Not every EV charger installation is a simple wall mount in the attached garage. Many Aiken homeowners park in detached garages, carports, or open driveways where running power from the main electrical panel requires underground conduit, weatherproof equipment, and careful planning. Unity Power & Light specializes in these more involved installations, handling everything from trenching and underground conduit to weather-rated charger mounting and permitting.
We install all brands of EV chargers in outdoor and detached locations, including Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint Home Flex, Grizzl-E, JuiceBox, and any customer-supplied unit. Every installation is built to withstand Aiken's heat, humidity, and storms while delivering reliable Level 2 charging.
Underground conduit from your main panel to the detached garage, with proper burial depth, wire sizing for the distance, and charger mounting inside the garage. We handle the trenching, conduit, and backfilling.
Weather-rated charger mounted on a post, pedestal, or exterior wall with NEMA 3R or 4 enclosure. Underground or surface conduit from the panel to the charging location. Built to withstand direct weather exposure.
Charger mounted on the outside of your home near the driveway or parking area. Weatherproof conduit run from the interior panel through the wall to the outdoor charger. No trenching required in most cases.
Power run to agricultural or workshop buildings via underground conduit. We can add EV charging to an existing subpanel if capacity allows, or run a new dedicated circuit from the main panel.
Running power underground is the most reliable and code-compliant method for getting electricity to a detached structure. Here is what our underground conduit installation includes:
Outdoor EV charger installations in Aiken must withstand high humidity, heavy rain, summer thunderstorms, and temperature extremes. We use equipment rated for these conditions:
NEMA 3R: The minimum rating for outdoor EV charger installations. Protects against falling rain, sleet, and external ice formation. Most residential EV chargers, including the Tesla Wall Connector, carry this rating.
NEMA 4: Higher protection level that resists windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Recommended for chargers in exposed locations without any overhead cover.
All conduit, junction boxes, fittings, and connections in outdoor installations are weather-rated. We use weatherproof conduit bodies, rain-tight connectors, and sealed enclosures throughout the installation. Exposed conduit is UV-resistant to prevent degradation from sun exposure.
We visit your property to evaluate the panel, plan the conduit route, measure distances, identify obstacles, and determine the optimal charger placement. We photograph everything for accurate quoting.
We call 811 to have underground utilities marked and submit the electrical permit application. Both are handled before the installation date so there are no delays.
We excavate the trench, install and glue the conduit, pull the wire, and backfill. For short runs, we dig by hand. For longer runs, we use a trenching machine for efficiency and consistency.
We connect the circuit at the panel, install the breaker, mount and wire the charger, and test the complete system. Voltage, GFCI operation, and charging are all verified before we leave.
We install outdoor and detached garage EV chargers throughout Aiken County:
We handle the complete installation: trenching, underground conduit, weatherproof mounting, and electrical connections. Free site assessments and flat-rate quotes.
See also our EV Charger Installation, Underground Wiring, and Tesla Wall Connector Installation services.
