpful tips. The owner came to meet the SF inspector promptly and got it all completed. High quality service and follow up. read more

EV Charger Expert - Wallbox pro level 2 charger - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Erin and Kirill installed our Tesla Universal Charger, and we couldn't be happier with their work. They were both extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process, especially when it came to understanding the ins and outs of EV charging. After discussing our options, Erin recommended installing a load manager. While it added some cost to the project, it will likely save us money and hassle down the line as we add more electric appliances. Erin was supportive either way, but we appreciated the forward-thinking approach. Our installation was far from straightforward, but Erin found a smart and effective solution. Their workmanship was excellent--so much so that even the city inspector commented on the quality of the job. If you're looking for true experts who care about your long-term needs--not just the immediate job--Erin and Kirill are the team to call. Highly recommended! read more

I had a Tesla Universal Wall charger installed in my garage and I'm very happy with the work. The process for getting a quote was straightforward and the service was quick and pain free. I wish I had done this much sooner. read more

Our consultation was very thorough and the install went smoothly as planned. From when I spoke to kirril, I got the sense that I am dealing with a knowledgeable and dependable company. After our phone consultation, Kirril did an on-site visit and as scheduled, our install was done and completed on time, city inspections went smoothly. Our installer Erin showed up on time and was very courteous and installed our charger in no time. Took about 8 hours total. I highly recommend their service. Key takeaways from using EV charger Expert: They have been doing these ev installs in the Bay Area for a long time and are experts in their field. They are customer oriented, both Kirril and Erin provided us excellent customer service. Convenience. These guys take the hassle and worries and get you hooked up and ready for charging. Thank you both for doing such a great job. It's nice to find a good quality company for an affordable rate. read more

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Kirill and Erin were top notch. Communication was fast to set up the install. The on job the installation of the ev charger was explained in detail and completed in a timely manner. Inspection was passed as well. read more

It was great working with Kirill and Erin to install my Emporia charger. Kirill provided immediate feedback to all questions for scheduling the install. Erin was an amazing installer. Erin provided a couple options for routing wiring from my main panel outside of my house to the charger in my garage. It was great to have options and get pros and cons for each. Very happy with the install and wouldn't hesitate to use them again. read more

EV Charger Expert - Emporia charger installation. Ignore drywall, it was this way before install. - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

I reached out to several companies about installing an EV charger for our Chevy Bolt. With EV Charger Expert stood out their pricing was competitive, and they were very upfront about all costs, including permitting. Kirill and Aaron were responsive, professional, and helpful throughout the process. They also went above and beyond by assisting me with questions I had regarding PG & E. Their expertise was clear from the start, and it gave me confidence in the work being done. Recommend them if you're looking for a knowledgeable and transparent EV charger read more

I first reached out to to EV Charger Expert in February 2024 in the hope of being able to set up my own charger in my deeded parking spot of my condo complex's shared parking garage. After providing the requested info (I love how easy they make it!), I received an estimate and agreement which I promptly signed and sent back. Not long after I received a call from Kirill who said he was in the neighborhood and wanted to look more closely at the access to my meter. Unfortunately upon closer inspection there was not the access that they would need to run a dedicated circuit for my own charger. However, Kirill did offer some ideas for how the HOA might be able to set up a communal charger for residents and followed up by sending me materials on how it would work that I then shared with my HOA. He also offered to speak to the Board if they were interested and had any questions. Fast forward to six months later when I purchased a single family home and needed to get a charger installed - Kirill was the person I reached out to. Once again, I provided the requested information and was promptly sent an estimate and agreement. An appointment for installation was set up shortly thereafter. Erin did the installation and let me tell you, it is a thing of beauty. I neglected to explain that my charger was not a hardwired charger so what I really needed was a NEMA 14-50 outlet into which my charger could plug in, making it a little more complicated and more expensive of a set-up so there was some re-working of the estimate, but it was handled very swiftly over email in real time. Can an electrical box and EV charging set up inspire awe? I think it can - take a look at the attached photo! Setting my EV charger up this way gives me flexibility in case the charger itself craps out on me later and I want to change it out or if I ever need to plug in some other piece of equipment that requires a 240V plug I can easily do so. Upon completion of the installation they set up an appointment for the inspection which Kirill handled himself. Upon passing he promptly emailed me the approved inspection report. The entire process was so easy and seamless and I absolutely LOVE my EV charger! read more

EV Charger Expert - EVIQO Level 2 EV Charger NEMA 14-50 plug-in model to NEMA 14-50 outlet - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Very happy with service and work quality. Sturdy and clean install. Owner is communicative and reliable.

