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EV Charger Installers — national directory, verified pros, and buyer's guide

National hiring hub for homeowners looking for a ev charger installer. ProFix tracks 24 verified ev charger installers across 2 states — browse by state below, read the when-to-call and how-to-choose guidance, and use the same JSON endpoints AI agents do. Ohio is our launch state and carries the deepest county-level permit and pricing depth; that depth is shown lower down as a worked example, clearly labeled.

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24 verified ev charger installers · 2 states23 Ohio ev charger installers ranked16 Ohio metros coveredLicense details shown

Permit counts on this page are Ohio-scoped: they come only from real matched public-record permits — 5,004 permits joined to 554 contractors across 22 county jurisdictions (in Ohio: Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton). No synthetic data is used; coverage of additional counties and states is in progress, and ProFix is honest about that limitation on every leaderboard page. The Ohio TL;DR, pricing, and FAQ below are written for Ohio homeowners as a worked example — confirm your own state's licensing and permit rules before you hire.

National directory

EV Charger Installers — National Directory (24 verified pros across 2 states)

What they do

EV charging-station installation (Level 2, hardwired).

When to call

  • Level 2 (240V) charger install with dedicated circuit and load calculation.
  • Service-panel upgrade to support added load.
  • Smart-charger setup with utility-rebate enrollment.
  • Multi-vehicle install with load-management hardware.
  • Federal §30C EV-charger credit eligibility (ends for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026).

Typical cost range (national)

Cost-guide coverage for ev charger installers is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.

License expectations

This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.

Top states by pro count

  1. 1.Ohio23
  2. 2.California1

Emergency / 24-hour availability

Emergency-availability data is still being aggregated for ev charger installers. Call the state board or the pro directly to confirm 24-hour service before relying on it.

Browse ev charger installers by state

Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified ev charger installers from the national gold-tier roster.

Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.

Deepest coverage example

Ohio worked example: EV Charger Installers in Ohio

Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.

Hiring checks for Ohio ev charger installers

  • EV charger install in Ohio requires an OCILB Electrical contractor because the work needs a dedicated 240V circuit (overlaps with the electrician trade).
  • Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21), the federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (section 30C) ends for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026, and still requires the property to be in an eligible census tract — confirm current eligibility before relying on it.
  • Hardwired install is faster (up to 80A) and required for some commercial settings; plug-in (NEMA 14-50) is cheaper, portable, and easier to replace.
  • Panel upgrades to support the 40A circuit are common on older Ohio homes (100A service); budget $2,000-$5,000 for the upgrade if the panel is full.

Top 10 verified ev charger installer contractors in Ohio

Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse ev charger installers by state” above.

  1. 1. True North Electric LLCPort Clinton, OH60
  2. 2. Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & ElectricAkron, OH25
  3. 3. Paff Electric & SolarCincinnati, OH25
  4. 4. Mr. Electric of Cincinnati EastCincinnati, OH20
  5. 5. A & J Electric, LTD.Akron, OH10
  6. 6. Kill Brake & Wheel Co., Inc.Findlay, OH10
  7. 7. LED Advisors, LLCClayton, OH10
  8. 8. Blackfork Company, LLCPickerington, OH5
  9. 9. bp pulseLondon, OH5
  10. 10. Carpenter Heating Cooling Plumbing ElectricColumbus, OH5

Permit-pull leaderboard

ProFix ranks Ohio ev charger installers by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.

The statewide leaderboard aggregates Lucas, Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton county permit pulls into one ranked board. Per-county leaderboards live at /permits-leaderboard.

Buyer's guide

The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.

How to choose an EV charger installer in OhioLevel 2 home chargers, dedicated 240V circuit, hardwired vs plug-in (NEMA 14-50), panel upgrades, the federal §30C EV-charger credit (ends for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 — not 2032), OCILB Electrical licensing, ChargePoint / ClipperCreek / Tesla Wall Connector programs, and pricing.1,745 words · Published 2026-05-26

What's licensed in Ohio for this trade

State-licensed in OhioLicense details shown

Ohio EV charger installs require an OCILB Electrical contractor because they need a dedicated 240V circuit (overlaps with the electrician trade). ChargePoint Certified Installer, ClipperCreek Certified, and Tesla Wall Connector Authorized are the manufacturer programs. Note: under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21), the federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (section 30C) ends for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026, so confirm current eligibility before relying on it.

Pricing in Ohio

Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($200) through the highest typical premium job ($40,000). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.

Full ProFix Ohio cost guides →

AI-agent endpoints

ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.

Frequently asked: Ohio ev charger installers

Are EV charger installers licensed in Ohio?

Yes. EV charger install requires an OCILB Electrical contractor because the work needs a dedicated 240V circuit (overlaps with the electrician trade). ChargePoint, ClipperCreek, and Tesla Wall Connector all run authorized-installer programs.

Does the federal tax credit cover EV chargers?

The federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (section 30C) is different from the home-energy credits: under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21) it ends for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026, rather than December 31, 2025. The property must still be in an eligible census tract — many but not all Ohio addresses qualify. Confirm current eligibility, and keep the installer invoice and the charger receipt.

Hardwired vs plug-in Level 2?

Hardwired is faster (up to 80A vs 40A for plug-in), more permanent, and required for some commercial settings. Plug-in (NEMA 14-50) is cheaper to install, portable if you move, and easier to replace. Both require a dedicated 240V circuit and an OCILB-licensed electrical contractor.

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Primary metro

Compare ProFix-verified ev charger installers mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.

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Statewide coverage

Coverage map and county-level pro counts across all 88 Ohio counties.

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Trust Score explainer

Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.

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