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EV Load Management
Add EV charging without upgrading your electrical service. Load management systems monitor your home's demand and automatically adjust charging so your service is never overloaded.
- Your load calculation shows limited spare capacity
- A panel upgrade would be expensive or delayed by utility work
- You are adding a second EV charger
- Multi-unit properties sharing a service
How load management works
A current sensor on your service feeds real-time demand to the charger or a dedicated controller. When the house is using more power — dryer, oven, AC — charging slows down, then speeds back up when demand drops. The NEC recognizes these energy-management systems in load calculations.
Questions
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Will my car charge slower?
Only during peak household demand. Most overnight charging happens when other loads are low, so many owners see little difference.
Is it a permanent alternative to a panel upgrade?
For many homes, yes. If you later add large loads like a heat pump or ADU, you may still need an upgrade.
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