Home charger quote comparison

Compare electrician quotes by scope, not just price

Paste in the important parts of two quotes. The tool scores what is documented: panel capacity, permits, EVSE/outlet type, trenching, load management, warranty, amperage, wire run, hardware, and red flags.

Quote inputs

Enter the written scope from each quote

If an item is missing, choose “unclear” instead of assuming it is included.

Quote A

Red flags

Quote B

Red flags

Comparison result

Quote A has the stronger documented scope and safety score. Do not choose solely on price; ask the other quote to close the missing items before comparing again.

Quote A 73 Total score
Quote B 6 Total score
Price delta $600 Quote B is lower

Quote A

Scope
86
Safety documentation
70
Red flags
0

Strengths

  • Includes a panel/load-capacity check.
  • Hardwired Level 2 EVSE scope is clear.
  • Permit/inspection handling is included.
  • Quote says load management is not needed after capacity review.
  • Labor warranty is at least 1 year.

Cautions / questions

    Quote B

    Scope
    7
    Safety documentation
    1
    Red flags
    1

    Strengths

      Cautions / questions

      • Panel work is unclear.
      • Permit/inspection status is unclear.
      • Trenching/conduit route is unclear.
      • Load-management need is not addressed.
      • No labor warranty is listed.
      • Hardware model/listing is unclear.
      • Scope does not specify circuit, route, charger/outlet, or inspection details.

      Use the score to ask better follow-up questions

      • Use this as a quote-comparison aid, not wiring advice. EV charging work should be designed and installed by a qualified/licensed electrician under local code.
      • A complete quote should name the circuit amperage, EVSE/outlet type, panel/load assessment, route distance, permit/inspection handling, hardware model/listing, warranty, and exclusions.
      • Quote A currently has the stronger safety documentation score.

      What the score rewards

      A complete quote should make hidden electrical scope visible

      The strongest quote is usually the one that documents the installed outcome, not merely the cheapest line item.

      01

      Panel and load review

      Look for a load calculation or clear capacity explanation before committing to a Level 2 circuit.

      02

      Permit and inspection

      Permit handling, inspection scheduling, and close-out should be explicit where local rules require them.

      03

      EVSE, circuit, and hardware

      The quote should name the hardwired charger or receptacle type, circuit amperage, hardware/listing, and who supplies it.

      04

      Route and exclusions

      Distance, trenching, conduit, drywall repair, load management, warranty, and exclusions should be comparable side by side.

      Sources used for quote criteria