Davis County, Utah
EV Charger Installation in West Bountiful, UT
West Bountiful is a small, mostly owner-occupied city along Legacy Parkway. Its housing is older than its neighbors': nearly half the homes were built before 1980, often on larger lots. About six in ten were built in the 1970s and 1980s.
West Bountiful homes at a glance
- Housing units
- 2,011
- Median year built
- 1981
- Built before 1980
- 46%
- Built 2000 or later
- 21%
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- EVs registered
- 232
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.[1] EVs: 179 battery-electric and 53 plug-in hybrid vehicles registered under the city name "West Bountiful" 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 Bountiful install
West Bountiful's housing is mixed: about 46% predates 1980 and about 21% 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.
- Larger lots often mean detached garages or shops. Getting power there usually means a trench, so ask for trench length and depth to be listed separately on the quote.
- Older homes on larger lots are prime candidates for a load calculation before choosing charger amperage.
- Utility service in West Bountiful is generally Rocky Mountain Power, but it borders Bountiful's municipal system, so check your bill to be sure.
Across Davis County, 7,660 battery-electric vehicles were registered as of February 2026, and West Bountiful accounts for about 2% of them.[2]
Charging costs on Rocky Mountain Power in West Bountiful
Most West Bountiful 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 Bountiful 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 Bountiful
- 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 Bountiful EV charger FAQ
How much does trenching to a detached garage add?
It depends on distance and surface. One Utah electrician publishes $1,800 to $3,200 for a detached garage 50+ feet away with trenching. See our cost guide for sources.
Can I charge two EVs on one circuit?
Some chargers, including Tesla Wall Connectors, support power sharing so two units split one circuit. Your electrician can tell you whether that fits your panel.
Is there an EV charger rebate in West Bountiful 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.