Looking for EV charger installation in Hamilton or the surrounding area? Mercanti Electric installs Level 2 home charging stations, fully permitted and inspected to Ontario’s electrical code.
Mercanti Electric provides ev charger installation Hamilton homeowners trust, installing Level 2 home charging stations that cut charging time from over a full day down to just a few hours overnight. As of 2026, there’s no active Ontario or federal rebate for a home charger, so the honest number to plan around is the real installed cost, not a rebate that may not come through. We’d rather tell you that upfront than have you plan around a program that no longer exists.
Ev charger installation Hamilton homeowners can trust means more than plugging something in. It requires an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit, a licensed electrician, and usually an assessment of whether your home’s panel can handle the added load safely. Mercanti Electric handles the whole process, from the first assessment through the final inspection, so it’s done right the first time.
Most homeowners we work with choose Level 2, it’s the difference between waking up to a full battery and waking up to barely half a charge.
Voltage
120V (standard outlet)
240V (dedicated circuit)
Charging speed
~4-5 km of range / hour
~25-40 km of range / hour
Full charge time
24+ hours
6-10 hours (overnight)
Best for
Plug-in hybrids, light use
Full EVs, daily driving
A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240V circuit pulling 40 to 50 amps, that’s a real load. Homes with 100-amp panels already running a modern mix of central air, an electric dryer, and an electric range often don’t have room to spare.
Some homeowners consider installing a Level 2 charger themselves to save money, but Ontario’s electrical code requires a licensed electrician for this work, and for good reason. A charger drawing 40 to 50 amps on an improperly sized or wired circuit is a genuine fire risk, not just a technicality. Skipping the ESA permit and inspection can also cause problems later, unpermitted electrical work can affect a home insurance claim if something goes wrong, and it can complicate a home sale down the road when a buyer’s inspector flags it. The permit and inspection aren’t red tape, they’re what confirms the work was actually done safely.
If your charger will be mounted outside rather than inside an attached garage, it needs to be rated for outdoor use and built to handle a Canadian winter. We factor this into every outdoor installation and recommend units designed to hold up against snow, ice, and temperature swings, rather than a charger only rated for indoor, climate-controlled spaces.
Here’s the part most contractors won’t tell you straight: as of 2026, there’s no active Ontario or federal rebate specifically for home EV charger installation. ZEVIP and Ontario’s ChargeON program have both closed to new residential applicants.
One option still worth knowing about: the Canada Greener Homes Loan, an interest-free loan that can be used toward EV charger installation. We also keep an eye on what Alectra Utilities, Hamilton’s local electricity provider, is currently offering. There’s simply no rebate covering ev charger installation in Hamilton right now, so we’d rather you know that upfront.
Ontario’s Time-of-Use pricing makes overnight charging significantly cheaper. Most chargers let you schedule this automatically.
Full charge overnight (off-peak, ~7pm–7am)
Same full charge during daytime peak hours
Our ev charger installation Hamilton process is straightforward, most jobs wrap up in about half a day.
We check your panel’s age, current capacity, existing load, and the best route from panel to charger location.
You get a clear, itemized number before anything starts, including whether a panel upgrade is part of the job.
We handle the application for you, this is a legal requirement in Ontario, not optional paperwork.
We run the dedicated circuit, mount the charger, and wire everything to code.
We coordinate the inspector visit so you’re not stuck chasing it down yourself.
Before we leave, we show you how to use and maintain the charger.
If you’re getting quotes from multiple electricians, watch for these red flags: no mention of an ESA permit at all, a verbal quote with nothing in writing, or a price that seems unusually low for the scope of work. Corners cut on wire gauge or breaker sizing are invisible until something goes wrong. A proper installation should always include a written quote, a pulled permit, and a scheduled inspection.
Commercial and multi-unit EV charging projects are also available throughout the GTA and Southern Ontario.
Reach out today for a free, no-obligation quote.
Yes. Ontario requires an ESA permit for EV charger installations, and it typically costs $100 to $200. Mercanti Electric handles the application and inspection as part of every job.
Cost depends on your home’s electrical setup, how far the charger sits from your panel, and whether a panel upgrade is needed. We’ll give you a clear, itemized quote after a quick assessment, no guessing, no surprises.
No active Ontario or federal rebate exists specifically for home charger installation right now. The Canada Greener Homes Loan is one option still available.
Only if it can’t safely support the extra 40-50 amp load. Homes with 100-amp panels and heavy existing loads often need an upgrade to 200 amps.
For most ev charger installation Hamilton projects, expect about half a day for a straightforward job, a full day if a panel upgrade is part of the work.
Yes, alongside residential work, we handle commercial and multi-unit EV charging installations across the GTA and Southern Ontario.
No, Ontario’s electrical code requires a licensed electrician for this work. It involves a 40 to 50 amp circuit, and improper installation is a real fire risk, plus skipping the permit can affect your home insurance and future home sale.
