More Milwaukee homeowners are driving electric, and a home charger is the difference between waking up to a full battery and hunting for a public station. Burkhardt installs Level 2 EV chargers across Milwaukee safely, to code, and with the electrical work done right the first time. Whether you just bought your first EV or you are adding a second charger, we size the circuit, handle the permit, and leave you with fast, reliable home charging.
A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, the same type of service that powers an electric range or dryer. It charges four to seven times faster than the Level 1 cord that comes with the car. Installation means running a new dedicated circuit from your electrical panel to the charger location, mounting the unit, and adding the correct breaker. Most chargers are rated up to 48 amps, and code requires the circuit to be sized at 125 percent of that load, so a 48-amp charger needs a 60-amp breaker and appropriately sized wire.
For most Milwaukee homes with a modern panel and a reasonable wire run, a complete, permitted Level 2 installation runs about $800 to $2,700, including the charger, labor, materials, and permit. If your panel is full or your home still has 100-amp service, a panel upgrade to make room adds roughly $1,300 to $4,500 on top. Long wire runs, trenching to a detached garage, or conduit through finished walls push the number higher. The federal 30C tax credit can cover 30 percent of the cost, up to $1,000, for eligible installations. We give you a clear, written, itemized estimate before any work starts.
Not always. If you have a 200-amp panel with an open slot and available capacity, adding a charger is straightforward. Older Milwaukee homes on 100-amp service, or panels that are already full, often need an upgrade or a load-management device before a charger can be added safely. We start every job with a load calculation so we know your home can handle the new circuit without tripping breakers or overloading the service. If an upgrade makes sense, we handle it in the same visit rather than sending you to a second contractor.
A dedicated 240-volt circuit for EV charging requires a permit and inspection in Milwaukee, and skipping it can create insurance and resale problems down the road. Burkhardt pulls the permit, does the work to current electrical code, and coordinates the inspection so your installation is documented and legitimate. You get charging that is safe today and clean paperwork if you ever sell the home.
Here is something most single-trade electricians cannot offer: Burkhardt does electrical and plumbing under one roof. Garage and basement EV installs often reveal other issues, an undersized panel, aging wiring, or a water heater and supply lines that are due for attention. With Burkhardt, that is one company, one coordinated schedule, one set of permits, and no juggling contractors who blame each other. It is the practical advantage of a full-service home services company, not a single-trade shop.
We are three generations of trusted service since 1961, with deep Brown Deer roots, not a national franchise. We know Milwaukee's older housing stock and the local permit process, our electricians are licensed, and we handle the documentation as part of the job. With electrical and plumbing under one roof, there are no surprises and no runaround.
Ready for fast charging at home? Call 414-206-3049 or book online for an EV charger installation and a clear, written estimate. We will confirm whether your panel is ready and give you a firm price before we start.
Most complete, permitted Level 2 installations in Milwaukee homes run about $800 to $2,700, including the charger, labor, materials, and permit. If your panel needs upgrading first, add roughly $1,300 to $4,500. We provide a firm, written estimate after evaluating your panel and charger location.
Not always. Homes with 200-amp service and open panel space usually do not, while older 100-amp panels or full panels may need an upgrade or a load-management device. We run a load calculation first so your charger is added safely.
A standard installation is typically completed in a few hours. Jobs that require a panel upgrade, a long wire run, or trenching to a detached garage may take a full day or more.
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