Level 2 EV Charger Installation — ND, MN & SD

Stop Paying
at the Pump.
Your Garage Is Your Gas Station.

Wake up to a full charge every morning. Holsen Solar installs Level 2 EV chargers for homes, businesses, fleets, apartment buildings, and new construction — installed by licensed master electricians, permitted and warranted.

Master Electrician Licensed — ND, MN & SD
Energy Star Certified Chargers
Permits Pulled on Every Job
Multi-Network Commercial Installs
Pre-Wiring for New Construction
Load Management Available
Fully Licensed & Bonded
Residential EV Charging

Your Garage Is Your Gas Station.
It's Been That Way Since Day One.

EVs are fundamentally different from gas vehicles in one key way: you never have to go anywhere to fuel them. You plug in at home at night. You wake up to a full charge. Every day. A Level 2 charger makes sure that math actually works — and that it costs a fraction of what you've been paying at the pump.

Annual Cost
Gas Vehicle
~$2,400
avg. per year / 12,000 miles
Based on current regional fuel prices. Volatile — goes up and down with crude oil markets, refinery capacity, and geopolitical events. You have no control over it.
Annual Cost
EV — Public Charging
~$900
avg. per year / 12,000 miles
Cheaper than gas, but you're paying a premium for the convenience of someone else's charger. Plus the time to find one, wait if it's occupied, and drive out of your way.
Annual Cost
EV — Home Level 2 Charging
~$500
avg. per year / 12,000 miles
The lowest cost option — and you never leave home to do it. If you also have solar, your charging cost can drop to near zero after your system pays for itself.
Gas Prices Are Volatile. Your Electric Rate Isn't.

Fuel prices have spiked repeatedly in the past five years and are climbing again. When you charge at home, your cost is tied to your utility rate — which changes slowly and predictably. That's a financial stability argument that becomes more compelling every time you see the number at the pump.

Which Charger Is Right for You

Level 2 Is Almost Always the Answer.

Here's an honest breakdown of your options. Most homeowners who drive more than 30 miles a day should have a Level 2 hardwired charger. Everything else is a compromise.

Connected directly to your home's electrical panel. No outlet required. Delivers the fastest home charging speed and the most reliable connection. Most drivers wake up to a full battery every morning without thinking about it.

Adjustable amp models let us set the charger to exactly what your panel can support — and upgrade later if you add capacity. This is what we recommend for the vast majority of homeowners.

✓ Best for: Daily drivers, long commutes, most homes
Flexible Option
Level 2 — Plug-In
16–25 miles of range per hour

Requires a professionally installed NEMA 14-50 outlet — which still requires a licensed electrician. Slightly more portable than hardwired, which matters if you might move.

Note: Limited to 32–40 amps by the outlet, which caps your charging speed. The outlet itself can wear over time with repeated plugging and unplugging under continuous high-amp load.

⚠ Consider if: You rent, or may relocate the charger
Limited Use Case
Level 1 — Standard Outlet
3–5 miles of range per hour

Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet. No installation required. Adds very limited range — typically only adequate for plug-in hybrids or drivers with very short commutes.

For a fully electric vehicle driven daily, Level 1 charging frequently results in waking up to a battery that isn't full. This is a temporary solution, not a long-term charging strategy.

⚠ Only works for: PHEVs or <20 mile daily commute
Not Sure What Your Home Can Support? That's What We're Here For.

Before recommending any charger, we assess your panel capacity, circuit availability, and wiring. In some cases a panel upgrade makes sense — we handle that too. There's no obligation to proceed after the assessment, and you'll leave with a clear picture of your options and the real cost of each one.

The Ultimate Combination

Solar Panels + EV Charger = Your Roof Fuels Your Car.

A home EV charger and a solar system together create something powerful: the ability to fuel your car from energy your own roof generates. Your panels produce power during the day. Smart chargers can be programmed to charge during peak solar production hours — or you can store solar energy in a battery and charge your car from that in the evening.

In Minnesota, where monthly net metering lets you bank summer surplus against winter bills, solar credits can offset your overnight EV charging costs. In North Dakota and South Dakota, a battery paired with solar captures your midday surplus so it fuels your car instead of going back to the grid for nothing.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost
Gas vehicle~$2,400/yr
EV — public charging~$900/yr
EV — home Level 2~$500/yr
EV + solar (after payback)~$0–$150/yr
* Estimates based on avg. ND/MN utility rates and 12,000 miles/year. Individual results vary.
Commercial, Fleet & Municipal EV Charging

Your Fleet Fuels Up Overnight.
Your Fuel Bill Goes Down Permanently.

Fleet vehicles that charge overnight at your facility eliminate the variables of public charging — unpredictable costs, out-of-route stops, and driver downtime. A properly designed commercial charging installation gives you full control over your fleet's energy costs.

