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New NEC Code Changes Impact Electric Vehicle Charging Installations for Collin County Homeowners
Allen, TX, United States, 3rd Jan 2026 - Collin County homeowners are discovering that installing home charging systems involves more than simply plugging in. Recent National Electrical Code updates have introduced GFCI protection requirements that are creating unexpected challenges for EV owners throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Here you are, were in a new era. Its a new time. Fantastic new vehicles--but theres some challenges, explains James Adams, master electrician at ABR Electric. The updated code, specifically Article 625-54, now mandates Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protection for electric vehicle charging circuits, a significant change that affects how homeowners charge everything from the Ford Lightning truck to the Tesla Model Y.
What EV Owners Need to Know
The code change impacts both the installation process and ongoing charging reliability. Until recently, when you installed your 220 circuit to charge your cool car, it was just a 220 circuit--it could be a regular big 14-50 yard plug or a wall connector, James Adams notes. But heres the bottom line: you have to have that circuit out in the garage, typically, it has to be a GFCI breaker.
This seemingly straightforward requirement creates two significant problems for homeowners. The first involves charging reliability. Weve had occasionally with some of the electric cars when theyre charging would nuisance trip that GFCI breaker. Thats a problem. Nobody likes to charge the car, go to bed, and wake up and realize that at 11 PM it stopped charging because the breaker tripped.
Older Homes Face Additional Challenges
The second challenge affects homeowners with aging electrical infrastructure. Some of you live in older homes--youre not going to be able to put a two-pole 50 GFCI breaker in your panel. Didnt make them for those panels. So you gotta figure out a couple options.
In the Collin County area, electrical contractors report that approximately 60-70% of homes built before 2015 require some level of electrical panel upgrade or modification to accommodate compliant EV charging installations. This creates additional costs and complexity for homeowners who assumed charging would be as simple as the car purchase itself.
Expert Advice for Prospective EV Buyers
Industry professionals urge homeowners to think through these details before purchasing. If youre smart enough to buy an electric car, youre smart enough to think through some of these details, advises James Adams. The key considerations include verifying that your vehicle is compatible with GFCI-protected circuits and confirming that your electrical panel can accept the required breaker type.
Local contractors recommend having electrical systems evaluated before purchasing an EV to determine upgrade requirements and avoid delays in achieving home charging capability. This is just one of those details you need to know, the expert concludes.
About ABR Electric
ABR Electric serves residential and commercial clients throughout McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Plano, and surrounding Collin County communities. The company specializes in electrical panel upgrades, EV charging installations, and NEC code compliance work.
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Contact Person: James Adams
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