CAA Habitation recommendedUpgrade to 200 amps
Service entrance, mast, meter base, panel and load calculation. We handle the steps with Hydro-Québec for work that affects the amperage, and what’s included is spelled out in the quote.
Master electricians · Brossard
Electrician in Brossard
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In short
- STM-Électrique installs EV chargers, upgrades electrical services to 200 amps and handles emergencies in Brossard.
- Master electricians, RBQ licence 5815-0137-01, CMEQ members.
- Whether your panel can take a charger depends on the load calculation, not on the number of free spaces in the panel.
- A load controller often lets the charger be added without touching the service entrance.
Brossard and electric cars
In Brossard, the electrical panel question almost always comes up at the same time. A good part of the housing stock was built between 1960 and 1990, with 100 amp services that were more than enough back then. Add a 40 amp charger to a house that already has a heat pump, a water heater and a dryer, and the calculation no longer works.
A general electrical project? Your contact details and a few questions are all it takes.
Get a quoteWhat decides whether your panel can take a charger
The answer doesn’t depend on the number of free spaces in the panel. It depends on the load calculation, a standardized assessment of everything your house actually uses.
The calculation takes into account the living area, the type of heating, a spa or pool if there is one, the large appliances and the charger you want to add. We always do it before installing a charger: it’s what makes the installation compliant and safe.
Three possible outcomes:
- The panel can take it — we install the charger on a dedicated circuit, and that’s it.
- The panel is right at the limit — a load controller, also called load shedding, often lets the charger be added without touching the service entrance. The device reduces or pauses charging when the house is drawing a lot elsewhere.
- The panel is over capacity — the service has to go up to 200 amps, which involves the service entrance, the mast, the meter base and a request to Hydro-Québec.
We tell you frankly which situation you’re in. A load controller costs much less than a full upgrade, and when it does the job, we recommend it.
Which charger to choose
We install Level 2 chargers on 240 V, the ones that charge a car overnight rather than in three days. We work with the FLO Home X3 and Siemens, among others, and we are certified Sinopé partners for smart homes.
You can also supply your own charger. The only condition, non-negotiable: it must carry a certification mark recognized in Canada, CSA or cULus. A charger bought online without Canadian certification won’t be installed by our teams.
Rebates
Financial assistance programs exist for a home charger, including the Québec government’s Écorecharge program, which covers the purchase of the charger. Amounts and conditions change regularly, so we invite you to check the official sites for what applies when you do your work. We don’t quote an amount, because an outdated figure would do you more harm than good.
Our other services in Brossard
Heat pump, spa and pool
Dedicated circuit, suitable protection, and a check that the service can absorb the new load. For a spa or pool, the distance between the panel and the equipment directly affects the cost.
Generator
On a suburban lot with outdoor space, an automatic standby generator is realistic. We do all the electrical part: transfer switch, auxiliary panel, connection. The gas portion is handled by a gas contractor.
Lighting and renovation
Pot lights, outdoor lighting, adding outlets and switches, basement renovations.
24/7 emergency repairs
At 438-542-7304, any time. For any burning smell, spark or noise in the panel, switch off the main breaker if you can do it safely and call us right away.
What drives the price of a charger installation
Two neighbouring houses in Brossard can get very different quotes for the same charger. It isn’t arbitrary: four factors really weigh in the calculation.
- The distance between the panel and the charger. It’s the number one factor. Fifteen feet in an open basement doesn’t take the same cable or the same time as forty feet to the back of the garage.
- The wiring route. An unfinished basement ceiling lets us run straight through. A finished ceiling often forces a detour along the outside, with the drilling, sealing and fastening that involves.
- The condition of the panel. A recent panel with free space is the simple scenario. A full panel needs an addition, and a panel at full capacity needs a load controller or an upgrade.
- Where the charger goes. Inside the garage, on the outside wall, or on a post at the end of the driveway: the weather protection and the length of the run change with each option.
That’s why we ask three things before pricing: the approximate distance, the type of basement ceiling, and the brand of your panel. With those three answers, the quote is reliable.
Frequently asked questions in Brossard
How long does a charger installation take?
It depends entirely on the job: the distance between the panel and the charger location, whether we can go through an open basement ceiling or have to run along the outside, and the condition of the panel. The team gives you the duration with the quote.
Do I absolutely need to go to 200 amps for a charger?
No, and it’s a stubborn myth. Many houses in Brossard get a charger without touching their 100 amp service, thanks to a load controller. The load calculation settles the question.
Do you install in condos?
Yes. A condo installation generally involves the condo board for access to common areas and the allocation of consumption. We’re used to this type of file.
My charger is bought but not delivered yet. Can we plan?
Yes. We can assess your installation and prepare the quote before delivery, so everything is ready the day the charger arrives.
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Master electricians · Brossard
An electrical project in Brossard?
Tell us where your panel is and where you want the charger, and we’ll get back to you with a detailed quote. Emergencies at 438-542-7304.