Burbank project guide

Planning an EV charger installation in Burbank.

Before buying a charger, settle three questions: where you park, what your home can support, and which BWP requirements apply to your project.

Prepared by All In One Handy. Utility sources checked September 25, 2026.

Start with the home, not the charger’s maximum speed.

Your daily driving and time parked help determine how much charging you need. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that some drivers can meet their needs with Level 1, while Level 2 can suit longer driving distances or shorter charging windows. Have an electrician assess the available electrical service and installation route before deciding on equipment or panel work. Read DOE’s home charging guide.

• Parking: garage, driveway or shared space; where the car’s charging port sits when parked.
• Use: typical daily distance, overnight parking time and whether a second EV is planned.
• Property: who owns the parking space and who needs to approve the work.
• Future equipment: other planned electrical projects to discuss during the same assessment.

These answers prepare a conversation. They do not determine a circuit size or prove that a panel needs replacement.

The Burbank sequence to confirm before work starts.

1. Professional assessment. Ask a licensed electrician to review your existing equipment and proposed charging location.
2. If a new panel is needed, involve BWP first. Its Service Planning team reviews the electric infrastructure. BWP’s Confirmation of Electric Service comes before the permit application.
3. Check equipment, permissions and permits. Agree who handles each approval and the final city inspection.
4. Keep the completed project records. Save itemized paid invoices, equipment information and final permit evidence for the rebate application.

Use BWP’s installation sequence and current Service Planning contact for the utility’s instructions. A shared building can require coordination with the owner or HOA and a different utility application route.

What the BWP rebate changes in your decision.

Confirm that your residential electric account is with BWP. A city name or ZIP alone does not establish eligibility.

Published residential maximums are $200 for a standard charger or $500 for a qualifying smart charger, plus $750 for an eligible panel upgrade. The combined smart-charger maximum is $1,250. Eligible designated disadvantaged-community customers have higher limits. The panel incentive is not a standalone rebate. Check BWP’s current amounts and eligibility.

The program requires at least 12 months on BWP’s EV time-of-use rate. A qualifying smart charger needs an active charging-network subscription for the life of the charger. Compare the rate and ongoing subscription costs with your household’s routine; a larger headline rebate does not automatically make an option better for you.

Apply within six months of the city’s final permit. The award is limited by eligible net costs after other incentives, and funding is not guaranteed. Check model eligibility before purchase; an outlet alone does not qualify as a charging station. Read BWP’s application deadlines, equipment rules and full FAQ.

Our local rebate comparison includes the enhanced Burbank amounts and explains how neighboring utilities differ.

Ask for a quote you can actually compare.

There is no measured Burbank installation average on this site. A useful next step is to request the same scope from each electrician:

• Charger model, who supplies it, and any ongoing network fee.
• Charging location, wiring route and the work included in the installation price.
• Any proposed panel or service change, with the reason and alternatives considered.
• Permit, inspection and utility coordination responsibilities and charges.
• Surface restoration, exclusions, change-order process and warranty terms.
• The total before incentives, with any assumed rebate shown separately.

Keep photographs and documents for the electrician or utility that needs them. Our initial request form does not need your utility account number, vehicle registration or tax documents.

Common planning questions.