Fleet Charging

Overnight fleet charging at your facility is the most cost-effective way to run an EV fleet. We design systems around your actual vehicle rotation — number of stalls, charge windows, panel capacity — so every vehicle is ready for the next shift.

Employee Charging

Workplace EV charging is a meaningful employee benefit — and an increasingly common recruiting tool. Networked systems let you set access policies, track usage by vehicle, bill back appropriately, and manage load across multiple stalls.

Customer & Public Charging

Public charging infrastructure is increasingly expected at commercial properties, retail destinations, and government facilities. We design, permit, and install multi-stall public charging that meets code and integrates with your preferred network.

We Install & Configure Multiple Charging Networks

Networked chargers give you a management dashboard — real-time visibility, usage reporting, remote troubleshooting, access control, and payment processing. We work with multiple network platforms and will recommend the right one for your scale and use case.

ChargePoint Emporia Lectron Tesla Destination + Others
Load Management

More Chargers. Same Panel. No Upgrade Required.

A parking lot full of chargers all running at full power simultaneously would overwhelm most buildings' electrical service. Load management software solves this — intelligently distributing available power across active chargers so every vehicle charges efficiently without overloading your building.

For commercial fleets and multi-stall installations, load management is the difference between needing an expensive service upgrade and working within your existing capacity. We design it into every multi-stall project.

Smart
Load distribution across all active stalls
Scalable
Add chargers as EV adoption grows
Reported
Usage data per vehicle or employee
Remote
Monitor and manage from anywhere
Federal Tax Credit — Commercial

Up to $100,000 Per Charging Port. Expires June 30, 2026.

The Section 30C commercial EV charging tax credit is one of the most significant equipment incentives still available — and the deadline is real. Multi-stall installations that qualify could see credit values that substantially offset installation costs. But permitting, installation, and placing equipment "in service" all take time.

Commercial Credit Amount

30%
of total project cost per charging port
Covers equipment, labor, wiring, and panel upgrades associated with the install. Full 30% requires prevailing wage compliance. Base credit is 6% without it.
⚡ Up to $100,000 per port

Qualifications & Deadline

✓  Must be placed in service by June 30, 2026

✓  Must be in a qualifying census tract (non-urban or low-income area)

✓  Full 30% requires prevailing wage & apprenticeship compliance

✓  Applies to business, fleet, and public use charging equipment

✓  Confirm eligibility and census tract status with your tax advisor before proceeding

⚠ Permitting takes time — start now
💡
DC Fast Charging (Level 3) — Coming Soon

We're actively working toward DC fast charging installation capability. If you're planning a public charging station, fleet depot, or municipal installation that requires Level 3 DCFC, contact us now — we can help scope the project and position it for install once we're ready, well ahead of the June 2026 credit deadline.

Multi-Family & New Construction

EV Charging Is a Luxury Today.
In Five Years, Your Tenants Will Expect It.

EVs are still a premium purchase for most buyers. But the secondary market is happening fast — and it's happening now. Used EVs are becoming affordable, mainstream transportation for everyday people. The tenants signing leases in your building five years from now will expect EV charging the same way today's tenants expect in-unit laundry or high-speed internet.

★ New Revenue Stream

Pre-Wire Now. Revenue Opportunity Later. Avoid a Much Bigger Bill Either Way.

Running conduit and wiring during the rough-in phase of construction costs a fraction of what the same work costs after drywall, finishes, and landscaping are in. For a 20-unit building, the difference between pre-wiring during construction and retrofitting two years later can be tens of thousands of dollars — plus the disruption to occupied units.

Networked charging stations let you bill tenants per kWh or per session. That's a new line on your property's income statement that doesn't exist today. Early-mover buildings in this market have a real competitive advantage — in tenant attraction and in monthly operating revenue — over properties that wait until it's urgent.

Fraction
of retrofit cost when done during rough-in — before walls close and finishes go in
Per kWh
Networked chargers bill tenants directly — turning charging into property income
EV-Ready
Buildings pre-wired today command better rents and attract longer-stay tenants who own EVs
Scalable
Infrastructure installed now — add chargers one row at a time as demand grows, no renovation required

Apartment Developers

We work directly with developers planning new multi-family construction to spec and pre-wire EV charging infrastructure into the build from day one. Our team works alongside your GC during rough-in — no disruption, no rework.

General Contractors

We partner with GCs who want a licensed electrical subcontractor with EV charging expertise. We pull our own permits, know the code requirements in ND, MN, and SD, and deliver clean, inspectable work on your timeline.

Property Managers

Managing an existing building and getting requests from EV-driving tenants? We assess your electrical service, design a load-managed charging solution, and present you with a clear cost and ROI picture before any work begins.

The Trend Line Is Clear

The Used EV Market Is Here. It's Moving Faster Than Most Property Owners Realize.

