EV Charger Load Verification Checklist PDF

Full QC Checklist+

Verify charger/load input accuracy, NEC 625 continuous-load and circuit sizing, GFCI/location/installation, and panel capacity/code compliance.

✓21 Inspection Points

✓4 Verification Categories

✓Charger & Load Input Accuracy+

Actual charger nameplate rated current used, not estimated from vehicle specifications
Correct voltage confirmed (120V Level 1 vs. 240V Level 2) matching the actual installation
Future higher-amperage charger or vehicle upgrade considered before finalizing wire/breaker size
Confirmed this circuit is dedicated to one EVSE, or genuinely uses an approved Energy Management System if shared
Run length measured as the actual one-way conductor path length, not straight-line distance

✓NEC 625 Continuous Load & Circuit Sizing+

125% continuous-load factor confirmed applied per NEC 625.41, not skipped
Final breaker size confirmed as a genuine NEC 240.6(A) standard rating, rounded up
Wire ampacity checked against both the 125%-adjusted design current and the actual physical installation conditions
Voltage drop checked over the full one-way run length at the charger's actual current
Small-conductor OCPD cap (NEC 240.4(D)) considered for smaller-gauge wire on lower-amperage chargers

✓GFCI, Location & Installation+

GFCI requirement correctly determined by both connection type (receptacle vs. hardwired) and location (indoor vs. outdoor)
Outdoor hardwired GFCI boundary case confirmed with the local inspector, not assumed either way
Weatherproof in-use rated enclosure confirmed for any outdoor receptacle or equipment
EVSE mounting height and clearance requirements checked against manufacturer instructions
Listed/certified EVSE equipment confirmed (UL or equivalent), not an uncertified or DIY charging setup

✓Panel Capacity & Code Compliance+

Panel impact percentage cross-checked against actual remaining service capacity, not just this circuit in isolation
Local utility and permit requirements checked before installation
Load management system (NEC 625.42) considered as an alternative if panel capacity is tight
Dedicated circuit confirmed with no other loads sharing the same breaker
Local code amendments and any EV-specific incentive/rebate program requirements checked separately
Licensed electrician review required before installation, not a substitute for professional design

Inspection Notes+

Use the latest approved drawings, specifications, and site measurements.

Complete all critical checks before proceeding to the next work stage.

Record deviations and confirm rectification where required.

Inspection Notes

Use the latest approved drawings, specifications, and site measurements.

Complete all critical checks before proceeding to the next work stage.

Record deviations and confirm rectification where required.

Use it after collecting the project inputs and again before approving or closing the relevant work stage.

No. It supports verification but does not replace approved drawings, specifications, codes, manufacturer requirements, or professional inspection.