EV Charger Installation Course: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
The Short Answer
An EV charger installation course teaches electricians — and career-changers entering the trade — to size circuits, calculate loads, select equipment, pull permits, and pass inspections for residential and commercial EV charging systems. EVCharger Academy's course is $39 with 13 bonus job-site resources and lifetime access, covering Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charger fundamentals.
EV charger installation is one of the fastest-growing trades in North America. Demand is outpacing supply of trained installers — a good installation course puts you ahead of that curve with the skills customers and employers are actively paying for.
A quality EV charger installation course covers load calculations, circuit sizing, equipment selection (Level 1, Level 2, DCFC), permit applications, inspection prep, and safety codes (NEC Article 625). EVCharger Academy's $39 course includes 13 job-site bonus resources and is taught by Michael Rivera, a Texas Master Electrician and EVITP-certified installer with 500+ completed EV installs.
Who This Course Is For
- Licensed electricians adding EV charging to their service menu
- Apprentices preparing for EVITP certification
- General contractors who want to offer turnkey EV charger installs
- Property managers overseeing multi-unit or fleet charging buildouts
- Homeowners who want to understand exactly what they're paying for
What the Course Covers
| Module | What You Learn |
|---|---|
| EV Charging Fundamentals | Level 1 vs Level 2 vs DCFC — specs, use cases, limitations |
| Load Calculations | Panel capacity, demand factors, NEC 625 requirements |
| Equipment Selection | How to choose the right EVSE for residential and commercial |
| Permit & Code | What inspectors look for, permit applications, common failures |
| Installation Walkthrough | Step-by-step conduit run, mounting, and commissioning |
| Commercial & Multi-Unit | Networked chargers, load management, fleet considerations |
Why EVITP Certification Matters
EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) is the EV industry's recognized installation credential. Stand-alone EVITP exams cost $395. EVCharger Academy's $39 course prepares you for that exam with the same technical content at a fraction of the cost, plus 13 practical job-site tools you keep forever.
The Job-Site Bonus Resources
- Pre-install site-assessment checklist
- Load calculation worksheet (fillable PDF)
- Permit application template for common jurisdictions
- Inspection punch-list — what inspectors check item by item
- Equipment comparison matrix for top EVSE brands
- Residential and commercial quote templates
- 13 total bonuses, all downloadable with lifetime access
Taught by a Master Electrician With 500+ EV Installs
Michael Rivera is a Texas Master Electrician, EVITP-certified, and lead instructor at EVCharger Academy. Every module is grounded in real job-site experience — not textbook theory — so you're learning the workflow that actually gets permits approved and inspections passed.
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The complete EV Charger Installation Business course
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a licensed electrician to take the course?
No license is required to enroll. The course is valuable for licensed electricians expanding their services, apprentices building toward EVITP, and non-electricians who want to understand the installation process. However, actual EV charger installation in most jurisdictions requires a licensed electrician or supervision by one.
Does this course qualify me for EVITP certification?
EVCharger Academy's course covers the same technical content as EVITP preparation. It is not the official EVITP exam (which costs $395 separately), but it prepares you for it thoroughly — and gives you 13 practical resources you'll use on every job.
How is this different from a YouTube tutorial?
Free tutorials show individual steps; a structured course gives you the ordered path from load calculation through final inspection, with a professional instructor, downloadable job-site tools, and lifetime access for $39. You're not just watching — you're building a repeatable installation workflow.
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Michael Rivera
Texas Master Electrician with 12+ years in the trade and 500+ EV charger installations. Lead instructor at EVCharger Academy.
Learn Michael's full install-business system in the $39 EVCharger Academy course.