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A dedicated circuit, nothing more
We install a dedicated breaker, run the cable and mount the charger. That’s the simplest case, when the charger isn’t far from the panel.
EV charger · Brossard
EV charger installation in Brossard
In every sector of Brossard, we install Level 2 chargers for homeowners. Your 100 amp service can often stay in place.
100 A service: not always to replace
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In short
- Many houses in Brossard keep their 100 amp service while getting a charger, with a load controller. The calculation done before the work confirms it.
- A controller costs much less than a fully redone service.
- No municipal rebate in Brossard for a home charger, as found on October 11, 2026. Québec, through Écorecharge, refunds $600 on the unit, not on the installation.
- 51.9% of dwellings in Brossard were built between 1961 and 1990 (2021 census).
Brossard, its sectors and its houses from 1961 to 1990
Brossard was incorporated in 1958 and grew with the Champlain Bridge, opened in 1962. Its street grid follows a 1960s plan: each sector bears a letter, and its streets start with that letter. So people say they live in sector A, B, M or T, and several of these sectors follow the boundaries of former neighbourhoods, such as Brosseau-Station or Champlain.
In the 2021 census, the city had 35,885 private dwellings: 38.8% single-detached houses, 16.0% semi-detached and row houses and 45.2% apartments. 51.9% of these dwellings date from 1961 to 1990, and 69.6% of households own their home.
Houses from those decades often got a 100 amp service, which was plenty at the time. It’s with these services that the charger question comes up. That’s often where a load controller makes the difference.
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The number of free spaces in the panel doesn’t tell you whether the charger will fit. The load calculation does: living area, heating type, spa or pool, large appliances and the charger to add. We do it before every installation, and the charger must be counted in it.
The margin is thin
Load controller, service kept
This load-shedding device slows the charging down, or pauses it, while other large appliances in the house are running. The 100 amp service then stays in place.
Its cost remains well below that of a fully redone service. If it’s enough, that’s our recommendation.
The house lacks capacity
Upgrade to 200 amps
Even with a controller, the calculation doesn’t pass: the service, the mast, the meter base and the panel then have to be replaced. We handle the request to Hydro-Québec and tell you when to plan for the interruption.
What makes the price vary in Brossard
For the same charger, two houses on the same street won’t have the same price. The difference comes from four factors.
| Factor | What changes |
|---|---|
| The panel-to-charger distance | The first factor. A panel 15 feet from the charger, in an open basement, has nothing in common with a 40-foot route to the back of the garage. |
| The cable route | Under an unfinished basement ceiling, the cable goes straight through. A finished ceiling often forces a detour outside, with drilling, sealing and fastening. |
| The panel’s condition | A recent panel with room is the easy scenario. A full panel calls for an addition. A panel at the end of its capacity requires load shedding or service work. |
| The charger’s location | Garage, outside wall or post at the end of the driveway: each option requires different protection against rain and snow, and a longer or shorter cable. |
Three pieces of information make the price reliable: how many feet from the panel the charger will go, whether the basement ceiling is finished or not, and which brand your panel is. The quote that follows is free, written, and no deposit is required.
Financing offered by Financeit, subject to credit approval: see our financing page.
Extra, depending on the house: service or panel work, a long or complicated cable route, a finished wall to repair, or a trench dug to a garage separate from the house.
EV charger rebate in Brossard: only Québec’s
On October 11, 2026, we went through each of the City of Brossard’s program and grant pages: none concerns a charger. Its programs cover water, compost, greening, everyday products and home adaptation, among others.
Only Québec’s rebate applies. Écorecharge pays a flat $600 for a new, certified and connected charger, on the program’s list and bought for $600 or more, plus taxes. The installation isn’t eligible, nor is work on the wiring, the panel or the service.
You claim it once the charger is in service, in the name of the vehicle’s owner. You must attach the electrical contractor’s invoice, with its name and RBQ licence, two items ours displays. Écorecharge runs until March 31, 2028.
Condos in a multi-unit building and buildings with three or more dwellings fall under a separate, more generous stream: it covers the purchase and installation of an individual charger, up to $5,000. Our guide to EV charger rebates compares the two streams.
Installation day
That day, the house loses power for only a few minutes. Running the cable is the longest part, and the total time depends on the job: the team tells you with the quote.
At the start
We confirm the charger’s location with you and get access to the panel. If we find something when we open it, we call you before going on.
During the work
Dedicated breaker, cable, mounting and connection of the charger, then power back on. The municipal permit and the declaration of work are our responsibility.
At the end
Test charge with your vehicle, setup of the charger’s app, then we hand you the detailed invoice and the work report.
Our usual models: the FLO Home X3 and Siemens chargers. Supplying your own? It must carry a CSA or cULus mark, otherwise we don’t install it. And for a Tesla, no special charger: the adapter that comes with the car is enough if needed.
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Replacing your panel in Brossard
When even a load controller is no longer enough to add the charger.
EV charger rebates
Québec’s two streams and the cities in the region that pay an extra amount.
Frequently asked questions in Brossard
Do I need to upgrade to 200 amps for a charger in Brossard?
Not necessarily. In Brossard, many houses keep their 100 amp service and add the charger with a controller. The calculation done before the work will tell.
What is a load controller?
A load-shedding device: it slows down or pauses the charging while the house is drawing a lot elsewhere. It often lets you keep the service as it is, at a cost well below service work.
Does the City of Brossard offer a rebate for a charger?
No, none as of October 11, 2026. That leaves Écorecharge, which refunds $600 on the unit, never on the installation costs.
How much does it cost to install a charger in Brossard?
The price of a FLO installed in a single-family house, unit included, depends on the room in the panel and the distance to the charger: you get it in the quote. A load controller or an upgrade is extra, depending on the result of the load calculation.
Do you install in condos in Brossard?
Yes. The syndicate generally has a say, since the charger affects the common areas and the sharing of the consumption. In a multi-unit building, Québec’s rebate then goes through Écorecharge’s building stream.
My charger is bought but not yet delivered. Can we plan ahead?
Yes. The visit and the quote can be done before the delivery: when the charger arrives, all that’s left is to set the date.
Can the charger go on a post at the end of the driveway?
Yes, it’s one of the possible locations, along with the garage and the outside wall. Each option requires different protection against rain and snow, and a longer or shorter cable. It’s the distance between the panel and the charger that weighs most on the price.
Sources · Checked on October 11, 2026
EV charger · Brossard
Is your 100 A service enough?
The load calculation answers the question. Then comes a written price, free of charge, and an invoice that contains what Écorecharge asks for.
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