Licensed, Bonded, & Insured
ICC CERTIFIED #25-0696
Licensed, Bonded, & Insured
ICC CERTIFIED #25-0696
Hi-Lite Electric provides professional EV charger installation and service for residential and commercial clients throughout Elgin. We are a family-owned electrical contractor with deep roots in Kane County, and we bring the equipment, training, and accountability to handle your project from start to finish.
When you reach out, we take the time to understand the scope of your project before moving forward, and in many cases an on-site visit is the best way to give you an accurate quote. Once we have a clear picture of your electrical system, existing service capacity, and where you want the charger located, we will walk you through what the work involves and what you can expect to pay. Our electricians arrive on time, work cleanly, and leave your Elgin home or business the way they found it.
Installing an EV charger is often the first step in a broader conversation about what your electrical system can support now and where you want to take it next. At Hi-Lite Electric, we are happy to serve as a go-to electrical resource for Elgin clients, whether that means talking through future expansion, additional circuits, or upgrades that open the door to new possibilities. If you are also thinking about outdoor lighting, a workshop, or other projects down the road, we can help you plan ahead so those additions are easier and less costly when the time comes.
In most cases, yes. Elgin requires a permit for new dedicated circuits and EV charger installations, and Hi-Lite Electric handles the permit application and coordinates with the city on your behalf. Our familiarity with Kane County municipalities helps keep the process moving without unnecessary delays.
That is exactly what an on-site assessment is for. One of our electricians will evaluate your current panel capacity, existing load, and wiring before recommending the right approach, which may include a panel upgrade if your service is not sufficient.
A Level 1 charger plugs into a standard household outlet and charges slowly overnight, while a Level 2 charger uses a dedicated 240-volt circuit and can fully charge most vehicles in just a few hours. Most homeowners and businesses we work with prefer Level 2 for the convenience and speed.
A straightforward residential installation typically takes a few hours once we are on site, though more complex setups involving panel work or commercial fleet charging can take longer. We will give you a realistic timeline based on your specific project before we schedule.
Yes, we work with business owners and property managers throughout Elgin on commercial EV charging installations, including multi-station fleet setups. Our team is equipped to handle the higher voltage demands and coordination that commercial projects require.
Every installation we complete is backed by a 90-day parts warranty and a 1-year labor warranty. Hi-Lite Electric is also ICC Certified (#25-0696), licensed, bonded, and insured, so you have real accountability behind the work.
Hi-Lite Electric is available 24/7, and our vans are fully equipped so we can respond to service needs any hour of the day or night. You can learn more about our around-the-clock availability on our emergency service page.
Hi-Lite Electric is ready to help you move forward with a code-compliant EV charger installation that fits your property and your plans. Reach out to request a consultation or project quote, and we will take it from there. We are ICC Certified (#25-0696), licensed, bonded, and insured, and every project we complete is backed by a 90-day parts warranty and a 1-year labor warranty.
On-Site Consultations
We are ready to head your way! Our flat-rate $85 on-site visit ensures an experienced Hi-Lite technician can review your existing electrical systems in-person and discuss your current goals.
Simply give us a call, book online, or contact us below and let us know what works best for you: