Weber County, Utah
EV Charger Installation in Farr West, UT
Farr West is a largely owner-occupied city in western Weber County that has grown quickly: about two-thirds of its homes were built in 2000 or later, many on generous lots.
Farr West homes at a glance
- Housing units
- 2,488
- Median year built
- 2004
- Built before 1980
- 11%
- Built 2000 or later
- 68%
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- EVs registered
- 108
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.[1] EVs: 89 battery-electric and 19 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered under the city name "Farr West" 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 Farr West install
With about 68% of homes built in 2000 or later, many Farr West 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 Farr West homes are usually simple garage installs. The exceptions are chargers headed to a shop, an RV pad, or the far side of a long driveway.
- If you have a shop, a subpanel there can power the EV charger and future tools from one feeder. It's worth asking about.
- Farr West is Rocky Mountain Power territory, so the Schedule 1 time-of-use option is available to most homes.
Across Weber County, 3,378 battery-electric vehicles were registered as of February 2026, and Farr West accounts for about 3% of them.[2]
Charging costs on Rocky Mountain Power in Farr West
Most Farr West 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 Farr West 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 Farr West
- 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.
Farr West EV charger FAQ
Should I put a subpanel in my Farr West shop?
If you plan to charge there and run tools or a welder, a properly sized feeder and subpanel is often cleaner than multiple long circuits.
Do I need an outdoor charger for a long driveway?
If the car parks outside, yes, use an outdoor-rated unit. Long runs may also need larger wire, which affects cost.
Is there an EV charger rebate in Farr West 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
Plain City · Pleasant View · Harrisville · Marriott-Slaterville