4 Daughters Electric handles the Town of Gilbert permit for home EV chargers and points customers to their utility's EV programs. A dedicated EV circuit needs a permit and inspection, and both SRP and APS have offered EV-related time-of-use rates and programs — worth checking directly with your provider, since terms change.
First, the permit
A home EV charger is a new dedicated 240-volt circuit, and in Gilbert that requires a permit and inspection through the Town of Gilbert building division. This is standard, and it protects you — the inspection confirms the heavy continuous load is wired safely. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the install, so it's not something you manage.
Know your utility: SRP or APS
Most of Gilbert is served by SRP, with APS in some areas (and parts of the wider East Valley served by ED3). Which one you have matters for two reasons: any service coordination goes through them, and each has run its own EV-related offerings.
Both SRP and APS have historically offered time-of-use and EV-specific rate plans that make overnight charging cheaper by shifting your charging to off-peak hours, and at times have promoted EV programs or incentives. Because these programs and their terms change, the reliable move is to check your own utility's current EV page or call them — we won't quote a specific dollar figure that may be out of date. Ask specifically about:
- EV or time-of-use rate plans that lower overnight charging costs.
- Any current home-charger or wiring incentives.
- Whether your plan choice affects how you should schedule charging.
How charging schedule ties to your rate
If you move to a time-of-use plan, you'll want the charger set to run in the cheapest overnight window — most EVs and chargers support scheduling. Sizing also matters here; our guide on sizing an EV charger helps you pick an amperage that fits your car and panel.
Federal tax credits
There have also been federal tax credits for EV charging equipment in certain circumstances. Eligibility and amounts are set by tax rules that change, so confirm current details with a tax professional or the official source rather than assuming — we keep to the wiring and the permit.
Bottom line
We'll handle the permit and the install correctly; you check your utility's current EV programs and rate options. Call (480) 896-0325 to get the charger scheduled, and confirm whether you're on SRP or APS so we coordinate the right provider.