For homeowners adding an electric vehicle charger, an electrical panel upgrade can cost thousands of dollars. But that added expense isn't always necessary.
Jetson Home's new Level 2 charger is designed to adjust charging speed around household electricity demand, potentially avoiding that expense where local code permits.
Here's what to know
Reservations opened on Oct. 27, 2026, and installations begin in 2027. Jetson Charge is launching alongside the heat-pump water heater Jetson Water, according to Jetson Home's announcement shared by Yahoo Finance. Both connect with the company's climate-control system, Jetson Air, through one app.
The charger includes a whole-home energy monitor that tracks electricity use. That connection lets charging speeds respond automatically as other equipment draws power, rather than treating the car as a separate electrical load.
Jetson says Charge can work with 100-amp home electrical service, allowing many owners to skip a panel upgrade. Compatibility is assessed before installation, and this capability depends on local code.
The app lets homeowners schedule charging or turn it on and off, Jetson says. When hardwired, Charge delivers up to 48 amps.
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More background
Managing heating, hot water, and EV charging often means navigating separate purchases, different installers and apps, and distinct electrical requirements. Together, they make up the largest share of household energy consumption, Jetson says. The company's approach brings those tasks into a connected system.
Jetson says Water draws heat from the surrounding air and uses roughly one-quarter of the energy a conventional electric tank requires. It comes in 50-, 65-, and 80-gallon sizes.
Jetson Air also provides visibility into electricity consumption, indoor air quality, and equipment performance, according to the company. Through the same app, Water users can adjust temperatures, change operating modes, and activate vacation mode while away.
What's being done?
Jetson is handling electrical-capacity assessments, permits, rebate paperwork, and installation with its own technicians. That gives homeowners one company to work with across these upgrades, rather than coordinating the equipment and installation separately.
Both Water and Charge come with a decade of Jetson Care coverage, though the announcement does not specify product prices or rebate amounts. Jetson also uses qualifying rebates to lower the upfront price.
Water and Charge also work independently, allowing customers to replace a failed water heater or add EV charging, then add other equipment over time. You don't need to buy the full system in a single purchase.
For water-heater replacements, Jetson says its licensed technicians generally complete installation within a few hours.
"Most people don't think about their homes as a collection of energy systems. They want hot water, a comfortable home and a car that's ready to go. Our job is to make the equipment behind all of that more efficient and easier to live with, and to give homeowners a clear picture of how their home uses energy," Jetson Home co-founder and CEO Stephen Lake said, describing the everyday needs behind the connected approach. "Water and Charge are the next step toward a connected home."
Where can I learn more?
These stories add context to how adding an EV charger raises practical questions about electrical capacity and installation costs.
• An EV driver received a $10,000 charging quote, then learned a 100-amp panel might suffice.
• A California condo buyer encountered electrical panel limits after assurances that charger installation was simple.
• A South Florida home shopper asked whether their panel could support a Tesla charger installation.
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