Free ebookEV Charger Installation Basics for Electricians: Load Calculations and Circuit Planning

Course Description

EV Charger Installation Basics for Electricians: Load Calculations and Circuit Planning is a practical ebook course built for working electricians who want to install residential EVSE with confidence. As electric vehicle charging becomes a common home upgrade, accurate load calculations and smart circuit planning are essential for safe, code aligned results and fewer callbacks.

You will learn how to evaluate charger types and ratings, define job scope, and translate homeowner needs into an install plan that fits the electrical service. The course walks you through demand and continuous load considerations, service capacity checks, and the decision making process for selecting voltage, breaker sizing, and conductor sizing for EV charger circuits. You will also build a clear understanding of panel and distribution constraints, how to route cable and conduit efficiently, and how physical installation choices affect safety, performance, and long term reliability.

Real world applications are emphasized throughout, including protection devices and safety functions commonly used in EV charging circuits, an end to end EVSE installation workflow from site walk to final terminations, and commissioning steps that verify proper operation. When homes have limited capacity, you will learn how to approach load management options and plan upgrade pathways that meet client goals while respecting existing infrastructure.

If you want a focused professional course in the electrician category that strengthens your EV charger installation fundamentals, start this free course today and use the skills immediately on residential EV charging projects.