Rule of thumbRecommended
EV charger conduit / panel space
EV-CHARGER-PREPDescription
Run conduit from the electrical panel to the garage (or carport) and reserve panel space for a 240V circuit, even if no EV charger is installed today.
Why this exists
5-10 year time horizon: most new houses will need EV charging. Conduit during framing costs ~$200; retrofit costs $2,000+.
Categories
Electrical
Source
Fine Homebuildingno manifest entry
Magazine archives (—)
Section: Various editorial references
Published 2024-01-01 · last verified 2026-05-09
Solver enforcement
Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.
Related directives
- Data conduit to TV / office locations · DATA-CONDUIT-TV-AREAS
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.