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Tesla EV Charger Installation for a Detached Garage in Greenville
Touchstone Electric completed a Tesla EV charger installation for Greg Michell in Greenville, creating a dedicated hardwired charging connection in a detached garage. This project was designed to provide the homeowner’s Tesla Universal Wall Connector with the electrical infrastructure needed for convenient at-home charging.
Our Greenville team installed the wiring pathway from the home’s laundry room, through the crawlspace, and out to an exterior junction box. From there, the installation continued underground to the garage using conduit and trenching to help protect the electrical conductors along the route.
Dedicated 60-Amp EV Charging Circuit
A Tesla Wall Connector requires a properly sized, dedicated circuit and a safe connection method. For this installation, our electricians prepared a 60-amp circuit pathway using #6 wiring suitable for high-power EV charging equipment. The homeowner-supplied Tesla Universal Wall Connector was hardwired on the left garage wall.
Hardwiring an EV charger can provide a clean, permanent installation for a garage charging station. Our technicians, Reuben Jansen Von Rensburg and Tyler Harris, completed the electrical work needed to route the circuit to the detached garage and connect the customer-provided charging unit.
Garage Trenching and Underground Conduit Installation
Because the garage was detached from the home, the project required an underground electrical route. The work included approximately 10 feet of trenching at an 18- to 24-inch depth, along with 3/4-inch PVC conduit for the exterior and underground portion of the circuit. The conduit helps provide a durable pathway for the conductors as they travel from the house to the garage.
The installation included approximately 15 feet of #6 SEU cable from the laundry room through the crawlspace to the exterior junction point. The wiring transitioned to conduit outside the home, with THHN conductors used for the garage run. An LB fitting was used to bring the conduit into the garage wall for the final hardwired Tesla charger connection.
Electrical Permit and Safe Project Planning
An electrical permit was included for this EV charging project. Permit requirements can vary by jurisdiction, particularly when work involves new circuits, underground trenching, detached structures, or electrical equipment installations.
Before trenching begins, homeowners should contact 811 so underground utilities can be marked. This important step helps identify utility locations before excavation work takes place. For projects involving a detached garage, planning the wiring route, conduit pathway, and charger location in advance helps support an efficient installation.
Professional EV Charger Installation in Greenville
Whether you are installing a Tesla Wall Connector, upgrading a garage for an electric vehicle, or planning a dedicated charging circuit, Touchstone Electric provides professional residential EV charging services in Greenville and the surrounding service area. Our electricians can evaluate the installation needs for your home and help determine the appropriate routing, circuit capacity, and connection method for your EV charger.
Greg praised the Touchstone Electric team with a Google review following this completed installation. Read Greg’s Google review.