Davis County, Utah
EV Charger Installation in Fruit Heights, UT
Fruit Heights is a small bench community above Kaysville and Farmington, and almost every home is owner-occupied. Most homes date to the 1970s through 1990s.
Fruit Heights homes at a glance
- Housing units
- 2,007
- Median year built
- 1988
- Built before 1980
- 29%
- Built 2000 or later
- 32%
- Owner-occupied
- 96%
- EVs registered
- 269
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.[1] EVs: 221 battery-electric and 48 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered under the city name "Fruit Heights" 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 Fruit Heights install
Fruit Heights's housing is mixed: about 29% predates 1980 and about 32% is 2000 or newer. So whether you need a panel upgrade really is a home-by-home question, and a quick load calculation answers it.
- Sloped lots on the bench mean garages and panels are not always on the same level. The route the wire takes is usually the main cost driver.
- Fruit Heights borders Kaysville, which runs its own municipal utility. Check your bill: Rocky Mountain Power customers can use the Schedule 1 time-of-use option, and Kaysville City Power customers cannot.
- Hardwired chargers mounted inside the garage stay out of winter weather, a real plus on the bench.
Across Davis County, 7,660 battery-electric vehicles were registered as of February 2026, and Fruit Heights accounts for about 3% of them.[2]
Charging costs on Rocky Mountain Power in Fruit Heights
Most Fruit Heights 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 Fruit Heights 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 Fruit Heights
- 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.
Fruit Heights EV charger FAQ
Which utility serves Fruit Heights?
Most Fruit Heights homes are on Rocky Mountain Power, but confirm on your bill because the city borders Kaysville's municipal system.
Do I need a permit in Fruit Heights?
Yes, new 240-volt circuits require a permit and inspection. Your electrician handles it.
Is there an EV charger rebate in Fruit Heights 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.