Davis County, Utah
EV Charger Installation in Bountiful, UT
Bountiful has some of the oldest housing in south Davis County: roughly six in ten homes were built before 1980. It's also served by its own municipal utility, Bountiful City Light & Power, rather than Rocky Mountain Power.
Bountiful homes at a glance
- Housing units
- 15,585
- Median year built
- 1973
- Built before 1980
- 63%
- Built 2000 or later
- 13%
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- EVs registered
- 1,177
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.[1] EVs: 912 battery-electric and 265 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered under the city name "Bountiful" as of Feb. 16, 2026.[2] Registrations are grouped by the city listed on the registration, which can be a mailing city.
What that means for a Bountiful install
With about 63% of homes built before 1980, Bountiful is a city where we'd always start with a load calculation. Many homes of that era were built with smaller electrical services, and EV charging is a large, continuous load.
- Because so much of Bountiful's housing dates to the 1950s through the 1970s, a load calculation should come before any quote. Many of these homes have smaller services, and the answer may be a panel or service upgrade, a load-management device, or simply a lower-amperage charger setting.
- Bountiful City Light & Power customers are generally not eligible for Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart Drive or its Schedule 1 time-of-use rate. Meter work for a service upgrade is coordinated with the city.
- Bench homes along and above Bountiful Boulevard often have garages that sit below or away from the main panel, so the circuit route, not the charger, usually drives the price.
Across Davis County, 7,660 battery-electric vehicles were registered as of February 2026, and Bountiful accounts for about 12% of them.[2]
Bountiful City Light & Power: what it means for EV charging
Most Bountiful homes are served by Bountiful City Light & Power, a municipal utility.[3] The city's FY2026 residential rate is a $15.37 monthly charge plus 10.25¢ per kWh for the first 400 kWh and 13.10¢ per kWh after that.[4]
Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart Drive and Schedule 1 time-of-use rate generally don't apply to Bountiful City Light & Power customers. Most EV charging will fall in the 13.10¢ tier, so a 1,000-mile month at roughly 3.3 miles per kWh is about 300 kWh, or around $39 in energy charges before taxes and fees. Check the utility name on your bill to confirm.
Permits and inspection
The electrician pulls the electrical permit through Bountiful City's building process, and the work is inspected before it's energized. Utah adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code effective July 1, 2025, and most one- and two-family homes follow the electrical provisions of the International Residential Code as amended by Utah.[5][6] Current code requires GFCI protection for many EV outlets; your electrician will confirm exactly what your install needs.
Popular installs in Bountiful
- Tesla & Universal Wall Connector: hardwired 48-amp charging for Teslas and NACS-port EVs
- Level 2 chargers (any brand): any brand, hardwired or plug-in
- NEMA 14-50 outlet: for portable chargers
- 200A panel & service upgrades: when the load calculation says you need it
- Garage vs. outdoor & trenching: detached garages, driveways and trenching
Budgeting? See the Utah cost guide and the 2026 rebate guide.
Bountiful EV charger FAQ
Can a 1960s Bountiful home handle an EV charger?
Often yes, but it depends on the service size and what else is already on it. A load calculation answers that before you buy anything. Setting the charger to a lower amperage is a common, inexpensive fix.
Is there an EV charger rebate from Bountiful City Light & Power?
We did not find one listed in the city's published 2026 rates and fees. Ask the city directly if you want to confirm.
Is there an EV charger rebate in Bountiful in 2026?
There's no utility rebate for a home charger right now. Rocky Mountain Power removed its residential charger rebate effective Jan. 1, 2026, and the federal 30C credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. See our 2026 rebate guide for what's still available.
Nearby service areas
Centerville · West Bountiful · Woods Cross · North Salt Lake