Davis County, Utah
EV Charger Installation in West Point, UT
West Point is a fast-growing, largely owner-occupied city in northwest Davis County. More than half its homes were built in 2000 or later, many on lots that were once farmland.
West Point homes at a glance
- Housing units
- 3,682
- Median year built
- 2001
- Built before 1980
- 17%
- Built 2000 or later
- 52%
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- EVs registered
- 171
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.[1] EVs: 139 battery-electric and 32 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered under the city name "West Point" 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 West Point install
With about 52% of homes built in 2000 or later, many West Point 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.
- Newer West Point homes tend to have 200-amp service and attached garages, often the simplest installs in the region.
- Bigger lots with RV pads or detached shops are common. If you want the charger out by the RV pad or in the shop, plan for a trench or a subpanel.
- West Point is Rocky Mountain Power territory, so the Schedule 1 time-of-use option is available to most homes.
Across Davis County, 7,660 battery-electric vehicles were registered as of February 2026, and West Point accounts for about 2% of them.[2]
Charging costs on Rocky Mountain Power in West Point
Most West Point 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 West Point 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 West Point
- 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.
West Point EV charger FAQ
Can the same circuit serve an RV and an EV?
Not at the same time on one standard circuit without proper load management. Tell the electrician about both so the circuit is sized and labeled correctly.
How long will a West Point install take?
Simple garage installs are often finished in one visit once the permit is in hand.
Is there an EV charger rebate in West Point 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.