Weber County, Utah
EV Charger Installation in Ogden, UT
Ogden is the Weber County seat, home to Weber State University and historic 25th Street. Its housing is among the oldest in the region: about two-thirds of homes were built before 1980, from early-1900s houses in the historic districts to postwar neighborhoods and newer homes on the East Bench.
Ogden homes at a glance
- Housing units
- 36,061
- Median year built
- 1966
- Built before 1980
- 66%
- Built 2000 or later
- 15%
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- EVs registered
- 1,690
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.[1] EVs: 1,276 battery-electric and 414 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered under the city name "Ogden" 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 Ogden install
With about 66% of homes built before 1980, Ogden 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.
- In Ogden's older neighborhoods, the two questions that decide price are panel capacity and garage location. Detached garages are common in older parts of town, and they often need a trench or a subpanel.
- If your home is in a historic district, a charger inside the garage is generally the simplest path. Ask the city about any exterior-change rules before mounting equipment on a street-facing wall.
- Ogden is Rocky Mountain Power territory, so the Schedule 1 time-of-use option and Wattsmart Drive are available to most homes.
Across Weber County, 3,378 battery-electric vehicles were registered as of February 2026, and Ogden accounts for about 38% of them.[2]
Charging costs on Rocky Mountain Power in Ogden
Most Ogden 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 Ogden 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 Ogden
- 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.
Ogden EV charger FAQ
Do I need a permit for an EV charger in Ogden?
Yes. Ogden City requires an electrical permit for new circuits, and the work is inspected. Your electrician pulls it.
My Ogden home has a detached garage. Is that a problem?
No, it just changes the job. The usual answer is a trenched feeder or a subpanel in the garage, and the cost depends mostly on distance and surface.
Is there an EV charger rebate in Ogden 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
South Ogden · North Ogden · Riverdale · Harrisville · Marriott-Slaterville