New EVs made up a small percentage of the market five years ago. Those vehicles are now entering the used market at prices that put them within reach of everyday renters. The adoption curve for used EVs follows the same pattern as smartphones and flat screens — premium products today become mainstream products in five to ten years.

Today
EV is a luxury purchase. A few tenants may have one. Nice to have.
3 Years
Used EVs under $20k are common. EV-capable buildings attract and retain better tenants.
5+ Years
Buildings without EV charging infrastructure face expensive retrofits or lose competitive positioning. The window to do this affordably is now.
What We Install

Trusted Brands. Expert Installation.

We carry and install chargers from the brands we trust — all Energy Star certified, all UL listed, all installed by licensed master electricians with a permit on every job.

Emporia
Residential — Smart Charging
App-controlled Level 2 with real-time energy monitoring. Adjustable amp models available. Excellent value and reliability.
ChargePoint
Residential & Commercial Network
The most widely deployed commercial charging network in North America. Ideal for employee, customer, and public charging with full dashboard management.
Lectron
Residential — Value Tier
Solid, reliable Level 2 chargers at a competitive price point. Good option for straightforward residential installs without smart features.
Tesla
Residential & Destination
Best-in-class integration with Tesla vehicles. Universal connector now available. Tesla Destination chargers for commercial and hospitality properties.
Not sure which brand fits your situation? We'll recommend the right charger for your vehicle, your panel capacity, and your budget during the consultation — at no cost.
Ready to Buy?

Shop Chargers Online. We'll Install Them.

Browse our full selection of residential EV chargers online — adjustable and fixed amp, hardwired and plug-in. Select your charger, complete checkout, and a link will be sent to you to schedule your professional installation with our licensed electricians.

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How It Works
01
Choose Your Charger
Shop by amp range, wire type, and brand at shop.holsensolar.com
02
Complete Checkout
Your charger ships directly to you. A quote link is sent after purchase.
03
We Install It Right
Our licensed electricians assess your panel, pull the permit, and install your charger correctly.
Why Installation Matters

Anyone Can Sell You a Charger.
A Licensed Electrician Installs It Right.

A Level 2 charger pulls 32–48 amps of continuous load. On undersized wiring, that's a fire hazard. On an overloaded circuit, it trips breakers or fails prematurely. A licensed master electrician assesses your panel, specifies the right wire gauge and breaker, pulls a permit, and backs the work with a warranty. That's not a premium — that's how electrical work is supposed to be done.

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01

Panel Assessment First

We evaluate your existing service capacity before recommending anything. No surprises on installation day — you'll know in advance if a panel upgrade is needed and exactly what it costs.

02

Permitted & Inspected

Every residential and commercial EV charger install we do is permitted. That matters when you sell your home, file an insurance claim, or a tenant has a question about the installation.

03

Right-Sized for Your Vehicle

We match the charger amp rating to what your EV's onboard charger can actually accept and what your panel can safely deliver — so you get maximum speed without over-speccing.

04

Warranty on All Work

Our labor and materials warranty covers every EV charger installation we complete. If something isn't right, you call us — not a 1-800 number.

The Holsen Promise

Every Install Backed by These Four Commitments.

Code Compliance

All work performed to local, state, and national electrical code. Permitted and inspected on every job, residential or commercial.

Transparent Pricing

Full cost breakdown before any work begins. No hidden fees, no surprises — the quote is the price.

On-Time Completion

We show up when we say we will and finish when we say we will. Your time matters.

Labor & Materials Warranty

Comprehensive in-house warranty on all labor and materials. Manufacturer warranties on every charger we install.

Complete the Picture

An EV Charger Is Even Better With Solar.

Solar Energy Systems

Charge Your Car With Your Own Power.

A rooftop solar system paired with a home EV charger is the most powerful combination we install. Your panels fuel your home. Programmed smart charging lets your car run on solar too. After your system pays for itself, your transportation fuel cost drops to near zero.

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Battery Storage

Charge From Stored Solar — Even After Sunset.

A battery storage system captures your solar production during the day and lets you draw on it at night — including for EV charging. In ND and SD where grid export returns little value, storage maximizes every kWh your panels produce. And when the grid goes down, your car charges from your battery.

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Where We Install

Service Areas

We install residential, commercial, fleet, and multi-family EV chargers across Eastern North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and the Aberdeen, South Dakota area.

Fargo, ND West Fargo, ND Moorhead, MN Detroit Lakes, MN Grand Forks, ND Valley City, ND Wahpeton, ND Fergus Falls, MN Jamestown, ND Dilworth, MN Aberdeen, SD

Ready to Ditch the Gas Station?

Get a free assessment — we'll evaluate your panel, recommend the right charger, and give you a clear, honest quote with no pressure and no obligation.

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