EV charger installation in the West Island

In the West Island, the price of a FLO installed on a single-family home is in the written quote, free of charge. Québec refunds $600 on the unit, Dorval 50% of the costs, up to $500, and Dollard-des-Ormeaux also has a program.

How much does an installed charger cost in the West Island?

The price of a FLO installed on a single-family home, unit supplied, depends on the room in the panel and the distance to the charger. That is for a job with no difficulties: room in the panel, a charger a short distance away.

The charger, its breaker, wiring over a typical length, the permit, start-up and the test are included.

Not included: work on the panel or the service, a long or winding wiring route, repairing a finished wall and the trench to a detached garage.

For a NEMA 14-50 outlet instead, the price is in the quote too.

The installation usually takes place two weeks after the visit. Written, free quote, no deposit; Financeit offers financing, subject to credit approval (financing).

EV charger rebates, city by city

One rebate applies in all these cities, Québec’s: Écorecharge refunds $600 on a connected charger from its list, bought for $600 or more before taxes, for a house or a duplex. Labour isn’t covered; the program ends on March 31, 2028.

“No program found” means we didn’t see one on the City’s website on that date: a program may open in the meantime.

All the cities in the region and their amounts are in our guide on the Québec EV charger rebate.

The cities and the borough where we work

“West Island” is the name for the cities and boroughs on the western end of the island of Montréal. Here are the ones that have their own page with us.

• Pointe-Claire and Dorval.
• Kirkland and Beaconsfield.
• Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
• Pierrefonds-Roxboro, a Montréal borough created in 2006 by joining Pierrefonds and Roxboro.

Another address in the West Island? Leave your contact details, and the team will confirm whether a visit is possible.

A generator as well as the charger? Our page on generator installation in the West Island covers the hookup.

Houses from the 1960s and 1970s

Houses dominate here: in 2021, 86.6% of occupied dwellings in Kirkland and 85.8% of those in Beaconsfield were single-detached houses.

The 1961-1980 period produced 49.0% of Beaconsfield’s dwellings and 43.1% of Kirkland’s, and owners make up 89.6% and 92.9% of households there.

Many houses of that generation still have their original panel. So the load calculation comes first, charger included, as the Code revised on March 26, 2026 requires.

Narrow margin? A load controller, often a Thermolec DCC-9, pauses charging while another large appliance runs, and the service stays as is. Not enough margin? We go to 200 A or more, and we make the request to Hydro-Québec.

Estimate your home’s load with our load calculation guide.

Condo or plex: the right meter

In Pointe-Claire, the housing is older and more varied: 36.3% of dwellings were built in 1960 or earlier, and single-detached houses account for only 49.9% of them.

In a duplex or triplex, each dwelling has its own meter and panel: the charger connects to those of the dwelling that will use it, even if it’s rented.

In a condo, plan on the syndicate’s agreement, since it manages the common areas and how consumption is shared. The visit and the quote can happen before the charger is delivered.

On the rebate side, a building with three or more dwellings and a condo fall under other Écorecharge streams: up to $5,000 per individual charger, purchase and installation included, and, for the building’s infrastructure, half of eligible expenses, up to $120,000. Our article on chargers in apartment buildings covers them.

Which charger to install

Our most common charger, the FLO Home X3, is controlled from the FLO app, delivers up to 12 kW (50 A) and was designed in Canada; FLO covers it for 3 years in residential use, under a limited warranty.

Siemens too, and the charger you already have, as long as it’s CSA or cULus certified; to get Écorecharge, it must also be connected and on the list.

With an attached garage, we mount it on the wall nearest the panel. Otherwise, an outdoor model goes on the wall facing the parking spot, at a height that keeps it above the snow.

For a Tesla, no special charger: the adapter that comes with the car is enough if needed. Our guide which home EV charger to choose compares the models.

How it goes

On arrival. We confirm the chosen spot with you and open the panel; a surprise behind the cover, and we call you before going further.

During. Breaker installed, wiring run, charger mounted and connected: the power outage lasts only a few minutes. The permit and the declaration of work are our business.

Before we leave. A test charge with your car, the app set up, and the detailed invoice that Écorecharge and, in Dorval, the City ask for.

Frequently asked questions