Home EV Charger Installation in Myrtle Beach, SC
Utility rates, rebates, permits and installers
Charge at home overnight. See what a Myrtle Beach install involves, which utility rates and rebates apply, where public chargers are, then get quotes.
Myrtle Beach EV charger at a glance
Utility rules and programs for Myrtle Beach
Santee Cooper and Horry Electric Coop serve Horry County, so which rules apply depends on your address.
| Utility | Type | EV programs and rates |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Public Service Authority | publicly owned | Solar Home rebate of $950 per kW up to $5,700 for installs from Dec. 1, 2025 to Nov. 30, 2026; $75 plus $50 a year for its smart thermostat program. The rebate does not cover batteries. |
| Horry Electric Coop Inc | member-owned cooperative | We found no Horry Electric rebate information we could read. |
Program details are from each utility’s own pages (read October 2026). See the South Carolina incentives table for statewide credits and a status for every program.
Public charging in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach has 108 public charging ports at 36 locations, 22 of them DC fast (AFDC, October 2026). See the South Carolina EV charging section for the statewide map.
Permits and approvals in Myrtle Beach
- Construction Services Department, City of Myrtle Beach: permit information · 843-918-1111
- The city says building permits are generally required, and contractors need a city business license plus a state license for their trade. Call Construction Services to confirm whether your project needs a permit.
- Check any contractor on the SC LLR contractor license lookup before you sign.
Fees and steps change; confirm with the office before you start. We have not verified timelines for Myrtle Beach.
Costs and savings
We do not have verified installed prices for Myrtle Beach alone. The South Carolina figures above show what to expect; real quotes depend on your home, equipment and installer. Try the EV charging cost calculator, and get at least two written quotes.
Choosing an installer
- License: check the contractor on the SC LLR contractor license lookup and that the license covers this work.
- Quote: ask for an itemized written quote that names the equipment, warranties and who pulls the permit and handles the utility approval.
- Compare: get two or three quotes and compare them line by line, not only the total.
Get EV charger quotes in Myrtle Beach
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Home EV Charger Installation in Myrtle Beach FAQs
How much does a home charger install cost in Myrtle Beach?
Typical U.S. installs run about $800 to $3,000 before the charger (EnergySage), but your panel and wiring decide your price. Get written quotes.
Do I need a special rate plan?
No, but a plan with cheap overnight hours can cut the cost. Santee Cooper has a home EV rate with a super off-peak price of 4.18 cents per kWh from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.; a listing shows Duke offering up to $1,236 to prepare a home for a charger, which we could not confirm on Duke’s site.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger in Myrtle Beach?
Usually yes, and the utility may need to approve solar and batteries. Construction Services Department, City of Myrtle Beach handles permits in Myrtle Beach; see the permit information above.
How do I find a licensed installer in Myrtle Beach?
Use the quote button on this page. We reply ourselves and match you with a licensed installer who serves your area; you can check any contractor on the SC LLR contractor license lookup.
Sources: sunshine and climate NASA POWER; hazards FEMA National Risk Index; utility numbers EIA-861 (2024); prices EnergySage (October 2026) and Generac (U.S.); credits IRS and the South Carolina Department of Revenue; permit information from the city or town’s own page; utility programs from each utility’s own pages (October 2026). General information, not financial, tax, legal or electrical advice. See our editorial policy.
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- Safety listing mark such as UL or ETL
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