Davis County, Utah
EV Charger Installation in North Salt Lake, UT
North Salt Lake stretches from the Foxboro neighborhoods on the west side up to hillside homes on the east bench. More than half its homes date to 2000 or later.
North Salt Lake homes at a glance
- Housing units
- 8,271
- Median year built
- 2002
- Built before 1980
- 27%
- Built 2000 or later
- 56%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- EVs registered
- 1,066
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.[1] EVs: 883 battery-electric and 183 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered under the city name "North Salt Lake" 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 North Salt Lake install
With about 56% of homes built in 2000 or later, many North Salt Lake installs are a short run from a modern panel to the garage. A load calculation still matters if you also have central AC, an electric range, a hot tub or a second EV.
- Hillside homes can have garages at a different level than the panel. Expect the quote to hinge on how the circuit gets from one to the other.
- Foxboro-area homes are newer, often with attached garages, and many have HOAs with rules about exterior equipment.
- North Salt Lake is Rocky Mountain Power territory, so the Schedule 1 time-of-use option and Wattsmart Drive are available to most homes.
Across Davis County, 7,660 battery-electric vehicles were registered as of February 2026, and North Salt Lake accounts for about 12% of them.[2]
Charging costs on Rocky Mountain Power in North Salt Lake
Most North Salt Lake homes are Rocky Mountain Power customers. RMP's Schedule 1 time-of-use option treats only 6 to 10 p.m. on non-holiday weekdays as on-peak. Off-peak base energy is 6.6111¢ per kWh from October through May and 7.4705¢ from June through September, versus on-peak prices of 29.7498¢ and 33.6173¢.[3] Surcharges and taxes are extra, and the rate applies to your whole home, so it pays off when you can keep big loads out of the evening window.
RMP's Wattsmart Drive program, run through your car maker's app for supported brands, pays up to $100 in bill credits the first year and up to $50 each following year in exchange for letting RMP briefly manage charging.[4] There is no RMP rebate for the home charger itself in 2026.[5] If your bill isn't from Rocky Mountain Power, these programs won't apply.
Permits and inspection
The electrician pulls the electrical permit through North Salt Lake 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.[6][7] Current code requires GFCI protection for many EV outlets; your electrician will confirm exactly what your install needs.
Popular installs in North Salt Lake
- 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.
North Salt Lake EV charger FAQ
Is North Salt Lake in Salt Lake County?
No. Despite the name, North Salt Lake is in Davis County, and permits go through North Salt Lake City.
Can I put the charger outside my North Salt Lake home?
Yes, with a charger and fittings rated for outdoor use. Check HOA rules if the charger will be visible from the street.
Is there an EV charger rebate in North Salt Lake 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.