EV charger installation cost in Orlando, 2026
Orlando installers who publish prices start at $624 for a 20-amp circuit and $854 for a full-speed 60-amp circuit within 10 feet of the panel, with a typical garage install at $950–$1,400 including the permit; the charger is extra. The City of Orlando’s electrical permit starts at $66.24 plus a 3% technology surcharge. OUC, the city’s main utility, has no home charger rebate (its $200 rebate is for buying or leasing an EV), while Duke Energy Florida customers can get $7.50 a month for off-peak charging.
Cost breakdown
| Line item | Figure | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic install, 20A circuit, within 10 ft of panel (charger not included) | $624 | ChargeOrlando (installer) | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Full-speed install, 60A circuit, within 10 ft of panel (charger not included) | $854 | ChargeOrlando (installer) | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Additional wire beyond 10 ft | $10/ft | ChargeOrlando (installer) | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Receptacle or charger near the panel, under 20 ft, permit included | $650–$950 | In Phaze Electric (installer) | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Typical garage install, 20–60 ft run, 50–60A circuit, permit included | $950–$1,400 | In Phaze Electric (installer) | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Long run, subpanel or load management | $1,400–$1,900 | In Phaze Electric (installer) | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Basic electrical install, up to 5 ft on the panel wall, 60A breaker (charger and permit extra) | $819 | Go Electric Chargers (installer) | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Permit and admin fee charged by installer | $225–$425 | Go Electric Chargers (installer) | Oct 31, 2026 |
| City of Orlando residential electrical permit, first $1,000 of construction cost (plus $11.03 per additional $1,000 and 3% technology surcharge) | $66.24 | City of Orlando residential permit fees, effective January 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 |
Rebates
| Rebate | Amount | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUC rebate for buying or leasing an EV (not the charger) | $200 | OUC | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Duke Energy Florida Off-Peak Charging Credit, Level 2 charger | $7.50/month | Duke Energy News Center | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Duke Energy Florida Charger Prep Credit, residential (wiring and panel work, not the charger) | Up to $819 per charger | EV Charging Help (third-party tracker) | Oct 31, 2026 |
- OUC serves most of the City of Orlando; Duke Energy Florida serves other parts of Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Check which utility bills you before counting on any credit.
- OUC asks customers to contact it before installing a 240-volt charger.
- Duke’s Off-Peak Charging Credit pays for charging 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays, and anytime on weekends and holidays.
- Duke’s Charger Prep Credit covers outlets, wiring and other electrical upgrades for Level 2 or higher charging, but not the charger hardware, software or permit fees.
Permits
Inside city limits, the City of Orlando requires an electrical permit plus an associated engineering permit, issued to a licensed general or electrical contractor, with signed and sealed plans submitted through ProjectDox (City of Orlando EV charging permits). The residential electrical permit fee is $66.24 for the first $1,000 of construction cost, plus $11.03 for each additional $1,000 up to $25,000, plus a 3% technology surcharge (City of Orlando permit fees). Homes in unincorporated Orange County get permits from the county instead.
- The engineering permit fee for a home EV charger in the City of Orlando was not confirmed.
- The $819 Duke Energy Florida Charger Prep Credit amount comes from a third-party tracker; Duke’s own residential page could not be checked.
- ChargeOrlando says a typical city permit costs $77–$100, but we have not confirmed that total with the city.
- Orange County permit fees for homes outside city limits are not covered here.
- Installer response testing (who replies to quote requests) has not been done yet.
- Orlando installers report the federal 30C charger tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026; we have not verified this with the IRS.