Electrical Panel Upgrade
Quick answer
An electrical panel upgrade to 200 amps typically costs $1,500–$4,000. It's often required before adding an EV charger, Powerwall, or major appliances. Charge Home Solutions uses licensed electricians and handles permits and inspection.Typical installed cost: $1,500–$4,000
Upgrading your panel adds capacity and safety, replacing outdated or overloaded equipment so your home can support modern electrified loads.
About Electrical Panel Upgrade
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home's power system, it distributes electricity to every circuit and protects your home from overloads. Older panels (100 amps or less, fuse boxes, or recalled brands) often can't safely support today's electrified homes, where EV chargers, batteries, heat pumps, and induction ranges all compete for capacity.
Upgrading to a modern 200-amp panel adds the headroom and safety to run everything at once, replaces aging or hazardous equipment, and is frequently the required first step before adding an EV charger or Powerwall. Our licensed electricians handle the utility coordination, permit, and inspection from start to finish.
Signs you may need a panel upgrade
- Breakers trip often or won't reset
- Lights flicker or dim when large appliances start
- You still have a fuse box or 60–100A service
- The panel is warm, buzzing, or smells of burning
- You're adding an EV charger, battery, or hot tub
- Your panel is a known-defective brand (e.g., recalled models)
What affects the cost
- Current service size (100A → 200A is most common)
- Meter or service-entrance relocation
- Utility disconnect/reconnect coordination
- New grounding, mast, or riser if required
How it works
Free assessment
A licensed electrician evaluates your panel, capacity, and site at no cost.
Transparent quote
You get a clear, written, fixed price, no surprises, no pressure.
Professional install
Tesla-certified electricians complete the work to code, permit pulled.
Inspection & warranty
We schedule inspection and back the work with our workmanship guarantee.
What's included
- Licensed, insured & Tesla-certified electrician
- Free in-home assessment and load calculation
- Permit pulled and inspection scheduled
- All materials and code-compliant wiring
- Clean, professional install with cleanup
- Workmanship guarantee of up to 10 years
Get a free electrical panel upgrade estimate
Book your free in-home estimate
Pick a time that works for you and we will match you with a licensed, Tesla-certified electrician in your area. No obligation, transparent fixed pricing.
Book Your Free In-Home Consultation →Frequently asked questions
Most 100A-to-200A upgrades run $1,500–$4,000 depending on meter relocation, service entrance, and utility coordination.
Not always, many homes have spare capacity. A load calculation tells you whether an upgrade is required.
Most upgrades are completed in a single day, though the utility disconnect/reconnect and inspection scheduling can add time depending on your jurisdiction.
Yes, power is shut off for several hours while the panel is replaced. We coordinate the utility and minimize the downtime.
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