Start with a
load calculation and a plan for
everything you want to switch: EV charger, heat pump, heat pump water heater, induction range and dryer. Then size the
panel and service once, so you don’t upgrade twice. Many older LA homes on 100 amps need 200, but load management can sometimes avoid it. Want help? See our
panel upgrades service.
What Each Electric Appliance Needs
| Appliance | Typical circuit |
|---|
| Level 2 EV charger | 40 to 60 amp, 240V |
| Heat pump / mini-split | 20 to 60 amp, 240V |
| Heat pump water heater | Often 30 amp 240V, or 120V plug-in models |
| Induction range | 40 to 50 amp, 240V |
| Electric dryer | 30 amp, 240V |
Plan the Panel Once
Upgrading for an EV charger now and again for a heat pump later costs more than doing it once. A load calculation with your full list tells you the right service size.
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A Practical Order
- Load calculation and panel plan
- Panel or service upgrade if needed
- EV charger and heat pump
- Water heater, range and dryer as they wear out
Load Management
Smart panels and load management devices can share capacity between big loads, which sometimes avoids a service upgrade.
Rebates
LADWP, Southern California Edison and city utilities offer programs for chargers, panel upgrades and heat pumps at different times. Check before you buy.
