What do EV Charger permits in Seattle show?
In Seattle, the middle half of EV Charger permit values runs from $870 to $1,880, with a median of $1,140. That is from 1,999 permits issued October 2023 to October 2026, adjusted to today's dollars. Seattle is the only West city in our data for this job, so the regional range is the same.
Reviewed by Matt Kovalik, licensed Minnesota journeyworker electrician. License AJ703617 (verify). Updated October 2026.
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Your quote sits in the middle half of what these permits show.
What 1,999 permits in Seattle show.
Middle half: $870 to $1,880.
Across regions, the median permit value runs from $1,140 in Seattle to $1,590 in Baltimore.
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636 permits in the tallest bar
Permits in each value band
| Permit value | Permits |
|---|---|
| under $1,000 | 636 |
| $1,000 to $1,500 | 609 |
| $1,500 to $2,000 | 295 |
| $2,000 to $2,500 | 176 |
| $2,500 to $3,000 | 108 |
| $3,000 to $3,500 | 63 |
| $3,500 to $4,000 | 27 |
| $4,000 to $4,500 | 27 |
| $4,500 to $5,000 | 7 |
| $5,000 to $5,500 | 18 |
| $5,500 to $6,000 | 9 |
| $6,000 and up | 24 |
- 2023$1,290214 permits
- 2024$1,270931 permits
- 2025$1,050852 permits
Only years with enough permits for a stable median are shown. Values are adjusted to today's dollars.
Seattle is the only West city in our data for this job, so its range is the West range.
Questions to ask before you sign
Matt's list for this job.
- Can you walk me through the service load calculation that supports this charging rate?The service has to carry the charging load along with the house. A spare breaker position settles only the space question.
- What charging rate are you setting, and how are the circuit and wiring matched to it?An adjustable charger must be set to a rate the installed circuit can safely support.
- Is the charger included, and is this a hardwired installation or an outlet installation?A circuit-only quote can leave you buying the charger and arranging its connection separately.
- If capacity is tight, can load management avoid a service upgrade, and what happens if it loses communication?Capacity control depends on the complete setup, including how charging responds when its connection drops.
- What route will the wiring take, and are trenching, wall repairs, and outdoor protection included?Corners, finished walls, and buried runs add labor that a panel-to-garage measurement misses.
- Does your scope cover permitting, inspection, required protective devices, and paperwork for the utility program?Utility programs can specify eligible equipment and application steps. Those details may affect what you buy.
- Will you test charging with my vehicle and show me the settings before you leave?The final check should include your vehicle accepting a charge at the intended setting.
Questions people ask
How wide is the range in Seattle?
The middle half of EV Charger permits in Seattle runs from $870 to $1,880, and a tenth of permits sit below $530 while a tenth sit above $2,790. A quote outside the middle half is not wrong on its own, but it should come with a reason you can see in the scope, so compare it line by line.
Have Seattle permit values changed by year?
Among years with enough permits to report, the median EV Charger permit value in Seattle was $1,290 in 2023 and $1,050 in 2025, after adjusting every value to today's dollars. We show only years with enough permits for a stable median, and we do not read a cause into the change.
Source and calibration
Seattle passed the city calibration check: its median AC replacement permit value, $8,880, is within 20% of the survey reference for its region.