I only leave a review if I'm very satisfied, or very dissatisfied. By the 5 shining stars you should know why I'm here. First, I had a false start; I scheduled an appointment but needed to cancel. Then, I needed an add-on that wasn't originally quoted (permits). Neither were any issue and Kirill was nothing but professional while I got my act together. Prior to the appointment, I got a Calendar Event Invitation which allowed me to put it right where I needed it, automatically, I didn't have to remember to do it manually. Nice. On the day of the appointment, I got great communication from Erin, my installer. I have a significant remodel going on simultaneously, so I had 3 other trades in the house and everyone needed parking. Erin was great with updates on his constraints with traffic in real time, and was still able to make his arrival window and complete the work in the scheduled time. He had no issues working with my other contractors who were all intersecting in the same space. During his visit, Erin was a consummate pro; he took one look at my garage and made some observations about what I originally wanted, then explained how that would impact the quoted price, and made suggestions to stay within the estimate and still address my needs. Perfect. His work was clean and tidy, and he was done very quickly. Thank you Erin!! Afterwards, Kirill set up the inspection and personally arrived to meet with the inspector. We had a very interesting conversation about all things EV and he demonstrated an encyclopedic knowledge of the industry, components, compatibility, expansion potential (were considering solar and battery backup), and more. The inspection passed with no issues. Thanks Kirill!! I worked in trades before and have what I would consider an advanced knowledge of EV topics, so I have a very high bar of satisfaction in both areas. I was very impressed with the knowledgeability and service delivery of EV charger Expert and HIGHLY recommend them. I will personally tell other EV owners I know to engage with them when it's time for their own in-home charger installation. read more

If you are stumbling upon this page wondering if you should call EV Charger Expert, take this as your sign and DO IT! Seriously impressed with Kirill and Erin and could not recommend them more! They are super fast, reliable, friendly, professional, prompt, and they have extremely fair pricing. I vetted and reached out to around 5-8 companies before finding EV Charger Expert and Kirill was so fast in answering his phone, texting me the information he needed to give me a quote, and his technician Erin was at my house the next morning at 10 a.m. sharp to help install our Tesla wall connector. Erin is super smart, both of these guys are, so rest assured that your job will get done quickly and without cutting any corners. If you have any issues, Kirill is quick to come back to figure things out. Erin is so knowledgeable about chargers + safety so it was extremely reassuring to hear him talk about the charger and if our young kids could get hurt from them. Really appreciate him taking time to talk to us about that. The other companies I reached out to have taken too long -- I've submitted photos to one of them and still haven't heard back about a quote almost a week later. Some are just getting back to me now and my wall connector is already up and ready to go! The quote Kirill provided was actually the lowest of the companies that had gotten back to me and I'm happy with his transparent pricing. I'm so happy I went with my gut and found this company on Yelp! All the other 5 star reviews definitely seem aligned with my experience as well. Kirill let me know that they also do general electrical work as well so we're definitely going to call him for anything we need and I'll be recommending him to my neighbors and other Lamorinda groups asking for a good electrician or EV charger installer. Thank you, Kirill and Erin! read more

EV Charger Expert - EV Charging Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

I could not be happier with the service I received from Erin and Kirill. Communication was prompt, clear, friendly, and the whole process from initial outreach to final inspection took less than a week. It would likely have happened faster if I hadn't been waiting for Amazon to deliver my charger! Everything about my experience with this company was top notch, and I would recommend them without hesitation to friends or family. read more