Panel Upgrade
Older panels often can't safely support an EV charger alongside existing loads — especially when solar is already tied in. We upgrade to 200A service so you have room for charging, storage, and future electrification.
From $3,250
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Real install example
Before & after
Service upgrade for a solar-equipped home — new 200A capacity for a dedicated car-charger circuit and future loads.
Before
AfterMeter & main
Side-by-side · meter & main · Costa Mesa, CA
Before
AfterBreaker panel
Before
Existing meter/main with solar disconnect labeling and a crowded breaker panel — car charger, HVAC, and kitchen circuits at capacity.
After
New Square D 200A service — NEMA 14-50 EV circuit, solar backfeed retained, whole-home surge protection, and labeled spare capacity.
Full project details on our gallery.
Why upgrade?
When your panel is holding you back
A Level 2 EV charger, solar, battery storage, or heat pump all need dedicated capacity. If your service is undersized or your breaker spaces are full, adding load safely starts with a panel and service upgrade.
Signs you may need an upgrade
- Your breakers trip when the EV charger, A/C, and kitchen loads run together
- There is no open slot for a 40A–50A EV circuit — or the panel is already labeled to capacity
- Solar is connected but there is little room left for a car charger or battery backup
- The home still has 100A service, fused panels, or outdated equipment that fails inspection
What you gain
- 200A service with clean breaker space for EV charging — without nuisance trips
- Code-compliant installation with permits, labeling, and utility coordination handled
- Future-ready capacity for Powerwall, solar expansion, heat pumps, and induction cooking
- A safer, organized panel that supports resale value and insurance peace of mind
Programs & financing
GoGreen financing — rebates may apply
A panel upgrade is often the first step before EV charging, solar, or battery storage. We size your service correctly, handle permits and utility coordination, and help you explore programs that can offset cost.
Up to $4,200
Panel upgrade support
Receive up to $4,200 toward your home electrical panel upgrade when you qualify through available green-energy programs.
GoGreen
Financing
Easy-to-qualify financing with instant approval — soft credit check with no impact to your score.
Rebate
State energy programs
We help determine whether your property qualifies for local or state electrification incentives and HEA-related options.
Rebate and financing eligibility varies by property, utility territory, and program availability — confirmed during your site visit.