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In California, there is no such thing as a bldg permit for less than $1200 that I have ever encountered.
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Okay, so you were making it up. That is the problem with debates like this, so many people have heard made up numbers designed to paint EVs in the worst light possible. Here is what charger permits actually cost in California:
“In California, permit costs for home EVSE installations vary widely – the average permit cost is about $200, but permits can range from $50 - $600.”