Level 2 Home Charger
A dedicated 240V circuit and a wall-mounted charger for your garage or driveway, sized to your panel and your car.
Service Area
EV Charger Installation in Crofton, MD
An Anne Arundel County community with its own permit center, BGE power, and covenants in the original Crofton area.
Crofton sits across the county line in Anne Arundel County, at the meeting of Routes 3, 424, and 450. It is only a short drive from our home base, but almost every rule that shapes a charger job is different here.
The permit office, the power company, the water utility, and the neighborhood rules all change. This page covers each one so you can plan with the right offices from the start.
Who Issues Charger Permits in Crofton?
Anne Arundel County Inspections and Permits. Its Permit Center is at 2664 Riva Road in Annapolis, and its phone is (410) 222-7730. Electrical permits are filed online through the County's Land Use Navigator.
Anne Arundel also runs its own Board of Electrical Examiners. Ask your electrician whether they are set up to pull permits in Anne Arundel County, since it is a separate office from the ones used west of the county line.
The inspection follows the Anne Arundel process as well. The permits and inspections guide explains what an inspector checks, which is the same code content even though the office differs.
What Does BGE Service Mean for My Charger?
BGE supplies electricity and gas in Crofton. It sets the rules for meter bases and service changes, so a panel upgrade here is scheduled with BGE.
BGE's EVsmart program has offered charger rebates in the past. Recently it has centered on an EV time-of-use rate that rewards overnight charging. Check bge.com for what is open now. The state rebate from the Maryland Energy Administration pays half of eligible Level 2 costs, up to $700, and is applied for after the install.
FAQ
Crofton EV Charging FAQs
Local context for Crofton drivers, from HOA rules to permit offices.
Is Crofton Permitting Different From the Rest of the Area?
Yes. Crofton is in Anne Arundel County, so the Anne Arundel Permit Center issues charger permits and handles inspections.
Does the Crofton Civic Association Review Chargers?
Its Covenant Review Committee reviews exterior changes in the original Crofton area. A garage unit rarely needs review, but an outdoor unit may.
Which Rebate Applies to a Crofton Charger?
The Maryland Energy Administration rebate applies statewide. For BGE offers, check bge.com, since its charger rebate has not always been open.
Who Provides Water and Sewer in Crofton?
The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, through its Bureau of Utility Operations.
Do Crofton Covenants Affect an Outdoor Charger?
In the original Crofton area, inside the loop of Crofton Parkway, the Crofton Civic Association oversees a special community benefit district set up in 1969. Its Covenant Review Committee reviews exterior changes.
A charger inside a garage rarely raises questions. An exterior wall unit or a driveway pedestal is more likely to need review, so apply early. Maryland's right-to-charge law covers condos and HOAs, and the condo and HOA guide explains its limits. Newer Crofton subdivisions often have their own HOAs with separate rules.
What Are Crofton Homes Like Electrically?
The Crawford Corporation began building Crofton in 1964 around the golf course that became Crofton Country Club. Homes from those first decades may have smaller services, so the load calculation matters.
Later subdivisions and townhome communities often have 200-amp service. Water and sewer come from the County's Bureau of Utility Operations, whose lines are marked along with gas and power before any trench. For a detached garage or driveway post, see the outdoor charger guide. Shopping centers along Route 3 can look at commercial and workplace charging.
Services
EV Charging Services in Crofton
Crofton jobs follow Anne Arundel County rules from start to finish. Budget with the cost factors guide, keeping in mind that BGE, not the state, sets its own program terms.
Panel Upgrade for EV
A load calculation first, then a 200-amp service or a load management device when your panel can't carry a charger.
Outdoor and Driveway Charger
Weather-rated chargers on an exterior wall or a pedestal, with buried conduit and the right permit for work near the street.
Condo and HOA Charging
Maryland gives condo and HOA owners a right to charge in their own space, subject to reasonable board conditions.
Commercial and Workplace
Multi-port Level 2 or DC charging for offices, retail, churches, and apartment lots, planned around power supply and parking layout.
Installation Cost Factors
Typical price ranges, the factors that move them, and the Maryland and utility rebates worth checking before you buy.
Nearby
Nearby Service Areas
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