Home EV Charger Installation in Salt Lake City, UT
Utility rates, rebates, permits and installers
Charge at home overnight. See what a Salt Lake City install involves, which utility rates and rebates apply, where public chargers are, then get quotes.
Salt Lake City EV charger at a glance
Utility rules and programs for Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountain Power serves homes in Salt Lake City.
| Utility | Type | EV programs and rates |
|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | investor-owned | Wattsmart Battery pays $2,000 for a battery of 10 kW or more and $1,000 for smaller ones; a Time of Use plan and wattsmart Homes rebates exist (heat pump amounts not confirmed). We found no home EV charger rebate. |
Program details are from each utility’s own pages (read October 2026). See the Utah incentives table for statewide credits and a status for every program.
Public charging in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City has 629 public charging ports at 203 locations, 109 of them DC fast (AFDC, October 2026). See the Utah EV charging section for the statewide map.
Permits and approvals in Salt Lake City
- Building Services (Salt Lake City Corporation): permit information · 801-535-7155
- The city has a solar PV page with a Solar PV Permit Packet that must be submitted with the solar permit application, plus a site plan. Applications are filed through the Building Services online portal, and a permit lapses if work does not start within 180 days.
- Check any contractor on the Utah DOPL license lookup before you sign.
Fees and steps change; confirm with the office before you start. We have not verified timelines for Salt Lake City.
Costs and savings
We do not have verified installed prices for Salt Lake City alone. The Utah 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 Utah DOPL 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.
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Home EV Charger Installation in Salt Lake City FAQs
How much does a home charger install cost in Salt Lake City?
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. Rocky Mountain Power’s residential Time of Use plan makes charging after 10 p.m. and on weekends cheaper (off-peak energy about 6 to 7 cents per kWh); its charger rebates are listed only for businesses, communities and multifamily buildings, so we found no home charger rebate.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger in Salt Lake City?
Usually yes, and the utility may need to approve solar and batteries. Building Services (Salt Lake City Corporation) handles permits in Salt Lake City; see the permit information above.
How do I find a licensed installer in Salt Lake City?
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 Utah DOPL 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 Utah Office of Energy Development; 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.