New townhouse buyer sees 100-amp service, and electricians say EV charging may still work

A first-time townhouse buyer raised a common EV home-charging question: whether a 100-amp electrical service can handle charging alongside normal household demand. Citing a Reddit thread, the buyer said the new unit would not include EV wiring or a dedicated outlet, so any charging setup would be added later by an electrician. After checking a neighbor’s panel and hearing from the builder that each unit is fed 100A from the main building breaker box, commenters said home charging may still be possible, but the only reliable answer is a real load calculation. The article notes the buyer’s current system can refill the vehicle in 7 hours, 50 minutes with a 48-amp setup, while others said slower charging—such as using a standard 120V 20-amp outlet—can work for drivers who mostly charge overnight.