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Professional EV Charging Station Installation in Brunswick & New Hanover Counties

High-performance Level 2 charging solutions for your home or business, installed by the expert team at WaveRider Electric & Automation

WaveRider Electric & Automation operates as a premier electric vehicle charging station contractor, providing professional EV charging station installation and if necessary electrical panel upgrades. We perform these services throughout Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, and the greater Wilmington metro area, ensuring your electric vehicle is powered safely and efficiently.

Charge your electric vehicle at your home in Riverlights or vacation property in Ocean Isle Beach, quickly and safely with an expert installation by WaveRider Electric & Automation. We provide safe, professional Level 2 EV Charger Installation so you can wake up to a full charge every morning. As an Electrical Engineer and Master Electrician, I ensure your your home’s electrical system can handle the continuous load of EV charging stations, protecting both your vehicle and your home. We use corrosion resistant materials to stand up against the coastal salt air so your can rely on your Tesla, Chargepoint, or Emporia chargers for years to come.

Level 2 EV Charger installation by WaveRider Electric & Automation in Sunset Beach NC

The Benefits of a Level 2 Home Charger

A professionally installed Level 2 charger is a game-changer for EV owners and vacation property owners in Holden Beach, Sunset Beach, and the communities of Wilmington and Leland.

  • Faster Charging: Charge your EV up to 10 times faster than a standard wall outlet. Typically 35 to 45 miles of range per hour.

  • Convenience: Forget about planning your day around public charging stations. Just plug in when you get home and you’re ready to go.

  • Increased Home Value: An EV charger is a major selling point for future buyers as the market for electric vehicles grows.

  • Vacation rentals regularly sell EV Charging passes for $50 or add a nightly charge of $10-20 per night. Major platforms already offer a filter for ‘EV friendly properties’.

  • Take Advantage of Tax Credits: Homeowners can receive a federal tax credit for 30% of the cost of installation, up to $1,000.

  • BEMC and Duke Energy regularly offer incentives to customers.

Our Certified EV Charger Installation Process

We make the process simple and transparent. We handle all types of chargers, including Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint, JuiceBox, and more. We also offer custom installs to keep your Level 2 Charging station safe and convenient.

  1. Consultation & Load Calculation: We discuss your driving habits, vehicle type, and assess your home’s current electrical capacity.

  2. Panel Assessment: Many homes, especially older ones like those in Southport and Wilmington, may require an electrical panel upgrade to safely handle the continuous load of an EV charger. We’ll tell you exactly what you need.

  3. Charger Installation: We install a dedicated 240-volt circuit and your new Level 2 charger in your garage or other preferred location. Most chargers can be installed outdoors and we can customize the location with a locked enclosure or recess the charger so that it is protected from damage.

  4. Vacation rental properties from Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach to Carolina and Wrightsville Beach can offer worry free EV ready rentals reliably because we use salt air resistant materials to ensure the coastal climate does not damage your charging station.

  5. Testing & Education: We test the charger to ensure it’s delivering the correct power and show you how to use it most effectively

Why an Engineer Should Install Your Charger

An EV charger is one of the most demanding appliances in your home. If it’s not installed correctly using the right material, it can overload your system, cause nuisance trips, or even create a fire hazard. My background as an Electrical Engineer means I have the expertise to perform precise load calculations and design a system that is both safe and efficient. Don’t trust this important job to a handyman or just any electrician who will likely install a 40 amp dryer plug. The results can be catastrophic failure or a fire. The one in the photo was less than two years old. We install dedicated 60amp 240volt circuits to safely deliver 48 amp continuous charge for your level 2 charger.

Serving EV Owners Across the Cape Fear Region

We provide expert EV charger installation for homeowners, businesses, and vacation rental properties in Brunswick County and New Hanover County NC from the boardwalk at Carolina Beach to the pier at Sunset Beach. If you have a Tesla, Volvo, Ford, Rivian, Mercedes, we have a level 2 charger for your vehicle.

Homeowners in Leland, Wilmington, Shallotte, and the Brunswick Beaches have incentives from the federal and state government that can reduce or eliminate the cost of both an install and a panel upgrade.

Businesses along Highway 17 (Ocean Highway), NC 211, US 421, and I-140 - we will help you apply for state grants that cover 80% of the cost of installing level 2 and fast DC chargers.

Ready to unlock the full potential of your electric vehicle, get your vacation rental listed to EV owners, or get your business EV friendly? Contact WaveRider Electric for a free EV charger consultation today.

Common Questions/ FAQs

  • Yes. Brunswick County Code Administration requires an electrical permit and inspection for all hardwired Level 2 EV chargers and new 240-volt dedicated circuits. As a licensed Master Electrician, WaveRider Electric handles all the required load calculations and local permitting to ensure your charger is installed legally and safely to 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

  • Yes! If you are a Duke Energy residential customer in North Carolina, you may qualify for the EV Charger Prep Credit. This program provides a rebate of up to $1,133 to help cover the cost of the electrical infrastructure upgrades—like wiring, conduit, and panel upgrades—needed to support your new Level 2 charger. We can help you ensure your installation meets the documentation requirements for the rebate. (Note: Customers of Brunswick Electric (BEMC) should check for current cooperative rebates).

  • As an electrical engineer, I strongly advise against this. Your dryer pulls power in intermittent cycles, but an EV charger pulls continuous, maximum power for up to 8 hours. Plugging a high-draw Level 2 charger into an older, uninspected dryer outlet can easily overheat the wires and cause a fire. For safe, fast charging, you need a dedicated, properly sized 240-volt circuit pulled directly from your main electrical panel.

  • It depends on the age and capacity of your current electrical panel. A Level 2 EV charger typically requires a dedicated 40-amp to 60-amp breaker. If your home has an older 100-amp service, or if your panel is already full, an upgrade will be necessary to safely handle the continuous load. We perform strict engineering load calculations before every installation to ensure your home’s electrical system can handle the demand without tripping the main breaker.

  • Absolutely, but it requires the right materials. If you live in Southport, Oak Island, or anywhere along the coast, the salt air and humidity will quickly destroy standard indoor-rated electrical components. We use NEMA-4 rated, weather-tight enclosures and marine-grade, corrosion-resistant wiring techniques to ensure your outdoor or carport EV charger survives the Brunswick County coastal environment safely.

  • While a standard Level 1 charger (plugged into a regular 120-volt wall outlet) can take over 24 hours to charge a modern electric vehicle, a hardwired Level 2 (240-volt) charger can typically charge your vehicle from empty to full in just 4 to 8 hours. This allows you to plug in when you get home and wake up to a fully charged battery every morning.