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Level 2 EV Charger Installation in Durham, NC
Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh branch completed a professional Level 2 EV charger installation for James Jones in Durham, NC on November 21, 2024. Our technician, Dalton Shipley, installed a dedicated 60-amp circuit and safely set up the customer-supplied charger inside the home garage. The project was permitted for code compliance and long-term reliability.
If you’re in Durham and ready to upgrade your home charging, our local team delivers clean workmanship, clear communication, and dependable results designed for daily EV use.
What We Installed
- Customer-supplied Level 2 EV charger installed inside the garage (indoor location).
- Dedicated 60-amp circuit to support higher charging speeds and safe, continuous operation.
- New 60-amp standard breaker added at the service panel for the EV charger circuit.
- 13 ft of SEU #6 (3-wire) cable to deliver the required capacity and reduce voltage drop.
- Electrical permit filed with the county to ensure the installation follows applicable electrical codes.
This configuration supports robust Level 2 charging performance and leaves room for future EV needs.
Why a 60-Amp Level 2 Circuit Makes Sense
- Faster charging at home: A 60A circuit (with appropriate charger settings) offers significantly quicker turnaround between drives compared to Level 1.
- Safer, dedicated power: A purpose-built circuit helps prevent nuisance tripping and provides stable power delivery to your EVSE.
- Future-ready capacity: Many current and next‑gen EV chargers are designed to take advantage of higher-amperage circuits.
Permitting and What’s Included
We handled the electrical permit filing for this project as part of our standard process. Please note that different jurisdictions can require additional permits unrelated to electrical work (for example, historic, environmental, zoning, or builder permits). Those non-electrical permits are not included. If we determine that additional permits are needed, we’ll let you know what is required and provide options for next steps.
Our Installation Approach in Durham
- Assessment and planning: We reviewed the panel location, charger placement, and the most efficient cable route.
- Panel and breaker setup: A new 60-amp breaker was installed and labeled for clarity and future service.
- Clean cable run: 13 feet of SEU #6 (3-wire) was routed neatly to the charger location for a streamlined look and dependable performance.
- Charger connection: The customer-supplied EVSE was mounted and wired per manufacturer guidelines and code requirements.
- Testing and verification: We verified correct operation and ensured the circuit was ready for regular charging.
Backed by Our Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty
This installation is covered by Touchstone Electric’s Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty, giving you long-term peace of mind on the quality of our workmanship.
Customer Review from Durham
James Jones praised our team for the work completed and shared a positive review. Read it here: View James’s review on Google.
Serving Durham from Our Raleigh Branch
Touchstone Electric proudly serves homeowners across Durham, NC from our Raleigh branch. If you’re considering a new Level 2 charger or need help upgrading an existing setup, our licensed electricians can recommend the right circuit size, plan a clean installation, and manage the permitting for a smooth, code-compliant project.
Ready to get started? Contact our Raleigh team to schedule your EV charging consultation in Durham.