Cost & who pays · Renters & condo owners · No garage
The landlord letter is the easy part. The hard part is the money: who pays the electrician, who pays for the electricity, and who owns the receptacle when you move out. We don’t publish dollar quotes because they vary too much by building. Instead, this page shows what drives the cost, who usually pays for each piece, and how to word an offer your landlord or board can say yes to. Not legal or electrical advice.
Ask for a written quote from a licensed electrician. These factors usually move the number most:
| Cost driver | Lower-cost situation | Higher-cost situation | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from panel to stall | Stall next to the electrical room | Long run across a garage level or surface lot | How many metres of wire and conduit? |
| Panel capacity | Spare space and capacity for a 40–50 A circuit | Full panel, or needs load management or a service upgrade | Is there room, or is load management needed? |
| Which panel | Your suite panel or a house panel near the stall | A new sub-panel or meter for parking | Whose meter will the circuit be on? |
| Outdoor work | Indoor garage wall | Trenching, pedestal, or exterior conduit | Can this be done before freeze-up? |
| Receptacle vs hardwired | Single 240 V receptacle for a portable charger | Hardwired wall unit plus mounting | Would a receptacle do the same job? |
| Permit and inspection | Standard electrical permit | Building engineering review or board approvals | Is the permit in the quote? |
There is no single Canadian rule. These are the common arrangements; your lease, condo declaration, by-laws, and provincial rules decide.
| Item | Renter in an apartment | Condo owner |
|---|---|---|
| Install (electrician, permit) | Often negotiated; many tenants offer to pay to get a yes | Usually the owner who asks, under the condo’s approval process |
| The charger itself | Tenant — a portable unit leaves with you | Owner |
| Electricity | On your suite meter if wired there; otherwise a flat fee or sub-meter set by the landlord | Set by the agreement: suite meter, sub-meter, or a charge from the corporation |
| Repairs to the receptacle | Agree in writing who repairs it | Usually the owner, per the agreement |
| Removal at move-out | Agree in writing whether it stays or is removed | Set in the agreement (Ontario: under O. Reg. 48/01 the written agreement must allocate install cost and repair, maintenance and insurance duties) |
Province detail for owners: Ontario condo · BC strata · Québec Écorecharge.
It is usually negotiated. Many tenants get a yes by offering to pay the agreed install and permit cost with a licensed electrician, and to use a portable charger they take with them. Put the deal in writing.
If the receptacle is wired to your suite meter, you do. If it is on the building’s common meter, options include a flat monthly fee or a sub-meter. Agree on it before install.
It depends on the distance from the panel, panel capacity, outdoor work, and permits. We don’t publish dollar figures; get a written quote from a licensed electrician.
Often it is simpler to approve and install, because the building only owns a dedicated receptacle and you own a removable portable charger. A hardwired unit like FLO Home X3 is permanent. See portable vs hardwired.
Whatever your written agreement says. Common options are that the receptacle stays for the next tenant, or that you pay to remove it. Settle this before install.
Made in Canada first, then Canadian brand, then a labeled imported option. Approximate CAD — confirm price, plug type, stock, Canada safety mark, and Ships from Amazon on Amazon.ca before you buy.
Made in Canada · Best overall
Ships from Amazon
Recently ~$600 on Amazon.ca (list ~$650) — confirm current price
Made in Canada portable Level 2 with an outdoor-rated enclosure and a holster in the box. Plugs into an approved NEMA 14-50; you take it with you at move-out. About ~$600.
Grizzl-E Mini Connect on Amazon.ca · ~$600
Made in Canada
Ships from Amazon
Recently ~$450 on Amazon.ca (list ~$500) — confirm current price
Made in Canada plug-in Level 2 (NEMA 14-50). The listing shows current settings for 50, 40, 30, and 20 A circuits, which helps when your electrician sizes the circuit. About ~$500.
Grizzl-E Classic Connect on Amazon.ca · ~$500
Canadian brand
Ships from Amazon
Québec Écorecharge: up to $600 for an eligible home Level 2 — confirm on quebec.ca (FLO Maison X3 is on the official eligible-models list as of Oct 2026). Not electrical or legal advice.
HARDWIRED
Canadian brand — designed and engineered in Canada; we list it as a Canadian brand only. This version is hardwired, so it only fits if your landlord or board approves a permanent wall unit. About ~$699.
FLO Home X3 on Amazon.ca · ~$699
Never use a household extension cord or balcony / window drop — outlet + written permission first.
Useful when Canadian hardware does not fit budget or plug — clearly labeled, not Made in Canada or a Canadian brand.
Imported alternative
Ships from Amazon
Recently ~$252 on Amazon.ca (list ~$280) — confirm current price
Imported lower-cost plug-in (NEMA 14-50, 32 A). Not Made in Canada or a Canadian brand. Confirm the Canada safety mark and plug type on the listing. About ~$280.
AIMILER 32A on Amazon.ca · ~$280
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Not legal or electrical advice. Timelines, amp figures, and program notes are directional; confirm your lease, condo declaration and by-laws, provincial rules, and the charger manual. NoGarageEV writes Canada-first from Ontario; always confirm with your landlord or board, a licensed electrician, and the official program pages before you rely on anything here.